Spotlight on the arts

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Spotlight, October 1, 2026

Spotlight on the arts ·

2026/10/01

For our October 1 episode we sit down with Dr. Rob Glaubitz with the University of Central Oklahoma School of Music for his weekly visit where he details all the upcoming concerts, recitals, and productions coming to UCO. Next we sit down with Dr. Julia Montag for her weekly visit. This week she's joined by Dr. Matthew Mailman to discuss Pirates! The Penzance Musical. Finally we're joined by Sherry Klechka and Atticxys Metals to learn about this month's First Friday Gallery Walk.

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00:23:06

Spotlight, September 24, 2026

Spotlight on the arts ·

2026/09/25

For our September 24 episode we sit down with Dr. Rob Glaubitz with the UCO School of Music. He joins the program for his weekly segment detailing the upcoming concerts and recitals to UCO. Then we sit down with Dr. Julia Montag with the Wanda L. Bass School of Music at OCU. She joins the program for her weekly spot detailing the upcoming concerts and productions heading to OCU.

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00:49:28

Spotlight, September 17, 2026

Spotlight on the arts ·

2026/09/17

For our September 17 episode I’m joined by Dr. Rob Glaubitz with the UCO School of Music for his weekly visit detailing the upcoming concerts and recitals taking place at UCO. Next we sit down with Dr. Julia Montag with Wanda L. Bass School of Music at OCU for her weekly visit detailing the upcoming concerts and recitals taking place at OCU. Then we’re joined by Warren “Puffer” Jones with the Kemp Concert Series to learn about their season opening program, 4x4 Organ Concert, taking place this

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00:56:12

Spotlight, September 10, 2026

Spotlight on the arts ·

2026/09/10

For our September 10 episode we sit down with Dr. Rob Glaubtiz with Painted Sky Opera. He joins us to discuss their production titled The Pirate Project! Taking place this Saturday with two performances. Next we’re joined by Dr. Julia Montag from Oklahoma City University. She’s joined by her fellow OCU Deans, Drs. Jake Johnson and W. Jerome Stevenson to learn about OCU’s connection to Lyric Theatre’s production of Come From Away. We’re then joined by W. Jerome Stevenson and Jonathan Beck Reed, two

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Spotlight, September 3, 2026

Spotlight on the arts ·

2026/09/03

For our September 3 episode we sit down with Dr. Rob Glaubitz for two segments. In the first he joins us for his weekly visit detailing all the concerts and recitals upcoming at UCO. In his second segment he joins us to discuss Painted Sky Opera's production of The Pirate Project. Next we're joined by Dr. Julia Montag from the Wanda L. Bass School of Music for her weekly conversation detailing what's taking place at OCU. Then we sit down with Dylan Madoux with the Oklahoma Baroque

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Spotlight, August 27, 2026

Spotlight on the arts ·

2026/08/27

For our August 27 episode we sit down with Dr. Julia Montag from Oklahoma City University. We begin our weekly conversations where we discuss the productions and recitals coming to OCU. This week we pay our respects to Professor Jan McDaniel and Professor Emerita Vicky Kelly, and then we discuss OCU Performs Pick 4 ticket package and productions.

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00:38:39

Spotlight, August 20, 2026

Spotlight on the arts ·

2026/08/20

For our August 20 episode we sit down with Dr. Rob Glaubitz with Painted Sky Opera. We discuss their production of La Traviata which kicks off their 10th anniversary season. Then we sit down with Dr. Danielle Herrington with OK City Opera. She joins the program to discuss Dueling Divas and Dazzling Duets VIII.

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00:54:13

Spotlight, August 13, 2026

Spotlight on the arts ·

2026/08/13

For our August 13 episode we sit down with Drs. Michael Geib and Danielle Herrington with the Brisch Center for Historical Performance to learn about their program, 'The Honea Legacy,' taking place August 22. Next we sit down with Ali and Andrea Soltani, owners and operators of Soltani Music in Edmond. We discuss the history of the school, classes offered, and the vision for the future. Finally we sit down with Ryan Malone from Armstrong Auditorium to learn about their 2026-27 season of

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00:18:32

Spotlight, August 6, 2026

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2026/08/06

For our August 6 episode we sit down with Sherry Klechka and Stephen C. Shirely, two members of the Paseo Artists Collective. They join the program to discuss the August First Friday Gallery Walk as well as the 3 new exhibitions coming to the Paseo Art and Creativity Center.

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00:19:43

Spotlight, July 30, 2026

Spotlight on the arts ·

2026/07/30

For our July 30 episode we sit down with Founder and Creative Director for the Central Oklahoma Ballet Theatre, Dr. Sterlin Mosley. He joins the program to discuss their Summer 2026 production, 'Mythos,' which takes place on Saturday, August 8 at 2pm and 7pm at the Reynolds Performing Arts Center in Norman.

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Spotlight, July 23, 2026

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2026/07/23

For our July 23 episode we sit down with Grammy Award winning composer and producer, Kitt Wakeley. We discuss the ensemble Six String Symphony and their newest album, 'A Six String Odyssey,' which has it's album release party on Friday, July 24 at 7pm at the Hilton Garden Inn Convention Center in Edmond. We discuss how the album came together and the people who helped to make it happen. We then sit down with Rachael Parsons and Trace Burchart, two cast members with the Lyric Theatre of

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00:57:42

Spotlight, July 16, 2026

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2026/07/16

For our July 16 episode we sit down with Angelika Machnik-Jones with the Oklahoma Summer Chamber Music Institute. We learn about the inaugural program as well as the 3 concerts being put on by the students and faculty. Then we sit down with composer and producer Chris Prather. We learn about his participation in an upcoming album being released July 24 titled 'Symphonina Stories: New Horizons." We will also get a sneak preview of his composition on the album titled 'Carriage Ride To

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Spotlight, July 9, 2026

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2026/07/09

For our July 9 episode we sit down with Lucas Ross with the American Banjo Museum. We discuss the history of the banjo, how he got involved with the instrument and the museum, and what we can expect from his program titled 'A Very Muppet Sing-Along with Lucas Ross.'

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00:55:23

Spotlight, July 2, 2026

Spotlight on the arts ·

2026/07/02

For our July 2 episode we sit down with Dr. Tommy Dobbs and Sarah Neely with the Great Plains International Marimba Competition. We discuss this year's event and how it's evolved over its 13 years. Next we sit down with Sherry Klechka and Nathaly Ramos with the Paseo Arts Association. They join the program to discuss July's First Friday Gallery Walk and 3 new exhibitions coming to the PAAC. Finally we sit down with Cory King and Renee Anderson, two cast members of Sister Act being

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Spotlight, June 25, 2026

Spotlight on the arts ·

2026/06/25

For our June 25 episode we sit down with Lester Claravall and Kelsey Rogers to learn about the Children's Health Foundation's Dancing For A Miracle taking place August 22nd at 5:30pm at the Embassy Suites in Norman. Then we sit down with Amy Stephens with the Edmond History Museum to learn about this year's Songs and Stripes Big Band Show taking place Friday, July 3 at 2:30, 4:30, and 7:30pm.

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Spotlight, June 18, 2026

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2026/06/18

For our June 18 episode we sit down with Eric Walschap, Program Director with Jazz in June, to learn about the artists coming to this years festival which kicks off tonight in Andrews Park. Then we sit down with Alex Johnson, Kevin W. Smith, and Nicholas Bartell with Cimarron Opera to discuss their two productions of Gilbert and Sullivan's Patience.

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Spotlight, June 11, 2026

Spotlight on the arts ·

2026/06/11

For our June 11 episode we sit down with Zoe Elrod with the Metropolitan Library System to learn about their Summer Reading Program and Neighborhood Arts programming. Next we sit down with Tyler Woods with Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park to learn about their production of The Tempest. Finally, we sit down with Kenzie Beckham and Sierra Sikes with the Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma’s production of Annie.

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Spotlight, June 4, 2026

Spotlight on the arts ·

2026/06/04

For our June 4 episode I sit down with violinist Angelica Pereira to learn about her program titled Raices, Music of Latin America, taking place this Saturday. Next I sit down with vocalist and composer Karena Van Horn to learn about her program “Karena Sings With Friends,” taking place this Sunday. Finally I sit down with Sherry Klechka with the Paseo Arts Association to learn about this First Friday Gallery Walk and the 3 next exhibitions coming to the PAC.

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Spotlight, May 21, 2026

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2026/05/21

For our May 21 episode we sit down with Dylan Madoux with the Oklahoma Baroque Orchestra and Dr. David Anderson with Chamber Music in Oklahoma. They join us to discuss their collaborative program featuring Vivaldi's The Four Seasons on Sunday, May 24 at 4pm at Christ the King Catholic Church.

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Spotlight, May 14, 2026

Spotlight on the arts ·

2026/05/14

For our May 14 episode we sit down with Kaleb Benda and Hamed Erfani with the Oklahoma Chamber Symphony to learn about their season finale concert taking place on Saturday, May 16 at 7pm. Next we sit down with Kaleb Benda and Noah Pool with the Oklahoma Community Orchestra to learn about their season-finale concert on Sunday, May 17 at 3pm. Finally, we sit down with Dr. Julie Yu with Canterbury Voices to learn about their fundraiser and program, Crescendo which takes place tonight at 7pm at the

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