Arts Interview With Nancy Kranzberg

Guest Kevin Ginty, Executive Director of St. Louis Classical Guitar, shares the mission of his organization, highlights upcoming concerts, and tells us how classical guitar is way more than most people realize.

Guest Olivia Lahs-Gonzales, Director of The Sheldon Art Galleries, stops by to discuss a few highlights of the current and upcoming exhibits in the galleries.

Nancy Talks with Maggie Ryan, Artistic Director of Insight Theatre Company about the company's history and about the upcoming season.

Nancy Talks to  David Hutson, Neon Artist and Dana Turkovic, Curator of Laumeier Sculpture Park about his new exhibition at the park.  They also talk about the art and science of neon.

Guest Andrew Jorgensen, General Director of Opera Theatre of Saint Louis, shares highlights from the upcoming season and what he hopes to accomplish as the company's newest director.

Guest Father Terry Dempsey: Director of the Museum of Contemporary Religious Art (MOCRA), stops by to tell us about upcoming plans to celebrate the Museum's 25th anniversary and details some highlights of past exhibits.

Guests Shannon Bailey, Chief Curator & Brian Flowers, Marketing Coordinator, at The World Chess Hall of Fame stop in to discuss the history of the museum, what brought it to St. Louis, and how it's a space for some things that might surprise you.

Guests 138. Mike Behle, Director of Paul Artspace & Terry Suhre, Director of Gallery 210 discuss the history of both local institutions and how they work together to introduce artists to St. Louis and St. Louis artists to the world.

Guest Maryanne Simmons, Master Printmaker at Wildwood Press, talks about the history of large scale printing in St. Louis and how she collaborates with other artists to make new works that draw on the strengths of both.

Nancy speaks with Cynthia Cosby and Gerald Brooks from the African Heritage Association of St. Louis about the Africa Arts Festival to be held in Forest Park on Memorial Day Weekend.  They also discuss the November 10th concert by the Soweto Gospel Choir coming to the Touhill Performing Arts Center.

Guest Cliff Froehlich, Executive Director of Cinema St. Louis, shares information about the upcoming St. Louis International Film Festival and the incredible amounts of work it takes to plan and organize an event of this size.

Guest Jan Albus, CEO of Variety, the Children's Charity, stops in to share information about the upcoming Children's Theatre production of The Little Mermaid. Just one of the many opportunities they provide for children the world over.

Guest Jim Dolan, Producer of the Gaslight Cabaret Festival, stops by to share the history of the event and discuss the many great acts scheduled to appear at this year's upcoming festival.

Nancy talks with Alissa Duel (Co-Chair of Sababa) and Andrew Rehfeld (President and CEO of The Jewish Federation of St. Louis) about Sababa, the Jewish Arts and Culture Festival being held on Sunday, October 14, 2018 from 11am until 6pm at Washington University. 

Guest Sarah Melinger, Director of Development at the Gateway Arch National Park, talks about the history of the monument, its recent renovation of the grounds and museum, and future plans to engage the monument with the wider community.

Nancy talks with Jeff Lea, Public Relations Manager St. Louis Lambert International Airport, about the various arts programs at the airport and about the Art of Travel: Northern Lights, a benefit event on October 4th.  

Guest Edward Coffield, the newest Artistic Director of the New Jewish Theatre, stops by to talk this year's upcoming shows and shares insight on the work that goes into choosing plays for upcoming seasons.

Nancy Kranzberg talks with Phillip Barnes, the Artistic Director of the St. Louis Chamber Chorus, about the organization and the upcoming season, which has as it's theme "States of Being".

Guest Erin Prange, Executive Director of The Big Muddy Dance Company, shares news about their new studio space and the exciting opportunities and programs that are upcoming.

Guest Lauren Ross, Executive Director of the Laumeier Sculpture Park, stops in to introduce herself to St. Louis and talk about what drew her here and why she's excited to become a part this great local institution.