The Art Of The Matter

This week, a documentary about a crime that held Indianapolis spellbound in 1977, conservationist Meg Lowman, and how librarians deal with music on formats that are no longer supported*. We'll also learn about the Indiana Writers Center's new home, and talk with Indiana's first Poet Laureate about his new book that pairs Walt Whitman verse with Bible passages.

This week, a golf course designer who's also a photographer - or maybe the other way around - a poet who literally traced her ancestors' footsteps, a woman who wants to change the world for women and girls, the Harrison Center's new mission, and Butler University's MFA outreach programs.

This week, how Julie Kern the banker became Satch the artist, how engineers and fiber artists decided to collaborate, how Dorothy Alig got her work in the new Cummins Building, that era when Indy had a booming funk and soul scene, and a show and sale of 4,000 works of clay.

This week on The Art of the Matter, we'll celebrate the winter holidays with local music and spoken word by artists including Norbert Krapf, Marc Allan, Melissa Fraterrigo, Kaveh Akbar, Gary Walters, Becky Archibald, Monika Herzig, Buselli-Wallarab Jazz Orchestra, and many more.

This week, how an Indianapolis native revealed the identity of Watergate's "Deep Throat," Indianapolis Ballet Company's holiday concerts, and quality time with Professor Watermelon. We also learn about an innovative study series at Indianapolis' Second Presbyterian Church, and sample Pravada's Small Studio Session.

This week, two books that might be the perfect presents for people on your list, Carmel's new nod to the traditional German Christmas market, how to get circus skills right here in Indy, and Pacer Victor Oladipo is also a musician.

This week, the Indianapolis Children's Choir and the Indiana Historical Society are ready for the holidays, and we learn about a moving partnership between Ivy Tech art students and Community North Hospital. We'll also learn about two books - one about civil discourse, and the other about distinctly uncivil behavior in the animal kingdom.

This week, YELP Indy and the Indianapolis Symphonic Choir are ready for the holidays, the Indiana Writers' Center has a class to help you write your memoirs, Acceleration Art & Photography Gallery is inspired by Star Wars, and Cat Head Press teaches printmaking.

This week, in honor of Thanksgiving, we're revisiting some of our favorite interviews. Tune in for conversations with the Vogue Theatre's Steve Ross, rising star singer Jackie Evancho, local musical legends Tad Robinson and Rob Dixon, and poet Kaveh Akbar.

This week, a new biography of the poet who wrote America the Beautiful, Indiana Humanities' Books, Booze, and Brains, Starbase Indy, WinterLights at Newfields, and Arts at All Saints.

This week, something poisonous has invaded the Indiana State Museum, Fountain Square hosts a monthly comedy event, and APA Fellow Sean Chen is everywhere. Also, Dick Wolfsie tells us what makes a Jewish joke work, and Clint Breeze & The Groove are our featured Small Studio Session.

This week, how Julie Kern the banker became Satch the artist, how engineers and fiber artists decided to collaborate, how Dorothy Alig got her work in the new Cummins Building, that era when Indy had a booming funk and soul scene, and a show and sale of 4,000 works of clay.

This week, a photography exhibit that celebrates the special power of tattoos in the lives of veterans, a profile of Nuvo's new arts editor Dan Grossman, and Justin Vining's really big work in the lobby of Clowes Hall. Also on tap: Bob Harbin's company BobDirex brings back the spirit of burlesque and vaudeville in an expanded version of an IndyFringe show, and the IMA explores our citizens and asks "Where would you like to wake up tomorrow?"

This week, the Spirit & Place Festival explores power, the Ann Katz Festival celebrates books, films, food, and more, and Native Art Now showcases the best of the Eiteljorg's Contemporary Art Fellows' work. Plus, photographer Bill Foley creates stunning portraits of nuns, and teen composer Ashton Gleckman scores films. Don't miss out - tune in!

This week, the Arts Council of Indianapolis has a new public art initiative, Small Studio's Brett Wiscons is on tour, Broadway comes to Indianapolis, influential women give talks, and Dance Kaleidoscope takes us on a Magical Mystery Tour.

This week UIndy's jazz season, a Full Circle Festival, and Andy Warhol at the Long-Sharp Gallery. We'll also learn how the arts can envision a more connected neighborhood, and narrowly escape a boo-hag. Don't miss out - tune in!

This week an in-depth conversation with the writer and director of the new film Columbus, we'll meet the Fat Turtle Theatre Company, and we'll preview Vess Ruhtenberg's Small Studio Session. We'll also learn about a new book about poverty, and meet a husband and wife photography team.

This week, a Buck Creek Players production about legal shades of gray, what life will be like for Indy galleries after IDADA's demise, and a weekend devoted to touring our city's greatest landscapes. We'll also check out a new kids' book that helps families explore cities, and discover automatic art with painter and sculptor Keith Hampton.

This week, we're revisiting some of our favorite recent interviews. Tune in for conversations with painters and friends Justin Vining and Benny Sanders, mother and son artists Sylvia and Sean Gray, The Geeky Press, and IRT Playwright-in-Residence James Still. And if you're at the Penrod Arts Fair at Newfields on Saturday, September 9th, come say "Hi" - we're broadcasting "The Art of the Matter" live next to the WFYI Blues tent from 11:00 to 2:00.

This week, a sneak preview of Actors Theatre of Indiana's fall offerings, the Indianapolis Society of the Classical Guitar, and nearly 5,000 visitors celebrate Scottish heritage, music, and food in Columbus, Indiana. We'll also hear from one of the Texas Tenors about their upcoming performance in Indy, and get the skinny on Jeff Byrd's upcoming concert.