Around Noon: Archive by Date

July 2010

The Punch Brothers
Posted Friday, July 30
Jim Goldurs welcomes Nickel Creek's Chris Thile and his new band The Punch Brothers who play Cain Park tonight.

Open Air
Posted Thursday, July 29
Dee Perry hosts another edition of Around Noon Open Air live from Idea Center at PlayhouseSquare

Project Runway, Ann Hampton Callaway and Inlet Dance
Posted Wednesday, July 28
Dee Perry meets one of this newest contestants for Project Runway - Cleveland Institute of Art graduate Valerie Mayen.

Norman Rockwell, Stephen Hough and Naomi Shelton
Posted Tuesday, July 27
Dee Perry focuses on the role photography played in the art of Norman Rockwell. Plus musical discussions with Stephen Hough and Naomi Shelton.

Annette Gordon-Reed, Marc Broussard and Josh Rzepka
Posted Monday, July 26
Dee Perry shares her conversation with Annette Gordon-Reed the award-winning author of "The Hemingses of Monticello"

Kathy Mattea
Posted Friday, July 23
Dee Perry speaks with chart-topping country musician Kathy Mattea about the message behind her new album "Coal."

Mũkoma wa Ngũgĩ, Greg Reese and Mike Farley Band
Posted Thursday, July 22
Dee Perry welcomes acclaimed Kenyan author and CWRU instructor Mũkoma wa Ngũgĩ. Plus we say good luck to outgoing director of the East Cleveland Public Library

Harvey Pekar
Posted Wednesday, July 21
Dee Perry pays tribute to the late Harvey Pekar of American Splendor.

Joan Armatrading, Old 97’s, Terminal Tower & Heinz Poll
Posted Tuesday, July 20
Dee Perry shares her interview with acclaimed singer-songwriter Joan Armatrading. Plus a performance from Old 97's Rhett Miller.

MOCA, Harry Bacharach & Mojo Big Band and Ohio Shakespeare Fest
Posted Monday, July 19
Dee Perry unveils the new design for MOCA Cleveland and Dan Polletta spotlights Harry Bacharach's performance with the Mojo Big Band

John Hiatt
Posted Friday, July 16
Award-winning songwriter John Hiatt joins Dee Perry to preview his House of Blues concert tonight.

Cherryholmes, Veggie U and “Romance”
Posted Thursday, July 15
Dee Perry welcomes members of the family bluegrass sensation Cherryholmes prior to their Cain Park gig. Plus chef Jonathon Sawyer & Veggie U.

“Detroit Disassembled”, Salvatore Scibona and “The Why and Later Project”
Posted Wednesday, July 14
Dee Perry focuses on the haunting exhibit "Detroit Disassembled" at The Akron Art Museum. Plus award-winning author and Cleveland native Salvatore Scibona.

Summer Movie Show
Posted Tuesday, July 13
Dee Perry hosts a summer movie call-in program featuring Plain Dealer movie critic Clint O'Connor

Backstage with Patricia Heaton
Posted Monday, July 12
Today we share highlights from the recent taping of Backstage with Patricia Heaton.

Will Kimbrough
Posted Friday, July 9
Dee Perry welcomes acclaimed singer-songwriter Will Kimbrough for a live performance in the Key Bank Studio.

Open Air
Posted Thursday, July 8
Dee Perry hosts another edition of Around Noon Open Air in front of a live studio audience at Idea Center at PlayhouseSquare.

Matt Gallagher, Tift Merritt and Tremont Art Walk
Posted Wednesday, July 7
Dee Perry welcomes acclaimed blogger and US Army Lieutenant Matt Gallagher, author of "Kaboom: Embracing the Suck in a Savage Little War."

Patricia Heaton, Patton Oswalt and The Marx Brothers
Posted Tuesday, July 6
Dee Perry laughs it up with Emmy-award winning actress and Cleveland native Patricia Heaton.

Backstage with Tim Conway
Posted Monday, July 5
A special holiday presentation of Backstage with Tim Conway featuring host Scott Simon of National Public Radio.

Sara Watkins
Posted Friday, July 2
Jim Goldurs welcomes Nickel Creek's Sara Watkins for a live performance prior to her gig at the Beachland.

The Cleveland Orchestra
Posted Thursday, July 1
Dan Polletta previews The Cleveland Orchestra's free Star Spangled Spectacular happening tonight in Public Square.