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Send us Fan MailWe are diving into a big downtown grand opening, patriotic holiday plans, immersive space travel right here in the desert, and some major, unexpected celebrity moments. Plus, we walked away with a trophy we didn't even know we were up for! In This Episode:The Thunderbirds & Hoover Dam: Kicking things off with a couple of cool local sights, including a stunning flyover and a patriotic look at Hoover Dam.4th of July on the Strip: Don't forget your spots! Fireworks are officially set to light up the night sky this Independence Day, with 9 major resorts participating in the massive coordinated show."The Hat": This newer restaurant in Las Vegas has constant lines!The Evel Knievel Experience is Open: The legendary daredevil's interactive museum has officially made its grand debut in the Downtown Las Vegas Arts District! We're talking rare memorabilia, his iconic red-white-and-blue jumpsuits, and his actual jump helmets. We chat with Evel's son, Kelly Knievel, to give you the inside scoop on what to expect. Dim Sum on the Strip: We tried Washing Potato at Fontainebleau for the first time! If you love authentic noodle perfection and intricate dim sum served in a whimsical, abstract modern dining room, this spot needs to be on your radar.Interstellar Arc at AREA15: There is a brand-new virtual reality attraction getting absolute rave reviews. It's a 60-minute cinematic, free-roaming space odyssey that sends you 11 light-years away to the exoplanet Arcadia. Check out our YouTube channel to see our full walkthrough of the experience! Bellagio Conservatory's Summer Display: The stunning Botanical Gardens have been transformed into a tropical jungle paradise titled "Paradise: Nature's Most Beautiful Creations" (open through September 12th). Over 20,000 plants are on display, including massive floral tigers in the North Bed adorned with 8,500 real goose feathers! New Luxury Cocktail Experience: For the first time ever, the Conservatory has introduced The Watering Hole in the South Bed—an exclusive, nightly three-course curated cocktail and small-plates experience. Celebrity News (With a Vegas Twist!): We attended the Silver State Awards, where the legendary Debbie Gibson was honored as an Entertainment Icon. We also ran into the fabulous Pia Zadora!A Surprise Win: Speaking of the Silver State Awards... we actually won an award! The funny part? We didn't even know we were nominated. We break down the hilarious and exciting moment on the show.Bobby Watman In-Studio: We catch up with the legendary founder of Polly Esther's and Culture Club (remember dancing the night away there back when it was at the Strat?). He's currently spinning the best of the decade on SiriusXM's 70s on 7, and we talk all things Vegas nightlife history.Watch the Show on YouTube: Want to see what the Interstellar Arc VR experience actually looks like? Head over to our YouTube channel to watch our latest video companion to this episode!Save money on your vacations! Get a complimentary 30-day guest pass from PCK Travel and Vegas Revealed HERE. You'll gain access to exclusive travel savings on hotels, flights, cruises, and more. No credit card OR presentation required. Start saving with PCK Travel. Lighting Up Your Destination! VegasNearMe AppIf it's fun to do or see, it's on VegasNearMe. The only app you'll need to navigate Las Vegas. Support the showFollow us on Instagram: @vegas.revealedFollow us on Twitter: @vegasrevealedFollow us on TikTok: @vegas.revealedWebsite: Vegas-Revealed.com

The U.S. Supreme Court wrapped its term Tuesday with a series of major decisions on immigration, presidential power and election law. Among the final rulings, the court voted against President Donald Trump to uphold the citizenship clause of the 14th Amendment declaring anyone born within the borders of the U.S. a citizen of the country. Last week, the justices held that courts cannot review Department of Homeland Security decisions to end Temporary Protected Status, clearing the way for the Trump administration to end legal protections for Haitians and Syrians, which includes a large Haitian community in Springfield, Ohio that drew national attention. The court also ruled that Congress cannot prevent the president from removing members of the Federal Trade Commission. In doing so, overturning a 90-year-old precedent that had preserved federal agencies' independence. Trump celebrated the decision on Truth Social, saying it greatly increases presidential power "at a time when it is most needed." Two of the dissenting justices said this decision completely reshapes our government. The court also upheld a Mississippi law allowing mail-in ballots postmarked by Election Day to be counted for up to five days afterward. Wednesday on the "Sound of Ideas," we'll talk about these decisions, what they say about the direction of the high court and what they could mean for everyday Americans and the balance of power in Washington. Guests:- Jonathan Entin, Professor of Law, Case Western Reserve University- César García Hernández, Professor of Law, The Ohio State University- Ali Masood, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Politics, Oberlin College and Conservatory

LIVE - Paranormal Heart welcomes Tim Sudano June 30th, 2026 EP:92 Tim Sudano is an accomplished Executive Producer and award-winning writer/producer with over a decade of experience in the film and entertainment industry. As the driving force behind Scruffy Tuxedo Entertainment, LLC since 2011, Tim has established a reputation for excellence in managing complex productions and creating innovative content. In his role, Tim oversees all aspects of production, from crafting detailed operating schedules to liaising with insurance agencies, unions, and vendors. His adept project management skills allow him to navigate the intricacies of independent filmmaking, leading to the successful completion of numerous award winning projects. Tim's passion for storytelling extends beyond production; he is also dedicated to mentoring the next generation of filmmakers. His experience as an instructor for the Acting for the Camera class at Foothill College's Conservatory has helped students understand the nuances of performance in front of the camera, fostering new talent in the industry. Previously, Tim served as Chief Editor for the only English-speaking program on Que Houng Television KAXT), showcasing his versatility in the media landscape. With a commitment to pushing the boundaries of independent film, Tim Sudano continues to make significant contributions to the entertainment community, shaping the future of storytelling through his creative endeavors.026 United Public Radio & UFO Paranormal Radio www.uprntalkradio.com

LIVE - Paranormal Heart welcomes Tim Sudano June 30th, 2026 EP:92 Tim Sudano is an accomplished Executive Producer and award-winning writer/producer with over a decade of experience in the film and entertainment industry. As the driving force behind Scruffy Tuxedo Entertainment, LLC since 2011, Tim has established a reputation for excellence in managing complex productions and creating innovative content. In his role, Tim oversees all aspects of production, from crafting detailed operating schedules to liaising with insurance agencies, unions, and vendors. His adept project management skills allow him to navigate the intricacies of independent filmmaking, leading to the successful completion of numerous award winning projects. Tim's passion for storytelling extends beyond production; he is also dedicated to mentoring the next generation of filmmakers. His experience as an instructor for the Acting for the Camera class at Foothill College's Conservatory has helped students understand the nuances of performance in front of the camera, fostering new talent in the industry. Previously, Tim served as Chief Editor for the only English-speaking program on Que Houng Television KAXT), showcasing his versatility in the media landscape. With a commitment to pushing the boundaries of independent film, Tim Sudano continues to make significant contributions to the entertainment community, shaping the future of storytelling through his creative endeavors.

Over the weekend, San Francisco's Conservatory of Flowers announced that their corpse flower, named 'Scarlet,' would be blooming in the next 7 to 14 days. It's an event that usually makes the news because these flowers can take up to ten years to reach their first bloom and they can smell like… death. But they're also endangered. And one of the Conservatory's neighbors, the California Academy of Sciences, has been working with a national effort to preserve this rare plant's DNA. KALW's Wren Farrell took a look at the program in 2024 when the Academy's corpse flower ‘Mirage' had its own bloom. 

One San Francisco band has been going strong for 144 seasons. Today, we're hitting the high notes with the Golden Gate Park Band's music director. Then, the Conservatory of Flowers' corpse flower is about to bloom again. Plus, we stop by the San Francisco dragon boat festival!

A long-time hospitality business owner says Aucklanders need to get out and support local businesses if they don't want them to go under. Tricky Hartley, owner of Wynyard Quarter eatery The Conservatory spoke to John Campbell.

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Jack O'Neill is often credited with inventing the first wetsuit and selling it out of one of the nation's first surf shops near San Francisco's Ocean Beach. But many people don't know that a UC Berkeley physicist had a big role in the wetsuit's early invention too. It's an invention that changed the sport of surfing forever. Now, people surf all kinds of cold locations due to the availability of flexible neoprene suits that keep them warm. Additional Resources: The Wetsuit Changed Surfing -- We've Got a Berkeley Physicist to Thank for It Read the transcript for this episode A Bay Curious Adventure: History in Bloom at the Conservatory of Flowers Event Sign up for our newsletter Got a question you want answered? Ask! Your support makes KQED podcasts possible. You can show your love by going to https://kqed.org/donate/podcasts This story was reported by Gabriela Glueck. Bay Curious is made by Katrina Schwartz, Christopher Beale and Olivia Allen-Price. Additional support from Jen Chien, Katie Sprenger, Maha Sanad, Ethan Toven-Lindsey and everyone on Team KQED. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Molly Gebrian is a professional violist with a background in neuroscience. She is the author of Learn Faster, Perform Better: A Musician's Guide to the Neuroscience of Practicing. Holding degrees in both music and neuroscience from Oberlin College and Conservatory, New England Conservatory of Music, and Rice University, her area of expertise is applying the science of learning and memory to practicing and performing. Previously, Dr. Gebrian was the viola professor at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and the University of Arizona. After a decade of teaching viola at the collegiate level, she joined the faculty at New England Conservatory of Music in Fall 2024 as the inaugural Teaching Artistry Scholar-in-Residence to teach about the science of practicing.   https://www.mollygebrian.com/ https://www.mollygebrian.com/music-and-the-brain https://www.amazon.com/Learn-Faster-Perform-Better-Neuroscience/dp/0197680070/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1419D… https://www.youtube.com/@DrMollyGebrian https://youtu.be/uN9TsKNAPeU We want to thank our sponsors ANNA and Alpensong

Biographical Bytes from Bala #055 for mid-May 2026: Tour starts at the Conservatory, River Section starts at the BODE plot.  Join me on an audio guided tour of the River Section of Laurel Hill West, one of the original four segments when the cemetery opened in 1869. You won't miss and of the fancy mausoleums or Tiffany studio stained glass, since they came later. You will meet the Father of Scientific Management and the Mother of Mother's Day, the man who literally changed two sports and his sister who wrote for The New Yorker, a man who decorated several rooms in City Hall and Masonic Temple, and a woman whose work is primarily at The Smithsonian in Washington, D.C., the first doctor to take care of Phineas Gage after the tamping bar incident (it wasn't a crowbar), and a bride who wore her dress for the first time in her coffin. Plus ... oh, I don't know, maybe a couple of dozen more. I promise you at least two or three stories you will want to tell others. 

GOP candidates for U.S. Senate are crisscrossings Kentucky in the final days before the primary election, a new poll shows a Trump-backed candidate leading an incumbent in a Kentucky Congressional race, Sen. Paul brings in a CIA officer who testified about a COVID cover-up, and two spirits giants in Kentucky won't merge after all.

This week, we are thrilled to sit down with one of today's leading natural horn artists, Sadie Glass!  Assistant Professor of Horn and Brass-Percussion Program Director at the Conservatory of Music at the University of the Pacific, Sadie is also one of the four inaugural university faculty ambassadors for The Alphorn Project. Through her innovative work with historical instruments and modern pedagogy, she has become an influential voice in the growing alphorn community. Sadie performs with many of North America's leading period-instrument ensembles, including Portland Baroque Orchestra, Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra, and American Bach Soloists. In California, she is a member of the Monterey Symphony and performs regularly throughout the Bay Area with ensembles including the San Francisco Symphony and Santa Rosa Symphony. In addition to her university teaching and performing career, Sadie serves on the faculty of Cormont Horn Camp and has appeared as a guest artist, clinician, and performer at alphorn and horn festivals throughout the United States, including many regional and national International Horn Society Symposiums, the Northwest Alphorn Festival, Santa Fe Alphorn Festival, and the Northern California Alphorn Festival. You can find her sharing her expertise at several upcoming festivals!   Upcoming Opportunities to Connect: Northern California Alphorn Festival: Stockton, CA | August 6–9, 2026 Santa Fe Alphorn Festival: Santa Fe, NM | November 5–9, 2026   Explore Sadie's work here: Official Website: sadieglasshorn.com Instagram: @ive_got_no_valves YouTube: @sadieglass3831 University Profile: Pacific.edu Directory Horn Camp: horncamp.org Horn Camp Faculty Bio: Sadie Glass Leavenworth Workshop: leavenworthalphorns.org AANA- The Alphorn Association or North America

Do you want to get into the arts? Meredith Walker, the Director of Admissions at the Norwalk Conservatory, made a stop at the Post Road Diner for the WICC Brown Roofing Melissa In The Morning Diner Tour, to talk about what the conservatory is, what they do and how to become a part of it.

Jon Hansen, host and executive producer of the Block Club Chicago Podcast, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Jon has details on: This Lincoln Square Mentalist Is Reviving Chicago Tavern Magic, One Brewery At A Time: After leaving her corporate job to pursue magic full-time, Brielle Kawalek […]

Anthony came to chat about his new series, starting with The Conservatory. A cozy mystery, featuring Miss Lily, homeopathy, tarot, and a whole lot else besides. 

Artspeak Radio, Wednesday, April 22, 2026, 9am -10am CST, 90.1fm KKFI Kansas City Community Radio, streaming live audio www.kkfi.org Producer/host Maria Vasquez Boyd welcomes artists GK Callahan & Laura White, Consuelo Cruz Belger Arts, & Cody Joliff Powell Gardens CEO, Director Teisha M. Bankston & Artistic Director Unicorn Theater Ernie Nolan. GK CALLAHAN & LAURA WHITE- Englewood Art Center presents Laura White- In Full Bloom, a solo exhibition by KC blind artist Laura White. On view from March 20 through May 16, 2026, with an opening reception on Friday, March 20 at 6:00 PM.“You have never seen anything like this — neither have I.” —White In Full Bloom is an immersive, cheeky, tactile exhibition featuring beaded quilts and sculptural works created from beads and found materials. Inspired by the artist's love of gardening and nature, the work draws from her favorite flowers- flowers she can no longer see, but continues to engage with through memory and touch. White's practice expands the tradition of American quilt-making into a richly textured visual and sensory language, expressed through bold, large- scale works. Drawing on her background in graphic design, White constructs her quilts through a monumental reinterpretation of fused beading toys, resulting in surfaces that pulse with color, pattern, labor, and intention. The imagery within each work emerges from White's visual memory, formed before she lost her eyesight due to retinitis pigmentosa and usher syndrome. Because of her limited vision, White often collaborates with friends and family in selecting colors, embedding each piece with a communal authorship that mirrors the social histories of traditional quilts. The result is work that is at once deeply personal and collective. Art reentered White's life in 2016 through a collaborative project that reignited her studio practice and led to local recognition. Her work has since been exhibited in the KC area and at institutions, including the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. In Full Bloom marks a significant moment in White's artistic journey — not a return, but a flourishing. The exhibition invites viewers to slow down, to experience art through touch, memory, and presence, and to reconsider long-held assumptions about vision, access, and who art is for. About Englewood Arts: Englewood Arts Center is dedicated to assisting the community through development of residential and commercial incentives, public art, art events, art programs, philanthropy and community outreach solutions, which result in a thriving community with engagement and pride. Englewood Arts is located at 10901E. Winner Rd. Independence, MO www.englewoodarts.art TEISHA M. BANKSTON, Director & ERNIE NOLAN, Artistic Director of Unicorn Theatre Don't Touch My Hair By Douglas Lyons May 6 – 24, 2026 Unicorn Theatre | Levin Stage Directed by Teisha M. Bankston About the Show: Don't Touch My Hair Written by Douglas Lyons | Directed by Teisha M. Bankston Don't Touch My Hair is an exploration of Black womanhood, identity, and cultural ownership, with a sharp comedic wit. The play follows lifelong best friends Eemani and Jade, who, during a casual afternoon together, are launched into a surreal hallucination. It's a journey that transports them through time to confront historical and cultural oppressors. Through humor, imagination, and sharp dialogue, the two women confront the past to reclaim their power. The play is filled with satire and social commentary, using comedy as a lens for examining serious social issues. Rather than centering pain, Don't Touch My Hair creates space for laughter, reflection, and conversation. Why It Matters Don't Touch My Hair's power comes from shifting the conversation about racial injustice and confronting it through humor and the joyful bond of women. It invites audiences to engage with complex issues in a way that is thought-provoking and deeply human. Key Themes & Takeaways Black Identity At its core, the play examines the significance of Blackness as both a personal and political expression. It challenges audiences to consider who “owns” culture and what it means to reclaim it. Boundaries “Don't touch my hair” represents the right to personal space, respect, and self-definition. The play highlights how Black women's bodies and identities are open for commentary, and pushes back against that norm. The “Angry Black Woman” Stereotype The story interrogates the societal expectation that Black women must shrink themselves to be accepted. It confronts stereotypes that label assertiveness as anger, and instead presents characters who are expressive, complex, and unapologetically themselves. Comedy as a Tool for Confrontation Rather than approaching racism solely through trauma, the play uses humor to disarm and engage. By making audiences laugh, it opens the door for deeper reflection on difficult topics without centering harm done to Black people. Friendship & Joy Eemani and Jade's relationship is a common thread throughout the story. Their bond reflects the importance of safe spaces where Black women can exist fully, speak freely, and find joy while navigating challenges. Eemani and Jade light up to unwind, but their blunt is laced with more than weed. A wild hallucination gives them superpowers to confront the past in a hilarious, eye-opening journey. This electrifying play celebrates Black womanhood and self-discovery. Unicorn Theater is located at 3828 Main St. KCMO www.unicorntheatre.org CONSUELO CRUZ, Vice President Marketing & Community Engagement Belger Arts & CODY JOLIFF Powell Gardens CEO POWELL GARDENS AND BELGER ARTS DEBUT COLLABORATIVE GLASS FOUNTAIN INSTALLATION On view during Painted Garden (May 2-June 21, 2026) in the Conservatory Powell Gardens, Kansas City's botanical garden, announces the Fountain Project, a one-of-a-kind glass installation created in collaboration with Belger Arts by a collective of glass artists. The installation will be on view May 2 through June 21, 2026, in the Conservatory at Powell Gardens. The piece created as part of the Fountain Project, titled Teaming with Life, will launch the Gardens' spring art-focused event, Painted Garden. Selected through a national call for artists, the Fountain Project brings together an eight-person collective of glassmakers from across the United States: Abigail Amundson, Michael Carson, Keegan O'Brien, Jacqueline Polofka, Ori Shir, Lauryl Sidwell, Brandon Smith, and Tyler Suter. The team includes three lead gaffers and six assistants who worked collaboratively to fabricate and install the large-scale piece. The artists gathered at the Belger Glass Annex to create the fountain's intricate functional and decorative components using traditional glassblowing techniques before assembling the installation onsite at Powell Gardens. Their work transforms the Conservatory into a tranquil retreat inspired by the landscapes of the Midwest prairie. At the center of the space, the fountain is adorned with luminous blown-glass forms that echo the shapes and colors of prairie blossoms. Soft golds, lavender tones, and prairie blues shimmer in the light, creating a peaceful atmosphere where visitors are invited to slow down, sit in a rocking chair, and enjoy the interplay of glass, water, and spring blooms. The result is a serene environment where art, nature, and heritage come together in quiet harmony. About the Artists • Abigail Amundson is an emerging multimedia artist based in Corning, New York, whose work explores the intersection of nature and spirituality. She recently graduated from Bowling Green State University and works with the Corning Museum of Glass Hot Glass team. • Michael Carson, originally from Indiana, focuses on functional blown glass inspired by historical Venetian techniques. He has worked with studios across the Midwest and with the Corning Museum of Glass Hot Glass team. • Keegan O'Brien, based in Kansas City, earned his BFA from Bowling Green State University. His sculptural glasswork explores light and material, and he currently works as a gaffer at Monarch Glass Studio. • Jacqueline Polofka is the artist behind Double Dipped Studios on Kelleys Island, Ohio. A graduate of Bowling Green State University, she specializes in blown glass and previously worked at institutions including the Corning Museum of Glass and Chrysler Museum of Art. • Ori Shir is co-owner of Shir Glassworks in Greenfield, Massachusetts. His nature-inspired glasswork ranges from functional to sculptural and is exhibited nationwide. • Lauryl Sidwell is a Kansas City-based artist who transitioned from stained glass to hot glass in 2023 and continues to expand her practice through studio work and classes. • Brandon Smith is a glass and mixed-media artist, blacksmith, and educator based in Pennsylvania. He holds an MFA from Southern Illinois University Carbondale and leads the glass program at Keystone College. • Tyler Suter is a resident artist at Belger Arts Center in Kansas City whose sculptures in glass and ceramics are inspired by organic forms and the natural world. Powell Gardens 1609 NW US Hwy 50 Kingsville, MO 816.697.2600 www.powellgardens.org The Fountain Project installation is on view daily from May 2 through June 21, 2026 in the Conservatory at Powell Gardens. For more information about Painted Garden and upcoming events, visit powellgardens.org. May 2: Unveiling of the Belger Arts-Powell Gardens Fountain Project at Powell Gardens. Nine artists from across the country were selected from an open call to create a blown glass fountain. They arrive in Kansas City on April 23. • Gallery Collections: Here Comes the Sun (April 3 - May 30); Dog Days (June 5 – August 1) • June 6: Exhibition Openings for Annual Resident Artist Exhibition; Beat the Heat • June 29-August 7: Kids and Teen Camp • Ongoing ceramics and glass classes Our programs this year are in partnership with Handwork: Celebrating American Craft 2026, a nationwide semi quincentennial initiative to showcase the importance of the handmade throughout history and in contemporary life.

Show Notes: John Milbauer explains that, although he didn't graduate from Harvard, his education and career followed a unique path involving music and academia. John reflects that his focus has been a combination of music and ideas, but the structure of academia often separates the two. He mentions his role as Dean of the School of Music at DePaul University in Chicago where they are bringing the two together to provide musicians with a more holistic approach to creative development and expression. Choosing a Career Path At 17 John was accepted into both Harvard Summer School and Aspen Music Festival, and he had to choose which one to attend. He chose Harvard after the advice that young musicians should not pursue music if they can pursue a career in a different field that offers a better chance at success. He describes his love for music and his initial excitement at Harvard, including taking calculus and expository writing. John applied to Harvard's admissions in seventh grade; to him it represented a world of ideas, culture, sophistication and globalism that small town Wisconsin did not offer. Leaving Harvard for a Conservatory John recounts his childhood in northern Wisconsin and his early musical training with Joan Moffitt. He explains how many music instructors tend to teach students bad habits that have to be unlearned later. He explains that he needed purely technical training and he realized that Harvard wasn't set up to provide technical training in music studies, and so, in the middle of his sophomore year, John left Harvard for a conservatory. He details his educational journey from Harvard to Eastman to Juilliard, highlighting the importance of technical training, and the relationship between the mind and body when pursuing creative development.  A Career As a Pianist John pursued his career as a pianist. He talks about his time at the Hungarian Liszt Academy on a Fulbright. He explains the challenges of being a musician in their 30s, including the need for a stable job with benefits. John shares his experience as a piano faculty member at three universities, including the University of Arizona. He describes his decision to pursue a mid-career Master's in Public Administration at the Kennedy School of Harvard, influenced by his 25th reunion. Moving to a Career in Higher Education Administration John talks about going back to Harvard at 49. He realized he needed  broader knowledge, particularly about developing economies, and goes on to explain his decision to pursue a career in higher education administration, influenced by his Kennedy School education. John describes his role as Dean of the School of Music at DePaul University and his efforts to integrate music and academia. He highlights the importance of combining his musical skills with his understanding of economics and government, and shares three key takeaways from his Kennedy School education: economic complexity, the importance of imagination, and the need to resist quantifying good deeds. He explains how these lessons have influenced his work at DePaul, including his approach to growing the school's programs. Harvard Reflections John discusses the importance of imagination in music and the arts, influenced by his class with Roberto Unger. He highlights the role of values in his work, influenced by his class with Rohit Deshpanda at Harvard Business School. John also recounts a special performance with Steve Balderston, a long-time faculty member at DePaul, which helped build trust within the community, and shares a memorable performance of John Cage's Sonatas and Interludes for Prepared Piano, which attracted a full house.   A Vision for DePaul School of Music John discusses the importance of revealing the beauty in music rather than imposing his own interpretation. He outlines his vision for the DePaul School of Music, including its role as a top orchestral training institution. He emphasizes the importance of diversifying the curriculum to include recording arts and performing arts management. John discusses the need for conservatories to focus on specialized training while maintaining a broad educational approach, and he highlights the potential for DePaul to become a leader in complex and diversified higher education in the arts. Timestamps: 05:14: Early Musical Training and Harvard Experience 10:27: Career in Music and Academia 16:02: Transition to DePaul University  21:55: Impact of Kennedy School Education  28:01: Personal and Professional Highlights 34:04: Vision for DePaul School of Music  Links: Faculty: https://www.depaul.edu/faculty/john-milbauer Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/43vQxUUaMmzDFTKBND7u2B?si=34e1d0776d604cfb DePaul University:  https://magazine.depaul.edu/s/1906/23/interior.aspx?sid=1906&gid=2&pgid=4425   This episode on The 92 Report:  https://92report.com/podcast/164-john-milbauer-pianist-and-conservatory-leader/ *AI generated show notes and transcript  

Our next guest on A2 THE SHOW is Giovanni Nehme, a Lebanese singer based in Dubai blending Western opera with Oriental sounds like maqam and tarab.From discovering his voice in Beirut to reinventing himself after major life challenges, Giovanni shares his journey of identity, creativity, and resilience. We also dive into authenticity in music, the impact of AI, and staying true to your art in a digital world⭐IG: @giovanninehme

Deborah Wondercheck didn't start the Arts and Learning Conservatory(ALC) because she thought it was a good idea. She started it because she'd lived the alternative, and she knew exactly what kids lose when the arts get cut.Today, ALC serves roughly 3,700 students annually across nearly 50 schools in Southern California. Since 2004, more than 35,000 kids have encountered the arts through the organization for the first time. It started with 21 kids, a string ensemble, and a few cast members doubling as nuns.In this episode of the Charity Charge Show, Deborah walks through the personal story that led to Arts and Learning Conservatory, how the organization has grown from a garage operation to a facility with a 200-seat theater, and what advice she has for nonprofit leaders still figuring out the early stages.

In this episode of the Ali & Callie Artcast, we sit down with Karin Wedemeyer, founder and Executive Director of the Music Conservatory of Sandpoint, to explore her vision for this dynamic and deeply valued cultural hub in downtown Sandpoint. Karin shares the Conservatory's origin story and how it has grown into an international school of performing arts rooted in a classical framework while remaining open, inclusive, and community-focused. We talk about what it means to offer accredited programming alongside a mission that emphasizes collaboration, cultural exchange, and artistic excellence. From the very first notes of a beginner to the refined mastery of advanced performers, the Conservatory's dedicated faculty inspires students of all ages and backgrounds to discover, and deepen, their musical talents. This conversation highlights how music education can build confidence, connection, and a lifelong love of the arts, welcoming everyone from the very young to the very old. To learn more about classes, performances, and upcoming events, visit sandpointconservatory.org.

Garfield Park Conservatory and Botanical Garden - Indianapolis IndianaThe 136-acre Garfield Park Conservatory and Botanical Garden is the oldest of the Indianapolis city parks.The 136-acre facility includes a conservatory, sunken garden, the Garfield Park Arts Center and the MacAllister Center for the Performing Arts. The Conservatory includes a large collection of tropical plants, live birds and a koi pond.The sunken gardens have an impressive fountain as well as a wonderfully landscaped gardens with huge beds filled with all kinds of blooming flowers. From the Book East Central Indiana Day Trips The Author's WebsiteThe Author on LocalsThe Author on FacebookThe Author on TwitterThe Author on RumbleThe Author on YouTubeThe Author's Amazon Page

San Francisco's Golden Gate Park is at the heart of city life. Created in 1870 when the land was mostly sand dunes, the park is now one of the crown jewels of the city by the bay and is a must-visit for anyone traveling here. World famous institutions like the Conservatory of Flowers, De Young Museum, California Academy of Sciences, San Francisco Botanical Gardens and Japanese Tea Gardens are located in the park, but there are just as many hidden trails, magical dells and places to get lost. We explore some of the hidden delights of Golden Gate Park that even devoted locals might not know about. And, we'll tell the epic story of how this park got built in the first place. Additional Resources: Golden Gate Park Was Once Miles and Miles of Sand Dunes Read the transcript for this episode A Very Curious Walking Tour of Golden Gate Park Sign up for our newsletter Got a question you want answered? Ask! Your support makes KQED podcasts possible. You can show your love by going to https://kqed.org/donate/podcasts Bay Curious is made by Katrina Schwartz, Christopher Beale and Olivia Allen-Price. Additional support from Jen Chien, Katie Sprenger, Maha Sanad, Ethan Toven-Lindsey and everyone on Team KQED. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mary Balmana grew up in San Francisco and has driven down Monterey Boulevard near the Glen Park neighborhood hundreds of times. She often notices a large, beautiful Victorian building tucked between the houses and apartment buildings that dominate the block. And she's wondered, what's the story with it? How did such a grand building end up in such an unassuming spot? Additional Resources: The Eccentric Personalities Behind Sunnyside Conservatory, a 120-Year-Old Garden in San Francisco Read the transcript for this episode Sign up for our newsletter Got a question you want answered? Ask! Your support makes KQED podcasts possible. You can show your love by going to https://kqed.org/donate/podcasts This story was reported by Katrina Schwartz. Bay Curious is made by Christopher Beale and Olivia Allen-Price. Additional support from Jen Chien, Katie Sprenger, Maha Sanad, Ethan Toven-Lindsey and everyone on Team KQED. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Admission to music programs and conservatories is a specialized process that involves more steps than simply sending application material and essays to the admissions office. This week Megan is joined by Darren Sacks, a professional double bassist and music college admissions expert to discuss key aspects of music education and the audition preparation. Darren shares: the importance of early music lessons and private instruction quality participation in youth orchestras and summer festivals the significance of developing musical maturity, technical proficiency, and consistent practice systems guidance on selecting appropriate instructors and maintaining professional standards throughout the application process the significance of choosing appropriate pieces that showcase a student’s current level without being too challenging Darren discusses the importance of finding a balance between coaching and consulting when selecting a one-on-one music instructor for students, emphasizing the need for instructors to demonstrate and provide practical examples alongside guidance. He shared his approach of combining tough love with empathy to help students improve, using examples like helping a student win an all-states competition after an initial setback. If you are interested in learning more, you can find Darren at: Home Page: www.darrensacksbasscoach.com Instagram: @darrensacks.bostonbass Specifically parents of double bassists or students interested in orchestral double bass, if parents click on the “Work With Me” page, they can schedule a phone call with Darren to book a Zoom Audition Strategy Call + 30-Minute Playing Session for their child. The post 619: From Local Youth Orchestras to Top Conservatories – Strategies that Win the Audition with Darren Sacks appeared first on The College Prep Podcast.

Chris JenkinsDean of Lawrence University Conservatory of MusicLawrence Universitychristopher.s.jenkins@lawrence.eduhttps://www.lawrence.edu/conservatory

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Forging New Traditions in the Heart of the Conservatory Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2026-01-26-23-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De lucht in het regenwoud conservatorium was zwaar, doordrenkt met vocht en de geur van natte aarde.En: The air in the regenwoud conservatorium was heavy, drenched with moisture and the scent of wet earth.Nl: De geluiden van exotische vogels zweefden door de lucht als een melodie van verre oorden.En: The sounds of exotic birds floated through the air like a melody from distant places.Nl: Anouk keek omhoog naar het glazen dak, waar het zonlicht door het groene bladerdak priemde.En: Anouk looked up at the glass roof, where the sunlight pierced through the green canopy.Nl: Het was een plek vol leven en toch voelde ze zich alleen.En: It was a place full of life and yet she felt alone.Nl: Met haar broer Jasper en zus Lotte liep Anouk over de slingerende paden.En: With her brother Jasper and sister Lotte, Anouk walked along the winding paths.Nl: Haar gedachten dwaalden af naar vroeger, vakanties waar elke zomer de hele familie samenkwam.En: Her thoughts drifted back to the past, to vacations where the entire family would gather every summer.Nl: Maar nu waren de ouders gescheiden en voelde alles anders.En: But now the parents were divorced, and everything felt different.Nl: Zou de familie ooit nog hetzelfde zijn?En: Would the family ever be the same again?Nl: "Herinner je je de reis naar de bergen nog?"En: "Do you remember the trip to the mountains?"Nl: vroeg Jasper plotseling, terwijl hij een groot groen blad aanraakte.En: Jasper suddenly asked, while touching a large green leaf.Nl: Anouk knikte en glimlachte kort.En: Anouk nodded and smiled briefly.Nl: "Ja, dat was zo leuk," zei ze zacht.En: "Yes, that was so fun," she said softly.Nl: Maar binnenin haar woedde een strijd.En: But inside, a struggle raged.Nl: Ze wilde niet dat de mooie herinneringen zouden verdwijnen.En: She didn't want the beautiful memories to disappear.Nl: Ze wilde de tradities behouden.En: She wanted to preserve the traditions.Nl: Terwijl ze verder liepen, voelde Anouk de spanning tussen haar en Lotte groeien.En: As they walked further, Anouk felt the tension between her and Lotte growing.Nl: Lotte was degene die graag vasthield aan hoe het altijd was geweest.En: Lotte was the one who liked to hold on to the way things always had been.Nl: Jasper, daarentegen, wilde vooruit.En: Jasper, on the other hand, wanted to move forward.Nl: "Waarom kunnen we geen nieuwe tradities maken?"En: "Why can't we create new traditions?"Nl: vroeg hij, zijn stem klonk vastberaden.En: he asked, his voice sounding determined.Nl: Lotte snoof.En: Lotte scoffed.Nl: "Het zal nooit meer hetzelfde zijn."En: "It will never be the same again."Nl: Anouk wist dat ze iets moest doen.En: Anouk knew she had to do something.Nl: Ze verzamelde al haar moed en sprak.En: She gathered all her courage and spoke.Nl: "Laten we iets nieuws proberen, hier en nu.En: "Let's try something new, here and now.Nl: Laten we een traditie beginnen in dit regenwoud conservatorium."En: Let's start a tradition in this regenwoud conservatorium."Nl: Het voorstel leidde tot een verhitte discussie.En: The proposal led to a heated discussion.Nl: Oude wonden openbaarden zich en pijnlijke waarheden kwamen naar voren.En: Old wounds revealed themselves, and painful truths came to the surface.Nl: "Ik wil de familie niet verliezen," zei Anouk uiteindelijk, met tranen in haar ogen.En: "I don't want to lose the family," said Anouk finally, with tears in her eyes.Nl: "Maar het is tijd om verandering te omarmen."En: "But it's time to embrace change."Nl: Ze stonden stil bij een open plek onder een gigantische palm.En: They stood still at a clearing under a giant palm.Nl: De spanning in de lucht leek te breken.En: The tension in the air seemed to break.Nl: Lotte zuchtte en ontspande.En: Lotte sighed and relaxed.Nl: "Misschien heb je gelijk.En: "Maybe you're right.Nl: Misschien is het tijd voor iets nieuws."En: Maybe it's time for something new."Nl: Jasper glimlachte.En: Jasper smiled.Nl: "We zijn nog steeds een familie, zelfs als dingen veranderen."En: "We're still a family, even if things change."Nl: Samen spraken ze af om elk jaar naar het conservatorium te komen.En: Together they agreed to come to the conservatory every year.Nl: Een nieuwe traditie was geboren.En: A new tradition was born.Nl: Terwijl ze door het dichte groen verder liepen, voelde Anouk de last van haar schouders glijden.En: As they walked further through the dense greenery, Anouk felt the burden slide off her shoulders.Nl: Ze besefte dat, hoewel de dingen veranderden, de liefde en band tussen haar en haar broers en zus de ware constante was.En: She realized that although things changed, the love and bond between her and her siblings were the true constants.Nl: Anouk keek naar de zonnestralen die door de bladeren schenen.En: Anouk looked at the sunbeams shining through the leaves.Nl: Veranderingen zouden komen, en dat was goed.En: Changes would come, and that was okay.Nl: Ze begreep nu dat nieuwe herinneringen even waardevol waren als de oude.En: She now understood that new memories were just as valuable as the old ones.Nl: En dat was een traditie die ze graag zou willen voortzetten.En: And that was a tradition she would gladly continue. Vocabulary Words:air: luchtconservatory: conservatoriumheavy: zwaardrenched: doordrenktmoisture: vochtscent: geurcanvas: bladerdakpeer: priemewinding: slingerendepierce: priemeexotic: exotischemelody: melodiegather: samenkwamendivorced: gescheidenleaf: bladstruggle: strijdpreserve: behoudentension: spanningembrace: omarmenrevealed: openbaardentruths: waarhedenburden: lastconstants: constantebond: bandvaluable: waardevoltradition: traditiechange: veranderingsiblings: broers en zusgathered: verzameldedetermined: vastberaden

"Dance Talk” ® with Joanne Carey and special guest Kanon SuginoIn this episode of "Dance Talk” ® , host Joanne Carey interviews dancer and choreographer Kanon Sugino, who shares her journey from a young dancer in New York to a recipient of the Clive Barnes Award. Kanon discusses her experiences at LaGuardia High School, the challenges of company life, and the differences between modern and contemporary dance. She reflects on her cultural identity as a Japanese American dancer and how it influences her choreography. Kanon encourages artists to take up space and share their voices through art.Kanon Sugino is a Japanese American dancer and choreographer born and raised in New York. She attended Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts and SUNY Purchase College, graduating Summa Cum Laude with a BFA in Dance and a BA in Arts Management. Kanon has worked with Nimbus Dance, and is currently a company dancer with Doug Varone and Dancers and MICHIYAYA Dance. She has performed in works choreographed by Doug Varone, Bill T. Jones, Keerati Jinakunwiphat, Jie-Hung Connie Shiau, Norbert De La Cruz lll, Gregory Lau, Fredrick Earl Mosley, Peter Chu, Darrell Grand Moultrie, MICHIYAYA, Merce Cunningham, Martha Graham, and more. As a choreographer, she has presented work at the We Belong Here: AAPI Festival, split bill performances at Arts On Site and the Triskelion Theater, and self-curated shows at the Puffin Room Art Gallery and the Triskelion Theater.During her time at Purchase College, she took on the role of co-leader of the Conservatory of Dance's Racial Equity Group, and was awarded the Distinguished Leadership Award for her work. Additionally, Kanon was named the Jadin Wong Fellow for Dance with Asian American Arts Alliance as well as an Honored Artist for Dance with the Clive Barnes Foundation in 2024. Kanon has taught at SUNY Purchase's Conservatory of Dance, New York Theatre Ballet, and at Doug Varone and Dancer's summer and winter intensives in addition to various colleges in the U.S. while on tour with the company.Learn more about Kanon:⁠https://www.kanonsugino.com/⁠“Dance Talk” ® with Joanne Carey "Where the Dance World Connects, the Conversations Inspire, and Where We Are Keeping Them Real."⁠⁠⁠https://dancetalkwithjoannecarey.com/⁠⁠⁠Please leave us a Review.Please help support the podcast:⁠⁠⁠https://gofund.me/e561b42ac⁠⁠

“I remember when I performed at Carnegie Hall for the first time. It was transformative. I remember taking the stage and just being in complete awe. I looked out, and it was just incredible. When I heard the sound, it was even more incredible. I used to say that my favorite part of my job was standing right at the stage door and watching every choir singer come and take the stage for the first time. They would look out and just be in complete awe. Now that I'm production manager, my new favorite part of my job is when conductors come off the stage and I get to tell them, ‘turn around, go back, they're still clapping for you.'” - Eric Spiegel“Living abroad gave me a whole new perspective and appreciation for my home country. It taught me a lot about other cultures and how to work with different people and have a certain cultural sensitivity and sensibility. I could not recommend it enough. We're trying to grow and enhance the kinds of international opportunities that we provide. It's such a collaborative, educational experience that goes way beyond one or two concerts. We know for many people who travel with us, it might be their first time in Europe. We try to make sure that it's special in every possible way that we can.” - James RedcayA native of Allentown, Pennsylvania, James Redcay joined MidAmerica Productions in April of 2015. A graduate of New York University, Redcay spent years in New York City as an accomplished pianist, composer and teacher, performing and composing for numerous concerts and institutions. During this time Redcay also held the position of Composer-in-Residence at Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken, NJ. After graduating from NYU, Redcay moved abroad to Macao, where he taught music at the Conservatory of Macao and created and managed large-scale arts and entertainment programs and daily operations for Sands China Ltd., a subsidiary of Las Vegas Sands. After six fruitful years, Redcay relocated to the United States and now resides in Michigan.Eric Spiegel holds a Master of Music Education degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, as well as a Bachelor of Music degree from the University of Miami Frost School of Music, with experience teaching middle and high school vocal/general music. As a performer, Eric has sung and acted in choirs, jazz groups, a cappella ensembles, and musicals across the United States and around the world. Eric conducted the Brooklyn, NY chapter of HaZamir: The International Jewish High School Choir for seven seasons, including in performances at David Geffen Hall and Jazz at Lincoln Center, and has served as MidAmerica Productions' head of production for concerts at Carnegie Hall since 2023.To get in touch with James & Eric, you can visit midamerica-music.com or find MidAmerica on Facebook (@midamerica.productions) or Instagram (@midamericaproductions)Email choirfampodcast@gmail.com to contact our hosts.Podcast music from Podcast.coPhoto in episode artwork by Trace Hudson

This week, we're talking all about NCTC's production of Ruthless! — the campy, darkly hilarious musical that turns ambition and innocence completely on their heads.

Rob Spera is a film and television director, educator, and the author of Film/TV Director's Field Manual: 70 Maxims to Change Your Filmmaking. With decades of experience directing features, episodic television, and theatre, Rob brings a deeply practical, human-centred approach to directing and leadership. In this conversation, we discuss:Why Rob describes his book as an “anti-textbook”The idea that the camera's job is to photograph subtextBuilding non-redundant frames that invite the audience to participateWhy kindness and psychological safety are essential creative toolsLetting go of control and empowering collaboratorsWhat “write what you know” really meansHow directors can practise their craft between jobsFilm/TV Director's Field Manual – available via Amazon and Rob's websiteHAPPY HOLIDAYS!This podcast is completely independent and made possible by listener support. If you'd like to help me keep making these episodes, you can join my Patreon community here: https://patreon.com/jamiebenning Watch more on YouTube:Check out the Filmumentaries YouTube channel for behind-the-scenes clips and extra content: https://youtube.com/filmumentariesAll my links

Catherine (Katie) Ulissey, wife and research partner of geologist Dr. Robert Schoch, found her early years shaped by dance. Conservatory trained, she turned professional at the age of 16, performing with classical ballet and contemporary dance companies, and later transitioning to musical theater, performing on Broadway in a number of productions including the original cast of Andrew Lloyd Webber's "The Phantom of the Opera". Her early childhood in Saudi Arabia sparked a lifelong fascination with ancient mysteries. Katie and Dr. Schoch met at a conference on the topic in 2007 and married on Easter Island in 2010. Together, they have co-authored works exploring ancient civilizations and their connections to cosmic events. Katie has contributed significantly to her husband's research, including connecting Easter Island's previously undeciphered rongorongo script to global “plasma petroglyphs” first identified by renowned physicist Dr. Anthony Peratt of Los Alamos National Laboratory. This discovery shifted her husband's research toward our Sun as the probable cause of the end of the last ice age. Related to this, she noticed giant Lichtenberg patterns emanating from beneath the Great and Second Pyramids on the Giza Plateau (dendritic patterns would be consistent with plasma ejected during massive solar outbursts). More recently, she has offered an hypothesis regarding the potential “Ancient and Intentional Burial of Ancient Egypt” (in similar fashion to Göbekli Tepe). She holds a B.A. from Emerson College (2002) and stays connected to her dance roots by teaching ballet at Wellesley College. She is the author of a children's book, “Adriana and the Ancient Mysteries: The Great Sphinx”, published in German, Italian, and English (revised edition).Dr. Robert M. Schoch, a full-time faculty member at the College of General Studies at Boston University since 1984, and a recipient of its Peyton Richter Award for interdisciplinary teaching, earned his Ph.D. in Geology and Geophysics at Yale University in 1983. He also holds an M.S. and M.Phil. in Geology and Geophysics from Yale, as well as degrees in Anthropology (B.A.) and Geology (B.S.) from George Washington University. In recognition of his research into ancient civilizations, Dr. Schoch was awarded (in 2014) the title of Honorary Professor of the Nikola Vaptsarov Naval Academy in Varna, Bulgaria. In 2017, the College of General Studies at Boston University named him Director of its Institute for the Study of the Origins of Civilization (ISOC).In the early 1990s, Dr. Schoch stunned the world with his revolutionary research that recast the date of the Great Sphinx of Egypt to a period thousands of years earlier than its standard attribution. In demonstrating that the leonine monument has been heavily eroded by water despite the fact that its location on the edge of the Sahara has endured hyper-arid climactic conditions for the past 5,000 years, Dr. Schoch revealed to the world that mankind's history is greater and older than previously believed. The subsequently excavated 12,000-year-old megalithic site of Göbekli Tepe in Turkey confirmed these assertions.Dr. Schoch's more recent research has focused on the cataclysmic events that ended Earth's last ice age, circa 9700 BCE, simultaneously decimating the high civilizations of the time. The overwhelming evidence drawn from varying disciplines, put forth in his book Forgotten Civilization: New Discoveries on the Solar-Induced Dark Age (2021), points to enormous solar outbursts as the cause.Dr. Schoch has been quoted extensively in the media for his work on ancient cultures and monuments around the globe. His research has been instrumental in spurring renewed attention to the interrelationships between geological and astronomical phenomena, natural catastrophes, and the early history of civilization. He has appeared on numerous radio and television shows and is featured in the Emmy-winning documentary The Mystery of the Sphinx, which first aired on NBC in 1993.The author and coauthor of books both technical and popular, Dr. Schoch's works include Phylogeny Reconstruction in Paleontology (1986), Stratigraphy: Principles and Methods (1989), Voices of the Rocks (1999), Voyages of the Pyramid Builders (2003), Pyramid Quest (2005), The Parapsychology Revolution (2008), Forgotten Civilization: The Role of Solar Outbursts in Our Past and Future (2012), Origins of the Sphinx (2017), and the 2nd edition (revised and expanded) of Forgotten Civilization, subtitled New Discoveries on the Solar-Induced Dark Age (2021), among others. Dr. Schoch is also the coauthor of an environmental science textbook used in universities across the United States, and he has contributed to numerous magazines, journals, and reviews on geology, ancient civilizations, parapsychology, and other topics. His works have been translated into a number of languages and distributed around the world.Besides his academic and scholarly studies, Dr. Schoch is an active environmental advocate who stresses a pragmatic, hands-on approach. In this connection, he helped found a local community land trust devoted to protecting land from harmful development, serving on its Board of Directors for many years. And despite acknowledging that our Sun is a major driver of climate on the planet, Dr. Schoch takes an active part in “green” politics; for over a decade he served as an elected member of his local city council.In 1993, an extinct mammal genus was named Schochia in honor of Dr. Schoch's paleontological contributions.It was at the instigation of the late John Anthony West (1932—2018) that Dr. Schoch first began studying the age of the Sphinx. The chamber beneath the Sphinx's paw, which Dr. Schoch, working with Dr. Thomas Dobecki, discovered in the early 1990s and which many people believe is an ancient archive or "Hall of Records" remains unexplored.In 2010 (and grateful to the dignitaries who made it possible), Dr. Schoch married former ballet and Broadway dancer Catherine Ulissey in both civil and traditional Rapanui ceremonies on Easter Island.Dr. Schoch's website is www.robertschoch.com.- - - - -Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/earth-ancients--2790919/support.

Snow continues to blanket the Chicago area so it might be hard to think about planting and nature but at the Garfield Conservatory, there's a program designed for teens to think green all year round.

Snow continues to blanket the Chicago area so it might be hard to think about planting and nature but at the Garfield Conservatory, there's a program designed for teens to think green all year round.

Snow continues to blanket the Chicago area so it might be hard to think about planting and nature but at the Garfield Conservatory, there's a program designed for teens to think green all year round.

Send us a textDescriptionThe Musician's Life in the Romantic Era in 60 Seconds. Take a minute to get the scoop!Fun FactFranz Liszt was the 19th-century equivalent of a rock star. Fans reportedly fought over his discarded gloves and hair strands, a frenzy dubbed Lisztomania. While his performances caused swooning in concert halls, his income often relied more on teaching and touring than on the sale of his compositions.About Steven, HostSteven is a Canadian composer & actor living in Toronto. Through his music, he creates a range of works, with an emphasis on the short-form genre—his muse being to offer the listener both the darker and more satiric shades of human existence. If you're interested, please check out his music website for more. Member of the Canadian League Of Composers.Support the show

Konstantin Efimov was born in 1958 in St. Petersburg, Russia, the elder (by 10 years) of two sons born to Igor Efimov, well-established movie actor, and his wife, Irina, whom he met while attending Moscow's prestigious Maly Theater School.  Irina performed on stage until a few days before Kostia's birth.  "That must be why I enjoy being on stage so much," says Kostia, who goes by his childhood nickname.  His parents chose to live in St. Petersburg to be close to Igor's elderly mother.  In 1961, they signed a five-year contract with the Theater Group of the Soviet Army Force, performing in East Berlin.  KGB regulations, however, did not allow them to bring Kostia, then age 2-½ with them.  He stayed, as an "insurance policy," with his grandmother, Valya, living in a communal apartment that housed nine families (33 people) in 11 rooms, all sharing the same hallway, kitchen and bathroom.  "The bathtub was always filled with laundry," Kostia recalls.  "We took our baths twice a week in the community bathhouse."  As a child, Kostia displayed a tremendous interest in music, spending much time in front of the radio in his grandmother's tiny room.  At age 4, a present was delivered to him from his parents -- a 1937 Wolkenhauer upright piano, upon which he soon learned to play hundreds of Russian folk songs.  "It became the center of life in our home," Kostia remembers.  "Even my pet rooster, Peter, used the lid as his favorite perch, and he would sit there and listen while I played."  Kostia's parents returned from East Germany in July of 1965, when he was 7.  His grandmother died of a stroke the following month.  The same year, Kostia was accepted into a special music preparatory school of the Rimsky-Korsakov Conservatory.  For the next 11 years, each day involved four to six hours of piano practice.  At the school he met his first great influence, teacher Tamara Karetkina.  "I was her first student," Kostia recalls.  "She was a tremendous pianist and a beautiful woman, very much resembling Jacqueline Bisset.”  Because of his talent, Kostia and other elite prodigies were forbidden to play sports, for fear of hand injuries.  At 14, Kostia, who loved basketball, broke a finger in his right hand during a clandestine pick-up game.  "I was so frightened," Kostia says. "The thought of not being able to play again was so horrifying!  It was worse than death for me.  I didn't tell my mother that I did it playing basketball; I told her I fell down carrying my briefcase."  While his right hand healed, Kostia passed the time mastering pieces written by Ravel and Scriabin for left hand.  Ravel's piece was composed in honor of a pianist who lost his right hand during World War I.  At 18, Kostia entered the famed St. Petersburg Conservatory.  Here he met and studied under Vladimir Nielsen, one of the last great masters of Russian Romanticism.  He completed his Conservatory studies in 1982 with advanced graduate degrees in four disciplines:  concert (solo) pianist, pianist for chamber ensemble, accompanist, and piano teacher.  Following graduation, Kostia performed throughout Russia, Eastern Europe and Scandinavia as a soloist, with orchestras, with ethnic ensembles and his own jazz-fusion group.  Typically, Conservatory graduates move into teaching.  "I decided to go another way.  I was already involved with jazz and pop performances, and I was pretty well known as an arranger, so I wanted to explore new music.  Friends introduced me to Oscar Peterson, and modern jazz and progressive rock bands like Genesis, Yes and King Crimson.  It was very different, extremely energetic, and absolutely spontaneous, like myself.  I am definitely a free spirit, and playing this music allowed me a certain level of freedom that I wasn't able to explore in classical music."  Kostia received a proposal from the St. Petersburg Cultural Center to start, essentially, an experimental music group.  "This was 1982," he says, "and things were warming up a little bit."  Kostia called the group “ARS” -- Latin for "art.”  While working with ARS, Kostia started composing and arranging music for movies, documentaries and theatrical productions.  He freelanced as an arranger, working on a number of soundtracks for the various stage productions.  His skills as a performer led him to work with some of the well-established Russian composers (i.e., Alfred Schnitke, Vladislav Uspensky, Vladislav Panchenko), and a number of Soviet pop stars, including Marina Kapuro and Aleksander Rosenbaum, among others.  During a visit to the United States in 1989 with the Soviet-American Cultural Exchange project "Clay Stomp," Kostia had an opportunity to perform for his first American audience at the Milwaukee Art Museum, where he shared the stage with Narada artist David Lanz.  That day changed Kostia's life forever.  The next morning he received a call from Narada records offering him a recording contract.  From 1989 until 1997, Kostia worked extensively on various Narada projects as a performer, arranger and producer, including David Arkenstone's Grammy-nominated In the Wake of the Wind, and Narada's most celebrated recording, Nutcracker.  Kostia's music appeared on more than a dozen of Narada's collections and compilation albums.  In 1992, Kostia and David Arkenstone collaborated on the first album ever endorsed by the United States Olympic Committee, Spirit of Olympia.  In 1994, Narada released Kostia's first piano solo album Suite St. Petersburg, which he describes as "a piano portrait of my beloved city."  1996 brought another critically acclaimed piano album, Ten Pebbles, where Kostia revisits some of his most cherished memories.  Both albums won him respect and recognition of his fellow musicians and the love of fans around the world.  Beginning in 1997, Kostia started a series of recordings with North Sound Music Group dedicated to piano idols of pop music.  That year, he released Kostia's Interpretations of Billy Joel followed by Kostia's Interpretations of Elton John in 1998.  The success of these projects led to a number of tribute recordings completed with world renowned instrumentalists such as Daryl Stuermer, guitarist from Genesis and Phil Collins Band; Paul McCandless, Windham Hill artist and reed and saxophone player from the band Oregon; and Windham Hill guitarist, Alex De Grassi.  In 1999, Kostia composed the soundtrack for the motion picture Czar of Make Believe from Italian director Daniel Alegi, which won an award for Best Short Film at the Rhode Island International Film Festival. In 2001, Kostia released Piano Ocean, an album of original music recorded in collaboration with ex-Narada star Spencer Brewer.  At the same time, he composed the soundtracks for a motion picture, The Play in the Modern Style, and a short film of Alex Boguslavsky entitled Blue Lamp.  New Millennium also brought several other exciting projects to Kostia as well – a collaboration between LEGO and George Lucas Film, celebrated short animated film “Star Wars: “Revenge of the Brick.”; new Alex Boguslavsky's film “My Little Philosopher”; a pilot for an independent motion picture “Slow Poison.”; a collaboration with legendary band Sweetbottom (original Indi fusion group) – “Sweetbottom Live”; several new albums with old band mate, Daryl Stuermer – “GO!”, “Rewired”, “Retrofit”; debut album of Carmen Nickerson “Tomorrow Is Another Day” etc. One of Kostia's compositions made it to the world renown TV series “Sex and the City.”  In addition to collaborations with well-established music groups and individual artists, Kostia has had his music performed by the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, Utah Symphony Orchestra, the internationally famed Veronica String Quartet, and Present Music cellist, Paul Gemainder, to name a few.  Currently, Kostia is at work composing music for his next CD, performing solo piano concerts around the country, and recording and performing with the Daryl Stuermer Band.  Future plans?  "I am thinking about something I always wanted to do – a series of pieces for chorus, poem for string quartet, and six pictures for piano and orchestra," says Kostia.  His journey continues.  "Musical Columbus," as he is often called by journalists, is again on the way to discovering new worlds for himself and his fans. Kostia plays regularly at Fox River Congregational Church where he is a composer in residence.  

Dream of a lush place where plants get bedtime stories as the buds bloom.This is a special release from the SWM Vault. It's been remastered and re-edited, but it might be a little looser than a new episode. If you want access to the full vault, you can join Sleep With Me Plus at sleepwithmepodcast.com/plusGet your Sleep With Me SleepPhones. Use "sleepwithme" for $5 off!!Are you looking for Story Only versions or two more nights of Sleep With Me a week? Then check out Bedtime Stories from Sleep With MeLearn more about producer Russell aka Rusty Biscuit at russellsperberg.com and @BabyTeethLA on IG.Show Artwork by Emily TatGoing through a hard time? You can find support at the Crisis Textline and see more global helplines here.HELIX SLEEP - Take the 2-minute sleep quiz and they'll match you to a customized mattress that'll give you the best sleep of your life. Visit helixsleep.com/sleep and get a special deal exclusive for SWM listeners!ZOCDOC - With Zocdoc, you can search for local doctors who take your insurance, read verified patient reviews and book an appointment, in-person or video chat. Download the Zocdoc app to sign-up for FREE at zocdoc.com/sleep PROGRESSIVE - With the Name Your Price tool, you tell Progressive how much you want to pay for car insurance, and they'll show you coverage options that fit your budget. Get your quote today at progressive.comKINDRED - Kindred is a members-only home swapping network. It isn't a hotel. It isn't a short-term rental. It's a smarter way to travel where each stay feels like home. Apply now at LiveKindred.com and use code SLEEP to join for free. Plus, you'll earn 5 nights of travel credit just for signing up!ODOO - Odoo is an all-in-one management platform with a suite of user-friendly applications designed to simplify and connect every aspect of your company in one, easy-to-use software. Odoo is the affordable, all-in-one management software with a library of fully-integrated business applications that help you get MORE done in LESS time for a FRACTION of the price.To learn more, visit www.odoo.com/withmeUNCOMMON GOODS - Uncommon Goods scours the globe for original, remarkable, handmade things. Surprise your friends and family with unique - and even personalized! - gifts this holiday season. Head to uncommongoods.com/sleep for 15% off! Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

The conservatory gates have closed for good and HHN 34 is now just a memory. The question is, was it a good memory? We review all aspects of Halloween Horror Nights in Orlando for HHN 2025. Was Terrifier the shining IP it was expected to be? Did Horrors of the Wyatt Sicks impress non-believers? We'll not only discuss the houses, zones, and shows but we'll of course provide our final rankings for them.10% off Horrors Untold:https://horrorsuntold.com/product/horrors-untold/aff/5/Follow HHN 365 on social media:Instagram HHN365Twitter @HHN365TikTok: @HHN365podJoin our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/jUD9nZav2UMerch: HHN365.comFeatured audio is courtesy of White Bat Audio

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Oğulcan Borova, Head of the Trainee and Studio Company Programs at the Grainger Academy, joins us to explain how the school is structured. The Conservatory provides intensive training, while the Trainee and Studio Company levels serve as postgraduate bridges to professional careers. Borova also discusses Winning Works, the academy's program where guest choreographers set new creations on students, offering them invaluable real-world experience. He also shares how mentorship, performance experience, and financial support combine to help dancers bridge the gap between the classroom and company life. Learn more about the Grainger Academy on their website Links: Shop Our Back to Dance Guide Buy Corrections Journals Support Ballet Help Desk Instagram: @BalletHelpDesk Facebook: BalletHelpDesk TikTok: @BalletHelpDesk

In this episode of the Join Us in France Travel Podcast, titled “Sarah Bernhardt with Elyse Rivin,” host Annie Sargent explores the fascinating life of France's most famous actress. Sarah Bernhardt wasn't just a performer — she was a global icon, an artist, and one of the most daring women of her time. Listen to this episode ad-free Born in Paris in 1844, Sarah rose from humble beginnings to dominate the French stage and the world's imagination. She acted at the Comédie-Française, starred in productions across Europe and America, and brought passion, emotion, and intensity to every role. Her talent was unmatched, her lifestyle eccentric, and her personality unforgettable. In this lively conversation, Elyse Rivin explains how Bernhardt became the first true international celebrity. They discuss her collaborations with Victor Hugo, her friendship with Alphonse Mucha, and her larger-than-life persona that helped define the Belle Époque in Paris. Annie and Elyse also explore where you can still trace Sarah Bernhardt's legacy today — at the Théâtre du Châtelet, the Petit Palais, or her tomb at Père Lachaise Cemetery. You'll hear how she inspired generations of artists and became a symbol of creativity, independence, and fearless ambition. In the magazine segment, Annie talks about tipping in France and the revival of bouillon restaurants, those classic Paris eateries known for affordable French comfort food and lively atmosphere. If you love French culture, theater, history, and travel, you'll enjoy this deep dive into the life of an extraordinary woman who helped make Paris the artistic heart of the world. Table of Contents for this Episode [00:00:15] Introduction to Sarah Bernhard [00:00:31] Today on the podcast [00:01:05] Podcast supporters [00:01:37] Bootcamp 2026 [00:02:29] Magazine part of the Podcast [00:03:02] Newsletter [00:04:36] Annie and Elyse about Sarah Bernhard [00:06:36] Early Life and Family Background [00:12:22] Education and Early Career [00:13:26] Joining the Conservatory of Dramatic Art [00:16:04] Her Only Child [00:17:19] Rise to Stardom [00:20:05] Sarah the Eccentric [00:21:32]  Supporting Playwrights and Writers [00:23:31] The Eccentric Life of Sarah Bernhard [00:25:06] Defending Zola and Dreyfus [00:25:52] A Feminist and Advocate [00:26:45] Triumphant Tours in the United States [00:29:13] Adventures and Performances Abroad [00:29:49] Artistic Patronage and Personal Pursuits [00:30:26] A Legend on Stage and Screen [00:34:59] Remembering Sarah Bernhard [00:43:14] Thank you Patrons [00:45:30] VoiceMap Tour Review [00:47:21] Tipping in France [00:50:36] Bouillon Parisien [00:51:41]  What is bouillon cuisine? [00:59:04] Next week on the podcast [00:59:26] Copyright More episodes about French Culture

(00:55) A state-of-the-art kitchen hidden beside a glasshouse, garden-fresh herbs clipped minutes before class, and a room wired like a studio so every chop and sauté is easy to follow—this week we head inside Phipps' Botany Hall Teaching Kitchen with Culinary Programs Manager Tess Monks to see how Pittsburghers learn to cook together. (08:24) We dig into the secret sauce: produce from the Phipps gardens, botanical beverages that blend plant science with bar craft, and the bread-art phenomenon of botanical focaccia that sells out on sight. Tess has built the program from a blank slate in 2018, partnering with chefs who bring deep cultural roots and plant-forward imagination, and expanding into culinary medicine. (33:06) We also step outside the classroom. Chef Kate Romane shares her Monday refuge at Hey Babe in East Liberty—yes to the crispy eggplant and a dialed in wine list—while Thai cook and PBS Great American Recipe contestant Suwanee Lennon guides us through an approachable Thai Larb. If this speaks your language, subscribe, share with a friend who needs kitchen inspiration, and leave a quick review—what guest should we feature next?Support the showLiked the episode? We'd love a coffee!

Joining Lisa this week is Talise Campbell, Associate Professor of Music at Oberlin College & Conservatory and Executive Founding Artistic Director and Choreographer of Djapo Cultural Arts Institute. Djapo Cultural Arts Institute is a professional performing arts company specializing in the preservation and understanding of African diasporic works through performances, school assemblies, residencies, and workshops. In today's episode, Talise reflects on the theme of musical place through her artistic work as a dancer, choreographer, teacher, and leader. Season 7 co-host George Blake provides context on musical influences and places Talise describes. He also connects Talises's insights about the importance of broadening children's and family's musical exposure to the ideas of musical hopes and dreams in parenting musically.Mid-episode music credit: “Sandia: Of the Blood” performance, created by Talise Campbell and Weedie Braimah, performed by Djapo Cultural Arts Institute Company. Recorded by Ideastream Public Media. Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzU5xEstS60Episode 48 ShownotesDjapo Cultural Arts Institute websiteYoutube, “How dances are created at Cleveland's Djapo Cultural Arts Institute to honor West Africa”Youtube, Talise Campbell - "Talent is nothing without character"Karamu House Archives housed @ CWRUThe Cultural Arts Center @ Disciples Christian Church (Cleveland Heights)

Wow! What a fabulous trip chatting with Anděl We laughed so much and she reminded me how playful improv really is! She is a highly sought after improv coach and director and her performances are truly inspiring! Anděl Sudik is a director, improviser, actor and writer based in L.A. and Chicago known for her explosive energy onstage and in the classroom as well as her experiential teaching style. She considers herself proactively pessimistic and infused all her work-no matter how abstract- with organic honesty and emotional grounding. She was born in Chicago, raised in California and moved back to Chicago at the tender age of 17 to study comedy and improvisation. She is a faculty member of the Second City Training Center programs; A-E, Conservatory, Health and Wellness, Advanced and Teen and Youth program and has taught her workshops all over the states and the world(The Nest OH, The Improv Shop St. Louis, Monkey Business Institute Madison, OLLIE Northwestern, CLIP U of C, OKC, The Improv Retreat, WI, Improv Utopia East, Providence Fest, Red Rocks Fest, Gladstone Fest, The New Movement NOLA, Iceland, Bulgaria, Romania, Turkey, Ireland, N. Ireland, BIG IF, Neverending, Oslo Fest etc.) As an actor she is an alum of Boom Chicago in Amsterdam, the Second City Touring Company and performed in the Jeff Award award winning Second City ETC revue “We're All in this Room Together.” She has also produced countless successful two-man shows as Arch&Anděl(The Public House, Annoyance, OoB Festival) and improvisational experiences(Obits a theatrical experience exploring the lives of those that have passed) as well as directed in Chicago at Second City, iO and the Annoyance. Anděl's deep well of performance experience and her hands-on, in depth work within the disciplines of long form improvisation, short form, sketch and theater make her a thoroughly well-rounded and open minded conduit for art, creation, polish and playfulness. She values time efficiency, and recognizes that the most powerful thing we bring to the table is us. Whatever we are. She does not update her website enough. Connect with her at: website: https://www.yesandel.com insta @the_proactive_pessimist

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist Clive Greensmith. Clive has been Professor of Cello at the Colburn School Conservatory of Music since 2013. Clive shares about his incredible journey as cellist of the World renowned Tokyo String Quartet for their final 15 years, his position as Principal Cellist of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in London, and how those two distinctive careers compared to each other. With his vast teaching experience, Clive also shares about his teaching philosophy, offers advice to young musicians, and much more. For more information on Clive: https://www.clivegreensmith.com/You can also find Clive on Instagram and Facebook: @clivegreensmithIf you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.comFollow us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and Bluesky @theCelloSherpaFor more information on our sponsor: www.CLEAResources.com 

In this episode of the RIP Tour Podcast, hosts Ash, Lizz, and Gary discuss the latest announcements for Halloween Horror Nights, including the new original house 'El Artista' and the overarching theme of the event, 'The Conservatory.' They reflect on their experiences at Spooky Empire, the importance of fan engagement, and the potential return of iconic characters. The conversation highlights the excitement surrounding the event and the expectations for future announcements, as well as the significance of immersive experiences for attendees.Chapters00:00 Welcome and Introductions01:52 Exciting Announcements and Schedule Overview04:06 Discussion on Horror Nights Structure and Themes08:39 Spooky Empire Event Insights10:44 Original Announcement: El Artista13:52 Initial Reactions to El Artista19:35 Exploring the Theme and Aesthetics23:22 Overall Theme: The Conservatory26:36 The Importance of Halloween Horror Nights for Fans29:09 Nostalgia and Immersion: The Role of Queue Line Videos32:11 Interactive Experiences: Engaging Fans in New Ways34:11 The Future of Halloween Horror Nights: Sequels and Original Content41:15 Sergio: A New Character or an Icon?47:32 RIP Intro - 35 Second Version 2.wavKeywordsHalloween Horror Nights, Horror Nights announcements, El Artista, Spooky Empire, Horror Nights icons, Horror Nights theme, Universal Orlando, haunted houses, Horror Nights podcast, Horror Nights updatesThe RIP Tour Podcast is an Orlando-based year-round podcast with 70+ years combined experience of ⁠#HHN⁠. Join your tour guides Gary, Tim, Ash, Lizz, & Jason for News, Speculation, & History!Follow Us On Social Media:Twitter: ⁠  / riptourpodcast  Instagram: ⁠  / riptourpodcast  ⁠Help Support the show: ⁠https://riptourpodcast.myspreadshop.com/