
Checking on the Arts
The Mid-South calendar of arts events.
Weekdays | 9:01 AM and 3:50 PM
Latest Episodes
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Kacky Walton talks about Tony Isbell, co-founder of Quark Theatre. He talks about shows that will be staged for their 6th season, plus exciting news about Season 7!
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Kacky Walton talks with Kim Bearden, the Executive Director of Elmwood Cemetery about a upcoming fundraiser, Cemetery Cinema screening of “Jaws” plus other June events.
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Kacky Walton talks with the director and choreographer for “Sistas: The Musical” at Hattiloo Theatre (June 2 — June 25).
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Music Box music school is having summer camps for aspiring musicians ages 6-17, beginning June 5. Darel Snodgrass talks with Music Box Executive Director Yelena Ovando about the 5 different kinds of camps being offered this year, as well as a special deal for WKNO listeners.
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Kacky Walton hosts this episode of "Checking on the Arts" and talks about Saturday, May 20th performance of Saddle Tramp by Bailey Bigger at Crosstown.
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The Orpheum recently announced its 2023-2024 Broadway season, featuring new award-winning musicals and the return of some favorites. Darel Snodgrass talks with Orpheum president and CEO Brett Batterson about the upcoming season, as well as this summer's Mending Hearts Camp.
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Kacky Walton talks with with violinist Basil Alter and pianist Evan Solomon about their upcoming Prizm Ensemble Benefit Concert this coming Saturday (05/20) at Shady Grove Presbyterian Church.
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Kacky Walton speaks with pianist William Ransom who, with the Vega String Quartet, will be playing the final concert of the Memphis Chamber Music Society’s 34th season.
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Kacky Walton talks with Claire Kolheim, making her directorial debut at The Circuit Playhouse with “Clyde’s” by two-time Pulitzer Prize winning playwright Lynn Nottage.
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Although this Sunday's Symphony in the Gardens is sold our, there are many other events happening at the Dixon Gallery and Gardens. Darel Snodgrass talks with Dixon Director of Development and Communications, Jessie Wiley and Manager of Special Events Sarah Lorenz about exhibits and upcoming learning opportunities at the Dixon.