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2/12/26- Dana Wiley of Dana L. Wiley Gallery

Learn about artist and area art gallery owner Dana Wiley. For additional information, visit her website at danalwileygallery.com. This segment first aired 2/12/2026.

2/10/26 - "In Small Measure" at The Contemporary Dayton

Larry Corresel speaks to curator Heather Jones about the 2026 Restyled Art Auction, titled "In Small Measure", being held at The Contemporary Dayton February 13 & 14, 2026. For more information about this event, visit The Contemporary Dayton's website at codayton.org.

2/5/26 - Dayton Opera presents "The Cook Off" & "Bon Appetit!"

Dayton Opera's Artistic Director Kathleen Clawson shares what to expect in the Opera's upcoming double bill, "The Cook Off" & "Bon Appetit!" and other upcoming Dayton Opera performances. "The Cook Off" & "Bon Appetit!" will take place Friday, February 6, 2026 at 7:30PM and Saturday, February 7 at 2:30PM and 7:30PM at UD's Roger Glass Center for the Arts. Purchase tickets for "The Cook Off" & "Bon Appetit!" and other future Dayton Opera productions at daytonperformingarts.org.

2/3/26 - "Talking 'Bout the Young Sound" with Kyleen Downes

Larry Coressel talks to multi-faceted Dayton musician Kyleen Downes about her rock music program for teens called "Talking 'Bout the Young Sound." For more information, visit Kyleen's website, kyleendownes.com

1/29/26 - Organbuilder Nicholas Koch

David Crean speaks with Organbuilder Nicholas Koch. This segment first aired 1/29/2026.

1/27/26 - Conductor Maureen Hickey Haitch

Meet Maureen Hickey Haitch, conductor of the Dayton Philharmonic Youth Strings & Youth Orchestra. Listen to the DPYO perform the concert titled "Sunrises & Storms" on an upcoming episode of Discover Classical's Live & Local, February 15 at 10AM & February 16 at 8PM. For more information about the DPYO & DPYS, visit daytonphilharmonicyouthorchestra.org or daytonperformingarts.org. This segment first aired 1/27/2026.

1/22/26 - The Springfield Symphony Orchestra presents "Timeless Whimsy"

Larry Coressel speaks to SSO Music Director & Conductor Peter Stafford Wilson about the upcoming concert, "Timeless Whimsy." UPDATE: THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. Visit the SSO website at https://www.springfieldsym.org/event-details/cancelled-timeless-whimsy for more information. This segment first aired 1/22/2026; this post updated 1/23/2026

01/20/26 - Dr. William Henry Caldwell , Director of MLK Community Chorus at Cleveland Orchestra

David Crean talks to Dr. William Henry Caldwell, Director of the MLK Community Chorus at the Cleveland Orchestra, about his past and present career as a choral conductor. This segment first aired 2/22/2024.

01/15/26 - Conductor Richard Kaufman

Conductor Richard Kaufman shares stories of his life and career before coming to Dayton to conduct the DPO as it plays John Williams' live score to Steven Spielberg's Jurassic Park See Jurassic Park accompanied by the DPO on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at the Schuster Center. Tickets are available at daytonperformingarts.org This segment first aired 1/15/2026.

01/13/2026 - Muse Machine presents Disney's Frozen

Find out about Muse Machine's upcoming musical production of Disney's Frozen from director Joe Deer. Disney's Frozen will run January 15 though 18, 2026 at the Victoria Theatre. Find out more and purchase tickets at MuseMachine.com. This segment first aired 01/13/2026.

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