Around Noon: July 2007

Yoko Ono, Windworks, Cinematheque’s John Ewing
Originally aired Monday, July 2
Today we Imagine Peace with international artist Yoko Ono who unveils her exhibit at the University of Akron; ride the Windworks of Cleveland Public Art and the Great Lakes Science Center; and hit the road with the Cinematheque's John Ewing.

3 Chefs BBQ Call-in
Originally aired Tuesday, July 3
We get you ready for the 4th of July with our 3 Chefs barbecue cooking call-in show with Feast magazine favorites - Brandt Evans of Blue Canyon, Al "Bubba" Baker of Bubba's Q, and cooking instructor Mary Lou Suzko.

Our Lady of the Freedoms
Originally aired Wednesday, July 4
Dee takes a holiday today so ideastream can bring you the 4th of July favorite Our Lady of the Freedoms.

Star Spangled Spectacular Preview
Originally aired Thursday, July 5
Around Noon today Dee previews the annual Star Spangled Spectacular featuring the Cleveland Orchestra's performance on Public Square tonight. She speaks with music director Franz Welser Most about the public concert as well as the new summer season at Blossom. Plus, fireworks guru Chris Mele of Pyrotecnico previews the star spangled display that follows the concert, and the lads of the New Barleycorn get us ready for the pre-concert performances on Public Square.

KeyBank Studio: Godfathers of Groove, Anonymous 4
Originally aired Friday, July 6
Today we step back into the Key Bank studio for a couple of top performances from the Godfathers of Groove and the Anonymous 4.

Shakespeare in the Summer
Originally aired Monday, July 9
Celebrating Shakespeare in the summer, as Dee welcomes the principals of both the Ohio Shakespeare Festival and the Cleveland Shakespeare Festival.

Frank DeFord, Tommy Tune, Bootsy Collins
Originally aired Tuesday, July 10
As Dee goes on assignment in Akron, we share a few of her favorite interviews with Frank DeFord, Tommy Tune and Bootsy Collins.

Thrity Umrigar, Cleveland Photographic Society, Barrymore
Originally aired Wednesday, July 11
Dee welcomes back Thrity Umrigar to discuss her latest novel, If Today Be Sweet, before her book signing at Joseph Beth Booksellers; focuses on the Cleveland Photographic Society; and meets the man behind Lakeland Theater’s production of Barrymore.

Globe in a Glass, Kabul Beauty School, Sam Cooke
Originally aired Thursday, July 12
Around Noon today Dee tastes what's inside this year's Globe in a Glass; takes us to the Kabul Beauty School with the new film adaptation, onscreen at the Cinematheque, and ideastream’s David C. Barnett shares the story behind Sam Cooke: A Change is Gonna Come.

Sam Cooke: A Change is Gonna Come
Originally aired Friday, July 13
Today Dee and the gang take a breather so ideastream can bring you the premiere broadcast of Sam Cooke: A Change is Gonna Come.

The Police, John Soeder, Jim Henke
Originally aired Monday, July 16
Today Dee files a Police report prior to the sold-out performance by this Rock and Roll Hall of Fame group, as she shares an archived interview with guitarist Andy Summers and talks with the Plain Dealer's John Soeder and the Rock Hall's Jim Henke.

Akron Art Museum
Originally aired Tuesday, July 17
Dee takes us to Akron for the opening of the new Akron Art Museum, where she speaks with architect Wolf Prix and director Mitchell Kahan about Summit County's new cultural space. Photo copyright Roland Halbe Fotografie

The Fire Inside: the Nikki Giovanni Story
Originally aired Wednesday, July 18
Dee begins her coverage of the Ingenuity Fest with a special preview of the Karamu production - The Fire Inside: the Nikki Giovanni Story.

Ingenuity Fest
Originally aired Thursday, July 19
Around Noon continues the Ingenuity Fest coverage as Dee broadcasts live from Euclid Avenue with mainstage performers - James Oliverio of Digital Worlds Institute, Santina Protopapa of the Progressive Arts Alliance, and Cyro Baptista of Beat the Donkey.

Ingenuity Fest, Harry Potter
Originally aired Friday, July 20
Today Dee shares more Ingenuity Fest with digital arts curator Steve Dietz. Plus we get you ready for the new Harry Potter book with Karen Sandstrom of the Plain Dealer and the Blue Heron Bookstore. And, Dee gets shares the afro-beats of the Groove Collective coming to the Grog Shop tonight.

Dweezil Zappa, Hugh Masekela
Originally aired Monday, July 23
Dee shares her conversation with a guy named Dweezil prior to his Zappa Plays Zappa performance at Cain Park. Plus ideastream's Bobby Jackson welcome legendary South African jazz man, Hugh Masekela, as he gets ready for his gig at Night Town.

Inlet Dance Theater, Tri-C Music Fest, Oberlin International Piano Competition
Originally aired Tuesday, July 24
Dee gets in step with Inlet Dance Theater's Bill Wade as he gets ready to take the Cain Park stage; ideastream's Bobby Jackson previews the Tri-C Music Fest this weekend; and Dee tickles the ivories of the Oberlin International Piano Competition.

Lou Adler, Miri Ben Ari, Eddie Levert
Originally aired Wednesday, July 25
Dee meets rock and roll impresario Lou Adler of the Monterey Pop Festival; ideastream's Bobby Jackson continues his Tri-C Music Fest preview with Miri Ben Ari; and Dee shares her conversation with the O'Jay's Eddie Levert about his new book "I Got Your Back," prior to his book signing at Joseph Beth Booksellers.

Abel Raises Cain, Bill Ransom, Sparx in the City
Originally aired Thursday, July 26
Around Noon today Abel Raises Cain as Dee talks with legendary hoaxer Alan Abel about his films screening at the Cinematheque; Bobby Jackson continues his coverage of the Tri-C Music Fest with local drummer Bill Ransom; and we hear from musicians Joe Rohan and Dub Flex as they get ready to light up downtown for Sparx in the City.

Medeski, Martin, Wood and Scofield, Cary Brothers
Originally aired Friday, July 27
Today Bobby Jackson continues his coverage of the Tri-C Music Fest with Medeski, Martin, Wood and Scofield; and Dee welcomes singer-songwriter Cary Brothers into the Key Bank studio for a preview of his performance at the Grog Shop.

Art History for Dummies, Anuna
Originally aired Monday, July 30
Today ideastream's Bobby Jackson introduces us to the local art historian behind Art History for Dummies and Dee welcomes members of Anuna into the Key Bank studio for a performance.

Peter Kuper, Jay Reynolds, Taste of Chautauqua
Originally aired Tuesday, July 31
Today Dee sketches the story of Cleveland graphic novelist Peter Kuper and his new book "Stop Forgetting to Remember" prior to his appearance at Macs Backs Paperbacks; resident space ambassador Jay Reynolds shoots for the stars; and Dee takes a Taste of Chautauqua.