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December 14, 2012: Harriet Rice, acted as media coordinator of The Wisconsin Passage: An Adventure in the Handmade, Homegrown, and Historical Offerings of Wisconsin from the Mississippi River to Lake Superior. Rice joins host Al Ross to talk about the project and its development.
Mary Logue, mystery writer who uses the pen name Mary Lou Kirwin, talks with Special Correspondent Jim Oliver about her latest mystery Killer Librarian. Logue has written poetry and young adult novels, but is best known for her Claire Watkins murder mystery series set in Pepin County.
Gary Schwartzhoff, director of The Master Singers, talks with Ross about this year's Christmas concert, "Lessons and Carols: The Shepherds Sing." The Master Singers performed at the First Congregational Church in Eau Claire December 14 and St. Charles Borromeo Church in Chippewa Falls December 15.
Jeff Cesario, comedian and native of Kenosha, Wisconsin, chats with Ross about his performance at the downtown Eau Claire Pizza Plus December 14. Cesario started his comedic career in Minneapolis before ending up in Los Angeles where he has co-produced shows such as Brand X and The Marriage Ref. Cesario and Ross discuss his career and current projects.
December 7, 2012: Rob Bignell, author and owner of Inventing Reality Editing Service, talks with Special Correspondent Jim Oliver about his debut novel Windmill. Bignell is a Menomonie High School and UW-River Falls graduate with a master's degree in English.
Geoff Peterson, director and percussionist of the Chippewa Valley Jazz Orchestra, joins host Al Ross as they discuss the "Big Bold Holiday Concert." The concert was the premiere of UW-Eau Claire's alumnus Andrew Neesley's Jazz Messiah and featured many favorite holiday tunes with a "swing." The concert was held December 13 at the Eau Claire State Theater.
Ken Lonnquist, solo performer and member of the Kenland Players Theater, talks with Ross about his performance at the Northern Lakes Center for the Arts in Amery. Lonnquist is a Madison resident that has been entertaining people for decades and will discuss his career and upcoming show.
Daniel Clark, director of choral studies at UW-Stout, talks with Ross about the Symphonic Singers and Vocal Jazz Ensemble concert on December 8. Clark also discusses his career and defines symphonic vocals.
November 30, 2012: Rick Vacius, talks with host Al Ross about the closing of the Lake Pepin Art and Design Center. Since 2005, the Center has offered a full-spectrum of arts programming, workshops and creative opportunities for people of all ages, abilities and walks of life. Vacius will discuss the reasons for the Center's closing and what to expect in the future from the Lake Pepin area.
Bob Butterfield and Chelsea Chase co-directors of the Menomonie Theater Guild production "Twelve Angry Men", talk with correspondent Brady Merne about the show. Butterfield and Chase discuss the show's characters and behind-the-scenes challenges involved with 'portable' theater. The show opened November 30 at the Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts.
Nick Sirek, director of the Chippewa Valley Theater Guild, talks with Special Correspondent Jim Oliver about the upcoming production fo "White Christmas." The production opens at the State Theatre in Eau Claire December 6.
Patty Benson, a University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire English major, is publishing her second and third book for young adults. Ross talks with Benson about her inspiration, education, and plans for the future.
November 16, 2012: Thom Fountain, managing editor at Volume One, chats with host Al Ross about the "Ink and Paper" exhibit and print sale at the Volume One gallery. The exhibit features over 75 regional artists and is displayed through the end of the year.
Jeff Pritchard, Pat Ahneman, and Arley Engel all members of the Chippewa Valley Historical Society, provide an indepth look of the society.
Mellisa Ayr, abstract artist, talks with Ross about her latest project called "The Poppy Collection," which was painted with a leaf blower. Unlike most artists who paint with a brush, Ayr paints with her arms, hands, and other body parts. Ayr is a New York native, who now lives in San Francisco.
John Potter, executive director of the Phipps Center for the Arts in Hudson, chats with Ross about all the activities going on and coming up at the Phipps.
Robert Baca, director of Jazz Studies at UWEC talks about hard bop trumpet player Michael Mossman's appearance with the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Jazz Ensemble I - in concert Friday, November 30.
November 9, 2012: Tulio Rondon, UW-Eau Claire cello professor, previews an Eau Claire performance by his mentor, Venezuelan Cellist Paul Desenne. Paul Desenne is from Caracas, Venezuela and has spent summers on a farm near Bloomer. Desenne performs on November 14.
Jon Thorpe previews this year's Christmas Stroll sponsored by the Chippewa Valley Symphony Orchestra.
Helen Todd, soprano, performs Sunday, November 11 at First Congressional UCC in Eau Claire. Todd's performance is a vocal benefit concert with proceeds going to a resettlement project in Uganda. Todd discusses the concert and her opera workshop at UW-Eau Claire.
Jon Loomis, assistant English professor at UW-Eau Claire, talks with correspondent Jim Oliver about his latest novel Fire Season.
Juliana Schmidt, co-director of the Menomonie Singers, talks with Ross about the ensemble's first concert Sunday, November 11. The ensemble was formerly known as the Menomonie Chamber Singers.
November 2, 2012: Dennis Miller, Eau Claire producer, previews his independent film "Voices From the Past." The film is about how tires once defined the Eau Claire community and is a virtual tour of Eau Claire's Tire Museum. Miller produced the film for My Town Pictures and premiered Friday, November 2.
Maria Carvalho, of the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire center for international education, talks with Ross about the 2012 International Folk Fair at the new Davies Center. The fair is one of teh largest cultural celebrations in the Chippewa Valley.
LaMoine MacLaughlin, co-founder and director of the Northern Lakes Center and School for the Arts in Amery, talks about his collections of poetry with correspondent Jim Oliver. MacLaughlin is also a writer and coordinator of the Northern Lake Writers Guild as well as editor of the Hometown Gazette, a newspaper that serves the Clayton-Amery area.
Patricia Smith, manager of the Red Cedar Symphony Orchestra, talks with Ross about their upcoming performances in Ladysmith and Rice Lake.
October 26, 2012: Yata, folk-rock musician, who resides, records and regales in western Wisconsin. Yata just released new CDs and talks with host Al Ross about his career and new ventures.
Geoffrey Peterson, representing the Chippewa Valley Jazz Orchestra, talks with Ross about their concert at the Eau Claire State Theater with special guest Davina and the Vagabonds. Davina is a blues/jazz combo from the Twin Cities and joins Peterson on Spectrum West.
Wayne Marek, director of the Eau Claire Children's Theater, talks with Jim Oliver about the current production Duck For President playing at The Oxford in Eau Claire.
Keith Jones, member of the Chippewa Valley Woodturners Guild, talks with Ross about the fourth annnual Wisconsin Woodturners Expo on November 3 and 4 in Eau Claire. Jones previews the event and talks about the Woodturners Guild.
October 19, 2012: Louie Anderson, comedian, previews his upcoming appearance at the Pizza Plus in downtown Eau Claire. Anderson talks about the roots of his humor and his continually busy schedule.
Brady Merne, makes his Spectrum West debut with a report about the past and present history of the Erika Quam Memorial Theater in Shell Lake. Merne is a recent graduate of the University of Minnesota, where he wrote and produced segments for the campus radio station.
Gordon Murphy, new executive director of the Chippewa Valley Symphony Orchestra, talks with Ross about the Symphony's first concert of the 2012-2013 season. The concert was titled "Second Sight" featuring Mahler's Symphony No. 6, and was performed at the Gantner concert hall of the Haas Fine Arts Center at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.
Karen Foust, photographer for Rocky Meadow Photography, talks about the Earth Arts Fall Salon exhibit in Luck, Wisconsin.
October 12, 2012: Kathy Nimmer, author of Two Plus Four Equals One: Celebrating the Partnership of People with Disabilities and Their Assistance Dogs, appears at the Schneider Disability Issues Forum Thursday, October 18. The forum is part of the Chippewa Valley Book Festival held at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. Host Al Ross also talks with the Forum's founder Katherine Schneider.
Peter Geye, author of The Lighthouse Road, talks with Special Correspondent Jim Oliver about his Chippewa Valley Book Festival appearance at the Menomonie Public Library October 17.
Gary Schwartzhoff, conductor and artistic director of The Master Singers, previews their concert "America, My Home: The Road Home" at the First Lutheran Church in Eau Claire Sunday, October 14.
Karl Wicklund, assistant director of the 54th Harvest of Harmony concert presented by the Indianhead Barbershop chorus, talks with Ross about the show. The concert was Saturday, October 13 at the Amery High School Auditorium.
October 5, 2012: Rick Vaicius, executive director of the Flyway Film Festival, talks with host Al Ross about about this year's festival. The festival was held October 6 and October 7 in the villages of Pepin and Stockholm.
Annette Hennekens, participant of the Falling Leaves Art Studio Tour, talks with Ross about the ninth annual celebration. The studio tour was held Saturday, October 6 and Sunday, October 7.
Gregory Paules, playwright and director of The Cat from Coulton County, talks with Special Correspondent Jim Oliver about the production. The show will be presented October 19 and 20 at teh Menomonie Theater Guild facility.
Melissa Kuchlenz, business management intern at the Heyde Center for the Arts in Chippewa Falls, talks with Ross about the second annual chili cook-off. The cook-off supports youth involvement in the arts.
Noel Kroeplin, poet and author, is one of the four featured artists at the "Gallery of Poems: An Evening of Neural Rewiring" hosted by the Volume One Gallery and Local Store in Eau Claire. The gallery was held October 5.
Robert Bertoni, member and founder of The Beatles tribute band The Britins, talks with Ross about the their performance at the Heyde center October 6. Ross and Bertoni discuss the band and their decades of performances.
September 28, 2012: John Wright, from the folk and rock duo Lehto and Wright, performs at the Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts on Saturday, October 6. Wright talks with Ross about the unique acoustic style of the group and previews their performance in Menomonie.
Mike Cook, director, previews the Chipppewa Valley Theater Guild production Thoroughly Modern Millie with Special Correspondent Jim Oliver. The musical opens October 4 at the State Theater in Eau Claire.
Ivar Lunde Jr, musical director of the Eau Claire Chamber Orchestra, discusses its 15th anniversary season which opened Saturday, September 29 at the First Lutheran Church in Eau Claire. The concert was titled "Mostly Baroque" and featured the music of Bach, Haydn, and Vivaldi.
Dr. Lawrence Martin, Director Emeritus of American Indian Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, talks with Ross about American Indian Heritage Community Day at the Chippewa Valley Museum October 6. Martin is one of the speakers during the event which runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
September 21, 2012: Robert Baca, director of the award-winning University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Jazz Ensembles I and II, talks with host Al Ross about the Big Band Extravaganza at Gantner Concert Hall of the Haas Fine Arts Center. The Big Band Extravaganza performs Saturday, September 28-29.
John Mueller, music icon impersonator, will be performing King of the Road, his tribute to Roger Miller. Mueller performs at the Eau Claire State Theater on September 27. Mueller talks with Ross about the show and other tribute concerts he has produced.
Jill Herriges, event manager of Oktoberfest in Chippewa Falls, talks with Ross about the three day event of German food, music, and heritage. Oktoberfest was hled at the Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds in Chippewa Falls September 21-23.
Patricia Mayhew Hamm, artist and Chetek resident, discusses the third annual "Fall Splendor" Art Meander at the Heyde Center in Chippewa Falls Saturday and Sunday September 22-23. The "Fall Splendor" Art Meander started at the Heyde Center and continued through towns all the way up to Spooner.
September 14, 2012: Peter Yarrow, folk musician and former member of the trio Peter, Paul and Mary, appears at the Heyde Center for the Arts on October 5. Yarrow wrote many of the trio's biggest hits including Puff the Magic Dragon, Day is Done, and more. Host Al Ross talks with Yarrow about his career and the changes he has faced since the death of Mary Travers in 2009. This is part 1 of a 2 part interview with Yarrow.
Peter Yarrow, part 2 of Ross' interview with the folk musician.
Joe Luginbill, aspiring cook and host of YouTube show Joe's Kitchen, chats with Ross about the national sucess of his show and the influence YouTube can have on a person's aspirations.
Sara Rath, author of the Star Lake series set in Northern Wisconsin, talks with special correspondent Jim Oliver. Rath was featured at a lunchtime program at the L.E. Phillips Memorial Library in Eau Claire Thursday September 20.
September 7, 2012: Jeannie Roberts, award-winning poet and visual artist from Chippewa Falls, talks with host Al Ross about reading at the L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library in Eau Claire. Roberts and 13 other regional poets were selected to appear on the Wisconsin Fellowship of Poets 2013 calendar. Roberts also discussed the Fellowship of Poets and shared a poem or two on the show.
Christopher Wilson, a percussionist in Eau Claire, chats with Ross about a five-week course he is teaching called "Exploring Classical Music". The course is a part of the continuing education series at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. Wilson teaches private lessons at the Eau Claire Music School and is the Drumline instructor for the UW-Eau Claire Blugold Marching Band.
Don Hodgins, director at Fanny Hill Dinner Theater, previews a Neil Simon Classic, Star-Spangled Girl, with Special Correspondent Jim Oliver. The comedy is set in the 1960's and runs September 5 through October 28 at the Fanny Hill Dinner Theater.
Steven Marking, accomplished vocalist and vocal teacher in the La Crosse Area, talks with Ross about his breadth of performance adn the art of teaching people to sing. Marking presented the "River Rhythms Dinner Theater" in Wabasha on September 15.
August 31, 2012: Stephanie Thompson, executive director of Benjamin's House in Rice Lake, talks with Al Ross about the important role the shelter plays in northwestern Wisconsin. Benjamin's House is an emergency shelter that opened in February, 2011. It has served as a temporary home to over 150 adults, 30 children, and has logged over 7,000 bed nights.
Bob Carey, world traveling photographer, chats with Ross about his Tutu Project campaign. Carey takes self-photographic portraits donning only a pink tutu and a book of his exploits, "Ballerina", was published in the fall of 2012. Carey's wife Linda is diagnosed with breast cancer and the net proceeds of "Ballerina" go directly to breast cancer organizations.
Lucas Risinger, director of the Chippewa Valley Theater Guild, talks with Special Correspondent Jim Oliver about the production of Lombardi. The production was about legendary Green Bay Packer coach Vince Lombardi and opened September 6 at the Little Grand Theater in Eau Claire.
Nancy Zieman, host of Wisconsin Public Television's Sewing with Nancy, celebrates 30 years of her show. Ross talks with Zieman about her fondest memories on the show and previewed the big Quilt Expo in Madison on September 6-8.
August 24, 2012: Joe Nolan, University of Wisconsin Stout Alumnus, talks with Al Ross about his self-produced documentary A Woodstock Memoir.Nolan attended the historic 1969 concert and decided to recount the event. Nolan also discussed why, as a New York teenager, he decided to attend school in western Wisconsin and how the experience changed his life.
LaMoine McLaughlin, director of the Northern Lakes Center for the Arts, talks with special correspondent Jim Oliver about the production of Macbeth. The production ran August 24-26 at the center in Amery, WI.
Martha Glowacki, gallery director of the James Watrous Gallery in Madison, talks about exploring the fascinating differences in how we see and experience teh world of visual art. The "About Seeing" art exhibit was presented by the Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts, and Letters.
Trace Bundy, musician and finger style guitarist, was featured on Specturm West. Bundy appeared at the Heyde Center for the Arts in Chippewa Falls, Friday August 24.
August 17, 2012: David Danzinger, General Manager of Denzinger Vineyards in Alma, talks with Ross about wine-making in Wisconsin. Danzinger discussed the land, the grapes, the process, and the challenges of running a vineyard in the Midwest.
Dave and Karen Goggin, talked with Ross about the art of dancing and their 20 years experience teaching dance in western Wisconsin.
Michael Perry, author of several works of non-fiction, talks with special correspondent Jim Oliver about his new book, "Visiting Tom- A Man, A Highway and the Road to Roughneck Grace" that was released in August. Perry, also the author of "Population: 485 - Meeting Your Neighbors One Siren at a Time," is a New Auburn-native and currently resides in Fall Creek.
Rob Reid, literary expert and university lecturer, joined the program to discuss what teens and young adults are currently reading. Reid and Ross also previewed a storytelling concert at UW-Eau Claire that features well-known orators and an appearance by the BareBones Improv Troupe.
August 10, 2012: Amy Reise, executive director of The Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts, talks with Ross about the special an Evening With Sondheim and Friends. Reise discussed the show, the all-star, all-local cast as well as future Mabel Tainter events.
John Sagan, owner of Red Horse Gallery in Fountain city, features the work of a new artist each month. Sagan talks with Al Ross about Red Horse and the challenges of running a gallery.
Karen Hurd, the director of Beowulf, a Community Arts of Fall Creek production at the State Theatre in Eau Claire. Hurd talks with Special Correspondent Jim Oliver about the adaption of the classical tale and a preview of performance.
Sue Orfield, a saxophonist, talks with Ross about why she is known as one of the busiest musicians around. Over the course of her career, Orfield has been asked to join or sit-in with ensembles of every persuasion and musical niche. Orfield shared insights on the schedule of an in-demand musician and the energy it takes to maintain it.
August 3, 2012: Stacy Poitras, chainsaw sculpture artist, talks with Al Ross about his career and participation in the U.S. Open Chainsaw Sculpture Championships in Eau Claire
Andy McCormick, sawist and member of the duo Dreamland Faces, talks with host Al Ross about the history of the musical saw and previews Dreamland Faces' performance at the Widespot Performing Arts Center in Stockholm where they accompanied two classic silent films
Cori Lee Stahlecker, a member of the fire troupe Illumination, specializes in fire performance that couples dance acrobatics and visionary choreography
Tamara Sharp, director, talks with special correspondent Jim Oliver about the North Star Theatre's production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor DreamCoat in Rice Lake
Ricky Hoverman, a UW-Stout fellow student from Osceola, produced an anthology of new literature, called Live Life: The Daydreamer's Journal, as part of an independent study project for the University Honors Program. Hoverman's anthology includes 150 short stories and poems by writers from 22 countries. All royalties from the publication will be donated to the American Cancer Society
July 27, 2012: Ron Keezer, emeritus music professor at UW-Eau Claire, discusses the University's recent acquisition of original jazz charts and recordings.
Lucas Risinger, director of Much Ado About Nothing, talks with correspondent Jim Oliver about the Chippewa Valley Theater Guild's high school Shakespeare workshop production to be performed August 2 and 3 at the Grand Little Theatre in Eau Claire.
Ben Schrank, a faculty member of the Shell Lake Arts Center's Show Choir Camp and recent winner of the Aspire Award as America's Best New Choreographer, talks with Ross about the art of choreography.
Brian Bethke, singer-songwriter from Osseo, provides a sample of his work and talks with Ross about his music career, including starting his own record label, producing albums and being named the Chippewa Valley's Best Solo Performer.
July 20, 2012: Linda Day, Stockholm Art Fair coordinator, talks with Ross about the 39th annual fair that took place on July 21 in Stockholm Village Park on Lake Pepin.
Nancy Clark Scobie, director of Guys and Dolls, talks with correspondent Jim Oliver about the production to be performed July 27 through the 29 at the Heyde Center for the Arts in Chippewa.
Jonny Hoffner talks with Ross about The Nifty Fifty photography tour. Hoffner and his wife, Michelle, started the tour as part of a campaign to raise $50,000 for the anti-human trafficking organization, She Dances.
Melissa Holmen, researcher with the Chippewa Valley Museum, talks with Ross about the completed community project What Country Now, which was done in preparation for the 2014 exhibit entitled, Intersections.
July 13, 2012: Anna Blessing, author of Locally Grown, chats with Jim Oliver about her book, which features rural vegatable growers in the Midwest and the marketing of their products in urban areas.
Kaylee Skinkis, summer art school instructor in Durand, joins Ross to discuss her art education at UW-Stout, the state of elementary art programs and her plans for the mural to be painted on the Fire Hall in Durand.
Jessi Pizur talks with Ross about her new publication, the Jack B. Pizur Magazine. The magazine, which is scheduled to be published online by September and in print in 2013, is fashioned after Reader's Digest.
Arlo Guthrie, singer-songwriter and son of iconic American folkster Woody Guthrie, talks with Ross in this 2010 dialogue about his family and career in music.
July 6, 2012: Dan Callan, organizer of the third annual Grass on the Chippewa, talks with Ross about the bluegrass and camping festival that was held at the Tarrant Park in Durand.
Sara Nemec joins Ross to discuss the Feed My People Food Bank's food and fund drive called Christmas in July, which aims to increase summer donations.
Janan Terpstra, director of On Golden Pond, talks with special correspondent Jim Oliver about the production to be performed at the Phipps Center for the Arts in Hudon. The show opens July 13 and will run through July 29.
Brady Swenson has appeared in both American and German musicals. He is a teacher, composer, studio and concert musician, singer and solo artist. He talks with Ross about his career in Germany and his July 13 performance in his home town of Chippewa Falls at the Heyde Center for the Arts.
June 29, 2012: Mike Malone, a UW-Eau Claire drummer and Oshkosh native, talks with Ross about his experience growing as a percussionist with the UWEC jazz program and his plans for the future.
Dr. Aurelien Petillot , Director, and Eric Dasher, Assistant Director, talk about their new roles with the Chippewa Valley Youth Symphony and their vision for the future of the program.
Darrell Aderman talks with Ross about his legacy and having the Shell Lake Arts Center performance hall named in his honor.
June 22, 2012: Dr. Christa Garvey, Associate Professor of Oboe, Chamber Music, and Music Theory at UW-Eau Claire talks with Ross about the Summer Sounds Series, which features music for winds, voice, guitar and piano.
Julie Bowe, Mondovi author of the Friends for Keeps series, chats with special correspondent Jim Oliver about her latest book in the series entitled My Extra Best Friend.
Singer-Songwriter Tish Hinojosa talks with Ross about her unique vocal and instrumental style and previews her performance at the Festival Theatre in St. Croix Falls.
Kristina Malec and Emily Miller, two social work students at the UW-Eau Claire, talk with Ross about their effort to bring music, memories and magic to local community members with Alzheimer's disease and Dementia.
June 8, 2012: Nick Meyer, Publisher and Editor of Volume One Magazine, talks with Ross about the art exhibit entitled Ten Years of Covering the Chippew Valley which features cover art and is on display at the L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library.
Event Coordinator Karyn Wells, talks about the summer concert series at UW-River Falls entitled "Chill on the Hill".
Darell Marrier, a member of the band Fragile, previews the June 9 performance at the Munson Bridge Winery in Withee, WI.
Midwest veteran history writer Tim Brady talks with Ross about his book Twelve Desperate Miles: The Epic World War II Voyage of the S.S. Contessa.
June 1, 2012: Shana Lee Conradt, a University of Wisconsin-Stout graduate, talks about her college experience, opening a fitness center, and self-publishing her book Getting Fit with Food.
Phillip Andrew Bennett Low, a founder of Rockstar Storytellers, discusses the group and previews a performance at the WideSpot Performing Arts Center in Stockholm.
Phil Ostrander, an assistant professor of trombone at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, talks about the Shell Lake Arts Center Jazz Camps offered this summer, starting in June.
John Hermanson talks with Ross about the folk duo Storyhill and previews the group's performance at the Festival Theatre in St. Croix Falls.
May 25, 2012: Irene Sandvold and Ingeborg Hydle Baugh, two contributers to Gudrun's Kitchen, talk with host Al Ross about the book which is part cookbook, part immigrant story, and part family memoir.
Jennifer Grant, an educator at the University of Wisconsin-Stout, discusses her unique approach to teaching through the use of comic book-style graphic novels.
Anastasia Shartin, Visual Arts Director at the Phipps Center for the Arts in Hudson, talks with Ross about art camps offered this summer.
Special Correspondent Jim Oliver talks with director Terry Wiesner about his recent comedy, A Bench in the Sun that opens the 51st season of the Red Barn Theatre in Rice Lake.
Pat Thibado talks with Ross about the 'Living Cemetery', a special Memorial Day presentation by the Dunn County Historical Association. The presentation is in collaboration with the Evergreen Cemetery, The Menomonie Theatre Guild, and the Dunn County Genealogical Society.
May 18, 2012: Mac Cherry, event host with The Big River Radio Wave, joins Al Ross to discuss the May 20th show at the Heyde Center for the Arts in Chippewa Falls and this year's upcoming performances.
Benjamin Schoening, an assistant professor of music at University of Wisconsin-Barron county, joins the program to discuss the multi-session course, The History of Rock and Roll which is offered in June and July.
Pat Donohue talks with Ross about playing guitar with the radio variety show A Prairie Home Companion for 18 years, as well as his career and other collaborations.
May 11, 2012: Ben Richgruber, director of Just Local Theatre, a production of The BareBones Ensemble Theatre, talks about the theatre event that features an evening of short plays by local playwrights
Kevin McMullin, fiddle player and member of Take 3, a contemporary acoustic trio, talks about his career as a musician, performer and storyteller as well as the release of Take 3's new album
Kathy Welch, dirctor of Seussical Jr. at the Old Gem Theatre in New Richmond, talks with correspondent Jim Oliver about the spring production
Bruce Taylor, Eau Claire Poet Laureate, previewed his May appearance at the Janet Carson Gallery of the Eau Claire Regional Arts Center
Amy Reise, exectutive director of the Historic Mable Tainter Center for the Arts, previews the social fundraising event A Night At The Mable
Liz Reuter, director of the Chippewa Valley Museum, talks about the celebration of Museum Week as well as the history and future of the museum
May 4, 2012: Marjorie Wade, a ceramic artist participating in the artOPENer talks about the self-guided studio tour, which features 10 artists stretching from Stillwater, MN to River Falls
David M. MeMattia, of Sleeping Dragon Studios in St. Croix Falls, previews the annual Earth Arts Tour, which features 36 artists at 25 stops around the St. Croix Valley
Wayne Marek, director of the Eau Claire Children's Theatre, talks with correspondent Jim Oliver about the company's production of the musical Spring Awakening
Jake Karkula, Menomonie High School Band Director, talks about the Moroccan-themed spring concert, Night at the Kasbah, which will feature a Moroccan buffet, live dinner music, pre-dance lessons, and the main dance and concert event
B.J. Hollars, assistant professor of English at UW-Eau Claire, talks about his work of non-fiction, Thirteen Loops: Race, Violence and the Last Lynching in America, which recently received the 2012 Society of Midland Authors Award
Barry Hitt, executive director of the Chippewa Valley Symphony, talks about the upcoming CVS Concert, To The Light
April 27, 2012: Caroline Smith, of Caroline Smith and the Good Night Sleeps, talks about her career, the band and its new album as they prepared to perform at the UW-Eau Claire Cabin
Casey Carle, "bubble-ologist", talks about his career as a comedian and performer as a part of the Ringling Brothers Clown College and now BubbleMania! which visited the Heyde Center for the Arts in Chippewa Falls
Don Hodgins, artistic director of the Fanny Hill Dinner Theatre, previews the production of The Fox on the Fairway which runs through July 1
Lamoine McLaughlin, director of the Northern Lakes Chamber Orchestra, talks about the Viva Vivaldi event at the Northern Lakes Center for the Arts in Amery
Ryan Browne, poet and advocate for education for the incarcerated, talks about his work to introduce literature into prisons and his new book of poetry Outside Come In
Clear Vision Eau Claire
A second Clear Vision community forum on the future of new event facilities in Eau Claire was broadcast on a special Wednesday edition of Spectrum West, April 25. Spectrum West's Al Ross served as moderator for the evening's discussion and was joined by the Clear Vision Eau Claire Events Facilities Sub-Committee panel. Panel members included Mike Rindo of the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, Linda John of Visit Eau Claire and Ben Richgruber of the Eau Claire Regional Arts Council. The forum sought community input on the proposed location and funding options for new facilities. Special audience members contributing to the discussion included Mike Morrissey from Redevelopment Resources and University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Professor of Geography Sean Hartnett. For the latest information and community discussion on new events facilities visit Volume One.
Al Ross also talk with Brent Smith, the President of the Board for the La Crosse Center. Smith shares his experiences as he worked to bring an event facility to the La Crosse community.
April 20, 2012: Doug Myren, current owner of the historic Silver Dome Ballroom in Neillsville talks about the landmark's history and the continuing architectural and social phenomenon that ties it closely to the Neillsville community
Joel Friederich, English professor at UW-Barron County, talks about the 5th Annual Poetry Slam to be held at the campus
Dr. Tulio Rondon, assistant professor of Music at UW-Eau Claire, talks about his international career and upcoming concert appearances
Sean Dooley, Theatre Arts professor at UW-River Falls, talks about the upcoming production of Richard III
Jennifer Kuehl, Stillson Elementary teacher and director of the Stillson Singers, talks about the student ensemble's upcoming vocal concert
Dr. Peter Haberman, director of the Chippewa Valley Youth Symphony, updates listeners on CVYS ensemble auditions
April 13, 2012: Larry Meiller, Wisconsin Public Radio Ideas Network host, talks about his career in radio and upcoming appearance at the Western Wisconsin Listeners' Dinner in Eau Claire
Paul Calenberg, director, talks about the UW-Stout production of Caberet-The Musical
Thomas Lindfors, photographer, Star Prairie native talks about the artist-owned artZ Gallery in Amery which features local artists representing several media
Nick Meyer, editor and publisher of Volume One magazine, shares the magazine's history and future as it celebrates 10 years of featuring culture and entertainment in Chippewa Valley
Linda Yudin, member of Viver Brasil, a nationally touring troupe of dancers, musicians and vocalists
April 6, 2012: Mike Guggino, vocalist and mandolin player for The Steep Canyon Rangers, talks with Ross about their new album Nobody Knows You
Kim Fulbeck, visual artist, spoken word performer and filmmaker, talks about his work promoting multi-cultural awareness
Elly Mason Johnson, author, director and cast member of Colleen Raye, of Sirens of the '60s, talks about the ensemble and fellow performers Katie Gearty and Debbie O'Keefe, her sister March 30, 2012: Danny Schmidt and Carrie Elkin, songwriters based in Austin, Texas, talk about their careers and newly released solo albums as their tour visits St. Croix Falls Leslye Orr, comedian, visits with Jim Oliver to talk about her comedy Women Who Drink, which was first presented as a part of the Minneapolis Illusion Theatre's Fresh Ink Series and has since been touring nationally Julie Fox, director of the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire's presentation of Danceworks, talks about the annual performance featuring the work of UW-Eau Claire Music and Theatre Arts students and faculty Gary Schwartzhoff, director of The Master Singers of Eau Claire, talks about the ensemble's Easter-oriented concert and remaining concert season Clear Vision Eau Claire
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March 23, 2012: Brooke Sable, certified sommelier and Wine Director at the luxury resort, Natirar, is a 2002 graduate of the Restaurant and Tourism Program at the University of Wisconsin-Stout Robert Baca and Ryan Jones, music educators at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, preview the 52nd Street feature for the 2012 Eau Claire Jazz Festival Darren Kirby, author and Wisconsin native, talks about his new novel, Coordinates for Murder, which is set in the Cheqaumegon-Nicolet National Forest near Hayward, WI Carol Adleman, an artist specializing in fabric collages and cyanotype photography, created the Best-of-Show piece in the Artswest 33 Juried Art Exhibit March 16, 2012: Bill Engvall, comedian, talks about his career and tour as he performs at the State Theatre in Eau Claire John Patitucci, acoustic and electric bassist, previews his performance at the 2012 Eau Claire Jazz Festival Todd Boss, poet and Fall Creek, WI native talks about the release of his new collection of work, Pitch, and the Motion Poems Project Austin Tichenor, writer and performer for The Reduced Shakespeare Company (a touring three-man comedy troupe), talks about the upcoming production of The Complete World of Sports (Abridged) March 9, 2012: Reed Grimm, former American Idol contestant from Ellsworth, WI talks about his Idol experience, his career and what's next for his music Jerry Way, writer and director of Gatsby's Supper Club, talks about the show's opening at the Heyde Center for the Arts Jim Zimmerman, the creator of the original stage production Righteous talks about the opening of the musical biography of the Righteous Brothers Barry Hitt, executive director of the Chippewa Valley Symphony Orchestra previews the concert Victory which featured Chippewa Valley Youth Symphony members and the winner of the annual Kristo Young Artist Competition March 2, 2012: Char Herman, director of teh Barron Spotlighters' production of Caddie Woodlawn, talks about the musical version of a Newberry Award winning novel about Wisconsin's won Caddie Woodhouse Ryan Meisel, saxaphonist, leader of Milwaukee-based jazz quitent Meisel Music Collective, talks about the ensemble's newest album Dave Beck, 3-D digital artist and professor at University of Wisconsin-Stout, talks about his print Jellyfish Burger, which is on permenant display at the Smithsonian in Washington D.C. Dr. Tulio Rondon, cellist and professor at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, talks about his upcoming concert and the visiting cellist, Jaap ter Linden February 24, 2012: Geoff Peterson, of Chippewa Valley Jazz Orchestra, talks about Giants of Jazz series featuring high school bands from Osseo-Fairchild and Eau Claire North High Schools Benjamin Schoening and Eric Kasper, professors of music and political science from University of Wisconsin-Barron County, talk about their new book Don't Stop Thinking About the Music: The Politics of Songs and Musicians in Presidential Campaigns F. Reed Brown, asst. professor of theatre at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, talks with Jim Oliver about the upcoming production of Into The Woods Warren Nelson, musician and Big Top Chautauqua Radio founder, talks about his February performance at the Festival Theatre in St. Croix Falls February 17, 2012: Reed Grimm, American Idol contestant from Ellsworth, WI talks about his Hollywood experience Ivar Lunde, Jr., director of the Eau Claire Chamber Orchestra, talks about 2011-2012 concert season Mark Hetzler and Dan Grabois, members of the Wisconsin Brass Quintent, talk about the work of the UW-Madison based quintent Audric Buhr, director of the Menomonie Theatre Guild's production of Annie Get Your Gun February 10, 2012: Frank De Caro, television and radio icon, formerly of The Daily Show with Jon Stewert, talks about his new book The Dead Celebrity Cookbook Cliff Eberhardt, (part 1) folk musician, talks about his career and upcoming performance in St. Croix Falls Cliff Eberhardt, (part 2) folk musician, talks about his career and upcoming performance in St. Croix Falls Vicki Emerson, singer-songwriter, western-Wisconsin native, talks about her return to touring and beginning work on her new album after a year-long break Elaine Jones, director of the Chippewa Valley Theatre Guild's production of The Odd Couple, talks with correspondent Jim Oliver about the shows opening at the Grand Little Theatre in Eau Claire Barry Hitt, executive director of the Chippewa Valley Symphony Orchestra February 3, 2012: Gregg Rochester, visual artist whose best known work includes his brush-painted bicycle designs, his exhibit Le Tour de Art at the Phipps Center for the Arts in Hudson featured his painted bicylces and other works relating to the bicyclist's experience Patty Miller, director of Northern Star Theatre Company's production of Adventures in Mating, a dinner theatre comedy written by Minnesota playwright Josheph Scrimshaw Rob Reid, children's literature specialist, talks about the growing popularity of electronic reading devices and recent milestones in the children's literary field January 27, 2012: John Gorka, singer-songwriter, specializes in folk-inspired acoustic music. Cate Freedman, member of The Second City's Laugh Out Loud Tour . Gorden Hedahl, director of Becky's New Car at the River Falls Community Theatre. Dr. Peter Haberman, director of the Chippewa Valley Youth Symphony Orchestra, talkes about Annual Concerto Competition. Jo Ellen Burke, co-chaire of Banbury Art Crawl, talked about 2012 art crawl. January 20, 2012 2012: Dr. Ann Futterman Collier, a UW-Eau Claire adjunct asst. professor of psychology, discusses her new book which explores the use of textile arts and handcrafts in therapy and their effect on women's psychological well-being Tyler Edmondson, co-director of the UW-Eau Claire production of I Bet it was the Butler Amy Reise, executive director of the Mable Tainter Center for the Arts in Menomonie, talks about acts coming to the Landmark Theatre Sue Beckham, talks about the Community Barn Dance event in River Falls, features Twin Cities acoustic string band Gritpickers Keb Mo, (part 1), musician, talks about his career, latest work and more Keb Mo, (part 2), musician, talks about his career, latest work and more January 13, 2012 2012: Dr. Selika M Ducksworth-Lawton, a UW-Eau Claire history professor, discusses the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. commemorative educational ceremony at St. James the Greater Church in Eau Claire Luis Santiago, UW-Stout student studying industrial design, talks about his Rainy Days sunglass line and recent success in the industry Lee Becker, co-writer of Guys and Does, a touring production of the American Folklore Theatre of Door County, talks with correspondent Jim Oliver Middle Spunk Creek Boys, a prelude to the band's performance at the Old Gem Theatre in New Richmond January 6, 2012 2012: Robert Baca, head of Jazz Studies at UW-Eau Claire, discusses the guest lineup for the 2012 Eau Claire Jazz Festival happening March 29 through April 1 Kay Furrer, director of the Chippewa Valley Theatre Guild's production of Nunset Boulevard, talks with correspondent Jim Oliver about the musical comedy Mike Mangione, folk-rock musician, talks about the history of his touring folk-rock band, Mike Mangione and the Union, and his ties to Wisconsin Yazmín, pianist, vocalist and songwriter, talks about her Afro-Cuban inspired music and the upcoming performance at the Heyde Center for the Arts by Beat Zero, a duo in which she partners with musician Bruce Bower |
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