ArtSees Diner Radio

Steve and Mary E., welcome singer, guitarist Ron Spears into Bella Studios to talk about his life, love and music (can they be separated?)  Ron comes to the "Diner" by way of Chicago, to Union Pier Michigan, just up the road from Michigan City along the South Shore and off of Red Arrow Highway. Spears takes us on a journey from his early exposure to the greats of Greenwich Village. "Growing up in New York, and spending a lot of his teenage years going to music venues in the area, he was exposed to the great fold music revivalists of the time. Folks like Baez, Dylan, VanRonk, Paxton. In addition to folk-greats, influential guitarists like Jerry Garcia futhered his love of 60's rock. His love of guitar picking styles of other greats of the 70's captured his ever-evolving attention.  "I...fell in love with the old blues greats like John Hurt, Blind Willie McTell, Blind Lemon Jefferson, and when Hot Tuna (Jorma Kaukonen, guitarist of the Airplane) hit the scene, Rev Gary Davis. Doc Watson became a powerful influence as well. Throw in Gordon Lightfoot, Stan Rogers, and a plunge into ragtime guitar, and you had a witches brew."  As life would have it and as many young dreamers do he went on to become neurochemist to wine enthusiast to wine import company and as we often find in life a return to the original passion, music. After 20 years he picked up the guitar again and is dedicated to mastering his instrument. His new genre - the Great American Songbook with a focus on original interpretations, finger picking styles and blending his music with other local musicians. you can find Ron, playing with the Ah-Tu band, teaching and other solo performances, such as Sips, Suds and Songs. 

Steve and Mary E., are acoustic musicians living and loving the South Shore of Lake Michigan. They bring their brand of music, humor, and insight into NW Indiana and Harbor Country. Tonight's broadcast will recap the following week and look forward to the coming weeks ahead.  Included in the discussion will be their recent performance at the Kankakee Area Music Awards, where Mary E., was honored as Best Female Artist for 2018. Also, the opening of the new Arcadia Cafe and Bar, in Michigan City, upcoming gigs and Sips, Suds and Songs in the Garden at Barker Mansion to be held May 18th. Also, featured musician tonight is Johnny V., his new album "Balance" and non-profit of the week is "Save the Dunes." Winery of the Week is Dablon, Baroda Michigan.  tickets to the event are available at http://sipssudsandsongs.eventbrite.com  Follow Steve and Mary E - Facebook  Reverbnation ArtSees Diner - Facebook  ArtSees Diner Blog  Steve and Mary E - Twitter  ArtSees Diner - Instagram  ArtSees Diner - Youtube   

Steve and Mary E., also known as Steve Champagne and Mary E. Rapier took a weekend trip to Saugatuck Michigan and enjoyed this quant little town. It is alive with wonderful shops, restaurants, bars and of course the people make Saugatuck Michigan and the #SaugatuckDouglas area a very special place indeed.     

Reck It Out With John and Steve, features John Moskal and Steve Champagne, both Michigan City locals who enjoy exploring the neighborhood restaurants and bars and celebrating, in fine style all that this region has to offer. You can expect them to talk about life in the fast lane, music, food, fun, and well, whatever else it is that seasoned livers of life talk about!  Today's feature band is ELO - song, Mr. Blue Sky Call in and chat with the guys, promote your business, band or whatever else comes to mind. They might even hand out a little wise advice. (646) 721-9721 Follow their antics thru instagram #ArtSeesDiner   

Steve and Mary E., go live to talk about the adventures of living and loving NorthWest Indiana and the Harbor Country region just up the road a ways. Living on the Southern Shore of Lake Michigan is an experience that brings out the best in every person who travels this way. Just a stone's throw away from the lake they love to talk about this madcap place they call home.  Tune in and see what Michigan City, New Buffalo, and surrounding areas has to offer. http://facebook.com/artseesdiner http://facebook.com/steveandmarye http://twitter.com/steveandmarye http://reverbnation.com/steveandmarye

Friends, John Moskal and Steve Champagne come together on Friday nights to enjoy the Michigan City and surrounding area as only two wild and crazy guys in search of the perfect places to eat, drink and #ReckITOUT! 

Steve Champagne and Mary E., are back after a hiatus. Join them as they talk about the music, food, and all the things that make living on the South Shore a fabulous experience. 

March To May’s Darren Guyaz (guitar, vocals, keyboard) and Beth Wesche (Celtic harp, vocals)first met in December 2012.  By March 2013, the folk/indie/Americana duo had co-written their first two songs, by April they had a paid gig under their belts, and by May they had a name and shows booked out into the months ahead. Before settling in Seattle, Washington, where the act is now based, both Darren and Beth had traversed the Western Hemisphere separately.  Darren migrated from the northern Appalachians to his birth-state of Montana, before heading on a SouthAmerican adventure across the Andes mountain range, eventually falling in love with Seattle andthe Pacific Northwest.  The daughter of a US Foreign Service Officer, Beth also spent time in theAndes, as well as a host of US states on both coasts, before moving to Seattle, just blocks fromwhere her beloved Celtic harp had been created, years before.  The duo has drawn comparisons to acts like The Civil Wars, Damien Rice, the Swell Season, The Banner Days, and Robert Plant andAlison Krauss.  The Water’s Edge is the debut release from March To May, out April 25th, 2015.For more information, visit www.marchtomay.com.

Mary E., welcomes Craig Shaman, Athletic Director for Michigan City Area Schools. Tonight's show will highlight Spring sports with MCHS, and other up and coming events. In addition to the weekly sports focus, Mary E., will recap all the amazing things happening in the, City By The Lake. Tonight's music is being provided by Johnny V. Check out Johnny's newest release and enjoy tonight's featured song, "Rain" from his album titled Wood Chips. You can catch Johnny V, every Tuesday night at Ryan's Irish Pub on Franklin St. and 4th Ave.  Special thanks to Jim St. James for continuing to bring amazing music to not only ArtSees Diner Radio, but people from Northwest Indiana to the Florida Keys to Phoenix and back home again.  Steve and Mary E., are celebrating the recent news that they were named "Best Acoustic Duo" for 2015, by the Kankakee Area Music Awards.  We will also feature a little gastronomical celebration by sharing our recent experience at Galveston Steak House and Maxine's French restaurant, two of the Michigan City favorite restaurants.   

Tune in to hear about all the amazing things going on at the City By the Lake! Tonight's featured guest, Craig Shaman will update us about the goings on at Michigan City High School. Craig is the Athletic Director for MCAS.  Also, Mary E., will talk about the spectacular ground breaking of ArtSpace, and the renovation taking place in Uptown Michigan City. Tune in for other great surprises and  special guest. 

Tonight, Mary E. welcomes Coach Andrew Eubank, Assistant Boy's Varsity basketball coach. We will get the full run down on Sectional action taking place this week. We will also do a full run down of all the happening action going on in the City this week.  Andrew Eubank: This is Coach Eubank's 10th year as a high school basketball assistant coach. He has coached at Logansport HS (his alma mater) for three years, West Lafayette HS for one year, Frontier HS for two years and one year at Penn HS. He teaches Health, Physical Education and Credit Recovery "e-learning" at Michigan City High School.   

Mary E. brings togethert Faith McKinney of "Schmingling" fame and International Motivational Speaker Gary Guwe. From Indianapolis to Singapore, this conversation is guaranteed to be one that uplifts, inspires and transforms the listener.  Gary Guwe is a multiple award-winning speaker and entrepreneur who brings with him a wealth of experience in the areas of public speaking, competitive speaking, strategic communications and sales communication. An innate introvert, Gary broke through his personal limits and fear of communication and self expression to take life's challenges and embark on his personal & professional adventures.  A keen entrepreneur, Gary first led the non-profit NUS Toastmasters Club to become South East Asia's biggest & most active Toastmasters Club by quadrupling it's Treasury and Membership size twice during his two terms as President - a feat that has yet to been replicated by his successors and by other clubs in Singapore. Faith McKinney is an Expert Positioning Consultant, speaker, and author. She is known as “The Great Connector”. She is passionate about improving the way people get their ideas, art and inventions expressed and valued in the world through expert positioning and heightened visibility. In her book: Schmingling- The Art of Being Well-Connected Through Blatant Self-Promotion is the guidebook on how to be seen as an expert in your industry especially if you don’t  have any credentials. Tonight's music is brought to you by Jef Payne Smooth Jazz, Independent jazz from Indianapolis to you. 

Join Mary E. as she shares news from around the City By the Lake! Michigan City, City Rising!  Tonight's music brought by "Steve and Mary E." and "Jim St. James and Sweet Java."  Featured Restaurants: Bartlett's, Momma Sue's Cafeteria, The Pickle & Turnip, The Ritz Club, and new on the scene, OnTha Go BBQ.   

Tonight's show will focus on the Michigan City High School Girl's Basketball team. They are going into playoff play. Tune in and find out what is going on with City! 

This special musical episode will be featuring the musicians of Michigan City and surrounding area that make "The City By the Lake" such a great place to live. We will also be focusing on some of the amazing events that are coming up soon.  Musicians are:  Keenan Baxter Steve and Mary E Jim St. James Peter Nye Johnny V   

Mary E., welcomes Michigan City, Indiana's Footlight Theater's Leading Man, Jeremiah Souza to ArtSees Diner, for this up-close and personal interview about their upcoming, Indiana premiere of "Consider the Oyster." Directed by John Avila Dds, produced by Eric Helmken. “Consider the Oyster” is showing Feb. 6-8 and 12-15. Tickets are $12, on Thursdays $10.  Curtain is at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays. Doors open 45 minutes prior to curtain. Reservations will be held until 15 minutes prior to curtain unless secured by the presentation of a Footlight Season Gift Card or by prior payment in full. Reservations are recommended and may be made by calling 219-874-4035 or at www.footlightplayers.org. A 2-for-1 coupon is available for opening night on the website, as well as a 2 for $20 coupon available for Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14.  

Spend an hour with Mary E., and special guest MCHS Athletic Director Craig Shaman. Tonight's show will focus on the MCHS Gymnastic's team as well as City's Basketball season.  Find out what is going on at the City By the Lake.  Music by Steve and Mary E., recently named "Best Acoustic Duo" also, Ranked #1 on Revebnation. 

Melissa Rinck -Fundraising Director & Recruitment Officer and Rachel Riggio- Executive Director, Operations Director of The Red Road Foundation join Mary E. LaLuna, host of ArtSees Diner Radio to share the upcoming "Brewing Education" event to be held in Chicago at the Lagunita's Brewery. This event seeks to raise necessary funding for a school to be built in Cambodia to help educate childen there out of poverty and safeguard them against the ever growing sex-trafficking that threatens the health and sanctity of the childen. Donate A Chicago native, Melissa is a wild heart who has turned her pain into passion. Melissa dedicates her resources and talents to healing the wounds of our world, cultivating love, and spreading kindness. She is a gatherer of  grand souls whom we will need to launch our visions into reality. With her dedication, integrity and vision she will lead the nation’s fundraisers; while forming partnerships, creating community, and keeping the world inspired to surrender themselves to the greater good. Rachel Riggio is a soul warrior who faced many of life’s obstacles with resilience and fortitude. Forced to persevere when faced with humbling life lessons such as the loss of a parent at age 4, addiction, abuse, and trauma; Rachel immersed herself in a period of rehabilitation. In tune with her life’ s purpose, she has developed a strong drive to find and help those in need. Lagunitas Brewery is located at 1843 S. Washnetaw Ave Chicago Il. For donations or to become active with the fundraising efforts of Melissa and Rachel, follow this link. 

Christmas at the Diner is a musical celebration of the holidays. Musicians from far and wide have joined together to bring you some of their holiday originals and traditional favorites. Complete with a few holiday tidbits and of course, Momma Mary's world famous fudge, ArtSees Diner will be the place to gather and enjoy the sounds of the holidays. Our musical celebration features the music of:  Gregory Abbott Kathleen Procter-Moore Don Murdock Keenan Baxter Steve and Mary E. T Dawn Sybil Gage  Gary Davis The Andy Needham Band Jim St. James Marshall Dane Doug Briney Jiggley Jones Todd Kessler Band The Bishop's Daredevil Stunt Band Fawn  and.....YOU!

Reflections From the Water's Edge brings you news and updates from Michigan City with a focus on Michigan City High School athetics, compliments of Craig Shaman, MCAS, Athletic Director.  We will have our weekly feature "Hey Michigan City What's Cooking!" Our featured musician is Keenan Baxter with a Holiday Tune or two!

THE PROPHETIC VISION FOR 2015  Your guide to achieving success throughout the year Pastor Bill Jenkins is excited to announce the release of his fourth book to print entitled “fifteen” on do places, names, colors or even numbers have significant meanings? Yes they do. In this book, Pastor Bill brings forth the prophetic word of God by breaking down the hidden messages of the number fifteen, and relating it to what God is revealing for us to achieve success in 2015. This is not a book on numerology, but an insightful and encouraging message from God. This book will help you reach your full potential in 2015 by establishing biblical New Year’s resolutions.   What the number 15 represents biblically How 15 is important in today’s worldAll 42 references of “fifteen” in the scripturesSignificant teenagers in the bible… and much more “Pastor Jenkins is both and thinker and a doer. He doesn’t pontificate, he produces which is one of many reasons I hold him to such esteem.” Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard Bill Jenkins is a renowned conference speaker and an award winning author who has written several books. He has been recognized by the city of Indianapolis as a community service leader and by the Minority Business Men as a “Man of Distinction”. If you would like more information, please contact  Pastor Bill Jenkins at 317-783-2287 or email at pastorbill@churchofacts.org.

Giorgios (your go) Karayannis, co-founber of Kolossos, producers and importers of 100% pure Olive oil, from the land of the best olives in the world - Greece. Join ArtSees Diner, Mary E., as she explores the passion that is sensed in every luxirous droplet of nature's elixir!  We will explore what makes the perfect olive oil. If you answer "It's Greek to me!" then you have come to the right place. Because as Giorgios will tell you, you are right! It is - GREEK! The best olives in the world come from Greece. Kolossos produces and imports the finest, Extra Virgin olive oils. Kolossos is estate grown and carefully hand selected olives are harvested and pressed at the precise moment resulting in a 100% pure, unfiltered oil that is extraordinary in taste and fragrance, as fresh as summer on the islands of Greece. Their premium varieties come from groves centuries old, standing the test of time. Mary E. and Giorgios will explore some of the best ways to enjoy your Kolossos olive oil and share a few tips along the way.  Here's a little secret...shhh... Mary E's  favorite way to enjoy Kolossos olive oil is to generously swirl it over Moe's amazing hummus from The Pickle and Turnip in the heart of Michigan City Uptown neighborhood,  followed with a smooth sip of Ksara...shhhh if too many people find out, she will never have a seat! 

Reflections From the Water's Edge brings you news and updates from Michigan City with a focus on Michigan City High School athetics, compliments of Craig Shaman, MCAS, Athletic Director.  This week Mary E., welcomes basketball stand-out Michal Miller. Michal recently signed with Arizona Wildcats for a full ride scholarship! Miller is a Senior at Michigan City High School, Michigan City Indiana. She is one of 12 children and has always had a dream of being an outstanding ball player.  We will also be talking about Boy's Varsity Basketball under the direction of Head Basketball coach John Boyd and Assistant Basketball coach Andrew Eubank.  We will have our weekly feature "Hey Michigan City What's Cooking!" Our featured musician is Johnny V., who is celebrating the release of his brand new album! 

Stephen Cooney Illustrator of mainly Horror novels joins Mary E., to catch up on his world of illustration and to find out what new ventures have come his way since the last time he visited the Diner! Stephen hails from Taunten, Somerset, UK. Cooney is known for his illustrations specializing in horror, Sci-Fi and murder/ mysteries. His style is reminscinet of Iron Maiden album convers. His life and passion are centered around two things; his family and his art. He loves creating and designing new projects for author's who want to transfer an understanding of the their work to potential readers. He is a lover of horror, zombie, and grizzly stories. While he stays in within the lines, his mind is telling stories outside the lines.  

Have you ever been invited to a Holiday dinner party and you are crunched for time and realize you didn't get the hostess gift?  You want to give something a little unusual, special some that represents the meaning of the season. Well, guest Alanna Stang, director of editorial strategy and development for TheDailyMeal.com, the  #1 site for food and drink trends will share her "Top 10 Tips" for effortless gifting with Steve Champagne our morning host.  Stang is the former editor-in-chief of Whole Living magazine and co-author of two books: Time For Dinner: Strategies, Inspiration, and Recipes for Family Meals Every Night of the Week (Chronicle Books, 2010) and The Green House: New Directions in Sustainable Architecture (Princeton Architectural Press, 2005). Prior to Whole Living, Alanna served as executive editor of Martha Stewart Living, founding executive editor of Cookie magazine, and executive editor of I.D. magazine. Steve Champagne is host, producer, and technical director of ArtSees Productions. He is also a professional writer, musician and Data/web Specialist for a local afterschool program.   http://www.thedailymeal.com/holidays/food-gifts-give-back where you will find links to the products as well as the beneficiary organizations. Happy Holidays!     

Reflections from the Water's Edge is the newest weekly broadcast featuring the people, places and happenings of the City By the Lake, Michigan City Indiana. Tonight's broadcast welcomes Craig Shaman, the newly appointed Athletic Director of Michigan City Area Schools.  Also joining the show is Alicia Ebaugh Assistant Director and Producer  of Anne Of Green Gables. Ken Siegfried who plays the part of Matthew Cuthbert. Cast member Sarah Wermuth.  Tickets to “Anne of Green Gables” are $12 for adults – $10 on Thursdays – for ages 12 and under. Curtain is at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays. Doors open 45 minutes prior to curtain. Reservations will be held until 15 minutes prior to curtain unless secured by the presentation of a Footlight Season Gift Card or by prior payment in full. Reservations are recommended and may be made by calling 219-874-4035 or at www.footlightplayers.org. A 2-for-1 coupon is available for opening night on the website. Footlight will also play host to a one-man retelling of “A Christmas Carol” by Grant Fitch, a professional storyteller and award-winning regional actor, at 6:30 pm Dec. 7. In 90 minutes, he plays all the characters you're familiar with, and some you may have never seen - more than 30 in all, each one distinct in this fast-paced adaptation. All tickets are $10.

Greg Seider has worked at notable culinary and cocktail destinations such as The Mercer Kitchen, Asia de Cuba, The Box, Minetta Tavern, and The Standard Hotel in Miami. In 2009, he opened The Summit Bar, which New York Magazine named Best New Cocktail Bar that year.  He created the cocktail program for the lounge at the three Michelin-starred restaurant Le Bernardin and co-owns the restaurants Prima and Manhattan Cricket Club.  Drawing on his years of experience developing cocktail programs for chefs, as well as for his own bars and a host of others, Greg Seider is a master mixologist highly regarded for his technique and approach to creating cocktails. In ALCHEMY IN A GLASS: The Essential Guide To Handcrafted Cocktails, Seider shares more than 50 inspired recipes for original cocktails, classics with a twist, punches, spirit infusions, bitters, and tinctures. ALCHEMY IN A GLASS: The Essential Guide to Handcrafted Cocktails By Greg Seider Foreword by Jim Meehan Photography by Noah Fecks Rizzoli New York PRICE: $24.95 US and CAN www.rizzoliusa.com

Award winning musician J.P. Cormier captures in one 4 minute song the devastation and reality of Post Traumatic Combat Disorder. This remarkable man delivers the profound message that so many of our veterans of war are coming home permanently scarred. It is not an American issue, or Canadian, it is a global issue.  Lyrics to Hometown Battlefield, He got home from service as the spring began its turn, 12 long months away, He folded up his uniform with the medals tucked inside, Started living for today, But the present could not find him, nor could his wife and kids, He was there but he was gone, Soon his only comfort was a bottle and his gun, Something right that went so wrong.  Some of J.P.'s accomplishments: • 13 solo albums released since 1995 • 12 East Coast Music Awards since 1991 • 5 Music Industry Association Nova Scotia • Canadian Folk Music Award, 2005 Instrumental Album Of The Year – X8: A Mandolin Collection • Juno Nomination, 1998 Roots/Trad Recording of the Year for Another Morning • 30+ awards over 20 years for competitions in fiddle, guitar, banjo, and song writing • Maritime Fiddling Festival, Best Reel – 1989, 1995 • Performed over 20 times at the Grand Old Opry • Two #1 hits on European country radio • Dozens of TV and Radio appearances    

Join me for this exciting interview with Blair, Casting Producer with Eyeworks USA working on a new “Food Invention Show.” He is searching for entrepreneurs with unique food related inventions that are looking for investors in order to take the next step! The Eyeworks team is coming to Chicago on December 5th & 6th to hold on-camera auditions. If you are selected for this show, business owners will have the opportunity to make a presentation in front of a panel of investors who are ready to make a deal. All the investors have experience and investments in the food and beverage industries and are always looking for new businesses to work with. We are trying to get the word out to anyone with a business that would be interested in this opportunity. They are looking for businesses in ANY stage -- prototype, beginning online sales, just opened their doors, been around for years and looking to expand, etc.  Tune in and find out more! Then REGISTER to be the next "Food Inventor Extraordinaire!"

Joining Mary E., this week on Reflections From the Water's Edge will be MCAS Athletic Director Craig Shaman to update us on the newest things going on with "City" Winter Sports.  Also joining Mary E., will be Camille  Isis Germain to promote an upcoming Art Show to be held at Ryan's Irish Pub, this Saturday  night November 22nd 8p to 1p. Featured artists include poets, musicians and graphic artists. Come out to Ryan's Irish Pub to celebrate the arts with poetry readings, art, and musical performances!  Readers: Alfonso Cardenas Sarah E. White August Garritano  Camille Germain  Michael Paniccia Mary E. Artists: Brett Manning  Marissa Bowen  Hannah Walker  Camille Germain  Danielle Hope Brett Maniscalco  Gia DeMartinis Mary E. Musical Performances: Kelsey Bolka  Steve and Mary E. Travis Forker Tonight's music has come to you by way of Steve Champagne and Johnny V. Thanks guys!  Hey Michigan City, What's Cookin'! We will explore the food of The City By the Lake! 

Joining Mary E. today will be Michelle Durpetti, daughter of proprietors Tony and Marion Durpetti and granddaughter of founder Gene Michelotti. Also, joining us will be Molly Philosophos Director of Development with Hephzibah Children's Association.  Chicago legend Gene & Georgetti, nestled under the El tracks at 500 N. Franklin St., supports National Adoption Month in November by donating a portion of proceeds from all dessert sales- including handmade Tiramisu, Chocolate Tuxedo Mousse Cake, and their famous Italian Lemon Crème Layer Cake- to Oak Park based Hephzibah Children’s Association.    Hephzibah’s Group Homes are where abused and neglected children come to heal and grow, where they can be free of fear, worry, and loneliness. Their family based services renew and strengthen family bonds and their foster care services create new, loving and secure family ties. Hephzibah’s day care program offers an award winning educational experience for children in the community — regardless of their family’s ability to pay.  Since opening in 1941, Gene & Georgetti is still family owned and operated. Co-founder Gene Michelotti’s daughter Marion Durpetti and her husband Tony Durpetti purchased the restaurant in 1990 after the passing of her father. Marion’s cousin Richard Ciota serves as general manager while their daughter Michelle Durpetti runs marketing and events.  "We are thrilled to bring some attention to and donate toward Hepzibah during National Adoption Month. As a family who has enjoyed the blessings of adoption, this is a cause very close to our heart," says the Durpetti Family.     

Volunteer Here    Lieutenant Bill Brutto will join Mary E., to share information about the up and coming annual Michigan City tradition. The Salvation Army's Thanksgiving Day Community Meal. This event will be the 123rd dinner served to the people of Michigan City! The event will be located at The Salvation Army 1201 S. Franklin St. Michigan City, IN 46360.  The meal will be cooked and  served by many local volunteers. Steve and Mary will provide live musical entertainment. 

Reflections from the Water's Edge is the newest weekly broadcast featuring the people, places and happenings of the City By the Lake, Michigan City Indiana. Mary E. and Steve Champagne will be bringing you the positive news of this community known as the "City By the Lake." Weekly we will be featuring news from the MCAS Athletic Department, brought to us compliments of Craig Shaman, MCAS Athletic Director. We will be taking a look at the girls basketball season through the direction of Coach Mike Megyese.  The newest chef on the block Erik Tannehill is a pragmatic chef from Michigan City area. Currently turning a kitchen in the Pines Lounge into one of the tastiest places to dine in LaPorte County. Tune in to find out "What's Cooking Michigan City!" Also joining Mary E., is Herb Higgin and Sherri Silcox, to talk with us about United Way LaPorte and how it impacts Michigan City Area Schools and our After School Program, Safe Harbor.  Music provided by "The City By the Lake" musicians. Jim St. James and Sweet Java. Steve and Mary, Keenan Baxter and Johnny V. This week our focus will also be sharing information about the annual Salvation Army Thanksgiving Dinner.  If you or your organization would like to be a guest on Reflections From the Water's Edge, drop ME a line at artseesdiner@gmail.com or just call in during a live program at 646-595-4620.  

Lamont Carey, CEO/Founder of LaCarey Enterprises joins Mary E. tonight for this up close and personal interview with a profound man of action!  Lamont Carey is not only the CEO/President of LaCarey  Enterprises, he is an internationally known Spokenword Artist, Motivational Speaker and Author.  He has directed stage plays and film projects, as well as, cast artists on shows, such as; HBO's THE WIRE, Def Poetry Jam and more. His Press Kit is available here.   Mr. Carey is a man of action, taking his knowledge of the streets and success to people around the world. Success is his only option!  https://twitter.com/LamontCarey

Mary E., brings you this weekly broadcast that celebrates the City By the Lake. Tune in right in the comfort of  your own home. Find out all the exciting things happening in and around town. We feature local restaurants, entertainment and special attention to MCAS athletics.  Athletic Director Craig Shaman stops by to bring us up to date with news from the Wolves Den!  Joining Mary E., this week will be Herb Higgin, Director of Safe Harbor, Michigan City Area's Schools after school programs. Tune in and find out more about this incredible gentleman and find out why what he does is so important to him and the community. Also stopping by is Coach Ralph Gee of Michigan City High School and Safe Harbor Robotics' coach.  Tonight's music is brought to you by Steve and Mary, currently number 1 on the reverbnation charts for Michigan City Indiana. 

Reflections From the Water's Edge welcomes Michigan City High School Varsity football coach, Michael Karpinski. The excitement is building as Coach is preparing his team for Sectional match-up against LaPorte. The Michigan City Wolves take on the LaPorte Slicers in Game two, a semi final match up, at 7:00 pm at Ames Field. Coach Karpinski is the first MCHS coach to win a game in overtime. With a season filled with Hail Mary's in gridiron stats, is it possible that MCHS will go the distance? Tune in and find out.  We will also be talking about the upcoming event sponsored by MCHS, "Howl-O-Ween" to be held at Ames Field, Thursday October 30th from 6 to 8p. This free event hosted by MCAS/MCHS will have games, treats and a safe night of Halloween fun for kids 0-13. Stop by and see a table sponsored by ArtSees Productions on behalf of MCHS, Credit Recovery_Operation Participate to Graduate!  Music compliments of  Steve Champagne, musician and Data Specialist for Safe Harbor, Michigan City Area Schools.  Music is also compliments of  local Grammy contender Keenan  Baxter Special Thanks to Sue Baxter for keeping us informed! Panoramanow.com Michigan City High School is a Class 5A School and is a member of the Duneland Athletic Conference. Michigan City High School is also a proud member of the Indiana High School Athletic Association.

Reflections from the Water's Edge is the newest weekly broadcast featuring the people, places and happenings of the City By the Lake, Michigan City Indiana. Mary E. and Steve Champagne will be bringing you the positive news of this community known as the "City By the Lake." Weekly we will be featuring news from the MCAS Athletic Department, brought to us compliments of Craig Shaman, MCAS Athletic Director. This week our focus will be on "Howl-O-Ween" at Ames Field to be held October 30, 2014.  Other events: Boo At the Zoo_October 25th at Washington Park Zoo. Play It Again SaM, Steve Champagne and Mary E., to perform at The Pickle and Turnip, one of Michigan City's premium establishments. Special guest Johnny V., one of the areas favorite musicians.  If you or your organization would like to be a guest on Reflections From the Water's Edge, drop ME a line at artseesdiner@gmail.com or just call in during a live program at 646-595-4620.    

ArtSees Diner Radio, is celebrating alongside of Global Cooperation with musicians from all over the world! We are "Changing the world, one song at a time, one heart at a time!" This motto has long been at the heart of the ArtSees Diner dream. Liz Greenwell, "No Chance To Paint the Canvas" has held a long belief that together we can make the world a safe and healthy place for every man, woman and child! Her endeavor along with son Adam Greenwell is to leave a legacy of hope, health and fulfillment. ArtSees Production team, Mary E. and Steve Champagne are please to bring you a wealth of musical talent through this 2 hour broadcast. Please support our musicians! Mary E., will be joined by Adam Greenwell and surprise guests. Sean Macleod, Meisha Moore,  Paul Weston, Coumba Gawlo, Sammie Lee Hill, Fawn, Valerii Trigger, Michael Kobrin, Moody Roots, Don Cizzle AKA OG Cuicide, Bobby Lee, St Francis Band, King 00's (King Hundreds), Moran Magal, C Sharp, Ahmed Moorea , Sanjeeb Sircar and Mark Mowry, Michelle Qureshi, Red Buffalo Heart, Gregory Abbott , William Rottman, Steve Champagne and Mary E., James Clarke, Jeff Horn ,Dr. Vikas, Roseann Sureda, Fely Tchaco, Dr. Vikas Bhawardaj.

Influencer Marketplace QuickShouts Changes Business Model, Aims To Increase Opportunities For All Bloggers. "QuickShouts, the online marketplace where bloggers and influencers sell sponsored postings to businesses who are relevant within their niche, is restructuring it's business to help bloggers find more work. The slight pivot within the business model will take QuickShouts from being a purely buyer/seller ad marketplace to also an interactive blog directory which can be used by buyers to make offers for sponsored postings to tens of 1000's of bloggers across the globe. This will prevent bloggers who haven't yet been able to list on the QuickShouts marketplace from missing out opportunities that are suitable to their blog. Buyers in search of purchasing sponsored postings can use the new QuickShouts 'Make an Offer' form. The 'Make an Offer' form serves as a portal where buyers can make offers to any blog in the world via QuickShouts. It helps the buyer to assess a fair price, and make contact easily while also being provided with buyers protection. As for the bloggers, they are given extra exposure through the QuickShouts blog directory and will have opportunities land in their mailbox with virtually no effort on their side, which they have the right to accept of deny.  Chase Hattie was born and raised in Auckland, New Zealand. After graduating from Auckland University of Technology with a degree in Finance and International Business, he moved to Sydney, Australia to begin his career in financial markets. During this time Chase discovered the power of Social Media Influencing while working on one of his side projects. Having found a great new way to market products, he evolved towards his newest endeavor QuickShouts!

Steve Champagne, ArtSees Diner Radio music historian, writer and libation expert welcomes Bestselling author and TV personality Morgan Murphy as he celebrates the release of his new bestselling cookbook, Bourbon & Bacon. Morgan considered “America’s funniest food critic,” is a bona fide Southern Gentleman. He sings his ode to two of the South’s most talked about food groups – Bourbon and Bacon, in his new book: BOURBON & BACON:  The Ultimate Guide to the South’s Favorite Food Groups. A little history and a whole lotta bourbon and bacon!  In this beautifully photographed book with recipes, he will lure you into an orgasmic food moment.  The book contains more than 115 recipes every treat you can imagine that is perfectly bacon and perfectly bourbon! Murphy will be celebrating Four Roses Bourbon, legendary bourbon that got its start more than 125 years ago. Bourbon & Bacon (Time Inc. 2014) immediately hit #1 in wine and spirits and #18 on the cookbook bestseller list. Millions have read Murphy’s trademark wit in Vanity Fair, Forbes, Esquire, Garden Design, Harper’s Bazaar, The New York Post, and Southern Living. Murphy has appeared on the Travel Channel, The TODAY Show, Fox & Friends, CNN, Sirius/XM, and NPR. He is a graduate of the University of Oxford and Birmingham-Southern College. He serves as a commander in the U.S. Navy Reserves, where he is currently assigned to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.  Commander (sel.) Murphy is a veteran of the war in Afghanistan, where he was awarded the Meritorious Defense Service Medal and the Afghan campaign medal, among others. http://morganmurphy.co/booksbymorgan/

Reflections from the Water's Edge is the newest weekly broadcast featuring the people, places and happenings of the City By the Lake, Michigan City Indiana. Tonight's broadcast welcomes Craig Shaman, the newly appointed Athletic Director of Michigan City Area Schools.  Tonight's music is provided by Jim St. James and Scott Jordans, currently on tour throughout the south and southwestern US... Mary E. and Steve Champagne will be bringing you the positive news of this community known as the "City By the Lake." 

Indianapolis singer, songwriter is releasing his first crossover album. Tune in and listen to not only his testimony, but, his remarkable music. CMD, Christopher Downs hails from Greenville South Carolina. In spite of his trials, he stands on his triumphs! Music, video production, it all signals profound transformation. You will be inspired by this man's triumphant reign with the help of his Lord and Savior!  As a child music was always aa strong presence in his life. He produced music for Tiffany Bridge of the hit musical Menopause. He has also produced Hip Hop, Gospel, Country, R & B. There is no limit to what this man can do!  CMD will be releasing his first album with a launch event in Indianapolis Indiana November 2, at the Living Room Lounge located at 940 Pennsylvania St. Indianapolis, Indiana.   

What happens when you blend friends by way  of Social Networking together to talk about their shared passion...politics? Tune in and find out! For the next few weeks leading up to Election 2014 Susan Wellington and Mary E. LaLuna will discuss the importance of this election, the hot contests, the trends and what the next 2 years holds for our nation. Today's show is being brought to you by Nerium.  Susan Wellington is originally from Michigan. She graduated from Michigan State University with a BA in Business and Economics. Susan later attained her Masters study at MSU and Aquinas College. Series 7 Stockbroker at Morgan Stanley. Automation Capital Equipment and software sales and specialist for USA. Currently Real Estate a Realtor with Coldwell Banker Florida. Part time Brand Partner with Nerium. Her passion began with a political campaign in high school for Democrat and Republican. Republican campaign volunteer from 1990 to present. Member DAR, Daughter War of 1812, Mayflowers Descendants Association, etc. She was elected 4 terms as a GOP Precinct Delegate. Member and co-founder of several Tea Parties.    Mary E. Rapier-LaLuna gained her political insight from her father. Growing up in Kankakee Illinois, she saw the corruption, and political realities from the front line. As her father Harold L. Rapier ran against the Ryan Machine in Kankakee she witnessed the importance of maintaining your right to the "Voice of the People." Mary is an outspoken pragmatist, who digs a little deeper than most and likes to look at multiple sides, finally establishing her opinion and then sticking to it!

ArtSees Diner Radio welcomes Susan Block back for Week 6 of Conversations On Creativity. Her special guest are husband and wife artisans, Connie and George Kassal of Long Beach, IN. Music is provided by jazz guitarist John Moulder of Chicago.  The Kassals met at the University of Wisconsin, married and have been longtime residents of Michigan City each accomplished in their own artistic fields. Connie, a painter,  holds a BA and Masters in painting. She has exhibited widely in the Midwest including Chicago, South Bend and the Governor’s Mansion in Indianapolis. She is an art professor at Purdue North Central.  Connie is also a faculty member of Prairie State College in Illinois and teaches at the LCA In Michigan City. George has a MA in photography and digital imaging. His work has been exhibited across the Midwest. He teaches at Purdue North Central and Prairie State College in the disciplines of photography, art appreciation, art history and the history of photography and often presents workshops in photography at various locations in the region. They have exhibited their work in tandem at various venues and operate under Kassal Studios.   Susan Block brings with her a vast knowledge of the arts and creativity. She is LaPorte County Poet Laureate Emeritus, playwright, writing workshop leader, art exhibition curator and cultural arts advocate. "Conversations On Creativity" is the brainchild of Block. Series co-producer is Mary E. LaLuna, executive producer/creator of ArtSees Productions and host of “ArtSees Diner,”      

Mary E., and ArtSees Productions, celebrates Global Cooperation Day with an special interview with Bill Sosinsky CEO/Founder of the Energime Organization. Energime is a bottom-line solutions provider for businesses looking to lower their operating costs and create a more sustainable business model. Music compliments of Red Buffalo Heart. Michael Dimitri. Bill Sosinsky has been a proponent of sustainable growth and renewable energy since the early 1970s. After academic work at the SUNY Binghamton School of business for undergraduate studies, and NYU graduate school, he started Environomic Solutions, an early version of Energime, in 1977. He ran that company until its dissolution in 1981 when it closed due to an immature market. During the 1980s he traveled the world working on documentary films, many of which dealt with the issues of unsustainable development and the improper use of natural resources. Later in that decade, Bill settled back in New York City where he started a construction and renovation company. 1996 saw a move to the Pacific Northwest for Bill and his family. There he developed and built single and multi-family residential communities, invested in real estate and worked as a teacher and mentor, educating new real estate agents and investors. Bill’s credits also include teaching at the Henry George School of Economics, working for the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the New York City Bicentennial Corporation, NYPIRG, and composing and producing sound tracks for television and film. Returning to his green roots in 2005,  More on Global Cooperation can be found here.    

ArtSees Productions is thrilled to bring back to the ¨Diner¨ novelist A.K. Kuykendall. A.K. welcomes fellow author Shane KP O'Neill, as he releases his newest addition to The Dracula Chronicles; ¨Bound By Blood.¨ Shane KP O’Neill is the writer of The Dracula Chronicles, a new and exciting series adding a fresh dimension to the Dracula legend, which combines the real historical Vlad Dracula with a new and different version of Dracula the vampire. He has released the series in two arcs, one that follows Dracula the man and the other following Dracula the vampire. The author developed a fascination with Dracula from an early age. Like many others he was enthralled by Christopher Lee's portrayal of him on the big screen. It was in his late teens that he discovered Dracula the man and the love affair began from there. A.K. Kuykendall was born in Albany, Georgia, but grew up as a military brat on the Kaneohe Bay Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH), and later at the Camp Lejeune Marine Corps Base in Jacksonville, North Carolina. He’s married to Magdiel Kuykendall and he’s the proud father three son’s: Felix, Kal-El, and Jor-El. He’s a corporate executive chef by trade. His true passion in life, however, is writing thought-provoking novels that blend the concepts of fact and fiction. Connect through twitter @ArtSeesDiner / @ShaneKPONeill / @TheWriterOfBook  

Stacy Matseas joins Mary E., to celebrate the "Strides" made against breast cancer through the work of the American Cancer Society, "Making Strides" events. Her commitment is evident in her 10 year history of raising over a MILLION dollars for a cure.  Stacy became involved in the American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk as a team captain, and, fueled by the desire to strike down the feelings of helplessness and her belief in the work and mission of the Society, Stacy became one of the most successful fundraisers in history, having raised more than $1 million for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. “The first year, I raised $5,000,” Stacy said. “From there, I just remained persistent and passionate and formed a network of volunteers, supporters and teammates, and educated them about what Making Strides is about.” Stacy’s work with the American Cancer Society isn’t limited to her involvement with Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. In addition to Stacy's story, we will focus on "Chicago is gearing up for the American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk on Saturday, October 25 – Thousands of local breast cancer survivors, caregivers, volunteers, businesses and community members will unite at the American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk of Chicago on Saturday, October 25 at Soldier Field (Stadium Green, 1410 Museum Campus Drive)." 

What happens when you blend friends by way  of Social Networking together to talk about their shared passion...politics? Tune in and find out! For the next few weeks leading up to Election 2014 Susan Wellington and Mary E. LaLuna will discuss the importance of this election, the hot contests, the trends and what the next 2 years holds for our nation.  Susan Wellington is originally from Michigan. She graduated from Michigan State University with a BA in Business and Economics. Susan later attained her Masters study at MSU and Aquinas College. Series 7 Stockbroker at Morgan Stanley. Automation Capital Equipment and software sales and specialist for USA. Currently Real Estate a Realtor with Coldwell Banker Florida. Part time Brand Partner with Nerium. Her passion began with a political campaign in high school for Democrat and Republican. Republican campaign volunteer from 1990 to present. Member DAR, Daughter War of 1812, Mayflowers Descendants Association, etc. She was elected 4 terms as a GOP Precinct Delegate. Member and co-founder of several Tea Parties.    Mary E. Rapier-LaLuna gained her political insight from her father. Growing up in Kankakee Illinois, she saw the corruption, and political realities from the front line. As her father Harold L. Rapier ran against the Ryan Machine in Kankakee she witnessed the importance of maintaining your right to the "Voice of the People." Mary is an outspoken pragmatist, who digs a little deeper than most and likes to look at multiple sides, finally establishing her opinion and then sticking to it!

Donna Blue Lachman is a lover of all things theater. She has worked as a playwright,actor, director and teacher  for more than 25 years. She was the founder and Artistic Director of the Blue Rider Theater Company in Chicago for 14 years where she wrote and performed 9 one-woman plays, leading to two Joseph Jefferson awards for best performance, several Playwright Fellowships and awards from the Chicago Artist’s International Program which allowed her to research and tour her production to Venice, Italy, Berlin and Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Her numerous awards include an Emmy for a television show for the City of Chicago. Her teaching credits include the  School of the Art Institute, master degree programs at Chicago’s Columbia College and has served as Dramatist-in-Residence for the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs.  Susan Block brings with her a vast knowledge of the arts and creativity. She is LaPorte County Poet Laureate Emeritus, playwright, writing workshop leader, art exhibition curator and cultural arts advocate. "Conversations On Creativity" is the brainchild of Block. Series co-producer is Mary E. LaLuna, executive producer/creator of ArtSees Productions and host of “ArtSees Diner,”   Music for today's show was provided by Keenan Baxter.http://keenanbaxter.com

Celebrating 7 years of making music. In the style of the Midnight Special, Steve Champagne and Mary E., are celebrating! Tune In!  Currently ranked #1 on the Reverbnation charts in their area, http://reverbnation.com/steveandmarye  Music videos here http://youtube.com/artseesdiner

ArtSees Diner Radio is pleased to bring you week 4, of Conversations On Creativity, with guest host Susan Block. Week 4 brings you Richard Keibdaj. Keibdaj is an exceptionally versatile sculptor. He carves stone and wood and fabricates with cast metals, bronze, steel and other alloys. His varied mediums have been appreciated by an equally diverse audience. Kiebdaj’s clients include Roger Ebert, Hugh Hefner and former Chicago Bear Willie Gault. Keibdaj has been a working artist for 40 years. His public sculptures have been on exhibition in Chicago neighborhoods and in Northwest Indiana including Southern Shore Art Association gallery in Michigan City and the campus of Purdue North Central.  Keibdaj is a multi-talented craftsman. He has worked in bronze, steel, stone, and wood.  Susan Block brings with her a vast knowledge of the arts and creativity. She is LaPorte County Poet Laureate Emeritus, playwright, writing workshop leader, art exhibition curator and cultural arts advocate. "Conversations On Creativity" is the brainchild of Block.  Series co-producer is Mary E. LaLuna, executive producer/creator of ArtSees Productions and host of “ArtSees Diner,”