This edition of KVC-Arts starts with Lillian Vasquez in conversation with Gene and Ethan Bortnik about a talent show and TV show coming to the region soon - A Celebration of Music. Ben Purper speaks with comedian and author John Pate, then David Fleming speaks with Cristofer Gross about The Blue Jay Jazz Festival. The festival features The King Brothers on August 10th, Greg Adams and East Bay Soul on the 17th, and Adrianna Marie and her Groovecutters on the 24th. That's at Skypark at Santa's

Rick Dulock begins this edition of KVC-Arts in conversation with Ernest and June Siva about the upcoming Dragonfly Gala - a fundraiser on the Morongo Reservation celebrating Southern California Native American arts, culture, language and more. Then it's David Fleming in conversation with Jan Daley. Jan is a former Miss California, toured with Bob Hope on his USO tours to Vietnam, and JUST released a new cd, The Way of a Woman.

This edition of KVC-Arts is focused solely on singer Chris Montez, who brought us "Let's Dance," "Call Me" and much more. Montez is part of the lineup for Legends of Doo Wop, Soul and Rock n' Roll, along with Mel Carter, Carla Cooke, and Terry Johnson's Flamingos. That's coming to Highlander Auditorium in Upland August 5th. Tickets and information at affordablemusicproductions.com

This week Lillian Vasquez finds out about Junior University's 2017 presentation of Peter Pan. Also, a conversation with PBS Star and now talent show host, Ethan Bortnick and his dad about the upcoming show and how local students can get involved. And David Fleming chats with Carla Cooke, the daughter of Sam Cooke, about her life and her participation in the upcoming Legends of Doo Wop Concert in Upland.

Lillian Vasquez speaks with Lara Stolman, director of "Swim Team," a documenary about a competative swim team made up of kids on the autistic spectrum. Then it's David Fleming in conversation with Terry Johnson, of The Flamingos. The Flamingos are part of the lineup with Chris Montez, Terry Carter, and Carla Cooke - with Legend of Doo Wop, Soul and Rock n' Roll. That'll be in Upland August 5th. Tickets and information at affordablemusicproductions.com.

David Fleming speaks with Jason Strain about musician and educator Jeff Tower, who passed away July 4th of this year. There'll be a Tribute/Jam/Memorial on July 13th. Then it's Lillian Vasquez in conversation with Ron Adams, artistic director for the Redlands Theatre Festival. This Edition of KVC-Arts closes with David Fleming in Conversation with Mel Carter. "Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me" and more, carter is part of the lineup with Legends of Doo Wop, Soul and Rock n' Roll, in Upland August 5th.

This edition of KVC-Arts starts with Lillian Vasquez in conversation with Andrea Musselman, with Marvel Universe Live: Age of Heroes. That's in LA, Anaheim, and Ontario in July. Thyen it's David Fleming in conversation with Eva Mikhailovna and Jacob Pflum - from Eva and the Vagabond Tales. We'll hear about their EP "La Souleur Exquise," and their next full-length album - hopefully out this fall.

Rick Dulock speaks with Chris Clarke, planetarium specialist at the George F Beatty Planetarium since the early 90's. Then it's Sahar Khadjenoury in conversation with rap and hip hop artist, Def-i. Def-i is one of many artists you can find on the AUX - the music video service of FNX, First Nations Experience.

Tonight we talk to Dovey Dee, an American artist living in Australia and sharing her interpretations of vast Aussie landscapes at the dA Center for the Arts in Pomona. Also in tonight’s episode, a conversation with Phil Rosenthal. He has a six-episode series for PBS airing on KVCR TV this summer called “I’ll Have What Phil’s Having.” And it’s time for our annual preview of The Redlands Bowl Summer Music Festival. We’ll ask the Bowl’s Executive Director, Beverly Noerr what’s in the works for the

We start this week's show with John Wolf, Curator of Montclair Art Works. He explains to KVCR's Lillian Vasquez his concept of bringing art into public spaces which is resulting in unexpected exposure and brand new audiences for uniquely public presentations. Lillian also speaks with Professor Margaret Worsley about the Instrumental Music Program being built anew at San Bernardino Valley College. And, a book interview with Louie Fuerte - the man behind the camera for 12 seasons of California's