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December 9, 2011: Steve Immerman, kiln-formed glass artist, discussed his art and exhibit at the L.E. Phillips Library in Eau Claire.
Jill Jayne, registered dietitian, talked about the creation of "Jump with Jill", a nutrition rock show.
Jim and Jane Jeffries, playwriting couple, discussed their original production "Christmas Present".
Jeanette Robbins, poet, discussed her package of poems called "Angel's Mirth" and a book signing.
December 2, 2011: Nick Sirek, director of the Chippewa Valley Theatre Guild's production of "It's a Wonderful Life", talked about the show which opened December 1 at the Grand Little Theatre in Eau Claire.
Robert Baca, head of Jazz Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, discussed a special concert celebrating 50 years of curriculum and the release of two new CDs.
Mary Lou Santovec, "Letters about Literature" coordinator, discussed the contest sponsored by the Library of Congress and the Wisconsin Center for the Book.
David Tank, photographer, previewed his newest book, "The Magic of 3-D Photgraphy".
November 18, 2011: Ivar Lunde, Jr., director of the Eau Claire Chamber Orchestra, discussed the continuing season.
Teresa Mock, trained actress, is conducting a workshop at the Festival Theatre in St. Croix Falls. Centered on the topic of "clowning", the series of workshops will be held in December.
Ann Reed, singer-songwriter, discussed her music and notable list of appearances.
Don Hodgins, creator of the character Rudy Poznarski, is directing his newest show "A Very Rudyful Christmas" at Fanny Hill Dinner Theatre.
The Big River Radio Wave, is coming to the Heyde Center in Chippewa Falls Friday, November 25. Performers include house band The Riverbenders, comedian Mary Mack and storyteller Kenny Salwey.
November 11, 2011: Tim Owen, founder and manager of the Latin and salsa band "Salsabrosa", discussed their combination of music, dance, education and storytelling.
Mark Blaskey, executive director of the Chippewa Valley Symphony Orchestra, talked with Ross about the 13th annual Christmas Stroll featuring tours of historic area homes.
Jeff Kollath, curator of history at the Wisconsin Veterans' Museum, discussed Veteran's Day activities and exhibits.
Karen Stettler, of the Land Stewardship Project, talked with Jim Oliver about the one-act performance called "Look Who's Knockin'".
November 4, 2011: John Raymond, jazz trumpeter and frontman for the John Raymond Project, discussed his rise within the jazz community.
Joel Waldinger, producer of the Wisconsin Public Television documentary "Wisconsin's Nazi Resistance: The Mildred Fish-Harnack Story", chatted with Ross about the film and the production.
Nick Prueher, well-known for the phenomenon of "Found Footage", discussed the concept and the collaboration with "Found Magazine".
Beth Reidenbach, director of the Phipps Center for the Arts'"My Fair Lady", talked with Ross about the production.
Tim Harmston, local comedian, talked with Ross about his stand-up act.
October 28, 2011: Geoffrey Keezer,Grammy-nominated jazz musician, talked with Ross about the challenges of a musical career and how his perspective has been influenced over the years.
Keith Lorasch,of the Chippewa Valley Theatre Guild, discussed the musical "Spitfire Grille" opening Thursday, November 3 at the Grand Little Theatre in Eau Claire.
Dr. Peter Haberman,director of the Chippewa Valley Youth Symphony Orchestra, discussed the new season.
October 21, 2011: Dennis Newton,photographer, discussed his exploration of Wisconsin and the art of capturing natural scenes.
Doris Kassera,quilter for more than 50 years, talked with Ross about the art of quilting and its resurgence in popularity.
Juliana Schmidt, of the Menomonie Art Music Society, talked about a program entitled "Folk Music by Classical Composers".
Joseph Bruchac,Native American author, discussed his presentation "The Power of Storytelling" as part of the 12th annual Chippewa Valley Book Festival.
October 14, 2011: Dennis Luginbill,Memorial High School music educator, discussed the effort to bring Grammy-nominee Geoffrey Keezer to the area.
Robert Baca, UW-Eau Claire music educator, discussed the collaborative effort between Eau Claire Jazz, Inc. and jazz ensembles at Memorial High School to welcome Grammy-nominee Geoffrey Keezer to the area.
Carrie Popple, director of The Barron Spotlighters, "If the Good Lord's Willing and the Creek don't Rise", chatted with Oliver about the production.
Gordy Bischoff, luthier, joined Ross to talk about the art of designing and building fine stringed instruments.
Gary Schwartzhoff, UW-Eau Claire Choral Director, provided a look at "The Master Singers", who began their season Sunday, October 16 with an Eau Claire performance.
October 7, 2011: Willem Gebben, potter, provided a preview of the 8th annual Western Wisconsin Pottery Tour featuring numerous studios in the River Falls and surrounding rural areas.
Kathryn Kujawa, UW-Stout Apparel Design and Development Program assistant professor, talked about the program and recognition of student work.
Rozanna Bejin, winner of the 2010 Chippewa Valley Cultural Association New Playwright Contest, talked with Ross about her play entitled "Character Development".
Jennifer Ward, director of "The Mystery of Irma Vep", chatted with Jim Oliver about her production running October 6-30 at the Festival Theatre in St. Croix Falls.
September 30, 2011: Mary Ann Wise, fabric artist, talked about the 14th annual Fall Fresh Art Tour. This annual edition features 17 studios and galleries around the Lake Pepin and Chippewa Valley area.
Jennifer Chapman, UW-Eau Claire Department of Music and Theatre Arts faculty member, discussed the program's upcoming season beginning with "Oresteia", an adaptation of an ancient Greek trilogy.
Katie Schumacher, director of the Chippewa Valley Theater Guild's production of "South Pacific", talked with Ross about production running October 6-9 at Eau Claire's State Theatre.
Marty Monson, president of the Great Northern Union Male Chorus, discussed the group's performances. The Chorus specializes in barbershop and is based in the Twin Cities.
Jim Oliver, discussed running and upcoming productions in the Chippewa Valley .
September 23, 2011: Alton Accola, Five By Design's representative, previewed their upcoming show "Club Swing", coming to the State Theatre in Eau Claire Friday, September 30.
Wayne Marek, of the Eau Claire Children's Theatre, talked about "Murder Medium Rare", a dinner theater production opening September 29, and the touring production "Charlotte's Web" opening October 7 at the Oxford Theatre.
Fragile, members of this Minneapolis-based rock band discussed their performance with members of the Chippewa Valley Symphony Orchestra.
John Pinero, veteran actor, talked about his one-man show "Vince: The Life and Times of Vince Lombardi".
Falling Leaves Art Studio Tour, is happening Saturday, October 1 and Sunday, October 2. The tour is free and offers a route to see studios in northwestern Wisconsin.
September 16, 2011: Bob Baca & Patty Horecki, discussed the Eau Claire Big Band Extravaganza to be held September 23 and 27 in UWEC's Gantner Concert Hall. Baca is the jazz ensemble director and Horecki is the executive director of Eau Claire Jazz, Inc.
Marjorie Wade, potter, discussed the 11th Annual Rustic Road 13 Pottery Event.
Nick Meyer, organizer of the Wisconsin Arts Board's tour of Eau Claire, talked with Ross about the event.
Dale Brunner, Eau Claire resident, stopped by to discuss a book he co-authored entitled "The Promise of Surfing Rainbows".
Wisconsin Yellowstone Trail, guests discussed the Wisconsin Yellowstone Trail running from Hudson to Kenosha and the promotion of heritage tourism.
Jim Oliver, discussed running and upcoming productions in the Chippewa Valley .
September 9, 2011: Bernice Ficek-Swenson & Jeannine Kitzhaber, of the UW-River Falls Art Department, discussed their fall exhibition season opening with "UWRF Alumni Exhibition I".
Danette Olsen, artistic director of the St. Croix Festival Theater, discussed the Youth and Family Theater Series and their upcoming production of "The Hobbit".
Karen Jacobson, Chippewa Valley Museum educator, discussed the museum's Civil War Community Day.
"Bloody Murder", Jim Oliver provided a preview of the Agatha Christie mystery comedy "Bloody Murder", opening September 9 at the Phipps Center for the Arts in Hudson and running through October 2.
Jim Oliver, discussed running and upcoming productions in the Chippewa Valley.
September 2, 2011: Nancy Zieman, host of the popular television series "Sewing with Nancy", discussed her career, the art of sewing and the 2011 Quilt Expo opening September 8 in Madison.
Mark Blaskey, executive director of the Chippewa Valley Symphony Orchestra, discussed the season opener "Our Local Universe".
Patti Horecki, director of Eau Claire Jazz, Inc., talked about the incorporation of a booking agency in the EC Jazz repertoire. The agency connects events looking for music with musicians looking for new and interesting venues.
Jim Zimmerman, director of "Boeing Boeing", an upcoming production at the St. Croix Off-Broadway Dinner Theater, talked with Jim Oliver about the show opening September 9.
Wayne Marek, director of the Eau Claire Children's Theatre, talked with Ross about "Elvis and Friends", a fundraiser that will benefit the ECCT Building Fund. The event will be held Thursday, September 8 at The Oxford Theatre.
Jim Oliver, discussed running and upcoming productions in the Chippewa Valley.
August 26, 2011: Barb Shafer, Visual Arts Committee member, talked about the exhibit "Eau Claire Collects (Art)" on display at the L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library beginnings September 1.
Jean Guertin, of Que Sera Sera Studio near Stanley talked with Ross about the challenges of running a rural gallery and her artistic specialties.
Mike Rindo & Jason Anderson, The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire's Schofield Auditorium is the only National Historic Building on campus. Originally built to house vaudeville-style performances, it will now return as a center for public events. Rindo is UWEC's Assistant Facilities Chancellor and Anderson is on the technical side of the renovation.
Don Hodgins, of Fanny Hill Dinner Theater in Eau Claire, talked with Jim Oliver about their next production, Unnecessary Farce, running through October 30.
Jim Oliver, discussed running and upcoming productions in the Chippewa Valley.
August 19, 2011: Scott Griesbach, director of University Housing at UW-Stout, talked with Ross about design plans for new campus gateways.
Neil Johnson,director of The Spoon River Anthology coming to the St. Croix Art Barn, talked with Jim Oliver about the show, produced in conjunction with the 100th Anniversary of the St. Croix River Association.
Mackenzie Lewis, director of Dances, Chances, Cirumstances: The Seven Deadly Sins, talked with Ross about the production at The Phipps Center in Hudson.
Todd Adams, previewed the 4th Annual WHYS Bluegrass Festival held August 20 at Lake Altoona County Park.
Jim Oliver, discussed running and upcoming productions in the Chippewa Valley.
August 12, 2011: Christopher Moyer & Jane Anderson, Moyer, Assistant Professor of Psychology at UW-Stout, and Anderson, a nontraditional student, discussed their experiences in the study of meditation and its applications. Guests also talked about the interesting, yet inconclusive relationship between meditation and creativity.
Karen Hurd,director of a production of the original play In the Nick of Time, talked with Special Correspondent Jim Oliver about the comedy written by Eau Claire playwrights Jim and Jane Jeffries.
Peter Haberman & Bill Eisenbarth,discussed the past and future of the recently-completed and inaugural Student Ensemble Camp The camp is the result of collaboration between the Chippewa Valley Symphony Orchestra and the Chippewa Valley Youth Symphony.
Mary Beth Kelley-Lowe,Executive Director of Literacy Volunteers-Chippewa Valley, discussed the community-based literacy program that trains and supports volunteers to educate adults and their families.
Jim Oliver,discussed upcoming productions in the Chippewa Valley.
July 22, 2011: Rimshots!,the MacPhail Center of Music's premier percussion ensemble, appeared at the Northern Lakes Center for the Arts in Amery. Formed in 1996, the group is audition-based and comprised of high-school students throughout the Twin Cities area.
Al Julson & Larry Past,discussed their recently-released CD.
Katy Forsythe,UW-Extension 4-H Youth Development Agent, discussed the upcoming Eau Claire County Junior Fair.
Taylor Price & Becky Santine,two of the main actors in a production of Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at the State Theatre in Eau Claire discussed the Eau Claire Children's Theater production beginning July 27.
Jim Oliver,special correspondent, previewed other plays and musicals running or opening soon at venues across western Wisconsin.
July 15, 2011: Mike Rindo,Assistant Chancellor for Facilities and Executive Director for University Communications at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, also discussed the Clear Vision Eau Claire project and the development of a new convention center.
Ben Richgruber,Executive Director of the Eau Claire Regional Arts Center, discussed a Clear Vision Eau Claire project.
Nanci Scobie,Special correspondent Jim Oliver talked with Nanci Scobie, director of a production of 42nd Street, coming to The Heyde Center July 22.
Nancy Murphy,Special correspondent Jim Oliver talked with Nancy Murphy, director of the Great River Road Theater production of Oliver.
July 1, 2011: Norm Rockwell,Special correspondent Jim Oliver talked with the cartoonist, writer and Menomonie resident about his newly released book "How I Won the Cold War", a humorous account of Rockwell's early years as a soldier and reporter stationed in Germany.
Al Murray,engineering pioneer of WRFW, discussed the trials and tribulations of keeping a radio station operating.
Greg Keel,program director of the Shell Lake Arts Center jazz camp, discussed the July camps.
Lisa Schultz,who contributes to The Ditchlillies, talked about their unique brand of folk and acoustic music, most of which has been gleaned from researching the music of days gone by. Their show will play a Woody Guthrie tune Found New Land from their latest CD Drifting.
Lisa Schultz,talked about the Musical Tribute to Woody Guthrie the group is hosting on Thursday, July 14th in Maiden Rock.
June 24, 2011: Jack Bushnell and Bruce Taylor,english educational and literary icons of Western Wisconsin, discuss writing, poetry and the state of literary training on college campuses. Taylor, Professor Emeritus of UWEC, was recently named the second Poet Laureate of Eau Claire. Bushnell is professor and chair of the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire's English department.
Great River Shakespeare Festival,Special correspondent Jim Oliver talks with Alec Wild, Associate Producing Director of The Great River Shakespeare Festival in Winona, WI. Wild is directing A Midsummer's Night Dream, the first festival production. br>
Allan Servoss discusses the Colored Pencil Workshop, coming to The Heyde Center in Chippewa Falls during July. Host Al Ross will talk with artist Allan Servoss about the workshop and his talents.
June 17, 2011: Scott Schultz, director of The Heartbeat Center for Writing, Literacy and the Arts, visited Spectrum West Friday, June 17 to discuss the exhibition Key Ingredients, America by Food. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Humanities Council, it is coming to Osseo as part of a six community tour.
Dave Steele, organizer of the Missoula Children's Theater, provided an update on their first-ever visit to Augusta.
Sue Decker, Special Correspondent Jim Oliver talked with Sue Decker, director of the Chippewa Valley Theater Guild production of The King and I, which opens June 23rd at the State Theater in Eau Claire.
LaMoine McLaughlin, director of the Northern Lakes Center for the Arts, talked about several upcoming events in Amery, including an evening of pipe organ music, The 20th Annual Rural Arts Conference and the list of 101 People You Must Know in the Arts.
Bob Baca, UWEC Music Professor, discussed the Stan Kenton CD recording by the UWEC Jazz Ensemble 1.
June 10, 2011: Nickolas Phillips, pianist and Assistant Professor of Music at UW-Eau Claire, visited Spectrum West Friday, June 10 to talk about his new CD release that features music by the Croatian composer Boris Papandopulo.
Nancy Wheeler , Coordinator and Alliance member of The Rusk Area Arts Alliance Nancy Wheeler previewed the summer season with offerings that include Music in the Park, a first-annual ?Paint-Off',and the Mardi Gras Arts & Crafts Fair.
Toni Poll-Sorenson, Professor of Dance at UW-Eau Claire, has announced her retirement and the show will review a career that has included dancing, choreography and movement therapy, its highlights and what the future holds for this very active mentor.
Jim Zimmerman, Special Correspondent Jim Oliver talked with Jim Zimmerman, director of the St. Croix Off-Broadway Dinner Theater in Hudson.
June 3, 2011: Don Hodgins, Special Correspondent Jim Oliver talks with Don Hodgins, director of Church Basement Ladies, the next show opening at the Fanny Hill Dinner Theater in Eau Claire. The musical follows women who work in a church basement kitchen and is showing June 2 to August 21.
Dr. Randal Dickerson, The director of the Blugold Marching Band, visited the show to talk about the band's appeal and the Adopt a Blugold program, designed to help support the band, which is now comprised of 300 members.
UW-RF Summer Concert Series, A preview of UW-River Falls Summer Concert Series entitled "Music From Around the World" beginning Tuesday, June 11.
Kristian Bugge, Danish musician Kristian Bugge visited the show to talk about his upcoming concert at the Barron Area Community Center that features Bugge and Mette Kathrine Jenson. Kristian plays the fiddle and Jenson masters the accordion, and they both specialize in traditional Danish and Scandinavian music.
May 27, 2011: Red Barn Theater, Board Member Nick Sirek talks about the Red Barn Theater's 50th season kicking off June 1st with performaces of "On Golden Pond"
Tuesday Blues in the Park, A preview of the upcoming "Tuesday Blues in the Park" series coming again to Eau Claire's Owen Park .
"Fragile" Music Fest Fundraiser, Chauncy Merrier talks about the "Fragile" Festival Saturday, May 28th at the Munson Bridge Winery in Withee to benefit the band's Hands Foundation.
Eric Lee, Painter Eric Lee discusses his unique style.
MOTIONPOEMS, Todd Boss talks with Al Ross about his new poetry concept-poetry set to animation.
May 20, 2011: UW-Eau Claire Basically Brass, UW-Eau Claire music professor and newly elected Vice President of the Tuba and Euphonium Society Dr. Jerry Young was approached about misconceptions about the tuba.
Chippewa Valley Renaissance Faire, Performers Lolly Foy and Richard Webber discuss the 2011 Renaissance Faire.
Jane Grant-Abban, Currently a featured artist at the Adobe Gallery in Stockholm, WI, Grant-Abban discusses her series of oil and canvas paintings about small towns and villages.
Wayne Merek, Executive Director of the Eau Claire Children's Theater, talks with Special Correspondent Jim Oliver about the programs being offered for young people this summer.
May 13, 2011: Jake Karkula, Menominee High School Band director, started the show with news about the MHS Jazz Ensemble making a name for itself and The Menomonie Band Boosters Spring Swing.
Special Correspondent Jim Oliver showcased the Missoula Children's Theater's performance of Sleeping Beauty coming to Ladysmith High School this Saturday, May 14 and is sponsored by Flambeau Valley Arts Association.
Mary Hemshrot, board member of Shell Lake Arts Center, fills us in on her involvement and the event, The Annual Evening with the Stars.
Peter Haberman, Chippewa Valley Youth Symphony Music director and conductor, talked with Ross about upcoming concerts and auditions for next year. One of those upcoming concerts, Celebrating the Talents of Our Youth, played Friday, May 13, 2011 at 4.p.m. in the Ganter Concert Hall at the Haas Fine Arts Center on the UW-Eau Claire campus. Haberman also explained the process for auditions was about filling holes or finding room for anyone who qualifies.
Keith Karns, an Alaskan born trumpet player, was educated at UW-Eau Claire and now is living in Indiana. Ross asked about past travels and The Grand Little Theater's The Keith Karns Big Band show.
May 6, 2011: Host Al Ross visited a Stillson Singers rehearsal and talked with director Jennifer Kuehl about their upcoming concert Monday, May 9 at the Heyde Center for the Arts in Chippewa Falls. The singers are third, fourth and fifth grade students from Chippewa Falls.
Spectrum West Special Correspondent Jim Oliver talked with Patty Miller, director of the play Suitehearts, showing at the Northern Star Theater in Rice Lake. The show opens Thursday, May 12 and follows the story of two couples who accidentally book the same honeymoon suite.
Benny Haas, a member of Sculpture Tour Eau Claire, visited the show to discuss the volunteer-driven organization's community beautification project that will bring 25 original sculptures to downtown Eau Claire in June. The organization also incorporated discussions, fitness walks, school tours, contests and more into the tour.
Executive Director Mark Blaskey offered a preview of the Chippewa Valley Symphony Orchestra's final concert of the season, Sounds from Above, showing Saturday, May 14 at the State Theater in Eau Claire.
April 29, 2011: Debbie Konkel gave listeners a preview for The 6th Annual Art League Spring Art Tour, exhibiting works at five Eau Claire churches on Saturday and Sunday.
Host Al Ross discussed the Grammy's decision to cut the number of award categories from 109 to 78, with the biggest losses to the Latin Jazz, Instrumental Jazz and Native American traditional categories. Ross was joined by Eau Claire Grammy nominee pianist Geoffrey Keezer.
David Demattia gave listeners a preview for the upcoming Earth Arts Spring Arts Tour, featuring 40 artists and 29 locations in Polk County.
Spectrum West Special Correspondent Jim Oliver talked with Reed Brown, director of the Chippewa Valley Theater Guild's production of The Producers about the musical, opening Thursday, May 5 at the State Theater in Eau Claire.
Marjorie Wade gave listeners a preview for The 9th Annual Art Opener - a St. Croix Valley Studio Tour consisting of seven studio sites from Stillwater to River Falls.
Host Al Ross discussed the Grammy's decision to cut the number of award categories from 109 to 78, with the biggest losses to the Latin Jazz, Instrumental Jazz and Native American traditional categories. Ross was joined by Bobby Sanabria, who performed earlier this month at the Eau Claire Jazz Festival.
The Eight Annual Creative Art Tour will run from April 30th through May 1st at four different western Wisconsin locations. John Onkka talked with Ross about this year's tour.
Dave Steele, organizer, gave listeners a preview for The Sounds of Spring playing in Augusta this Sunday at 3.p.m.
April 22, 2011: Alison Arngrim, also known as Nellie Oleson from the Little House on the Prairie TV series, joined the show to talk with host Al Ross about her upcoming appearance in Eau Claire. Arngirm played the wickedly mischievous Nellie Oleson on Little House on the Prairie, and is appearing in a one-woman show, Confessions of a Prairie B*tch, coming to the State Theatre in Eau Claire on Wednesday, April 27.
Spectrum West Special Correspondent Jim Oliver talked with Nikki Hoeppner, director of the Menomonie Theatre Guild Production of All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten. The performance, a musical adaptation of the bestselling book by Robert Fulghum, runs at the Mabel Tainter Theater in Menomonie April 22 through May 1.
Anna Johnson, a Chippewa Falls native, now lives in a Nashville suburb where she is working on making her dream of becoming a professional singer and songwriter come true. Johnson will be back in the Midwest for a few shows, once of which is at her alma mater Chippewa Falls High School on Saturday, April 30th.
Ross sat down with UW-River Falls dance program coordinator and UWRF professor Karla Zhe about the upcoming UWRF Dance Theatre Spring Concert. The show, which features numbers by professional, student and guest choreographers, opens Wednesday, April 27 and runs through Saturday, April 30.
April 15, 2011: Host Al Ross talked with Linda Aarons, a comedian from the Twin Cities, about her career and her appearance on The Big River Radio Wave, with live performances Sunday, April 17 at 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. in downtown Alma, WI.
Spectrum West Special Correspondent Jim Oliver talked with Jim Alf, author of When Ferries Still Ran, about his book that shares the history of ferry boats on the Chippewa River.
Deb Johnson, Executive Director of the Chippewa Valley Cultural Association, talked about the CVCA's Savoring the Arts annual fundraising dinner. The event is on Saturday, April 16 and its theme is Viva Carnival. Johnson discussed what lies ahead for the organization and the Heyde Center for the Arts.
Ross spent some time with Tiit Raid, UW-Eau Claire Professor Emeritus, and talked about what it's like to flee your country and return to your birthplace to exhibit a life's work, "Estonian Art in Exile".
April 8, 2011: Host Al Ross helped previewed the play, Snow White, which opened Friday, April 8 as a collaboration between the Menomonie Theater Guild and Red Cedar Youth Stage.
Spectrum West Special Correspondent Jim Oliver talked with Kurtis Busman about the Four Man Fishin' Tackle Choir's appearance at Ladysmith High School Saturday, April 9.
Headliners of the 44th Annual Eau Claire Jazz Festival, saxophonist Eric Marienthal and percussionist Bobby Sanabria, previewed their performances and talked about the jazz festival, which ran April 7-11.
Ross spent some time with the WPR sponsored Singer-Songwriter Showcase will be highlighted as performers Mike Quick, Yata and Howard Luedtke talk about their upcoming performances. The showcase will also feature folk duet Patchouli and be hosted by Tom-Martin Erickson, former host of WPR's Simply Folk. The showcase is Friday, April 15 at 7 p.m. at the Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts in Menomonie.
Host Al Ross also previewed the 45th Annual Spring Art Show at the Hyde Center for the Arts in Chippewa Falls.
April 1, 2011: Host Al Ross sat down with Shaun Johnson, lead vocalist for the a cappella group Tonic Sol-fa. Johnson discussed the group, its history and awards, and preview the group?s April 8 concert at the State Theatre in Eau Claire. The show featured music from their most recent CD.
Spectrum West Special Correspondent Jim Oliver sat down with Helen Blumer, director of A Nice Family Gathering. The show is the final production of the season for the Barron Spotlighters.
March 25, 2011: Host Al Ross sat down with Jerry Way, writer and director, to talk about his production on Chippewa Falls 1869: The Musical. Way is the writer and director of the production and will give a preview of some of the music contained in the show.
Spectrum West Special Correspondent Jim Oliver sat down with Elly Mason Johnson, the playwright of Pause, opening Friday, March 25 at the Space Center for Creativity in New Richmond.
Bob Wierman joined Spectrum West to discuss upcoming concerts featuring the Eau Claire Male Chorus, celebrating 65 years of harmonious existence.
Ross spent some time with Christiana Little, director of opera marketing at Emerging Pictures in New York. Theaters around America, including the Carmike Oakwood 12 at Eau Claire?s Oakwood Mall, are presenting live transmissions of well-known operas on a continuing basis.
Spectrum West Special Correspondent Jim Oliver talked with Lisa Bee, director of Beauty and the Beast. This production is a theatrical collaboration between Osseo-Fairchild High School and the local communities of Osseo and Fairchild.
March 18, 2011: Patty Horecki, Executive Director at Eau Claire Jazz Inc., talked about the upcoming 44th Annual Eau Claire Jazz Festival. Horecki also talked about the Third Annual Art Crawl.
Spectrum West Special Correspondent Jim Oliver talked with Kasey Tunell, director of the play Dixie Swim Club, opening Friday March 18 at the Phipps Center for the Arts in Hudson. The show tells the story of the life-long friendships of five southern women.
Jim Radloff, a well-known ragtime pianist, helped highlight the Chippewa Valley Ragtime Society?s spring concert, showing Sunday March 20 at First Congregational UCC in Eau Claire. The concert features local and regional piano players plus the Ragtime Ramblers Dixieland Band and special guests Lake Superior Ragtime Society Performers.
March 11, 2011: Host Al Ross talked with Peter Soave and Chas Weatherbee about their March 19th concert at the State Theatre in Eau Claire. The performance, entitled Red Hot Tango, showcases the Carpe Diem String Quartet and the music of composer Astor Piazzolla. Both Soave and Weatherbee joined Ross for part one of a two-part interview.
Host Al Ross talked with Peter Soave and Chas Weatherbee about their March 19th concert at the State Theatre in Eau Claire. The performance, entitled Red Hot Tango, showcases the Carpe Diem String Quartet and the music of composer Astor Piazzolla. Both Soave and Weatherbee joined Ross for part two of the two-part interview.
Anastasia Shartin, Visual Arts Director for the Phipps Center for the Arts in Hudson, talked about the center?s sculpture workshops taught by Riana de Raad, a Wisconsin sculptor who specializes in outdoor art made from concrete and mosaics. The workshops are March 19-20.
Spectrum West Special Correspondent Jim Oliver talked with actor/producer Patrick O?Brien about his production of Heroes. The comedy follows the story of three WWI veterans confined in a French sanatorium. The show opens Saturday, March 12 at the Festival Theatre in St. Croix Falls.
Host Al Ross talked with Jason Price, a jazz drummer, about the craft and the drum workshop happening at the Shell Lake Arts Center.
March 4, 2011: Mark Blaskey, the Executive Director of the Chippewa Valley Symphony Orchestra, joined Spectrum West to talk about the third concert of the season at the State Theather. Blaskey joined Ross for part one of a two-part interview.
Mark Blaskey, the Executive Director of the Chippewa Valley Symphony Orchestra, joined Spectrum West to talk about the third concert of the season at the State Theather. Blaskey joined Ross for part one of a two-part interview.
Carolyn Burnett, director of the Paul Kluge original play Can of Worms, joined the show to discuss the work of the Barron native playwright. Burnett also shared information about upcoming projects of the Theatre in the Woods organization and their season at the Erika Quam Theater in Shell Lake.
Spectrum West Special Correspondent Jim Oliver talked with Wisconsin author Lisa Paul about her newly released book Swimming in the Daylight: An American Student, A Soviet-Jewish Dissident, and the Gift of Hope. Paul is a Beaver Dam native, and her book details her friendships and personal experiences in the Soviet Union.
Host Al Ross talked with Brian Wicklund, fiddle player for the bluegrass band Barley Jacks, about their Saturday, March 5 concert at the Festival Theatre in St.Croix Falls. The show will highlight the trio?s story and play samples of their current work.
February 25, 2011: Al Ross visited with Dr. Mitra Sadeghpour, UW-Eau Claire Associate Professor of Music, about the university?s upcoming production of Mozart?s The Magic Flute. Dr. Sadeghpour is directing the production that will run February 24-26 and March 3-6 at the Haas Fine Arts Center.
Ross previewed the Wisconsin ArtsWest 32nd Annual Juried Art Show, opening Sunday, February 27 at the L.E. Phillips Memorial Library in Eau Claire. This year?s juror, Andrea Myklebust, a working sculptor and a former executive director of The Lake Pepin Art and Design Center, gave a preview of the show.
Julie McNaughton, coordinator of the Menomonie area Bread for the World on the ?empty bowls? project, talked about the event coming to the Menomonie Middle School on March 5th.
Spectrum West special correspondent Jim Oliver talked with Wayne Merek, director of the Eau Claire Children?s Theatre. The theatre?s upcoming production of Singin? in the Rain will be the focus of the discussion. Singin? in the Rain opens Thursday, March 3 at the State Theatre in Eau Claire.
Dr. Steven Rosenhaus composed the Lute Concerto, with its world premier happening on February 26th at Eau Claire?s Grace Lutheran Church. The All American concert by the Eau Claire Chamber Orchestra will also feature lutenist Dieter Hennings. Both gentlemen will join host Al Ross on the show.
February 18, 2011: Mac Cherry, Host of the Big River Radio Wave, provides a preview of Sunday?s live performances at the Big River Theater in Alma.
The class is called ?Musical Theater for Fitness? and it?s at the Old Gem Theater in New Richmond. Host Al Ross talks with Instructor Rita Tredal.
Correspondent Jim Oliver welcomes Susan Weston, directing the Menomonie Theater Guild?s version of the class ?Sound of Music' opening next week.
A film series consisting of eight films is playing in various St. Croix Valley locations- a collaboration between the Arts and Environmental Sustainability. Organizer Katie Chaffee spends some time with Al Ross.
Kurt Neumann is a founder of the ever-popular heartland rock band ?Bodeans?- A Wisconsin original, coming to Eau Claire?s State Theater on Sunday. Neumann shares the story of the band and how the sound has evolved.
February 11, 2011: Claudia Schmidt is a signer/songwriter/musician famous for her unique writing and signing style. She's appearing at the Lake Pepin Art and Design Center. Host Al Ross shared a conversation with her while on the road.
Jim Oliver talks with Frank Hermans, founder of Let-Me-Be-Frank Productions, bringing 'Brent-The-Musical' to the Heyde Center in Chippewa Falls.
The Artists Series at UW-Eau Claire welcomes Michael Sidney Fosberg and his one-man performance 'Incognito'. A compelling tale of discovery, realization and identity.
Neal and Leandra have traveled the country singing their songs for a few decades now and join host Al Ross to talk about their ever-evolving relationship and the music they're writing and singing today.
February 4, 2011: Director Lamoine MacLaughlin and the owner of Crimson Heart Designs, Lisa Kofakis, discuss the artists and the work on exhibit at the Northern Lakes Center for the Arts in Part One of a two-part interview.
Director Lamoine MacLaughlin and the owner of Crimson Heart Designs, Lisa Kofakis, discuss the artists and the work on exhibit at the Northern Lakes Center for the Arts in Part Two of a two-part interview.
Feb. 11 and 12 is the second 'Art Crawl at Banbury' and well-known stained glass artist Laurie Bieze talks with Al Ross about the planning and the expectations.
Jian Luo is an Asst. Professor of Art & Design at UW-Eau Claire. He?s also the curator of an exhibition of Digital Art, now on display at the Foster Gallery on the UWEC campus. Luo talks briefly about digital art and its place in the education of art students in Part One of a three-part interview.
Jian Luo is an Asst. Professor of Art & Design at UW-Eau Claire. He?s also the curator of an exhibition of Digital Art, now on display at the Foster Gallery on the UWEC campus. Luo talks briefly about digital art and its place in the education of art students in Part Two of a three-part interview.
Jian Luo is an Asst. Professor of Art & Design at UW-Eau Claire. He?s also the curator of an exhibition of Digital Art, now on display at the Foster Gallery on the UWEC campus. Luo talks briefly about digital art and its place in the education of art students in Part Three of a three-part interview.
Jim Oliver talks with Rick Shefchik, former columnist at the St. Paul Pioneer Press, and author of a series of detective novels centered around sports themes. His latest is ?Frozen Tundra'.
Peter D?Souza teaches hospitality and culinary arts at UW-Stout. He and colleague Phillip McGuirk have submitted some ideas for hosting a good Super Bowl party?.Al Ross chats with D-Souza about food and hospitality education and more.
January 28, 2011: Spectrum West host Al Ross examined the history and energy behind Willy Porter in Part One of a two-part interview. Porter is appearing on Friday, January 28 at the Heyde Center for the Arts in Chippewa Falls and just had his latest CD release How to Rob a Bank.
Spectrum West host Al Ross examined the history and energy behind Willy Porter in Part Two of the two-part interview., now out with his latest CD release How to Rob a Bank. Porter is appearing on Friday, January 28 at the Heyde Center for the Arts in Chippewa Falls and just had his latest CD release How to Rob a Bank.
Jim Oliver hosted a conversation with Nancy Clemence, director of the upcoming production of Alice in Wonderland from the Falls Players. The play opened Friday, January 28 and ran this weekend at the Lunda Theater in Black River Falls.
Ross talked with Dr. Blake Westerlund, a faculty member in the English department at UW-Eau Claire. Ross and Westerlund sat down for Part One of the three-part interview. Westerlund shared his thoughts on poetry texts that examine the American West and his participation in First Fridays, a UW-EC educational lecture series for local senior citizens.
Ross talked with Dr. Blake Westerlund, a faculty member in the English department at UW-Eau Claire. Ross and Westerlund sat down for Part Two of the three-part interview. Westerlund shared his thoughts on poetry texts that examine the American West and his participation in First Fridays, a UW-EC educational lecture series for local senior citizens.
Ross talked with Dr. Blake Westerlund, a faculty member in the English department at UW-Eau Claire. Ross and Westerlund sat down for Part Three of the three-part interview. Westerlund shared his thoughts on poetry texts that examine the American West and his participation in First Fridays, a UW-EC educational lecture series for local senior citizens.
Also featured on the show were photographers Steve Kinderman and Andi Stempniak of the Eau Claire Leader-Telegram. They discussed their enthusiasm and talent for upgrading the art of newspaper photography in both news and sport coverage.
January 21, 2011: Jim Oliver hosted a conversation with impressionist Ken Block, who makes a living doing impressions, when he opened his show Thursday at Fanny Hill Dinner Theater in Eau Claire.
Spectrum West host Al Ross sat down with Ethan Wickman and Nicholas Phillips for Part One of a wo part interview. Both are Assistant Professors of Music at UW-Eau Claire and talked about the making of the CD- Portals and Passages, available on Albany Records; they touched on the collaboration and all the components necessary in producing a recording of national acclaim.
Spectrum West host Al Ross sat down with Ethan Wickman and Nicholas Phillips for Part Two of the two part interview. Both are Assistant Professors of Music at UW-Eau Claire and talked about the making of the CD- Portals and Passages, available on Albany Records; they touched on the collaboration and all the components necessary in producing a recording of national acclaim.
Ross talked to members of The Galactic Cowboy Orchestra, based in the Twin Cities, which is comprised of four well-known and respected soloists, who bring their talents together within this very eclectic group. Elisa Wright, fiddle, and husband John Wright, bass talked about the variety and the upcoming Tainter appearance.
Ross also visited with Music Director, Ivar Lunde, Jr. about the Eau Claire Chamber Orchestra concert at Memorial High School. This was the fourth installment of the ECCO Season and featured the World Premier of A New Alice (in Wonderland) by UW-Eau Claire professor emeritus Michael Cunningham, as well as performances by the Memorial High School orchestra and jazz band.
Publicity Chair, Gail Gifford told us who won the ?Barneys? ? awarded to contributors, acting and behind-the-scenes, in the past season of performances at the Red Barn Theater in Rice Lake. The Red Barn and Hardscrabble Players will celebrate their 50th season in 2011.
January 14, 2011: Spectrum West host Al Ross sat down with acoustic guitarist Billy McLaughlin to talk about his signature two-hand fret board style, his career and his upcoming show in Hudson. McLaughlin and his Eclectic String Quartet performed at the Phipps Center for the Arts.
Jim Oliver interviewed the Cat?s Cradle director, Jodie Swanson. The production, put on by the Barron Spotlighters, opened January 20 at the Barron Community Center.
Native American flutist Peter Phippen has been nominated for a Grammy in that category. Spectrum West recieved his reaction, talked about the road to national recognition and discussed his influences. Also featured was music from his nominated CD- Woodnotes Wyld.
Jim Oliver talked with Karen Hurd, playwright of The Lumber Barron. It?s a Broadway-style musical set in Eau Claire in the late 1800?s. The mystery musical opened January 20 at the State Theatre in Eau Claire.
Host Al Ross interviewed Alicia Fitchett and Tim Mattson, the student directors of Cabaret XXXIII. They gave insight on the upcoming performances scheduled for 7:30 p.m. January 20-22 and January 27-29, 2011, in the Council Fire Room of Davies Center at UW-Eau Claire.
January 7, 2011: The Bootleggers? Ball was an event organized to celebrate the 85th birthday of the State Theatre in Eau Claire. Ben Richgruber, director of the Eau Claire Regional Arts Center, joined the program to preview the event held at the State Theatre. The Bootleggers? Ball featured live music, gaming, food and raffles.
Jim Oliver interviewed Katie Schumacher, the director of the Chippewa Valley Theatre Guild?s production of Nunsense. The comedy opens January 13th at the Grand Little Theatre in Eau Claire.
San Francisco artists Craig Ventresco and Meredith Axelrod joined Spectrum West to talk about their unique sound and listeners heard a sample of their music. The duo performed at the 12th Annual Ragtime Festival in Eau Claire at the First Congregational United Church of Christ.
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