Art on the Air
Sundays at 7 PM
ART ON THE AIR is an hour-long radio show that opens with a short Spotlight Interview about local art events in Northwest Indiana's three county area, then continues with a long-form Feature Interview. Guests include individual artists, photographers, gallery owner/curators, festival sponsors, authors, musicians, the shakers and movers, and cultural features in NW Indiana, Chicago and beyond discussing the art, theater, and the music scene, plus much more. Hosts are Larry A Brechner, long-time musical theater director, photographic artist, and arts organization board member, and Ester Golden, artist and gallery owner of The Nest in Michigan City.
ART ON THE AIR is made possible by the Indiana Arts Commission, South Shore Arts, and the National Endowment for the Arts.
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This Christmas Week on ART ON THE AIR features Indiana ceramic artist, Dick Lehman, who will be featured as the 2026 For The Love of Art Fair Honored Artist, and a follow up interview with photographer Tom Doody, about his recent time in war-torn Ukraine. Our Spotlight is on Joseph Pete’s newest book, “Lost Treasures of Indiana .” -
This week on ART ON THE AIR features self-taught Milwaukee-based acrylic artist, Mark Zanowski, Valparaiso novelist M B Henry discusses two of her newest novels, and spotlight is on filmmaker Nigel David’s short horror film called The Midnight Owls. -
This week on ART ON THE AIR features American photographer, Laurie Tennent, known for her distinctive, dramatic botanical images. Next the author of the young adult novels Annie Sullivan, whose novels mix fantasy and adventure. Our Spotlight is on GRAMMY® Award winner, Falu discussing her national touring schedule of her concert Surrender. -
This week on ART ON THE AIR features Reel Sound Recording Studio founder, Paul Waters, next we have pastel artist Umalla June, and Spotlight is on the Michigan City Messiah’s 61stYear, December 13th and 14th . -
This week on ART ON THE AIR our whole show features the storied career of Chicago-based photographer, storyteller, and former public relations executive, Tom Doody, including his recent soirée into war-torn Ukraine. Our Spotlight is on LaPorte County Symphony Orchestra’s - Holiday at the Pops concert on December 13. -
This week on ART ON THE AIR features visit with author David Hoppe sharing his new book of Haiku, “Snapshot Lightning.” Next Save the Dunes Manager of Government Affairs and Policy Harshini Ratnayaka, spotlight is on Chicago Street Theatre’s production of A Charlie Brown Christmas. -
This week on ART ON THE AIR features President and CEO of the Northwest Indiana Forum, Heather Ennis and Public Sphere Projects’ strategic planner, Phillip Barash, discussing IGNITE the Region Arts and Culture survey, next photographer Joey Lax-Salinas discusses his new illustrated book “Sweet Dreams Northwest Indiana,” spotlight is on the expansion of facilities and class offerings at Chesterton Art Center. -
This week on ART ON THE AIR our whole show features author Michael Schreiber discussing his new book, “Don Bachardy: An Artist’s Life;” about his Hollywood life as an acclaimed portrait artist. Our spotlight is on Grant Fitch about his one-man rendition of the Dickens holiday classic, “A Christmas Carol” at 4th Street Theatre and Footlight Players production of “I Regret Nothing.” -
This week on ART ON THE AIR features guest relations and gift shop manager at the Midwest Museum of American Art, Michelle Enfield, next actor Matthew Williams appearing as Seymour in the Towle Theatre production of “A Little Shop of Horrors," spotlight on the 2025 Interwoven Expressions market. -
This week on ART ON THE AIR features inventor, entrepreneur, writer, actor, singer/songwriter, athlete, and more, Kenn Hundley, whose will share the span of his storied life now documented in his yet unpublished book, “Chasing Phins,” and spotlight is on The La Porte County Symphony ’s November 8th concert.
