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On-air Time: Saturdays at 8:34 AM and Sundays at 7:34 AM

Host: Laura Kennedy

Each weekend, Laura Kennedy highlights a wide variety of events and personalities certain to be of interest to GLT listeners throughout central Illinois. Tune in Saturday or Sunday mornings for interviews and behind the scenes stories about new art exhibits opening, charity events, new plays in production, new CDs from local artists, and community events.

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Community Center for the Arts: Hear about the summertime offerings at the Community Center for the Arts in Urbana. http://c-4a.org/

ALS Muscle Walk (mp3)
Publish Date: 05/10/2013 02:09 PM
Run Time: 4:00
Find out how participating in the ALS Muscle Walk helps those with Lou Gerig's Disease. http://www2.mda.org/site/TR/Walk/55-695-ChampaignDistrict?fr_id=4501&pg=entry

Central Illinois Figure Skating Club (mp3)
Publish Date: 05/03/2013 03:12 PM
Run Time: 4:00
Learn about the upcoming performance from the Central Illinois Figure Skating Club. http://www.ci-fsc.org/

Pet Fair and Pooch Parade (mp3)
Publish Date: 04/26/2013 03:14 PM
Run Time: 4:00
Joe Tully from Uptown Normal previews the first-ever Pet Fair and Pooch Parade. http://www.uptownnormal.com/uncategorized/pooch-parade-pet-fair/

Ansel Adams Exhibit (mp3)
Publish Date: 04/19/2013 03:37 PM
Run Time: 4:00
Michael Adams, son of Ansel Adams, discusses the new exhibit of his fathers' work at the Peoria Riverfront Museum. http://www.peoriariverfrontmuseum.org/

Casino Royal Exhibit (mp3)
Publish Date: 04/12/2013 02:41 PM
Run Time: 4:00
Learn about the new exhibit at Urbana's Spurlock Museum that celebrates the sometimes strange film journeys of "Casino Royal." http://www.spurlock.illinois.edu/

Fashion Challenge (mp3)
Publish Date: 04/05/2013 02:52 PM
Run Time: 4:00
Sabrina Burkiewicz and Kris Hall from the Illinois Sustainable Living and Wellness Expo talk about the events' Fashion Challenge. http://www.ecologyactioncenter.org/islwe/

Broadway in Bloomington (mp3)
Publish Date: 03/29/2013 03:43 PM
Run Time: 4:00
Sally Parry from Community Players previews their upcoming musical revue. http://www.communityplayers.org/

Tales of the Lost Formicans (mp3)
Publish Date: 03/22/2013 03:44 PM
Run Time: 4:00
Deb Alley of ISU Theatre talks about the new show she's directing. http://events.illinoisstate.edu/cal/event/showEventMore.rdo;jsessionid=612CB1492FFB25CDEE9DE4CDCD899DEF

@Salon (mp3)
Publish Date: 03/08/2013 03:26 PM
Run Time: 4:00
ISU's Duriel Harris talks about the upcoming @Salon event. http://english.illinoisstate.edu/news/Salon_2013.shtml

ISU Galleries - The House of the Seven Gables Exhibition (mp3)
Publish Date: 03/08/2013 03:22 PM
Run Time: 4:00
Kendra Paitz, curator at the ISU Galleries, discusses the new exhibition that is inspired by the novel, "The House of the Seven Gables." http://finearts.illinoisstate.edu/galleries/

Lois Jett Collection (mp3)
Publish Date: 03/01/2013 11:14 AM
Run Time: 4:00
Jennifer Banning and Kelsey Graczyk talk about a David Davis Mansion exhibit of costumes from ISU's Lois Jett collection. http://stories.illinoisstate.edu/2013/01/magazine/illinois-state/state-side/photos-costume-collection-shows-off-big-to-do-list/

Fractured Spirits (mp3)
Publish Date: 02/22/2013 03:46 PM
Run Time: 4:00
Meet author Sylvia Shults and hear about her new book, "Fractured Spirits: Hauntings at the Peoria State Hospital." http://www.sylviashults.com/sylvia/

Miller Park Zoo Stampede (mp3)
Publish Date: 02/15/2013 12:44 PM
Run Time: 4:00
Get the inside scoop on the Miller Park Zoo Stampede fundraiser. http://4.17.232.139/parks/Miller-Park-Zoo/about-the-zoo.htm

"Time Stands Still" (mp3)
Publish Date: 02/08/2013 03:57 PM
Run Time: 4:00
Sandi Zielinski from Heartland Theatre talks about the new show she's directing. http://heartlandtheatre.org/

Area Arts Round Table (mp3)
Publish Date: 02/01/2013 02:06 PM
Run Time: 4:00
Cathy Sutliff from the Area Arts Round Table dicusses the organization and its goals. http://www.areaartsroundtable.org/index.html

Matt Belsante at the GLT Jazz Cabaret (mp3)
Publish Date: 01/25/2013 03:06 PM
Run Time: 4:00
Singer Matt Belsante returns to the GLT Jazz Cabaret on Feb. 9th, and Laura Kennedy chats with this talented young man. http://wglt.org/events/jazzcabaret.shtml

Harold Gregor Exhibition (mp3)
Publish Date: 01/18/2013 02:40 PM
Run Time: 4:00
Painter Harold Gregor discusses the new exhibition of his work at the McLean County Arts Center in Bloomington. http://www.mcaart.org/mcac/html/index.html

First Book McLean County Event (mp3)
Publish Date: 01/11/2013 12:26 PM
Run Time: 4:00
Mary Guinane of First Book McLean County descibes their upcoming fundraiser, "Wines of the World." http://supporters.firstbook.org/site/Clubs?club_id=1050&pg=main

Ben Paxton (mp3)
Publish Date: 01/04/2013 03:55 PM
Run Time: 4:00
Former GLT General Manager Ben Paxton talks about his new show of watercolors at The Grey Dove Gallery in Bloomington. http://www.greydovegallery.com/

Guns and Hoses Charity Event (mp3)
Publish Date: 12/28/2012 11:09 AM
Run Time: 4:00
Det. Steven Brown of the Bloomington Police Department previews the charity hockey match with the fire department The event raises funds for Special Olympics Illinois. http://www.cityblm.org/index.aspx?page=17&recordid=565

Peoria Riverfront Museum Winter Classes (mp3)
Publish Date: 12/21/2012 02:24 PM
Run Time: 4:00
Pat Keck of The Peoria Riverfront Museum talks about the classes offered this winter. http://www.peoriariverfrontmuseum.org/whats-happening-now/classes-camps

John Miller and the Romaniacs (mp3)
Publish Date: 12/14/2012 03:21 PM
Run Time: 4:00
Hear from John Miller about his bands' new CD. http://www.peoriajazz.com/home.php?section_lvl=website_artist&sub_lvl=profile&artist_id=20080717155323487fb1431671a

Soroptimist International Gift Wrap Fundraiser (mp3)
Publish Date: 12/07/2012 03:10 PM
Run Time: 4:00
Sandra Groves of Soroptimist International of Bloomington/Normal talks about their gift wrap event. http://www.simwr.org/#!bloomington/c4bj
https://www.facebook.com/SoroptimistBN

ISU Fall Dance Concert (mp3)
Publish Date: 11/30/2012 02:55 PM
Run Time: 4:00
Sara Semonis from the dance faculty at ISU previews the upcoming dance concert. http://mediarelations.illinoisstate.edu/report/1112/nov29/falldance.asp

Cynthia Carr (mp3)
Publish Date: 11/23/2012 02:31 PM
Run Time: 4:00
Author Cynthia Carr, author of a new biography of David Wojnarowicz, talks about the artist and his experiences in the Twin Cities. http://finearts.illinoisstate.edu/galleries/

Joel Sartore (mp3)
Publish Date: 11/16/2012 03:03 PM
Run Time: 4:00
National Geographic photographer Joel Sartore talks about photographing animals. Check out Joel's work: http://www.joelsartore.com/

Adam Gillespie (mp3)
Publish Date: 11/09/2012 03:06 PM
Run Time: 4:00
Photographer and veteran Adam Gillespie discusses his exhibition of photos from Iraq currently on display at Heartland Community College. http://www.heartland.edu/news.jsp?newsID=1734

Liber (mp3)
Publish Date: 11/02/2012 02:07 PM
Run Time: 4:00
William Hudson of Liber talks about the group's new CD. http://www.liberunusualis.com/

Melanie Schiff Exhibition (mp3)
Publish Date: 10/26/2012 02:22 PM
Run Time: 4:00
http://finearts.illinoisstate.edu/galleries/

FlatCon 2012 (mp3)
Publish Date: 10/19/2012 04:02 PM
Run Time: 4:00
Matt Perschnick from Gamers for Life talks about the upcoming gaming convention, FlatCon 2012. http://flatcon.com/default.shtml

Your Normal LGBT Film Festival (mp3)
Publish Date: 10/12/2012 04:05 PM
Run Time: 4:00
Dave Shields chats about the upcoming film festival. http://www.yournormalfilmfest.com/about/

McLean County Museum of History Exhibit (mp3)
Publish Date: 10/05/2012 03:58 PM
Run Time: 4:00
Hear about the new exhibit at the McLean County Museum of History. http://www.mchistory.org/mcmh_fiesta.html

ISU Homecoming King Roger Cushman (mp3)
Publish Date: 09/28/2012 03:18 PM
Run Time: 4:00
Roger Cushman ('62) talks about his time at Illinois State University. http://illinoisstatehomecoming.com/

We Care Twin Cities Half Marathon (mp3)
Publish Date: 09/21/2012 04:09 PM
Run Time: 4:00
Run organizer Dan Anderson talks about the brand new event. https://www.facebook.com/WeCareTwinCitiesHalfMarathon

Awadagin Pratt (mp3)
Publish Date: 09/14/2012 04:12 PM
Run Time: 4:00
Pianist Awadagin Pratt previews the upcoming benefit concert for the Pratt Music Foundation. http://www.prattmusicfoundation.com/

These Shining Lives (mp3)
Publish Date: 09/07/2012 03:16 PM
Run Time: 4:00
Don LaCasse from Heartland Theatre talks about the new show, "These Shining Lives." http://heartlandtheatre.org/

Bloomington Kiwanis Peanut Days (mp3)
Publish Date: 08/31/2012 03:30 PM
Run Time: 4:00
Gail Dobbins of Bloomington Kiwanis previews their fundraiser. http://www.bloomingtonkiwanis.org/public/index.aspx

Wicked Plants (mp3)
Publish Date: 08/24/2012 03:00 PM
Run Time: 4:00
Author Amy Stewart talks about wicked plants in advance of her appearance at the ISU Horticulture Center. http://horticulturecenter.illinoisstate.edu/

5Khaos (mp3)
Publish Date: 08/17/2012 04:00 PM
Run Time: 4:00
Nick Moran previews this very unusual 5K event. http://5khaos.com/

Cornjerkers (mp3)
Publish Date: 08/10/2012 02:28 PM
Run Time: 4:00
David Theobald talks about his novel, "Cornjerkers." http://stores.blackrosewritingbooks.com/-strse-260/Cornjerkers-by-David-A./Detail.bok

Sugar Grove Nature Center (mp3)
Publish Date: 08/03/2012 12:35 PM
Run Time: 4:00
Angela Funk, director of the Sugar Grove Nature Center previews some late summer activities. http://www.sugargrovenaturecenter.org/

Studio Glass at 50: A Tradition in Flux (mp3)
Publish Date: 07/27/2012 04:34 PM
Run Time: 4:00
ISU Professor of Glass John Miller discusses the new exhibition at the ISU Galleries. http://finearts.illinoisstate.edu/galleries/

Midwest Institute of Opera (mp3)
Publish Date: 07/20/2012 01:52 PM
Run Time: 4:00
John and Tracy Koch from the Midwest Institute of Opera discuss their organization and its latest production. http://midwestinstituteofopera.org/

Lincoln's Festival (mp3)
Publish Date: 07/13/2012 02:59 PM
Run Time: 4:00
Jeff Woodard from the McLean County Museum of History reveals details about the upcoming Lincoln Fest. http://www.mchistory.org/

Sister Cities (mp3)
Publish Date: 07/06/2012 01:20 PM
Run Time: 4:00
Harriett Steinbach from B/N Sisters Cities talks about an important upcoming anniversary. http://www.bnsistercities.org/fiftySchedule.html

Sugar Creek Arts Festival (mp3)
Publish Date: 06/29/2012 02:40 PM
Run Time: 4:00
Learn all about the 2012 Sugar Creek Arts Festival from Doug Johnson of The McLean County Arts Center. http://www.mcaart.org/mcac/html/index.html

A Rare Titanic Family (mp3)
Publish Date: 06/22/2012 11:52 AM
Run Time: 4:00
Julie Hedgepeth Williams talks about her upcoming appearance at Community Players in Bloomington to discuss her book, "A Rare Titanic Family." http://www.communityplayers.org/event.html

Cornstock Theatre (mp3)
Publish Date: 06/15/2012 03:53 PM
Run Time: 4:00
Hear about the summer offerings from Cornstock Theatre's Jenny Parkhurst. http://cornstocktheatre.com/

Glorious Garden Walk (mp3)
Publish Date: 06/08/2012 03:49 PM
Run Time: 4:00
Marcia Young from the David Davis Mansion in Bloomington talks about the upcoming GLorious Garden Festival and Walk. http://daviddavismansion.org/

Heartland Theatre (mp3)
Publish Date: 06/01/2012 03:27 PM
Run Time: 4:00
Mike Dobbins of Heartland Theatre previews the 10-Minute Play Festival. http://www.heartlandtheatre.org/

Old House Society Tour of Homes (mp3)
Publish Date: 05/25/2012 01:45 PM
Run Time: 4:00
Chris Hotz and Mike Whelan of the Old House Society talk about the upcoming Tour of Homes. http://www.oldhousesociety.org/

Miller Park Summer Theatre (mp3)
Publish Date: 05/17/2012 02:38 PM
Run Time: 4:00
Rodney Stickrod from the Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts talks about the organizations' plans for summer theatre in Miller Park. In a word, it's: CATS! http://www.facebook.com/pages/BCPAs-Miller-Park-Summer-Theatre/192666564112339

Illinois Shakespeare Festival, Part 2 (mp3)
Publish Date: 05/11/2012 03:15 PM
Run Time: 4:00
The Artistic Director of the Illinois Shakespeare Festival, Deb Alley, talks about the interesting events and more that are a part of the festival. http://thefestival.org/

Illinois Shakespeare Festival, Part 1 (mp3)
Publish Date: 05/04/2012 01:52 PM
Run Time: 4:00
The Artistic Director of the Illinois Shakespeare Festival, Deb Alley, talks about the plays in rotation this season. http://thefestival.org/

Champagne British Car Festival (mp3)
Publish Date: 04/27/2012 01:56 PM
Run Time: 4:00
Dave Hauman from the Champagne British Car Festival previews the event. http://cbcf-bloomington.com/index.html

Spring Bloom Arts Festival (mp3)
Publish Date: 04/20/2012 03:34 PM
Run Time: 4:00
Doug Johnson from the McLean County Arts Center previews the upcoming Spring Bloom Arts Festival. http://www.mcaart.org/mcac/html/index.html

Charles Dickens Display (mp3)
Publish Date: 04/13/2012 03:26 PM
Run Time: 4:00
Maureen Brunsdale from the Special Collections at ISU's Milner Library discusses the rare books and more in display at the library. http://library.illinoisstate.edu/

Illinois Sustainable Living and Wellness Expo (mp3)
Publish Date: 04/06/2012 02:42 PM
Run Time: 4:00
Missy Smock from IWU previews the Illinois Sustainable Living and Wellness Expo. http://islwe.org/

Travis Wesley (mp3)
Publish Date: 03/30/2012 12:35 PM
Run Time: 4:00
Jazz musician Travis Wesley talks about his new CD, "Natural Diversion." http://www.traviswesleyjazz.com/

Picnic (mp3)
Publish Date: 03/23/2012 03:14 PM
Run Time: 4:00
Lori Adams from ISU Theatre previews the new production of "Picnic." http://finearts.illinoisstate.edu/theatre/

ISU Galleries (mp3)
Publish Date: 03/16/2012 04:06 PM
Run Time: 4:00
Kendra Paitz of the ISU Galleries talks about the new exhibition. http://finearts.illinoisstate.edu/galleries/

The Drowsy Chaperone (mp3)
Publish Date: 03/10/2012 11:51 AM
Run Time: 4:00
U-High's Susan Thetard previews the schools' latest production.

Sangamon Songs (mp3)
Publish Date: 03/03/2012 11:51 AM
Run Time: 4:00
Singer/songwriter Tom Irwin talks about his new release, which was inspired by an old diary he found in his house.

Concert for Autistic Children (mp3)
Publish Date: 02/18/2012 11:51 AM
Run Time: 4:01
Kim McCord from the ISU School of Music previews a very special concert for kids.

Polar Plunge (mp3)
Publish Date: 02/11/2012 11:51 AM
Run Time: 4:01
Jill Speer of Illinois Special Olympics previews the annual Polar Plunge fundraiser.

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