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Indiana State Fair's Wonderful World of Food, Boogie-Woogie Piano Fest, Steampunk Art Show, Comedian Rick Garrett, and Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre Season
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Indiana State Fair's Wonderful World of Food, Boogie-Woogie Piano Fest, Steampunk Art Show, Comedian Rick Garrett, and Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre Season
July 29, 2017

This week, a sneak peek at a highlight of the Indiana State Fair, a festival devoted to boogie-woogie piano, and some mad scientists stage an art exhibit. We'll also meet comedian, musician, and motivational speaker Rick Garrett, and learn how Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre is celebrating its 20th anniversary season. Join us for these conversations and more on "The Art of the Matter."

Stutz Residents' Exhibit, The State Museum Celebrates Limestone, Yelp Indy's New Festival, DK's Summer Shows, and a Poetry Carnival
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Stutz Residents' Exhibit, The State Museum Celebrates Limestone, Yelp Indy's New Festival, DK's Summer Shows, and a Poetry Carnival
July 22, 2017

This week, Stutz Artist Resident John Klinkose can't escape water, the Indiana State Museum showcases the role of Hoosier limestone around the world and right at home, and Yelp Indy's creative new festival. We'll also get a peek at the inspiration behind two summer concerts by Dance Kaleidoscope, and find out what you can expect if you attend Butler's Divedapper Poetry Carnival. Join us for these conversations and more on "The Art of the Matter."

Great American Songbook Academy, Using Music to Help People with Alzheimer's Disease, Human Rites at The Phoenix Theatre, and The Band Eliot Bigger
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Great American Songbook Academy, Using Music to Help People with Alzheimer's Disease, Human Rites at The Phoenix Theatre, and The Band Eliot Bigger
July 15, 2017

This week, the Great American Songbook Academy, using music to enrich the lives of people with Alzheimer's Disease, the band Eliot Bigger, and a premiere at the Phoenix Theatre. Join us for these conversations and more on "The Art of the Matter."

Indy Urban Hardwoods, Indianapolis Ballet Inc., Contemporary Art Exhibit, Nickel Plate Players, and Photographer David Slivka
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Indy Urban Hardwoods, Indianapolis Ballet Inc., Contemporary Art Exhibit, Nickel Plate Players, and Photographer David Slivka
July 8, 2017

This week, we'll learn about a new professional ballet company, check in with a multimedia artist-turned-woodworker, and meet a pair of oncologists who have a secret identity as contemporary art curators. We'll also meet a local theatre company focusing on new works and a photographer whose work is inspired by travel. Join us for these conversations and more on "The Art of the Matter."

The Indianapolis Opera and Indianapolis Chamber Orchestras Have New Seasons, a New Kind of House Concert, The Carmel Symphony has a New Music Director, and a New Take on an Old Friendship
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The Indianapolis Opera and Indianapolis Chamber Orchestras Have New Seasons, a New Kind of House Concert, The Carmel Symphony has a New Music Director, and a New Take on an Old Friendship
July 1, 2017

This week, we'll get sneak previews of the Indianapolis Opera and Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra's new seasons, learn how Sofar Sounds is reinventing house concerts, get insights into the Carmel Symphony Orchestra's music director search, and hear from David Amram about his long friendship with Dan Wakefield. All that and more, this week on "The Art of the Matter."

Celebrating Zines, Self-Evident Tunes, a New Small Studio Session, and a Long Partnership at the IRT
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Celebrating Zines, Self-Evident Tunes, a New Small Studio Session, and a Long Partnership at the IRT
June 24, 2017

This week, we'll learn about The Gluestick Festival and a Herron Galleries art show that celebrates all things "zine," learn why Gail Payne pairs country songs with Gershwin for her new cabaret show, discover how tribulations helped Richard Edwards create a solo album, and understand why Janet Allen and James Still can finish each other's sentences. All that and more, this week on "The Art of the Matter".

Cantor Janice Roger, Artist Jenny Montgomery, Singer Jackie Evancho, an Israeli Film Festival, and The Hunchback Of Notre Dame
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Cantor Janice Roger, Artist Jenny Montgomery, Singer Jackie Evancho, an Israeli Film Festival, and The Hunchback Of Notre Dame
June 17, 2017

A conversation with Janice Roger, who's retiring after nearly four decades as a cantor. Next, meet the "antidamsels" drawn by artist Jenny Montgomery, who'd like young people to have strong and resilient role models. We'll also learn what makes singer Jackie Evancho tick, get a sneak peek at the JCC's second annual Israeli Film Festival, and get some insights into the Indiana premiere of the stage musical version of The Hunchback of Notre Dame. All that and more, this episode of on "The Art of the Matter."

Herron School of Art's Summer Vacation Projects, a Museum Collaboration, a New Theatre Company, Outstanding Hoosiers, and Singer Roger Schmelzer Tries His Luck in NYC
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Herron School of Art's Summer Vacation Projects, a Museum Collaboration, a New Theatre Company, Outstanding Hoosiers, and Singer Roger Schmelzer Tries His Luck in NYC
June 10, 2017

This week, three summer exhibitions at Herron School of Art & Design, the National Art Museum of Sport collaborates with The Children's Museum, we meet The Storefront Theatre, we learn about dozens of Hoosier Beacons, and we find out if Roger Schmelzer has any jitters ahead of his New York City debut.

Indianapolis Hosts a Long-Running Early Music Festival, A Longer-Running Art Fair, A Night in India, A Conversation With Jazz Great Christian Mcbride, and An Atypical Bassoon Ensemble
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Indianapolis Hosts a Long-Running Early Music Festival, A Longer-Running Art Fair, A Night in India, A Conversation With Jazz Great Christian Mcbride, and An Atypical Bassoon Ensemble
June 3, 2017

This week, travel back a few centuries via early music on period instruments, check out a 62-year-old free art fair, and listen in as Christian McBride lauds Gary Burton. Then it's on to even more exotic aural destinations: A night in India courtesy of modern dance, and a rock ensemble made entirely of bassoons.

The Great Bike Race on Stage at TOTS, Indiana Artists' Board Exhibit, The Geeky Press, Prince's Drummer, and Cabinets of Curiosities
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The Great Bike Race on Stage at TOTS, Indiana Artists' Board Exhibit, The Geeky Press, Prince's Drummer, and Cabinets of Curiosities
May 27, 2017

This week, the Indiana Artists board members have their annual exhibit, the Great Bike Race wheels into Theatre on the Square, and a chat with Prince's drummer, Bobby Z. We'll also learn about The Geeky Press, about which you should know if you're a writer, and peek inside artists' curio cabinets.

The Cabaret's New Season, Summer Stock Stage's New Company, a Walk Through Five Gardens, an A.J. Foyt Exhibit, and Baby Animals at the Indy Zoo
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The Cabaret's New Season, Summer Stock Stage's New Company, a Walk Through Five Gardens, an A.J. Foyt Exhibit, and Baby Animals at the Indy Zoo
May 20, 2017

This week, Summer Stock Stage has given birth to a grown-up company, we'll visit the A.J. Foyt Exhibit at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum, and we'll get to know some baby animals at the Indianapolis Zoo (everybody say "aww" now). We'll also stroll through five private gardens, and get a sneak peek at The Cabaret's new season.

Justin Vining & Benny Sanders Paint Outside, Big Foot Yancey, The Phoenix Theatre, The Museum of Miniature Houses, and Salvador Dali Etchings
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Justin Vining & Benny Sanders Paint Outside, Big Foot Yancey, The Phoenix Theatre, The Museum of Miniature Houses, and Salvador Dali Etchings
May 13, 2017

This week, painters Justin Vining and Benny Sanders egg each other on, Big Foot Yancey pays a visit, the Phoenix Theatre's new dark comedy, the Museum of Miniature Houses presents free creativity sessions, and a chance to see a collection of copper etchings by Salvador Dali.

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