Best Show Ever

In this week’s episode,  we talk with musician and founder of the Iowa Women’s Jazz Orchestra, Toni LeFebvre. We’ll also hear from Phoebe Martin, aka the realtor of the people, about her career and best show ever.

The episode features music by Gossip Cult, Alex Body, and “Ambivalence” by honey swell for our Song of the Week.

Thank you to Toyota of Iowa City and Lensing Funeral Home for sponsoring this episode.

Ongoing support comes from the National Endowment for the Arts, the Iowa Arts Council, and from the United States Regional Arts Resilience Fund. Phase 1 is an initiative of Arts Midwest and its peer United States Regional Arts Organizations made possible by The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Best Show Ever is produced by the Englert in Iowa City, Iowa, and is supported by Friends of the Englert. Visit www.englert.org/friends to support our programming.

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Host: Elly Hofmaier

Line Producer: Savannah Lane

Audio Engineers: Gabi Vanek & Ioannis Alexakis

Executive Producers: John Schickedanz & Andre Perry

This week, we’re chatting with Kelso Messerschmitt about their burgeoning career as a tattoo artist. Then we’ll talk with longtime Iowa City artist, activist, and business owner Karen Kubby about her career and her two best shows ever.

The episode features music by Gossip Cult, Alex Body, and “Autographs in Hell” by The Eleanors for our Song of the Week.

Thank you to MidAmerica Securities, Taxes Plus, and MidWestOne Bank for sponsoring this episode.

Ongoing support comes from the National Endowment for the Arts, the Iowa Arts Council, and from the United States Regional Arts Resilience Fund. Phase 1 is an initiative of Arts Midwest and its peer United States Regional Arts Organizations made possible by The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Best Show Ever is produced by the Englert in Iowa City, Iowa, and is supported by Friends of the Englert. Visit www.englert.org/friends to support our programming.

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Host: Elly Hofmaier

Line Producer: Savannah Lane

Audio Engineers: Gabi Vanek & Ioannis Alexakis

Executive Producers: John Schickedanz & Andre Perry

In this week’s episode we talk with Lisa Barnes, executive director of Summer of the Arts, about programming in a pandemic and what to expect for 2021. Then we chat with mother and avid volunteer, Anna Moyers Stone, about her best show ever.

The episode features music by Gossip Cult, Alex Body, and “Boys are Boys” by Tooth Ivy for our Song of the Week.

Thank you to MidAmerica Securities for sponsoring this episode.

Ongoing support comes from the National Endowment for the Arts, the Iowa Arts Council, and from the United States Regional Arts Resilience Fund. Phase 1 is an initiative of Arts Midwest and its peer United States Regional Arts Organizations made possible by The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Best Show Ever is produced by the Englert in Iowa City, Iowa, and is supported by Friends of the Englert. Visit www.englert.org/friends to support our programming.

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Host: Elly Hofmaier

Line Producer: Savannah Lane

Audio Engineers: Gabi Vanek & Ioannis Alexakis

Executive Producers: John Schickedanz & Andre Perry

In this week’s episode we chat with Katie Gallegos, a multidisciplinary artist specializing in bright and playful styles. We also talked with Englert Board member Jesse Singerman, who has lived in Iowa City since 1967. She has a long career working in the Natural Foods industry and has an equally long history of social justice activism and volunteering.

The episode features music by Gossip Cult, Alex Body, and “Half the Weight” by Megababes for our Song of the Week.

Thank you to Toyota of Iowa City and Iowa Review for sponsoring this episode.

Ongoing support comes from the National Endowment for the Arts, the Iowa Arts Council, and from the United States Regional Arts Resilience Fund. Phase 1 is an initiative of Arts Midwest and its peer United States Regional Arts Organizations made possible by The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Best Show Ever is produced by the Englert in Iowa City, Iowa, and is supported by Friends of the Englert. Visit www.englert.org/friends to support our programming.

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Host: Elly Hofmaier

Line Producer: Savannah Lane

Audio Engineers: Gabi Vanek & Ioannis Alexakis

Executive Producers: John Schickedanz & Andre Perry

In this week’s episode, we’re talking about Pantone’s Color of the Year and how it comes to be. We chatted with dynamic sister duo, Leela and Maya Bassuk, about their booming Instagram business, Women in Resin. Also, Isaac Hamlet, the Arts & Entertainment Reporter for the Press-Citizen, told us about his best show ever.

We’re taking next week off but we’ll be back with a new episode on February 26th.

The episode features music by Gossip Cult, Alex Body, and “In the Q” by Purple Frank for our Song of the Week.

Thank you to MidAmerica Securities, Taxes Plus, and Preucil School of Music for sponsoring this episode.

Ongoing support comes from the National Endowment for the Arts, the Iowa Arts Council, and from the United States Regional Arts Resilience Fund. Phase 1 is an initiative of Arts Midwest and its peer United States Regional Arts Organizations made possible by The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Best Show Ever is produced by the Englert in Iowa City, Iowa, and is supported by Friends of the Englert. Visit www.englert.org/friends to support our programming.

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Host: Elly Hofmaier

Line Producer: Savannah Lane

Audio Engineers: Gabi Vanek & Ioannis Alexakis

Executive Producers: John Schickedanz & Andre Perry

In this week’s episode, we’ll take a look at some journaling trends and why journaling is a productive use of time. Then, we’ll chat with Mark Vollenweider, a visual artist best known for his detailed pen drawings. We’ll also hear from Kevin Felker, one of the owners of the new Prairie Kitchen Store in Iowa City, about opening a business during the pandemic, and he’ll also share his best show ever with us.

The episode features music by Gossip Cult, Alex Body, and “Portrait” by Wave Cage for our Song of the Week.

Thank you to Toyota of Iowa City for sponsoring this episode.

Ongoing support comes from the National Endowment for the Arts, the Iowa Arts Council, and from the United States Regional Arts Resilience Fund. Phase 1 is an initiative of Arts Midwest and its peer United States Regional Arts Organizations made possible by The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Best Show Ever is produced by the Englert in Iowa City, Iowa, and is supported by Friends of the Englert. Visit www.englert.org/friends to support our programming.

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Host: Elly Hofmaier

Line Producer: Savannah Lane

Audio Engineers: Gabi Vanek & Ioannis Alexakis

Executive Producers: John Schickedanz & Andre Perry

In this week’s episode, we discuss at-home and DIY crafting during the pandemic. Then, we’ll chat with dancer, choreographer, and University of Iowa Visiting Assistant Professor Stephanie Miracle about the Parking Space Project. We’ll also hear from Benito Ocampo Campos, the owner of Beno’s Flowers and Gifts, about his best show ever.

The episode features music by Gossip Cult, Alex Body, and “Rose Gold” by Blist Her for our Song of the Week.

Thank you to MidAmerica Securities and MidWestOne Bank for sponsoring this episode.

Ongoing support comes from the National Endowment for the Arts, the Iowa Arts Council, and from the United States Regional Arts Resilience Fund. Phase 1 is an initiative of Arts Midwest and its peer United States Regional Arts Organizations made possible by The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Best Show Ever is produced by the Englert in Iowa City, Iowa, and is supported by Friends of the Englert. Visit www.englert.org/friends to support our programming.

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Host: Elly Hofmaier

Line Producer: Savannah Lane

Audio Engineers: Gabi Vanek & Ioannis Alexakis

Executive Producers: John Schickedanz & Andre Perry

In this week’s episode, we discuss public art initiatives in 2021. Then, we’ll chat with Dana Telsrow, known for his performances as Dana T, Sugar Shield, or as part of the band Karen Meat. We’ll also hear from Nick Craig, the owner of Brix Cheese Shop and Wine Bar, about some of his favorite live shows in Iowa City.

The episode features music by Gossip Cult, Alex Body, and “Falconer’s Knot” by Patresa Hartman for our Song of the Week.

Thank you to MidAmerica Securities and Lensing Funeral Home for sponsoring this episode.

Ongoing support comes from the National Endowment for the Arts, the Iowa Arts Council, and from the United States Regional Arts Resilience Fund. Phase 1 is an initiative of Arts Midwest and its peer United States Regional Arts Organizations made possible by The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Best Show Ever is produced by the Englert in Iowa City, Iowa, and is supported by Friends of the Englert. Visit www.englert.org/friends to support our programming.

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Host: Elly Hofmaier

Line Producer: Savannah Lane

Audio Engineers: Gabi Vanek & Ioannis Alexakis

Executive Producers: John Schickedanz & Andre Perry

Happy New Year! We’re back with season 2 of Best Show Ever. This week, we’ll discuss exciting new developments in the #SaveOurStages realm. Then, we’ll hear from Noah Neal, a multidisciplinary artist best known for their graphic design and screen-printing work. Then we’ll talk to Elsworth Carman about his work at the Iowa City Public Library and his best show ever.

The episode features music by Gossip Cult, Alex Body, and “Nothing New” by Hendy for our Song of the Week.

Thank you to Toyota of Iowa City, Best Case Wines, and RSVP for sponsoring this episode.

Ongoing support comes from the National Endowment for the Arts, the Iowa Arts Council, and from the United States Regional Arts Resilience Fund. Phase 1 is an initiative of Arts Midwest and its peer United States Regional Arts Organizations made possible by The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Best Show Ever is produced by the Englert in Iowa City, Iowa, and is supported by Friends of the Englert. Visit www.englert.org/friends to support our programming.

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Host: Elly Hofmaier

Line Producer: Savannah Lane

Audio Engineers: Gabi Vanek & Ioannis Alexakis

Executive Producers: John Schickedanz & Andre Perry

Happy holidays from The Englert Theatre! For this week’s episode, we’re revisiting another previous interview. We hope you enjoy our full conversation with Moxie Hart & Catty Wompass. Moxie, who works in the human services field, and Catty, a PhD student at University of Illinois Chicago, are the founding members of Iowa City-based burlesque troupe, Bawdy Bawdy Ha Ha.

This episode features music by Gossip Cult and Alex Body.

Thank you to MidAmerica Securities, Hands Jewelers, and Velvet Coat for sponsoring this episode.

Ongoing support comes from the National Endowment for the Arts, the Iowa Arts Council, and from the United States Regional Arts Resilience Fund. Phase 1 is an initiative of Arts Midwest and its peer United States Regional Arts Organizations made possible by The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Best Show Ever is produced by the Englert in Iowa City, Iowa, and is supported by Friends of the Englert. Visit www.englert.org/friends to support our programming.

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Host: Elly Hofmaier

Line Producer: Savannah Lane

Audio Engineers: Gabi Vanek, and Ioannis Alexakis

Executive Producers: John Schickedanz & Andre Perry