Around Noon: May 2008

Tommy Ramone and the Cinematheque
Originally aired Thursday, May 1
Today Dee welcomes back regular irregular guest John Ewing to preview what's onscreeen at the Cleveland Institute of Art Cinematheque and the Cleveland Museum of Art. Plus, former punk rocker Tommy Ramone is singing a new bluegrass tune with Uncle Monk, as he gets ready for his gig at the Beachland Ballroom. Photo of Uncle Monk by Shana Novak

John Caparulo
Originally aired Friday, May 2
Dee shines the spotlight on Ohio comedian John Caparulo as he prepares to tape his new comedy special at Playhouse Square.

Jennifer Koh and Fashion Week Cleveland
Originally aired Monday, May 5
Today Dee welcomes back Oberlin Conservatory graduate and world-renowned violinist Jennifer Koh who previews her City Music concerts with a live performance in the Key Bank studio. Plus Dee hits the runway with Tad B and Miss America for Fashion Week Cleveland.

From Rust Belt to Artist Belt
Originally aired Tuesday, May 6
Today Dee hosts a special call-in program about taking Northeast Ohio from Rust Belt to Artist Belt with CPAC president Tom Schorgl.

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Steve Earle and New CIM President
Originally aired Wednesday, May 7
Today Dee spells out the new Broadway production at Playhouse Square -- The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Plus, ideastream's Jim Goldurs travels to Washington Square with folk music hero Steve Earle, who's onstage at the Ohio Theater. And Dee introduces us to the new president of the Cleveland Institute of Music -- Joel Smirnoff.

Keith Gessen, Donald Ray Pollock and The Magpies
Originally aired Thursday, May 8
Today Dee opens the covers on a couple of acclaimed books -- All the Sad Young Literary Men by Keith Gessen (who's coming to Macs Backs Paperbacks) & Knockemstiff by Ohio writer Donald Ray Pollock. Plus, we spin the new CD "Eastern Standard Time" by local rockers The Magpies.

Marjorie Talalay and The Swell Season
Originally aired Friday, May 9
Today Dee remembers the late co-founder of MOCA Cleveland - Marjorie Talalay - who passed away last week. Plus Dee talks with one half of the Oscar-winning musical duo The Swell Season and the film "Once" -- Glen Hansard -- who performs this weekend at Playhouse Square.

Maya Angelou, Kazim Ali and Cleveland Poetry Scenes
Originally aired Monday, May 12
Today Dee shares her conversation with world renowned poet and performer Dr. Maya Angelou prior to her appearance at Playhouse Square tonight. Plus, we open the pages of the new Bottom Dog Press book -- Cleveland Poetry Scenes -- with Cleveland Heights Poet Laureate, Mary Weems. And, Oberlin College creative writing instructor Kazim Ali explains the dangers of poetic verse today.

Cleveland Duo and The Great Garden Adventure
Originally aired Tuesday, May 13
Today Dee spotlights the music of The Cleveland Duo and James Umble as they perform in our Key Bank studio, to preview tonight's concert for the Cleveland Composers Guild. Plus, we discuss the Last Child in the Woods with Dr. Cheryl Charles prior to her appearance at The Cuyahoga Valley National Park for Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens' Great Garden Adventure.

Farm to Table Call-In Show
Originally aired Wednesday, May 14
Today Dee hosts a special call-in program on Northeast Ohio chefs using produce from area farms and purveyors. Joining her are Northern Ohio Live food editor, Ivan Sheehan, Heather Haviland of Lucky's Cafe, and Maurice Small of City Fresh.

Roberta Flack, “The Cleveland Plays” and City Artists at Work
Originally aired Thursday, May 15
Today ideastream music director Bobby Jackson shares his interview with acclaimed vocalist, Roberta Flack, who's in town this weekend to perform on behalf of the Cleveland School of the Arts. Plus, we raise the curtain on "The Cleveland Plays Part One," Dobama Theater's new production for Fusion Fest. And, raising creative banners for City Artists at Work.

Oh Sister Where Art Thou: Women in Film
Originally aired Friday, May 16
Today Dee welcomes Jungian Analyst Dr. Virginia Apperson who explores the role of women on screen and "Finding the Feminine in Film." She previews her appearance at Ursuline College this weekend presented by Jung Cleveland.

The Deadliest Catch, Adam Rapp and Gao Xingjian
Originally aired Monday, May 19
Today Dee gets aboard the Time Bandit with the Hillstrand brothers from The Deadliest Catch prior to their appearance at Joseph Beth Booksellers. Plus, she speaks with playwright Adam Rapp about the Bang and Clatter production of "Blackbird." And, we shine the spotlight on Chinese playwright in exile, Gao Xingjian, whose work is onstage at Cleveland Public Theater.