Best Show Ever

Happy holidays from The Englert Theatre! For this week’s episode, we’re revisiting a previous interview. We hope you enjoy our full conversation with Rebecca Fons. Rebecca serves the art world as the Programming Director for FilmScene in Iowa City; the owner, Development Director, and Programming Director for The Iowa non-profit movie theatre in Winterset; the Director of Film Programming at the Gorton Center in Illinois, and the Co-Founder of Destroy Your Art, a performance art exhibit.

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

In this week’s episode, we discuss music streaming and music investing. Then, we’ll chat with previous Song of the Week feature, Bayo Ajose, known by his stage name ADE. We’ll also hear from Amanda Sharp, a Personal Banker at MidWestOne, about her best show ever.

The episode features music by Gossip Cult, Alex Body, and “No Machine” by Awful Purdies 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, and Ioannis Alexakis

Executive Producers: John Schickedanz & Andre Perry

This week, we’re bringing you a special Strengthen Grow Evolve feature. The ambitious capital campaign, created by The Englert Theatre and FilmScene, is closing in on its final act. This episode features an in-depth conversation with The Englert and SGE Development Director, Katie Roche, and the campaign’s chair, Nina Lohman. More information at StrengthenGrowEvolve.org

This episode features music by Gossip Cult and Alex Body.

Thank you to Goodfellow Printing, Iowa City Downtown District, and GreenState Credit Union 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

In this week’s episode, we discuss the recent publishing industry merger between Penguin Random House and Simon & Schuster. Then, we’ll talk with Ralph Bryant and Joel Sires about their new project, Seeder Records, and we’ll hear from local volunteer-extraordinaire Kelly Ruggles about her best show ever. Visit Friends of the Animal Center Foundation at facf.org and the Coralville Community Food Pantry at coralvillefoodpantry.org

The episode features music by Gossip Cult, Alex Body, and “Corona of Springfield” by Brian Johannesen for our Song of the Week.

Thank you to MidAmerica Securities, Bread Garden Market, 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: Red Rebelskey, Gabi Vanek, and Ioannis Alexakis

Executive Producers: John Schickedanz & Andre Perry

Happy Thanksgiving from The Englert Theatre! For this week’s episode, we’re revisiting a previous interview. We hope you enjoy our full conversation with Christopher Rasheem-McMillan, a multidisciplinary artist and scholar, University of Iowa assistant professor, Grantwood Art Fellow, and fellow of the institute of Sacred Music at Yale University.

This episode features music by Gossip Cult and Alex Body.

Thank you to Toyota of Iowa City, Shive-Hattery, and New Pioneer Co-op 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: Red Rebelskey, Gabi Vanek, and Ioannis Alexakis

Executive Producers: John Schickedanz & Andre Perry

In this week’s episode, we take a look at the revolution of at-home music recording. Then, we’ll talk with Drag Queen and full time cosmetologist Kimmy Blaque, followed by a conversation with professor of emergency medicine at the University of Iowa, Hans House, and his delightful best show ever.

The episode features music by Gossip Cult, Alex Body, and “Mexican Fireworks” by Joel Sires for our Song of the Week.

Thank you to Goodfellow Printing, Bradley & Riley, and Bread Garden Market 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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Staff Writer & Content Manager: Claire Barrett

Host: Elly Hofmaier

Line Producer: Savannah Lane

Audio Engineers: Red Rebelskey, Gabi Vanek, and Ioannis Alexakis

Executive Producers: John Schickedanz & Andre Perry

In this week’s episode, we take a look at some of the changes happening at Riverside Theatre and Hancher Auditorium. Then, we’ll talk with filmmaker and executive director of Combined Efforts Sujit Singh, followed by a conversation with community organizer and North Liberty City Councilor RaQuishia Harrington - on her work in the community and of course, her best show ever.

The episode features music by Gossip Cult, Alex Body, and “Sensitive” by Lily DeTaeye of Des Moines, IA based Station 1 Records for our Song of the Week.

Thank you to MidAmerica Securities, Tuesday Agency, and CCPA 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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Staff Writer & Content Manager: Claire Barrett

Host: Elly Hofmaier

Line Producer: Savannah Lane

Audio Engineers: Red Rebelskey, Gabi Vanek, and Ioannis Alexakis

Executive Producers: John Schickedanz & Andre Perry

In this week’s episode,  we share a behind-the-scenes look at production work in the arts. Then, we’ll talk with Kirsten Sogaard, a U.S. postal worker, artist, and local courier, followed by a conversation with Manny Gálvez - founder of Iowa City Latino Festival and local publication El Trueque Iowa - about the power of community and his best show ever!

The episode features music by Gossip Cult, Alex Body, and “january storm” by tomato boy for our Song of the Week.

Thank you to Toyota of Iowa City, Phoebe Martin Realty, and OPN Architects 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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Staff Writer & Content Manager: Claire Barrett

Host: Elly Hofmaier

Line Producer: Savannah Lane

Audio Engineers: Red Rebelskey, Gabi Vanek, and Ioannis Alexakis

Executive Producers: John Schickedanz & Andre Perry

In this week’s episode, we explore methods and meaning behind all-time album rankings. Then, we’ll talk with Moxie Hart and Catty Wompass of Bawdy Bawdy Ha Ha Burlesque, followed by a conversation with Uri Lessing - an avid patron of the arts who has a few best show stories!

The episode features music by Gossip Cult, Alex Body, and “Appetizers” by Ramona Muse Lambert for our Song of the Week.

Thank you to Goodfellow Printing, M.C. Ginsberg, and Marcus Fitzpatrick Team 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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Staff Writer & Content Manager: Claire Barrett

Host: Elly Hofmaier

Line Producer: Savannah Lane

Audio Engineers: Red Rebelskey, Gabi Vanek, and Ioannis Alexakis

Executive Producers: John Schickedanz & Andre Perry

In this week’s episode, we’re talking about Witching Hour Festival! In arts news, Elly and Andre break down the idea behind this year’s festival production. Then, we welcome a few of our friends and festival co presenters from Little Village -  publisher, Matt Steele, followed by a Best Show Ever conversation with arts editor Genevieve Trainor!

The episode features music by Gossip Cult, Alex Body, and “Solar Lullaby” by Closet Witch for our Song of the Week..

Thank you to MidAmerica Securities, Best Case Wines, and Taxes Plus 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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Staff Writer & Content Manager: Claire Barrett

Host: Elly Hofmaier

Line Producer: Savannah Lane

Audio Engineers: Red Rebelskey, Gabi Vanek, and Ioannis Alexakis

Executive Producers: John Schickedanz & Andre Perry