AC23 - Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge Arts Council of Baton Rouge

Original Air Date: 06/02/2024 - Internationally renowned watercolor artist Judi Betts was the 2024 recipient of the Arts Council's Michael Crespo Fellowship. This past fall AC23 host Pam Bordelon visited with Judi, who was in the spotlight with an exhibit celebrating her 60 years as a working artist. Catch this replay and get to know this remarkably talented and witty 88-year-old as she recounts her amazing career.

Original Air Date: 05/19/2004 - Host Pam Bordelon talks with Betsy Braud, aka the Jazz Nurse, about how she incorporates her music into her work as a nurse.

Original Air Date: 05/12/2024 - This Sunday, host Pam Bordelon sits down with Manship Theatre's new executive director, Jason Langlois, who's been on the job for five months now, and marketing coordinator Sarah Nichols to get the scoop on what all's planned in the next few months. They duo also share some of their favorite memories of concerts past.

Original Air Date: 05/05/2024 - Former Baton Rouge Zoo director Phil Frost returns from another African safari. He’s joined by two of his fellow travelers, Rannah Gray and Gracella Simmons, to discuss this amazing experience.

Original Air Date: 4/28/24 — Host Pam Bordelon sits down with poet Ed Ruzicka to discuss the newly established Poetry Society of Louisiana and his latest book of poems, Squalls. Make plans to catch his poetry reading May 2 at 7 p.m. at RED STICK READS on corner of Eugene and Government streets.

Original Air Date: 4/21/24 — Louisiana has a new specialty license plate dedicated to the Arts. Join host Pam Bordelon as she visits with Acadiana artist Denise Gallagher, who created the winning design in the Louisiana Partnership for the Arts competition. A portion of the proceeds from sale of the plate benefit LPA, which works to ensure that culture is recognized as indispensable to a healthy society.