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10/1/26 - Springfield Symphony Orchestra presents "A Symphonic Journey"

Larry Coressel speaks with Peter Stafford Wilson, Conductor and Artistic Director of the Springfield Symphony Orchestra, about their upcoming performance titled "A Symphonic Journey," a program entirely of Rachmaninoff music featuring soloist Spencer Myer at the piano. "A Symphonic Journey" takes place this coming Saturday, October 3, 2026, at Springfield's Kuss Auditorium. The show starts at 7:30PM. More information is available at springfieldsym.org This segment first aired 10/1/2026.

9/29/26 - The 2026 FotoFocus Biennial

Adam Alonzo speaks with gallery owner Ed Dixon and photographer Greg Changa, both of whom are participants in this year's FotoFocus Biennial. For more information about the shows featured in this segment, visit EADgallery.com and DaytonDSA.org This segment first aired 9/29/2026.

9/24/26 - DPAA presents "West Side Story"

Larry Coressel speaks with Joe Deere, stage director of the DPAA's new production of West Side Story. West Side Story will play September 26 & 27, 2026 at the Schuster Center. More information can be found at www.daytonperformingarts.org. This segment first aired 9/24/2026.

9/22/26 - WSU presents "The Crucible"

Larry Coressel talks to Wright State Theater professor and artistic director Marya Spring Cordes, about the university's upcoming production of Arthur Miller's The Crucible. See The Crucible, September 25 through October 4, 2026 at the Wright State Festival Playhouse. Find more information at wright.edu/theatre. This segment first aired 9/22/2026.

9/10/26 - Artist Gretchen Durst Jacobs

Shaun Yu talks to Dayton based visual artist Gretchen Durst Jacobs, whose work, Huron and Sky, is featured prominently inside the new Discover Classical studios. This segment first aired 9/10/2026.

9/8/26 - Jazz Forward Dayton

Adam Alonzo talks to Kelli Campbell, Willie Morris and Keigo Hirakawa about the new non-profit organization, Jazz Forward Dayton. Its inaugural concert, featuring trumpeter Ashlinn Parker and the UD Jazz Ensemble, will take place at UD's Roger Glass Center on September 27, 2026, at 6PM. For more information, including ticket info, visit jazzforwarddayton.org This segment first aired 9/8/2026.

9/3/2026 - Dayton Bookfest 2026

Larry Coressel speaks with author Monica Corwin, who is a participant in this year's Dayton Bookfest. Bookfest will take place from noon to 4PM on Saturday, September 19 at the Antioch Shrine (107 E First Street). More information can be found a DaytonBookFest.com This segment first aired 9/3/2026.

9/1/26 - DPO Principal Trumpet, Eli Ross

David Crean talks to the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra's new Principal Trumpet, Eli Ross. This segment first aired 9/1/2026.

8/28/26 - Wright State University's Active-Duty Artists Exhibition

Larry Coressel talks to Glenn Cebulash, professor of Art at Wright State University, about the university's "Active Duty Artists" exhibit. That exhibit is happening now at Wright State's Robert and Elaine Stein Galleries through September 17, 2026. Find out more at this link: Active Duty Artists Exhibition | College of Liberal Arts.

8/25/26 - Heather Jones, interim director of The Contemporary Dayton

Larry Coressel talks to Heather Jones, interim director of The Contemporary Dayton, about current and upcoming exhibitions. This segment first aired 8/25/2026.

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