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/45117 http://www.ideastream.org/an/entry/45117 Dee Perry welcomes East Tennessee Americana act The Black Lillies for a live performance prior to their gig tonight at The Winchester, spotlighting music from their new CD - '100 Miles of Wreckage.' Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.ideastream.org/an/entry/45104 http://www.ideastream.org/an/entry/45104 Dee Perry gets an update from Cleveland City Councilman Jay Westbrook about the city's Music Venue Admissions Tax, as local concert clubs host a series of conscious-raising concerts this weekend. Plus we meet NPR's favorite Cleveland band - Herzog - which recently received the "Song of the Year" stamp of approval from All Songs Considered. And we hear from the acclaimed stars of the new Ensemble Theater production about New Orleans - 'Lower Ninth.' Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.ideastream.org/an/entry/45061 http://www.ideastream.org/an/entry/45061 Dee Perry spotlights the young stars of 'Spring Awakening' the Tony-award winning musical onstage now at The Beck Center for the Arts with a live performance. Plus, acclaimed Cleveland writer Erin O'Brien shares 'The Irish-Hungarian Guide to the Domestic Arts'. And Dan Polletta profiles one of the Cuban artists currently in residence at The Cleveland Institute of Art - Alex Hernández. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.ideastream.org/an/entry/45047 http://www.ideastream.org/an/entry/45047 Dee Perry focuses on the early 20th-century African-American images of Cleveland photographer Allen E. Cole on view now at The Western Reserve Historical Society. Plus Dan Polletta speaks with former Plain Dealer writer and current staff writer for The Philadelphia Inquirer Alfred Lubrano about his book 'Limbo: Blue Collar Roots, White Collar Dreams.' And Dee welcomes back acclaimed Cleveland choreographer Dianne McIntyre and award-winning playwright Ntozake Shange to spotlight their new collaborative chore-poem - 'Why I Had to Dance.' Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.ideastream.org/an/entry/44871 http://www.ideastream.org/an/entry/44871 Dee Perry welcomes Joshua Smith and his Ensemble HD (Happy Dog) for a live performance in the Key Bank studio, as they get ready for their gig at Squire Valleevue Farm in Hunting Valley. Plus, we meet a few local boutique owners getting the spotlight in Mom and Pop in the 216. And ideastream's David C. Barnett takes a peek into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's new archives building. Photo credit: Thomas Ondrey, The Plain Dealer Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.ideastream.org/an/entry/44870 http://www.ideastream.org/an/entry/44870 Dee Perry welcomes award-winning vocalist Aaron Neville who spotlights music from his latest CD - I Know I've Been Changed - prior to his performance tonight at The Tangier in Akron. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.ideastream.org/an/entry/44869 http://www.ideastream.org/an/entry/44869 Dee Perry spotlights the new Karamu House production of Toni Morrison's 'The Bluest Eye' opening this week. Plus Shaker Heights native Sara Levine opens the pages of her acclaimed new novel - Treasure Island!!! - tomorrow at The Shaker Heights Library. And visual artist Margaret Cogswell returns to Northeast Ohio to revisit her work Cuyahoga Fugues at Spaces Gallery. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.ideastream.org/an/entry/44868 http://www.ideastream.org/an/entry/44868 Dee Perry welcomes acclaimed choral master Paul Hillier who brings his Theatre of Voices to The Cleveland Museum of Art for a performance of Arvo Pärt compositions for The Viva and Gala Series. Photo: Magnus Skrede Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.ideastream.org/an/entry/44852 http://www.ideastream.org/an/entry/44852 Dee Perry welcomes award-winning chef Zack Bruell who's getting ready to open his fifth restaurant in Cleveland - Cowell and Hubbard - in PlayhouseSquare. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.ideastream.org/an/entry/44848 http://www.ideastream.org/an/entry/44848 Dee Perry sits down to a game of Mah Jongg as she explores the Chinese game's cultural connections in a new exhibit at the Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage. Plus ideastream's Dave DeOreo takes his talents to South Beach to report on The Cleveland Orchestra's performance over the weekend at The Adrienne Arsht Center in Miami. And local favorite Dan Folino returns to Northeast Ohio to star in Stephen Sondheim's 'Anyone Can Whistle' at Lakeland Community College. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:00:00 -0500