http://www.wcpn.org Around Noon is WCPN's weekday exploration into the world of local and national culture. (c) Copyright 2009 ideastream - For Personal Use Only http://www.wcpn.org/WCPN/an/28596 http://www.wcpn.org/WCPN/an/28596#When:17:00:00Z Internationally-acclaimed percussionist Jamey Haddad brings along award-winning cellist Alisa Weilerstein for a live performance in the Key Bank studio as they preview The Cleveland Orchestra's new Fridays@7 series. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:00:00 -0500 http://www.wcpn.org/WCPN/an/28594 http://www.wcpn.org/WCPN/an/28594#When:17:00:00Z Dee Perry meets acclaimed choreographer Doug Elkins who brings his award-winning dance troupe to town for a DanceCleveland performance. And we Dwell on modern architecture and design with the magazine's editor Sarah Rich who speaks at Case Western Reserve University. And acclaimed poets Helena Mesa and Allison Titus preview their poetry reading for the CSU Poetry Center. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:00:00 -0500 http://www.wcpn.org/WCPN/an/28593 http://www.wcpn.org/WCPN/an/28593#When:17:00:00Z Dee Perry raises the curtain on the Broadway hit Wicked as she speaks with the show's producer Marc Platt, prior to opening night at PlayhouseSquare. And regular irregular guest Harvey Webster from the Cleveland Museum of Natural History takes us back in time with the new Dinosaur exhibit. Plus we hear from jazz violin pioneer Jean-Luc Ponty prior to his performance at Nighttown. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:00:00 -0500 http://www.wcpn.org/WCPN/an/28592 http://www.wcpn.org/WCPN/an/28592#When:17:00:00Z Today Dee Perry welcomes back acclaimed singer-songwriter Carrie Rodriguez who brings her Texan temperment to town for a gig at the Beachland Ballroom. Plus a panel of local art bloggers talk about the Cleveland cultural scene, as Dee welcomes Thomas Mulready of Cool Cleveland, Geniocity's Carolyn Jack and Sarah Sphar from Ohio Authority. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:00:00 -0500 http://www.wcpn.org/WCPN/an/28591 http://www.wcpn.org/WCPN/an/28591#When:17:00:00Z Dee Perry spotlights the stars of Opera Circle production of Donizetti's Don Pasquale, with a live performance in the Key Bank studio. Plus, Connie Dieken explains how to Talk Less, Say More and we meet Austin Ratner, author of The Jump Artist who makes an appearance at The Mandel JCC's Festival of Jewish Books & Authors. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:00:00 -0500 http://www.wcpn.org/WCPN/an/28545 http://www.wcpn.org/WCPN/an/28545#When:17:00:00Z Dee Perry welcomes Louisiana bluesman Lonnie Brooks to share stories about his long career singing the blues on Bourbon Street and his musical days in Chicago working with the likes of Muddy Waters and Sam Cooke, as we preview his performance tonight at The Beachland Ballroom. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:00:00 -0500 http://www.wcpn.org/WCPN/an/28544 http://www.wcpn.org/WCPN/an/28544#When:17:00:00Z Dee Perry talks with acclaimed American conductor David Robertson who leads The Cleveland Orchestra this week in John Adams' Doctor Atomic Symphony. Plus Rick Jackson introduces us to the new executive director for Cuyahoga Arts and Culture - Karen Gahl-Mills. And we take you to the Key Bank studio for a live performance by The Cleveland Music School Settlement's resident troupe The Almeda Trio. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:00:00 -0500 http://www.wcpn.org/WCPN/an/28511 http://www.wcpn.org/WCPN/an/28511#When:17:00:00Z Today Eric Wellman talks with some of the furry stars of PBS Kids Sesame Street celebrating it's 40th anniversary. And Dee Perry shares her conversation with local writer Loung Ung who tells the story of Lucky Child: A Daughter of Cambodia Reunites with the Sister She Left Behind prior to her speaking engagement for the Cleveland Public Library's Writers and Readers Series. Plus, we introduce you to the musical merry makers - Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros prior to their performance for the Kent State Folk Festival. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:00:00 -0500 http://www.wcpn.org/WCPN/an/28507 http://www.wcpn.org/WCPN/an/28507#When:17:00:00Z Dee Perry welcomes back regular irregular guest John Ewing from the Cleveland Institute of Art Cinematheque to roll the projectors on his cinematic tribute to Federico Fellini - Nine by Fellini. Plus, we raise the curtain on the critically-acclaimed Karamu production of Yellowman. And Dee shares her conversation with the filmmakers behind the acclaimed documentary The Way We Get By which gets it broadcast premiere on WVIZ / PBS tomorrow night. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:00:00 -0500 http://www.wcpn.org/WCPN/an/28505 http://www.wcpn.org/WCPN/an/28505#When:17:00:00Z Dee Perry shines the spotlight on the life and music of Rock and Roll Hall of Famer - Janis Joplin - who's the chosen artist for this year's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Case Western Reserve University American Music Masters Series. Joining Dee are Rock Hall education VP Lauren Onkey, CWRU music department chair Mary Davis, and Los Angeles Times pop music critic Ann Powers. Plus musicians from Roots of American Music perform in our Westfield Insurance Studio Theater in front of a live studio audience. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:00:00 -0500