Ross welcoms back frequent guest Kevin McMullin to talk about his new book “Into the Black Sea: Stories of Darkness and Light.” McMullin is a musician and educator as well as an author. The book is an adaptation of his stage show of the same name. McMullin will be reading from the book.
Gail Gifford, publicity chair for the Red Barn Theatre in Rice Lake, shares information about its upcoming 2021 season. “The Fantasticks” may open in late May, depending on the pandemic situation at that time, and the season will follow with an additional six shows through the summer.
Isa Small, manager of programming and communications services at the L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library in Eau Claire, joins Ross to highlight the annual juried arts exhibit now open for submissions with a deadline of Jan. 29, its current pandemic operating procedures and the status of the library’s fundraising for its expansion campaign.
E Dance Company’s Founder and Director Emily Emerson returns to the show to provide details, history and background about the company’s performance of “The Nutcracker,” which was to have taken place in December but was compromised by COVID-19 related interruptions. The virtual performance will take place on the company’s YouTube page at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 31, and will be available on the page afterward.
