Art On The Air

Larry A Brechner | Ester Golden
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ART ON THE AIR is an hour-long radio show / podcast that opens with a short interview about local art events in Northwest Indiana's three county area, then continues to the long-form feature interview portion. Guests include individual artists, photographers, gallery owner/curators, festival sponsors, authors, the shakers and movers in NW Indiana, Chicago and beyond vibrant art, theater, and music scene, plus much more. Hosts are Larry A Brechner, long-time theater director, photographic artist, and arts organization board member, and Ester Golden, owner of The Nest in Michigan City.

  1. This Week ART ON THE AIR features Kirsten & Brandon Dickerson discussing their film Handmade Furniture spotlight on Lakeshore Public Media’s viewing of Ken Burns film The American Revolution

    9H AGO

    This Week ART ON THE AIR features Kirsten & Brandon Dickerson discussing their film Handmade Furniture spotlight on Lakeshore Public Media’s viewing of Ken Burns film The American Revolution

    This Week (6/12 & 6/14) on ART ON THE AIR our whole shows features Kirsten and Brandon Dickerson sharing their involvement in advocacy with Kirsten founder of Artist & Nomad that coaches female change-makers across the world, and Brandon, an award-winning filmmaker and educator whose work spans feature films, documentaries, commercials, and music videos. discussing their new film “Handmade Furniture.”Our spotlight is on Lakeshore Public Media’s viewing and discussion of Ken Burns film “The American Revolution” on June 23rd at the Lake County Library.Tune in on Sunday at 7pm on Lakeshore Public Media 89.1FM for our hour long conversation with our special guests or listen at lakeshorepublicmedia.org/AOTA, and can also be heard Fridays at 11am and Mondays at 5pm on WVLP 103.1FM (WVLP.org) or listen live at Tune In. Listen to past ART ON THE AIR shows at lakeshorepublicmedia.org/AOTA or brech.com/aota. Please have your friends send show feedback to Lakeshore at: radiofeedback@lakeshorepublicmedia.orgSend your questions about our show to AOTA@brech.comLIKE us on Facebook.com/artonthairwvlp to keep up to date about art issues in the Region. New and encore episodes also heard as podcasts on: NPR, Spotify Tune IN, Amazon Music, Apple and Google Podcasts, YouTube plus many other podcast platforms. Larry A Brechner & Ester Golden hosts of ART ON THE AIR.NPR Link: https://www.lakeshorepublicmedia.org/show/art-on-the-air/2026-05-26/art-on-the-air-june-14-2026

    59 min
  2. This Week on ART ON THE AIR features host of The TED Radio Hour Manoush Zomorodi discussing her new book Body Electric, Chantal Kreviazuk’s new album In My Own Voice & Spotlight on Miller Beach

    MAY 20

    This Week on ART ON THE AIR features host of The TED Radio Hour Manoush Zomorodi discussing her new book Body Electric, Chantal Kreviazuk’s new album In My Own Voice & Spotlight on Miller Beach

    This Week (6/5 & 6/7) on ART ON THE AIR features award winning broadcast journalist and host of NPR’s The TED Radio Hour, Manoush Zomorodi, discussing her storied career along with her new book, “Body Electric.” Next Grammy award winning singer/songwriter Chantal Kreviazuk’s new album “In My Own Voice” that re-imagines her chart-topping songs originally written for other artists and now performed by her.Our spotlight is on Miller Beach’s “2026 Lake Effekt” two-day Mural Festival on June 13 and 14 with Julia Gibbs. Tune in on Sunday at 7pm on Lakeshore Public Media 89.1FM for our hour long conversation with our special guests or listen at lakeshorepublicmedia.org/AOTA, and can also be heard Fridays at 11am and Mondays at 5pm on WVLP 103.1FM (WVLP.org) or listen live at Tune In. Listen to past ART ON THE AIR shows at lakeshorepublicmedia.org/AOTA or brech.com/aota. Please have your friends send show feedback to Lakeshore at: radiofeedback@lakeshorepublicmedia.orgSend your questions about our show to AOTA@brech.comLIKE us on Facebook.com/artonthairwvlp to keep up to date about art issues in the Region. New and encore episodes also heard as podcasts on: NPR, Spotify Tune IN, Amazon Music, Apple and Google Podcasts, YouTube plus many other podcast platforms. Larry A Brechner & Ester Golden hosts of ART ON THE AIR. NPR Link: https://www.lakeshorepublicmedia.org/show/art-on-the-air/2026-05-19/art-on-the-air-june-7-2026

    59 min
  3. This Week on ART ON THE AIR our whole show features host of NPR’s Weekend Edition Scott Simon's new book Ulysses S Cat and Other Animals I Have Known Spotlight on The Depot Gallery exhibit Feathers

    MAY 13

    This Week on ART ON THE AIR our whole show features host of NPR’s Weekend Edition Scott Simon's new book Ulysses S Cat and Other Animals I Have Known Spotlight on The Depot Gallery exhibit Feathers

    This Week (5/29 & 5/31) on ART ON THE AIR our whole show features multi-award winning broadcast journalist, best selling author, and the long-time host of NPR’s Weekend Edition, Scott Simon, discussing his storied career along with his new book, “Ulysses S Cat and Other Animals I Have Known.” Our Spotlight is on The Depot Gallery and Museum exhibit, “Feathers,” featuring Betsy Fleek, Kristina Knowski, and Christine Hubbell opening June 12th.Tune in on Sunday at 7pm on Lakeshore Public Media 89.1FM for our hour long conversation with our special guests or listen at lakeshorepublicmedia.org/AOTA, and can also be heard Fridays at 11am and Mondays at 5pm on WVLP 103.1FM (WVLP.org) or listen live at Tune In. Listen to past ART ON THE AIR shows at lakeshorepublicmedia.org/AOTA or brech.com/aota. Please have your friends send show feedback to Lakeshore at: radiofeedback@lakeshorepublicmedia.orgSend your questions about our show to AOTA@brech.comLIKE us on Facebook.com/artonthairwvlp to keep up to date about art issues in the Region. New and encore episodes also heard as podcasts on: NPR, Spotify Tune IN, Amazon Music, Apple and Google Podcasts, YouTube plus many other podcast platforms. Larry A Brechner & Ester Golden hosts of ART ON THE AIR.

    59 min
  4. This Week on ART ON THE AIR features The Singing Author Kelly G Fletcher's new romance novel Highway to Happy, master puppeteer Ralph Kipness, spotlight is on 4th Street Theatre's production of Hamlet

    MAY 6

    This Week on ART ON THE AIR features The Singing Author Kelly G Fletcher's new romance novel Highway to Happy, master puppeteer Ralph Kipness, spotlight is on 4th Street Theatre's production of Hamlet

    This Week (5/22 & 5/24) on ART ON THE AIR features “The Singing Author,” Kelly G Fletcher, whose newest romance book, “Highway to Happy – Book 3 of her Southern Sunsets” released May 19th. Kelly recently appeared with the LaPorte County Symphony’s Elton John Experience. Next Ralph Kipness shares his life-long passion as a m designing, building, and performing with his marionettes over many decades. Our spotlight is on 4th Street Theatre production of “Hamlet” adapted and directed by Grant Fitch running June 5th through the 21st. Tune in on Sunday at 7pm on Lakeshore Public Media 89.1FM for our hour long conversation with our special guests or listen at lakeshorepublicmedia.org/AOTA, and can also be heard Fridays at 11am and Mondays at 5pm on WVLP 103.1FM (WVLP.org) or listen live at Tune In. Listen to past ART ON THE AIR shows at lakeshorepublicmedia.org/AOTA or brech.com/aota. Please have your friends send show feedback to Lakeshore at: radiofeedback@lakeshorepublicmedia.orgSend your questions about our show to AOTA@brech.comLIKE us on Facebook.com/artonthairwvlp to keep up to date about art issues in the Region. New and encore episodes also heard as podcasts on: NPR, Spotify Tune IN, Amazon Music, Apple and Google Podcasts, YouTube plus many other podcast platforms. Larry A Brechner & Ester Golden hosts of ART ON THE AIR.

    59 min
  5. This Week on ART ON THE AIR a returning interview with professor of linguistics, Dr. Valerie Fridland's new book “Why We Talk Funny, and spotlight on Chicago Street Theatre’s TeenFest

    APR 22

    This Week on ART ON THE AIR a returning interview with professor of linguistics, Dr. Valerie Fridland's new book “Why We Talk Funny, and spotlight on Chicago Street Theatre’s TeenFest

    This Week (5/15 & 5/17) on ART ON THE AIR a returning interview with University of Nevada at Reno professor of linguistics, Dr. Valerie Fridland, a sociolinguist, discussing her new book, “Why We Talk Funny - The Real Story Behind Our Accents” and how they define each one of us.Our spotlight is on Chicago Street Theatre’s TeenFest May 22 and 23 with program director Lisa Formosa-Parmigiano.Tune in on Sunday at 7pm on Lakeshore Public Media 89.1FM for our hour long conversation with our special guests or listen at lakeshorepublicmedia.org/AOTA, and can also be heard Fridays at 11am and Mondays at 5pm on WVLP 103.1FM (WVLP.org) or listen live at Tune In. Listen to past ART ON THE AIR shows at lakeshorepublicmedia.org/AOTA or brech.com/aota. Please have your friends send show feedback to Lakeshore at: radiofeedback@lakeshorepublicmedia.orgSend your questions about our show to AOTA@brech.comLIKE us on Facebook.com/artonthairwvlp to keep up to date about art issues in the Region. New and encore episodes also heard as podcasts on: NPR, Spotify Tune IN, Amazon Music, Apple and Google Podcasts, YouTube plus many other podcast platforms. Larry A Brechner & Ester Golden hosts of ART ON THE AIR.NPR Link: https://www.lakeshorepublicmedia.org/show/art-on-the-air/2026-04-22/art-on-the-air-may-17-2026

    59 min
  6. This Week on ART ON THE AIR a returning interview with professor of linguistics, Dr. Valerie Fridland's new book, WHy We Talk Funny and spotlight on Chicago Street Theater's 2026 Teen Fest in May

    APR 22

    This Week on ART ON THE AIR a returning interview with professor of linguistics, Dr. Valerie Fridland's new book, WHy We Talk Funny and spotlight on Chicago Street Theater's 2026 Teen Fest in May

    This Week (5/15 & 5/17) on ART ON THE AIR a returning interview with University of Nevada at Reno professor of linguistics, Dr. Valerie Fridland, a sociolinguist, discussing her new book, “Why We Talk Funny - The Real Story Behind Our Accents” and how they define each one of us. Our spotlight is on Chicago Street Theatre’s TeenFest May 22 and 23 with program director Lisa Formosa-Parmigiano. Tune in on Sunday at 7pm on Lakeshore Public Media 89.1FM for our hour long conversation with our special guests or listen at lakeshorepublicmedia.org/AOTA, and can also be heard Fridays at 11am and Mondays at 5pm on WVLP 103.1FM (WVLP.org) or listen live at Tune In. Listen to past ART ON THE AIR shows at lakeshorepublicmedia.org/AOTA or brech.com/aota. Please have your friends send show feedback to Lakeshore at: radiofeedback@lakeshorepublicmedia.orgSend your questions about our show to AOTA@brech.comLIKE us on Facebook.com/artonthairwvlp to keep up to date about art issues in the Region. New and encore episodes also heard as podcasts on: NPR, Spotify Tune IN, Amazon Music, Apple and Google Podcasts, YouTube plus many other podcast platforms. Larry A Brechner & Ester Golden hosts of ART ON THE AIR.

    59 min
  7. This Week on ART ON THE AIR features colored pencil artist Christine Hubbell, Indianapolis based musician, Scott Tyring, and spotlight on Valparaiso Creative Council’s “Sand & Steel Art Fest “

    APR 16

    This Week on ART ON THE AIR features colored pencil artist Christine Hubbell, Indianapolis based musician, Scott Tyring, and spotlight on Valparaiso Creative Council’s “Sand & Steel Art Fest “

    This Week (5/8 & 5/10) 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” is Indianapolis based musician, Scott Tyring.Our spotlight is on Valparaiso Creative Council’s “Sand & Steel Art Fest “ running June 26th through 28th with executive director, Jessica Corral.And a spotlight extra on Off Track: A South Shore Roller Derby Art Festival & Fundraiser, on May 30 at Promise You Art House.Tune in on Sunday at 7pm on Lakeshore Public Media 89.1FM for our hour long conversation with our special guests or listen at lakeshorepublicmedia.org/AOTA, and can also be heard Fridays at 11am and Mondays at 5pm on WVLP 103.1FM (WVLP.org) or listen live at Tune In. Listen to past ART ON THE AIR shows at lakeshorepublicmedia.org/AOTA or brech.com/aota. Please have your friends send show feedback to Lakeshore at: radiofeedback@lakeshorepublicmedia.orgSend your questions about our show to AOTA@brech.comLIKE us on Facebook.com/artonthairwvlp to keep up to date about art issues in the Region. New and encore episodes also heard as podcasts on: NPR, Spotify Tune IN, Amazon Music, Apple and Google Podcasts, YouTube plus many other podcast platforms. Larry A Brechner & Ester Golden hosts of ART ON THE AIR.NPR Link: https://www.lakeshorepublicmedia.org/show/art-on-the-air/2026-04-15/art-on-the-air-may-10-2026

    59 min
  8. This Week on ART ON THE AIR our whole show features the eclectic five-member Northwest Indiana band, Help Hounds, spotlight on Chesterton Art Center’s Art After Dark Outdoor Gala Rooted + Rising

    APR 15

    This Week on ART ON THE AIR our whole show features the eclectic five-member Northwest Indiana band, Help Hounds, spotlight on Chesterton Art Center’s Art After Dark Outdoor Gala Rooted + Rising

    This Week (5/3 & 5/5) on ART ON THE AIR our whole show features the eclectic five-member Northwest Indiana band, Help Hounds, discussing their unique folk-roots-country infused sound heard on their debut album, “Nocturnal Dive” that weaves a variety of musical influences with stories and lived experiences to create thoughtful and relatable music for the people.Our spotlight is on Chesterton Art Center’s Art After Dark Outdoor Gala “Rooted + Rising” featuring the 116 Expansion on Friday, June 12, 2026. Tune in on Sunday at 7pm on Lakeshore Public Media 89.1FM for our hour long conversation with our special guests or listen at lakeshorepublicmedia.org/AOTA, and can also be heard Fridays at 11am and Mondays at 5pm on WVLP 103.1FM (WVLP.org) or listen live at Tune In. Listen to past ART ON THE AIR shows at lakeshorepublicmedia.org/AOTA or brech.com/aota. Please have your friends send show feedback to Lakeshore at: radiofeedback@lakeshorepublicmedia.orgSend your questions about our show to AOTA@brech.comLIKE us on Facebook.com/artonthairwvlp to keep up to date about art issues in the Region. New and encore episodes also heard as podcasts on: NPR, Spotify Tune IN, Amazon Music, Apple and Google Podcasts, YouTube plus many other podcast platforms. Larry A Brechner & Ester Golden hosts of ART ON THE AIR.NPR Link: https://www.lakeshorepublicmedia.org/show/art-on-the-air/2026-04-15/art-on-the-air-may-5-2026

    59 min
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ART ON THE AIR is an hour-long radio show / podcast that opens with a short interview about local art events in Northwest Indiana's three county area, then continues to the long-form feature interview portion. Guests include individual artists, photographers, gallery owner/curators, festival sponsors, authors, the shakers and movers in NW Indiana, Chicago and beyond vibrant art, theater, and music scene, plus much more. Hosts are Larry A Brechner, long-time theater director, photographic artist, and arts organization board member, and Ester Golden, owner of The Nest in Michigan City.

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  • Creator
    Larry A Brechner | Ester Golden
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    338
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Larry A Brechner | Ester Golden
  • Show Website
    Art On The Air