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Co-Host/Producer at Art On The Air
Board Chair Lakeshore Public Media (PBS / NPR)
Fine Art Photographer
Retired Musical Theater Producer/Director
Lifetime Voting Member at Recording Academy / GRAMMYs
LAB is back in his studio for ART ON THE AIR interviews with Theatre On Skates Academy founder, Michael Orr, Singer/Songwriter Robert Deeble, and spotlights on Shireen Cline and her 2026 For The Love of Art Fair,
Listen to current, past, and some future shows at: www.lakeshorepublicmedia.org/AOTA
December 16, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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December 15, 2025 at 6:44 PM
LAB at the Chesterton Art Center 2025-26 Members Exhibit opening with his piece, "Manhattan Up!" 16x20 digital photograph on acrylic.
December 14, 2025 at 5:24 AM
ART ON THE AIR features American photographer, Laurie Tennent. Next the author of the young adult novels Annie Sullivan. Our Spotlight is on GRAMMY® Award winner, Falu

NPR Link:
www.lakeshorepublicmedia.org/show/art-on-...
December 12, 2025 at 2:51 AM
LAB is back in his studio for ART ON THE AIR interviews with three artists part of the 2026 For The Love of Art Fair, oil artist Bekki Canine, oil artist Dawn Miller, and videographer TJ Jorgensen.
Listen to current, past, and some future shows at: www.lakeshorepublicmedia.org/AOTA
December 9, 2025 at 3:42 PM
ART ON THE AIR features Reel Sound Recording Studio founder, Paul Waters, who operates Northwest Indiana’s only tape recording studio. Next we have pastel artist Umalla June.
Our Spotlight is on the Michigan City Messiah’s 61st Year.
www.lakeshorepublicmedia.org/show/art-on-...
December 5, 2025 at 4:02 AM
LAB is back in his studio for an ART ON THE AIR a follow up feature interview with photographer Tom Doody, about his recent time in war-torn Ukraine, and Indiana ceramic artist, Dick Lehman, who will be featured as the 2026 For The Love of Art Fair Honored Artist.

www.lakeshorepublicmedia.org/AOTA
December 2, 2025 at 3:37 PM
ART ON THE AIR our whole show features the storied career of Chicago-based photographer, storyteller, and former public relations executive, Tom Doody. Spotlight is on LaPorte County Symphony Orchestra’s Holiday at the Pops concert on December 13, 2025
www.lakeshorepublicmedia.org/show/art-on-...
November 28, 2025 at 2:25 AM
LAB is back in his studio for an ART ON THE AIR feature interviews with Valparaiso historical novelist Melinda “MB Henry” discussing two of her newest novels. Then self-taught artist Mark Zanowski will be in the Featured Artist in the 2026 For The Love of Art Air in South Bend.
November 25, 2025 at 3:42 PM
ART ON THE AIR features author David Hoppe sharing his new book of Haiku, “Snapshot Lightning.” Next Save the Dunes Manager of Government Affairs and Policy Harshini Ratnayaka. Spotlight on Chicago Street Theatre’s A Charlie Brown Christmas
NPR Link:
www.lakeshorepublicmedia.org/show/art-on-...
November 21, 2025 at 4:51 AM
LAB is back in his studio for an ART ON THE AIR feature interviews with the author of the young adult novels, Annie Sullivan and the founder of Northwest Indiana’s analog taping recording, Reel Sound Recoding Studio, Paul Walters.

www.lakeshorepublicmedia.org/AOTA
November 18, 2025 at 5:40 PM
ART ON THE AIR features CEO of the Northwest Indiana Forum, Heather Ennis and Public Sphere Projects’ strategic planner, Phillip Barash, discussing IGNITE the Region , next photographer Joey Lax-Salinas new illustrated book “Sweet Dreams Northwest Indiana.”

Spotlight on Chesterton Art Center
November 14, 2025 at 4:56 AM
LAB is back in his studio for an ART ON THE AIR feature interviews with Harshini Ratnayaka of Save The Dunes, Emma Marsh of the Midwest Museum of American Art, photographer Tom Doody, and spotlight on 2026 events with the Tomfoolery Fun Club.

www.lakeshorepublicmedia.org/AOTA
November 11, 2025 at 5:14 PM
LAB is back in his studio for an ART ON THE AIR feature interviews with two authors first a return visit with David Hoppe with his collection of Haiku, and Joey Lax-Salinas newly released illustrated book, Sweet Dreams Northwest Indiana.

Listen at: www.lakeshorepublicmedia.org/AOTA
November 4, 2025 at 3:13 PM
ART ON THE AIR 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 “A Christmas Carol”

www.lakeshorepublicmedia.org/show/art-on-...
October 31, 2025 at 3:35 AM
With our Texas trip cancelled and no ART ON THE AIR interviews scheduled, LAB is enjoying a brief respite from the weekly AOTA interviews. Remember you may listen to any of our shows, even some that have not been broadcast yet at: www.lakeshorepublicmedia.org/show/art-on-...
October 28, 2025 at 6:52 PM
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.”
Our spotlight is on The La Porte County Symphony.
October 24, 2025 at 2:38 AM
LAB is back in his studio for an ART ON THE AIR spotlight interview with LaPorte County Symphony Orchestra Executive Director, Emily Yiannias about their December 13th Holiday at the Pops Concert at 7 PM at the La Porte Civic Auditorium

www.lakeshorepublicmedia.org/AOTA
October 21, 2025 at 2:56 PM
ART ON THE AIR features illustrator, Ariana Koultourides, sharing her original children’s books. Next jazz/R&B vibraphonist, percussionist, and music educator, Di’Kobie Berry sharing his years of concerts.
Our spotlight is on Carol Estes’ new book
www.lakeshorepublicmedia.org/show/art-on-...
October 17, 2025 at 3:02 AM
Completed my first round ballot.
Best Wishes to all the 2026 Grammy entrants.
October 13, 2025 at 1:53 AM
ART ON THE AIR we celebrate our 7th anniversary featuring actress, vocalist Lauren Jelencovich appearing with Lakeshore Concerts October 4th, next electronic music producer, songwriter and dj, Jae Robinson known as folie. Spotlight is on Lubeznik Center for the Arts next exhibit, “Lit”
October 10, 2025 at 4:27 AM
LAB is back in his studio with ART ON THE AIR for interviews with Michelle Enfield, Towle Theatre actor Matthew Williams, and spotlight interviews with musician, Falu; Chicago Street Theatre’s “A Charlie Christmas;” and a film by Nigel David.

www.lakeshorepublicmedia.org/AOTA
October 7, 2025 at 2:33 PM
ART ON THE AIR features jazz guitarist/educator, Bill Boris and jazz Saxophonist, flutist and music educator, Tim McNamara
Our spotlight is on the fall events at Miller Beach Arts and Creative District including their Halloween Bash

NPR Link:
www.lakeshorepublicmedia.org/show/art-on-...
October 3, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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October 2, 2025 at 12:07 AM
LAB is back in his studio with ART ON THE AIR for two spotlight interviews, first with Lu Terock about the Interwoven Expressions exhibit, and next Grant Fitch about his one-man rendition of the Dickens holiday classic, “A Christmas Carol”

www.lakeshorepublicmedia.org/AOTA
September 30, 2025 at 2:47 PM