http://www.wcpn.org Around Noon is WCPN's weekday exploration into the world of local and national culture. (c) Copyright 2012 ideastream - For Personal Use Only http://www.ideastream.org/an/entry/46966 http://www.ideastream.org/an/entry/46966 Dan Polletta talks with The Western Reserve Hisorical Society's John Grabowski and The Plain Dealer's Steve Litt about what the Horshoe Casino means to the City of Cleveland from both historical and urban planning perspectives. Mon, 21 May 2012 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.ideastream.org/an/entry/46956 http://www.ideastream.org/an/entry/46956 Dee Perry welcomes acclaimed cellist Joshua Roman for a live performance prior to accepting an alumni award from The Cleveland Institute of Music this weekend. Fri, 18 May 2012 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.ideastream.org/an/entry/46930 http://www.ideastream.org/an/entry/46930 Dan Polletta speaks with Nina Stemme and Eric Owens the stars of The Cleveland Orchestra's production of the scandalous opera 'Salome'. Plus Dee Perry previews the Ohio Independent Film Festival with Todd Kwait the director of the closing night film - For the Love of the Music:The Club 47 Revival. And Dee meets multi-instrumentalist Hal Walker who plays the Blue Sky Folk Festival this Saturday. Thu, 17 May 2012 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.ideastream.org/an/entry/46920 http://www.ideastream.org/an/entry/46920 Dee Perry welcomes former 'Men at Work' frontman - Colin Hay - for a live performance as he gets ready for his gig tonight at The Kent Stage. Plus we meet another musician from 'the land down under' as Dee speaks with Elizabeth Morris of the red hot pop group - Allo Darlin' - which plays the Beachland Ballroom tonight. And we take a Road Trip! to the Buckeye state's birdwatching Mecca - Magee Marsh - outside of Toledo. Also a preview of CSU's Creative Voices Summit. Wed, 16 May 2012 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.ideastream.org/an/entry/46862 http://www.ideastream.org/an/entry/46862 Dee Perry investigates 'The Science of Vampires' for ideastream's special series - 'About Blood' - examining the anatomy of blood. Plus Cleveland choreographer Terence Greene makes his Dancing Wheels debut. And stories of the South with the 'Ladies of Last Chance' onstage at PlayhouseSquare. Tue, 15 May 2012 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.ideastream.org/an/entry/46850 http://www.ideastream.org/an/entry/46850 Dee Perry welcomes the editors of Alternative Press magazine for another edition of Music Monday as we share what's spinning in the playlists of those who listen to music for a living. Mon, 14 May 2012 12:00:00 -0400