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South Shore Arts Executive Director Jonathan Canning, the host of Eye on the Arts Radio, speaks with Brandon Johnson, the South Shore Arts Gallery/Exhibition Manager, about the 83rd Annual Salon Show: My America, on view June 19 through August 15, 2026.For more information visit: southshoreartsonline.org/myamerica

South Shore Arts Executive Director Jonathan Canning, the host of "Eye on the Arts Radio," speaks with Rosalyn Demaree about The Indiana Artisan Marketplace and how artists can apply for the Indiana Artisan designation through June 2nd

This edition of "Midwest BEAT with Tom Lounges" was originally broadcast on April 7, 2026.Guests on this edition were M&R RUSH band members MARTY MARDIROSIAN and JOHN McFARLAND who discussed the band's career, music, and the new book -- "Reach for The Stars: The M&R RUSH Story" -- by author James W. Arvia.The book chronicles the chemistry, the legacy, and the wealth of original music that this South Side of Chicago band created together over the decades.The author captures more than fifty years of music, friendship, and the unmistakable Chicago spirit that shaped one of the Midwest’s most resilient independent rock acts. It's a quick read and includes dozens of classic and timeless photos. A public release event scheduled in early May was discussed and it was revealed a portion of each book sold will benefit breast cancer research. More: www.mandrrush.com.

This week’s MIDWEST BEAT BLUES program offers listeners a killer two hours of great blues by legends and some up and coming talents.The show begins with a string of great LIVE CONCERT recordings spanning styles and generations of various artists. Among them are: JOANNE SHAW TAYLOR, ALBERT KING, MARTY “BIG DOG” MERCER, ALBERT COLLINS, MUDDY WATERS, GARY MOORE, and others.The second hour of the program features several new release cuts that only in the last two months have landed on Lounges’ desk and hit his radar. Among those playing these fresh tunes are: GABE STILLMAN, DUKE ROBILARD & HIS ALL-STAR BAND, JOE BONAMASSA, BILLY THOMPSON and GARRET T. WILLIE.

This Week on ART ON THE AIR features Midwest-based contemporary painter Anna Ryan Drew. Next audiobook narrator Shelby Mundt, who will be voicing Sandy Young’s book, “Divine Vintage.” Our spotlight is on the 2026 Northwest Indiana Listen To Your Mother on May 3rd at the Hobart Art Theatre.

This Week on ART ON THE AIR features colored pencil artist Christine Hubbell who renders her work with birds and native plants on translucent surfaces. Next discussing his new Americana flavored album, “Love, War & Misadventures” musician, Scott Tyring. Our spotlight is on Valparaiso Creative Council’s “Sand & Steel Art Fest “

This Week on ART ON THE AIR our whole show features the eclectic five-member Northwest Indiana band, Help Hounds, discussing their debut album, “Nocturnal Dive.” Our spotlight is on Chesterton Art Center’s Art After Dark Outdoor Gala “Rooted + Rising” featuring the 116 Expansion on Friday, June 12, 2026.

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Tonight's edition of "MIDWEST BEAT with Tom Lounges" features musical guest MUMMY CASS of the theatrical and thoroughly entertaining group, HERE COMES THE MUMMIES. Listeners will hear Cass and show host Tom Lounges chat about the group's unique image, show and history. Are there really well known Grammy Award winners in the line-up under all those wrappings? The answer is heard on this program. Also heard will be several songs from the group's newest EP, "ROAD TRIP," and some fan favorites from a few of their earlier albums.

South Shore Arts Executive Director Jonathan Canning, the host of "Eye on the Arts Radio," speaks with Thomas McNichols about “Requiem for the Living”, March 29th @ (2:30pm)