Dee welcomes back Cleveland Balletfounder, Dennis Nahatwho returns to town with Ballet San Joseand his take on the holiday classic The Nutcracker. Plus, we meet the Lusty Librarian-- Nancy Pearl-- the NPRbook commentator who's in town to serve up reading suggestions for the Cuyahoga County Public Library, in the wake of the recent NEAreport "To Read or Not To Read."
Dave DeOreo is coordinating producer for Ideastream Public Media’s arts and culture team.