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/28500 http://www.wcpn.org/WCPN/an/28500#When:17:00:00Z Today Dee Perry introduces us to acclaimed singer-songwriter Ben Arthur who spotlights music from his new CD Roadkill, with a performance in the Key Bank studio, as he gets ready for his gig tonight at Wilbert's Food and Music. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:00:00 -0500 http://www.wcpn.org/WCPN/an/28490 http://www.wcpn.org/WCPN/an/28490#When:17:00:00Z Today Dee Perry designs a conversation with Scandanavian artist Sara Szyber who's one of the 17 Swedish Designers showcasing work this month at The Cleveland Institute of Art. Plus, Cleveland comic John Henton is no longer Living Single but he's still keeping the laughs coming with a return performance this weekend at the Improv. And, Smithereens frontman Pat DiNizio talks about his passion for the pop songs of Buddy Holly as he gets ready for his gig at the Beachland Ballroom. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:00:00 -0500 http://www.wcpn.org/WCPN/an/28431 http://www.wcpn.org/WCPN/an/28431#When:16:00:01Z Dee Perry shares an archived interview and performance with Ohio blues guitarist and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer - Jorma Kaukonen - prior to his appearance for the Kent State Folk Festival. Plus we attempt to escape The Tyranny of Email with award-winning writer and book critic John Freeman before his booksigning tomorrow night at Barnes and Noble Woodmere. And local photographer Donald Black discusses his recent art exhibit For Closure, which focuses on the local foreclosure crisis and partners him with poets and writers from The Lit. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:00:01 -0500 http://www.wcpn.org/WCPN/an/28430 http://www.wcpn.org/WCPN/an/28430#When:16:00:00Z Dan Polletta shares his conversation with political satirist and acclaimed author Christopher Buckley who looks back on the lives of his parents in his new memoir Losing Mum and Pup, prior to tonight's appearance for the Cuyahoga County Public Library. Then we check in to the Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet with best-selling novelist Jamie Ford, before his booksigning this weekend at The Learned Owl in Hudson. Plus, award-winning local playwright Eric Coble spotlights his play For Better onstage this month at Actors' Summit Theater. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:00:00 -0500 http://www.wcpn.org/WCPN/an/28418 http://www.wcpn.org/WCPN/an/28418#When:16:00:00Z Dee Perry shares the comic timing of Cabaret Dada as she previews the annual Cleveland Comedy Festival. Plus, British viola virtuoso Garth Knox gets us ready for his Viva & Gala concert for the Cleveland Museum of Art. And we meet Edna Duffy who celebrates 25 years of performing with her Duffy Liturgical Dance Ensemble with a concert this weekend at PlayhouseSquare. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:00:00 -0500 http://www.wcpn.org/WCPN/an/28358 http://www.wcpn.org/WCPN/an/28358#When:16:00:00Z Dee Perry spotlights the musical mission Playing For Change which brings its goodwill attitude and busker mentality to the Beachland Ballroom tonight. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:00:00 -0400 http://www.wcpn.org/WCPN/an/28355 http://www.wcpn.org/WCPN/an/28355#When:16:00:00Z Today Dee scares up a conversation about legendary filmmaker Alfred Hitchcock for Halloween with Lakeland Community College film professor Dr. Phillip J. Skerry who speaks tonight at the Cleveland Institute of Art Cinematheque. Plus, Plain Dealer reporter and Halloween aficionado Mark Dawidziak shares some of his frightening favorites for the holiday. And former Clevelander and acclaimed poet Tim Joyce returns home for a reading from his new book Stone Mad tonight at the Shaker Bertram Woods Branch Library. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:00:00 -0400 http://www.wcpn.org/WCPN/an/28354 http://www.wcpn.org/WCPN/an/28354#When:16:00:00Z ideastream's® Dan Polletta raises the curtain on the new Opera Cleveland production of Mozart's classic Don Giovanni, as he welcomes two of the stars into the Key Bank studio for a live performance. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:00:00 -0400 http://www.wcpn.org/WCPN/an/28352 http://www.wcpn.org/WCPN/an/28352#When:16:00:00Z ideastream's® Dan Polletta shares his conversation with leading wine industry executive Michael Mondavi about his upcoming appearance for the WVIZ World Series of Wine. Plus, the stage classic Inherit the Wind blows through the Cleveland Play House as we meet the stars. And, we heat things up with the music of Apollo's Fire as Dee Perry previews the acclaimed troupe's upcoming Mediterranean Nights. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:00:00 -0400 http://www.wcpn.org/WCPN/an/28347 http://www.wcpn.org/WCPN/an/28347#When:16:00:00Z Dee Perry gets us ready for The Cavaliers' new NBA season with a look back on the early life of Lebron James as she talks with Buzz Bissinger (co-author Shooting Stars) and Kris Belman (director of More Than a Game.) We also shine the spotlight on Cleveland Public Theater's new play Why Torture is Wrong and the People Who Love Them. Plus CWRU prof Henry Adams shares the details on his new book about Jackson Pollock - Tom and Jack. Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:00:00 -0400