http://www.wcpn.org Around Noon is WCPN's weekday exploration into the world of local and national culture. (c) Copyright 2013 ideastream - For Personal Use Only http://www.ideastream.org/an/entry/53763 http://www.ideastream.org/an/entry/53763 Dee Perry welcomes the founder of Venezuela's El Sistema music education program - Dr. José Antonio Abreu - who receives an honorary doctorate this weekend from The Cleveland Institute of Music. Fri, 17 May 2013 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.ideastream.org/an/entry/53723 http://www.ideastream.org/an/entry/53723 Dee Perry shares her conversation with Bootsy Collins who's onstage with The Contemporary Youth Orchestra Friday night. Plus, bestselling author Tracy Chevalier shares the Ohio story of her new novel - The Last Runaway. And we hear a conversation with Tony-award-winning actress - Sutton Foster - who takes the stage at PlayhouseSquare this weekend. Thu, 16 May 2013 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.ideastream.org/an/entry/53699 http://www.ideastream.org/an/entry/53699 Dee Perry shares her interview with the late Vincent Dowling former artistic director for Great Lakes Theater who passed away last week at the age of 83. Plus, British Hammond B-3 master Brian Auger returns to Nighttown with his Oblivion Express. And we introduce you to Minneapolis musicians Davina and the Vagabonds who perform live in our Key Bank Studio. Wed, 15 May 2013 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.ideastream.org/an/entry/53652 http://www.ideastream.org/an/entry/53652 Dee Perry broadcasts live from The Reinberger Theater in Gordon Square to spotlight The Cleveland Orchestra residency At Home in Gordon Square taking place all week long in Cleveland's burgeoning near west side neigborhood. Tue, 14 May 2013 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.ideastream.org/an/entry/53645 http://www.ideastream.org/an/entry/53645 Dee Perry shares her interview with filmmaker Marian Marzynski whose film Never Forget To Lie documents his own Holocaust survival story and screens tomorrow night on WVIZ/PBS. Plus, Cleveland Orchestra cellist Brian Thornton pays tribute to his teacher and Holocaust survivor - Lev Aronson. And Felton Thomas, director of The Cleveland Public Library spotlights this summer's activities at CPL. Mon, 13 May 2013 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.ideastream.org/an/entry/53642 http://www.ideastream.org/an/entry/53642 Jim Goldurs shares his interviews with Oakland R&B masters Tower of Power who perform for the Rock Hall this weekend. Also we hear from the man known as the Pitbull of Comedy - Bobby Slayton - who performs at Hilarities this weekend. Fri, 10 May 2013 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.ideastream.org/an/entry/53615 http://www.ideastream.org/an/entry/53615 Dee Perry talks with playwright Mickle Maher about his play There Is a Happiness That Morning Is onstage at Cleveland Public Theater. Plus Apollo's Fire musician and Oberlin music professor Michael Lynn shares the story of his return to music after his liver transplant. And we preview WCLV's 6th annual Jubilation! The Elizabeth Stuart Church Choir Festival. Thu, 09 May 2013 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.ideastream.org/an/entry/53591 http://www.ideastream.org/an/entry/53591 Dee Perry broadcasts live from Perk Park Plaza for downtown Cleveland's summertime Food Truck extravaganza - Walnut Wednesdays. She speaks with a few food truck operators as well as those who helped renovate Perk Plaza into a new downtown destination. Join Dee at East 12th Street and Walnut Avenue for this special live outdoor broadcast! Wed, 08 May 2013 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.ideastream.org/an/entry/53569 http://www.ideastream.org/an/entry/53569 Dee Perry gets in step with Dancing Wheels' Mary Verdi Fletcher to preview the new production - Daring to Be Dumbo. Plus we meet techno-thriller author Daniel Palmer who appears tonight at The Cuyahoga County Public Library. And we spotlight the 4th annual International Children's Festival coming to PlayhouseSquare this week. Tue, 07 May 2013 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.ideastream.org/an/entry/53555 http://www.ideastream.org/an/entry/53555 Dee Perry hosts another edition of Music Monday with Lauren Onkey from The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Tom Welsh from The Cleveland Museum of Art and Kevin Neudecker of Music Saves Record Store. Tune in to hear new music from Yeah Yeah Yeahs, William Tyler and Roomful of Teeth. Mon, 06 May 2013 12:00:00 -0400