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Spotlight is KUCO’s weekly program celebrating Oklahoma’s vibrant arts community, offering interviews with guests, exploring individual artistic endeavor, upcoming concerts, events and exhibits, and l... more
FAQs about Spotlight on the arts:How many episodes does Spotlight on the arts have?The podcast currently has 144 episodes available.
June 25, 2026Spotlight, June 25, 2026For our June 25 episode we sit down with Lester Claravall and Kelsey Rogers to learn about the Children's Health Foundation's Dancing For A Miracle taking place August 22nd at 5:30pm at the Embassy Suites in Norman. Then we sit down with Amy Stephens with the Edmond History Museum to learn about this year's Songs and Stripes Big Band Show taking place Friday, July 3 at 2:30, 4:30, and 7:30pm....more45minPlay
June 18, 2026Spotlight, June 18, 2026For our June 18 episode we sit down with Eric Walschap, Program Director with Jazz in June, to learn about the artists coming to this years festival which kicks off tonight in Andrews Park. Then we sit down with Alex Johnson, Kevin W. Smith, and Nicholas Bartell with Cimarron Opera to discuss their two productions of Gilbert and Sullivan's Patience. ...more47minPlay
June 11, 2026Spotlight, June 11, 2026For our June 11 episode we sit down with Zoe Elrod with the Metropolitan Library System to learn about their Summer Reading Program and Neighborhood Arts programming. Next we sit down with Tyler Woods with Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park to learn about their production of The Tempest. Finally, we sit down with Kenzie Beckham and Sierra Sikes with the Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma’s production of Annie....more50minPlay
June 04, 2026Spotlight, June 4, 2026For our June 4 episode I sit down with violinist Angelica Pereira to learn about her program titled Raices, Music of Latin America, taking place this Saturday. Next I sit down with vocalist and composer Karena Van Horn to learn about her program “Karena Sings With Friends,” taking place this Sunday. Finally I sit down with Sherry Klechka with the Paseo Arts Association to learn about this First Friday Gallery Walk and the 3 next exhibitions coming to the PAC....more54minPlay
May 21, 2026Spotlight, May 21, 2026For our May 21 episode we sit down with Dylan Madoux with the Oklahoma Baroque Orchestra and Dr. David Anderson with Chamber Music in Oklahoma. They join us to discuss their collaborative program featuring Vivaldi's The Four Seasons on Sunday, May 24 at 4pm at Christ the King Catholic Church....more27minPlay
May 14, 2026Spotlight, May 14, 2026For our May 14 episode we sit down with Kaleb Benda and Hamed Erfani with the Oklahoma Chamber Symphony to learn about their season finale concert taking place on Saturday, May 16 at 7pm. Next we sit down with Kaleb Benda and Noah Pool with the Oklahoma Community Orchestra to learn about their season-finale concert on Sunday, May 17 at 3pm. Finally, we sit down with Dr. Julie Yu with Canterbury Voices to learn about their fundraiser and program, Crescendo which takes place tonight at 7pm at the Little Theatre at the Civic Center Music Hall. ...more41minPlay
May 07, 2026Spotlight, May 7, 2026For our May 7 episode, we sit down with Drs. Julia Montag and JoBeth Moad with the OCU School of Music to learn about the events wrapping up the school calendar and what will be taking place this summer. Then we sit down with Amanda Bleakley with the Paseo Arts Association to learn about the 49th Paseo Arts Festival taking place and volunteer opportunities. ...more30minPlay
April 30, 2026Spotlight, April 30, 2026For our April 30 episode we sit down with Dr. Rob Glaubitz with the University of Central Oklahoma School of Music for his weekly visit where he details all the upcoming concerts, recitals, and productions coming to UCO. Next we sit down with Dr. Julia Montag with the Wanda L. Bass School of Music and Theatre for her weekly visit learning about their upcoming productions and concerts. Then we’re joined by Rachael Geiger with the Oklahoma City Orchestra League to discuss the 2026 Symphony Show House which opens up May 2 runs through May 17. We then sit down with Courtney Monk with the Oklahoma Youth Orchestras to learn about their 2nd of 2 season-ending concerts taking place as well as information about auditions. Next we are joined by Nolan Patrick Reilly with the Cathedral Arts Series to learn about their concert tonight featuring Vincent Dubois. We’re then joined by Sherry Kletchka and Sofia Arenas with the Paseo Arts Association to learn about this month’s First Friday Gallery Walk. Finally we’re joined by Rev. Laurie Purcell to learn about the St. Luke’s Community Orchestra concert taking place this Sunday. As we like to say, lets put a Spotlight on the arts here in Oklahoma....more1h 22minPlay
April 23, 2026Spotlight, April 23, 2026For our April 23 episode we sit down with Dr. Rob Glaubitz with the University of Central Oklahoma School of Music for his weekly visit where he details all the upcoming concerts, recitals, and productions coming to UCO. Next we sit down with Dr. Julia Montag with the Wanda L. Bass School of Music and Theatre for her weekly visit learning about their upcoming productions and concerts. Then we sit down with George Soter with Poteet Theatre to learn about their production of Shrek kicking off next weekend. We then speak with Dr. Clif Evans with the Oklahoma Youth Orchestra to learn about the 1st of two season-ending concerts. We’re then joined by Dr. Tracey Gregg-Boothby with the Edmond Community Chorale to learn about their program titled Sing On! Phyllis Smith with the Oklahoma City Symphony Band joins Spotlight to let us know about their program titled From Stage to Screen. Finally we’re joined by Dr. Jabarie Glass and Kaleb Benda from the OU School of Music to learn about their concert with the OU Orchestra and combined choirs titled We Looked For Peace....more1h 22minPlay
April 16, 2026Spotlight, April 16, 2026For our April 16 episode we sit down with Dr. Rob Glaubitz with the UCO School of Music for his weekly visit where he details all the upcoming concerts and productions coming to UCO. He then reveals to us the 3rd production in Painted Sky Opera's 10th Anniversary Season. Next we sit down with Dr. Julia Montag with the Wanda L. Bass School of Music and Theatre at OCU for her weekly spot informing us of the upcoming concerts and productions at OCU. Then we sit down with Kaleb Benda and Colton Privette with the Oklahoma Chamber Symphony to learn about their concert titled 'Triumph and Transformation.' We then sit down with Ryan Malone with Armstrong Auditorium to learn about his newest composition titled, 'Lamentations of Jeremiah,' premiering April 26. We then sit down with Amanda Bleakly with the PAA and Blake Barrett with First Presbyterian Church to learn about the Paseo Arts Festival and partnership with First Pres. Finally we sit down with Puffer Jones with the Kemp Concert Series to learn about their season-ending concert titled 'Mostly Mancini.'...more1h 25minPlay
FAQs about Spotlight on the arts:How many episodes does Spotlight on the arts have?The podcast currently has 144 episodes available.