Alex has a conversation with artist and art educator Branstarr Sihanath. They discuss Branstarr’s teaching philosophy, encouraging students, and what it's like being a working artist and a teacher.

Side Street Founder and Executive Director Erin Rehberg closes the 2023 Vote Local series with Elgin Mayor Dave Kaptain. Vote Local is Side Street's series about the arts in politics and attempts to speak to as many local candidates as possible about their participation in and views on the arts in Elgin.

Side Street Founder and Executive Director Erin Rehberg continues the 2023 Vote Local series with Elgin City Council Candidate Christina "Tia" Aagesen. Vote Local is Side Street's series about the arts in politics and attempts to speak to as many local candidates as possible about their participation in and views on the arts in Elgin.

Alex has a conversation with artist Kaius Kirby. They discuss what led Kaius to create art, their practices, and their experience as a disabled artist. They also dive into Kaius’s piece in SSSA’s February show Soul Food.

Side Street Founder and Executive Director Erin Rehberg continues the 2023 Vote Local series with Elgin City Councilwoman Tish Powell, running for re-election. Vote Local is Side Street's series about the arts in politics and attempts to speak to as many local candidates as possible about their participation in and views on the arts in Elgin.

Side Street Founder and Executive Director Erin Rehberg continues the 2023 Vote Local series with Elgin City Council Candidate Marcus Banner. Vote Local is Side Street's series about the arts in politics and attempts to speak to as many local candidates as possible about their participation in and views on the arts in Elgin.

Side Street Founder and Executive Director Erin Rehberg continues the 2023 Vote Local series with Elgin City Council Candidate Karin Jones. Vote Local is Side Street's series about the arts in politics and attempts to speak to as many local candidates as possible about their participation in and views on the arts in Elgin.

Side Street Founder and Executive Director Erin Rehberg continues the 2023 Vote Local series with Elgin Mayoral Candidate and current City Councilman Corey Dixon. Vote Local is Side Street's series about the arts in politics and attempts to speak to as many local candidates as possible about their participation in and views on the arts in Elgin.

Side Street Founder and Executive Director Erin Rehberg continues the 2023 Vote Local series with Elgin City Council Candidate Diana Alfaro. Vote Local is Side Street's series about the arts in politics and attempts to speak to as many local candidates as possible about their participation in and views on the arts in Elgin.

Side Street Founder and Executive Director Erin Rehberg continues the 2023 Vote Local series with Elgin City Council Candidate Anthony Ortiz. Vote Local is Side Street's series about the arts in politics and attempts to speak to as many local candidates as possible about their participation in and views on the arts in Elgin.

You can find Erin's previous conversation with Anthony Ortiz here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vote-local-5-anthony-ortiz/id1547563482?i=1000510732945