Our special guest on this episode of CONNECTED is Andy Victory. Musician, father, skeptic, and self-proclaimed non-painter, Andy and Tanner chat about life, art, ghosts, mountains, and three-legged tables. Check out https://linktr.ee/DarlingVictory to see everything Andy and crew are up to.

Founder and Executive Director Erin Rehberg talks with Rachel Elizabeth Maley the creator of Still Life Meditation, a center for meditation and self-inquiry in downtown Elgin, IL. The two revisit Rachel's time as Artist-in-Residence at Side Street, creative practice and process, and Rachel's work in and exploration of meditation.

Side Street Assistant Director Ivette De Santiago talks with William Lopez and about how he developed his art practice and how it has helped him heal. They have both worked in organizing the Metamorphosis which will be open from April 2nd-May 2nd.

Nick has a conversation with Patrick Harrington, one of the hosts of the podcast, Ghostly. They discuss the show, devout fan followings, what makes good improv, and the importance of libraries. 

You can listen to ghostly at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ghostly/id1437101570

And you can learn more about the show at https://ghostlypodcast.com/ and https://www.facebook.com/GhostlyPodcast 

Side Street founder and executive director Tanner Melvin talks with Jon Alvarado, drummer and founding member of the Chicago band Beach Bunny. Jon and Tanner discuss life during COVID19, where Beach Bunny came from, and where they're going. Join us, and stay connected.

Side Street founder and executive director Tanner Melvin talks with Kevin Krak, Founder and Chief Music Officer at Rochaus music venue in West Dundee. Kevin and Tanner discuss the storied history of the building, how COVID19 has impacted the live music scene, as well as wax poetic about the future of live music as we hope and dream. Fingers crossed.

CONNECTED. presents a special series

VOTE LOCAL

the art in local politics

Episode 10 - Steve Thoren

SSSA Founder & Executive Director Erin Rehberg interviews the 2021 Elgin City Council Candidates about their involvement in and support of the local art scene.

CONNECTED. presents a special series

VOTE LOCAL

the art in local politics

Episode 9 - Rafael Garcia Jr.

SSSA Founder & Executive Director Erin Rehberg interviews the 2021 Elgin City Council Candidates about their involvement in and support of the local art scene.

CONNECTED. presents a special series

VOTE LOCAL

the art in local politics

Episode 8- Corey Dixon

SSSA Founder & Executive Director Erin Rehberg interviews the 2021 Elgin City Council Candidates about their involvement in and support of the local art scene.

SSSA Founder and Executive Director Erin Rehberg talks with Dr. Rise' Jones co-founder and Executive Director Hamilton Wings, a non-profit organization that uses the arts as a vehicle for promoting leadership, self-development, and achievement. The two bond over being only children, setting limits, and shared Elgin childhood experiences, and they delve into the work of Hamilton Wings and their work on the team that created the new Elevating Equity Grant supported by the Grand Victoria Foundation.