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Spotlight on the arts
KUCO
102 episodes
6 days ago
Spotlight is KUCO’s weekly program celebrating Oklahoma’s vibrant arts community, offering interviews with guests, exploring individual artistic endeavor, upcoming concerts, events and exhibits, and learning more about the arts organizations that serve our community.
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Spotlight is KUCO’s weekly program celebrating Oklahoma’s vibrant arts community, offering interviews with guests, exploring individual artistic endeavor, upcoming concerts, events and exhibits, and learning more about the arts organizations that serve our community.
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Spotlight on the arts
Spotlight, July 31, 2025

For our July 31 episode we sit down with Amanda Bleakley and Leondre Lattimore with the Paseo Arts Association to learn about the August First Friday Gallery Walk along with three new exhibitions coming to the Paseo Art and Creativity Center. Then we sit down with Erin Woods with Oklahoma Shakespeare. She is the director for their production of Love's Labour's Lost which kicks off on August 7. Finally we sit down with Sterlin Mosley with Central Oklahoma Ballet Theatre. He joins the program to inform us of their newest production, La Nuit: A Night of Ballet and Jazz, taking place on August 9.

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2 weeks ago
46 minutes 21 seconds

Spotlight on the arts
Spotlight, July 24, 2025

For our July 24 episode we sit down with Jay Branson, architect and owner of Prairie Haven Wedding and Events Venue in Guthrie, where Kyle Dillingham and Horseshoe Road will be performing on Friday, July 25 at 7:30pm. He tells us the story of how this unique structure came to life. Then we sit down with Amber Sharples, Executive Director with the Oklahoma Arts Council. She joins the program to let us know how cuts to the NEA and NEH could impact arts programming here in Oklahoma.

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3 weeks ago
49 minutes 14 seconds

Spotlight on the arts
Spotlight, July 17, 2025

For our July 17 episode we sit down with Michael Baron and Lyn Cramer with the Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma. They join the program to inform us about their production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's Oklahoma, taking place July 29 thru August 3 at the Civic Center Music Hall in downtown Oklahoma City.

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1 month ago
18 minutes 30 seconds

Spotlight on the arts
Spotlight, July 10, 2025

For our July 10 episode we sit down with Logan Fish with Poteet Theatre at St. Luke's Methodist Church. He joins the program to discuss the summer camps taking place as well as debuting the 2025-26 season.

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1 month ago
13 minutes 46 seconds

Spotlight on the arts
Spotlight, July 3, 2025

For our July 3 episode we sit down with Dr. Tommy Dobbs with the Great Plains International Marimba Competition taking place July 10 thru July 12 at OCU. Next we sit down with Dr. Zachary Daniels with the Winds of the Prairie to learn about their annual performance at Yukon's Freedom Fest on July 3rd at 8:30pm. Then we sit down with Kaleb Benda and Matt Denman to talk about the Oklahoma Chamber Symphony performing with Romero Guitar Institute Concert on July 5 and July 6. After that we're joined by Marcus Leonard with JRB Art at the Elms to learn about their newest exhibit opening up this month. Then we sit down with Michael Baron and Michael Childs with the Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma to learn about their production of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. Finally we sit down with Amy Lamb, Seda Propes, and Marika Chirstofides to learn about the annual Print on Paseo Exhibit and more opening at this month's Friday Friday Gallery Walk.

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1 month ago
1 hour 15 minutes 22 seconds

Spotlight on the arts
Spotlight, June 26, 2025

For our June 26 episode we sit down with Amy Stephens and Mike Darrah with the Edmond History Museum and Talk of the Town. They join the program to discuss their program, Songs and Stripes Big Band Show, taking place Thursday, July 3 at the Edmond History Museum. Then we sit down with Natasha Naik with Cimarron Opera to learn about their 50th anniversary Summer Operetta, The Pirates of Penzance, taking place at the Nancy O'Brian Center for the Performing Arts in Norman.

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1 month ago
34 minutes 37 seconds

Spotlight on the arts
Spotlight, June 19, 2025

For our June 19 episode we sit down with Megan Barth Argo, Dr. Brant Adams, and Damian Theodoridis with Scissortail Productions. They join the program to discuss Locally Grown, Contemporary Art Music from Oklahoma Composers on Sunday, June 22nd at 4pm at University Lutheran Church and Student Center in Norman. Then we sit down with Dr. Susan Adams-Johnson and Avery Akin with Scissortail Productions to learn about the next Levitt Amp Clinton Music Series Concert featuring Incendio on Friday, June 20th at 7:30pm at McLain Rogers Park in Clinton, OK.

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2 months ago
34 minutes 25 seconds

Spotlight on the arts
Spotlight, June 12, 2025

For our June 12 episode we sit down with Dr. Zachary Daniels with the Heartland Orchestra. He drops by the program to discuss their 10 concert tour of the Metropolitan Library System featuring Peter and The Wolf as well as the importance of musical outreach.

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2 months ago
23 minutes 42 seconds

Spotlight on the arts
Spotlight, June 5, 2025

For our June 5 episode we sit down with Amy Lamb, Community Engagement Manager with the PAA. She joins the program to discuss the First Friday Gallery Walk happening in the Paseo along with 3 new exhibitions opening the PAAC. Next we sit down with Dr. Susan Adams-Johnson with Scissortail Productions. She joins the program to discuss the next Levitt Amp Clinton Music Series Concert featuring the Brubeck Brothers Quartet and Stardust. Finally we sit down with Kris Kruss and Lance Marsh with Oklahoma Shakespeare to learn about their production of The Merry Wives of Windsor which runs June 5 through June 15th.

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2 months ago
51 minutes 51 seconds

Spotlight on the arts
Spotlight, May 22, 2025

For our May 22 episode we sit down with Amanda Bleakley with the Paseo Art and Creativity Center. She joins the program to talk about the 2025 Paseo Arts Festival taking place May 24th thru May 26th. Then we sit down with Dr. Zachary Daniels with the Heartland Orchestra to learn about their season-finale concert concluding their inaugural season.

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3 months ago
36 minutes 3 seconds

Spotlight on the arts
Spotlight, May 15, 2025

For our May 15 episode we sit down with Kaleb Benda, newly appointed music director of the Oklahoma Community Orchestra. He joins the program to let us know what earning the position means to him and what the group will be presenting on their season-finale concert titled 'Heroes and Villains.' Then we sit down with Puffer Jones with the Kemp Concert Series. He joins the program to talk about their season-finale concert featuring organist and basso profundo, Glenn Miller.

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3 months ago
23 minutes 9 seconds

Spotlight on the arts
Spotlight, May 8, 2025

For our May 8 episode we sit down with Patrick Conlon, Christian Giacona, and Jeffrey Grogan with Onyx Lane. They join the program to discuss their newest release titled 'In The Waiting Room,' being released on streaming platforms May 9. Next we sit down with Brent Hart and Mark Taylor with the Oklahoma City Philharmonic. They join the program to discuss the 2025 Symphony Show House taking place daily from 11am thru 5pm May 10th thru May 25. Finally we sit down with Kaleb Benda with the Oklahoma Chamber Symphony to learn about their season-finale concert titled 'Bohemian Rhapsody.'

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3 months ago
53 minutes 23 seconds

Spotlight on the arts
Spotlight, May 1, 2025

For our May 1 episode we sit down with Marcus Leonard with JRB Art at the Elms to learn about their newest exhibit opening up May 2nd. Next we sit down with Amanda Bleakley and Sherry Klechka with the Paseo Art and Creativity Center. They stop by the program to discuss the First Friday Gallery Walk and the Paseo Arts Festival. Finally we're joined by Logan Fish and Rev. Laurie Purcell with Poteet Theatre and St. Luke's Methodist Church. They stop by the program to talk about their production of Mary Poppins and the St. Luke's Community Orchestra Concert.

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3 months ago
45 minutes 36 seconds

Spotlight on the arts
Spotlight, April 24, 2025

For our April 24 episode we sit down with Dr. Rob Glaubitz and Alexander Mickelthwate with the UCO Symphony Orchestra to discuss their upcoming concert featuring Carmina Burana. Next we sit down with Dr. Susan Adams-Johnson and Megan Barth Argo with Scissortail Productions to learn about their next production titled 'The Great Baking Extravaganza.' Then we sit down with Jeffrey Grogan with the Oklahoma Youth Orchestras to hear about their season-finale concerts. Next we sit down with Dr. Brian Lamb, Danny Hansen, and Dr. Wei Guo with the UCO Wind Symphony to learn about their concert featuring 3 premieres. Finally we sit down with Dylan Madoux and Sylvia Berry with the Oklahoma Baroque Orchestra to learn about their season-finale concert plus Sylvia's solo recital.

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3 months ago
1 hour 42 minutes 49 seconds

Spotlight on the arts
Spotlight, April 17, 2025

For our April 17 episode we sit down with Dr. Rob Glaubitz with the University of Central Oklahoma. He joins the program for his weekly segment detailing all the upcoming events taking place at the UCO School of Music. Next we sit down with Dr. Michael T. Geib with the UCO School of Music. He just released his latest album, 'Don't Panic,' and joins the program to talk about what all went into this project. Finally we sit down with Phyllis Smith with the Oklahoma City Symphonic Band. She joins the program to discuss their season-finale concert titled, "Soaring," and features Young Artist Competition Winner, Isaac Marks.

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4 months ago
45 minutes 11 seconds

Spotlight on the arts
Spotlight, April 10, 2025

For our April 10 episode we sit down with Dr. Rob Glaubitz from the University of Central Oklahoma School of Music. He joins us for his weekly segment highlighting an ensemble and informing us of the upcoming events at the UCO School of Music. Next we sit down with June and Vienna Flurry with Celtic Throne II: Psalter of Ireland. They join the program to discuss what went into the creation of the production as they embark on their first-ever world tour kicking off May 4th at Armstrong Auditorium in Edmond. Finally we sit down with Logan Fish with Poteet Theatre to learn about Newsies Junior kicking off tomorrow night, as well as upcoming productions and summer theatre camps.

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4 months ago
49 minutes 44 seconds

Spotlight on the arts
Spotlight, April 3, 2025

For our April 3 episode we sit down with Dr. Rob Glaubitz for his weekly segment highlighting an ensemble and all the events taking place at the UCO School of Music. Then we sit down with Kaleb Benda with the Oklahoma Chamber Symphony to learn about their next concert titled 'Oklahoma Strong.' Next I sit down with Amanda Bleakley with the Paseo Art and Creativity Center and Kelly Fry with Autism Oklahoma to learn about this month's First Friday Gallery Walk and 5th collaboration with the Duets Art Show. Finally I sit down with Doug Newell and Tori Calderone with the Enid Symphony to learn about their season-finale concert featuring Mahler's 1st Symphony.

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4 months ago
59 minutes 54 seconds

Spotlight on the arts
Spotlight, March 27, 2025

For our March 27 episode we sit down with Dr. Rob Glaubitz with the UCO for his weekly spot detailing all the upcoming events at the UCO School of Music. Next we sit down with Dr. Emily Butterfield and Melody Soto with the Oklahoma Flute Society to learn about their annual Flute Fair. Then we sit down with Puffer Jones with the Tactus Chamber Orchestra and Vocal Ensemble to learn about his world premiere composition 'Songs of the Prairie' debuting this Sunday. Next we sit down with local visual artist, Lauren Kelly, along with Marcus Leonard with JRB Art at the Elms to discuss some of her works being featured in NXT 2025. Finally we sit down with Dr. Tess Remy-Schumacher with UCO and Logan Hobart with Scary Clown Productions to learn about her Faculty Artist Concert Series Recital taking place this weekend.

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4 months ago
59 minutes 7 seconds

Spotlight on the arts
Spotlight, March 13, 2025

For our March 13 episode we sit down with Kayla Russell with the Jackson College of Graduate Studies at the University Central Oklahoma to learn about the different degree programs offered at UCO's College of Fine Arts and Design. Then we sit down with Megan Barth Argo and Christian Bester with Oklahoma State University's Greenwood School of Music to discuss their adaption of Humperdinck's opera Hansel and Gretel taking place at the McKnight Center March 14th and 15th.

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5 months ago
32 minutes 18 seconds

Spotlight on the arts
Spotlight, March 6, 2025

For our March 6 episode we sit down with Dr. Rob Glaubitz with the UCO School of Music for his weekly visit where we discuss all the events at the UCO School of Music. Next we sit down with Amanda Bleakley, Executive Director with the Paseo Arts Association. She joins the program to discuss the First Friday Gallery Walk for March as well as three new exhibitions coming to the Art and Creativity Center. Then we sit down with Marcus Leonard with JRB Art at the Elms to learn about a new exhibition featuring 10 young Oklahoma artists titled 'Next.' Finally we sit down with Logan Fish with Poteet Theatre. He joins the program to discuss the Spring productions as well as highlight some recent renovations.

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5 months ago
49 minutes 13 seconds

Spotlight on the arts
Spotlight is KUCO’s weekly program celebrating Oklahoma’s vibrant arts community, offering interviews with guests, exploring individual artistic endeavor, upcoming concerts, events and exhibits, and learning more about the arts organizations that serve our community.