This week, we'll learn about The Gluestick Festival and a Herron Galleries art show that celebrates all things "zine," learn why Gail Payne pairs country songs with Gershwin for her new cabaret show, discover how tribulations helped Richard Edwards create a solo album, and understand why Janet Allen and James Still can finish each other's sentences. All that and more, this week on "The Art of the Matter".

A conversation with Janice Roger, who's retiring after nearly four decades as a cantor. Next, meet the "antidamsels" drawn by artist Jenny Montgomery, who'd like young people to have strong and resilient role models. We'll also learn what makes singer Jackie Evancho tick, get a sneak peek at the JCC's second annual Israeli Film Festival, and get some insights into the Indiana premiere of the stage musical version of The Hunchback of Notre Dame. All that and more, this episode of on "The Art of the Matter."

This week, three summer exhibitions at Herron School of Art & Design, the National Art Museum of Sport collaborates with The Children's Museum, we meet The Storefront Theatre, we learn about dozens of Hoosier Beacons, and we find out if Roger Schmelzer has any jitters ahead of his New York City debut.

This week, travel back a few centuries via early music on period instruments, check out a 62-year-old free art fair, and listen in as Christian McBride lauds Gary Burton. Then it's on to even more exotic aural destinations: A night in India courtesy of modern dance, and a rock ensemble made entirely of bassoons.

This week, the Indiana Artists board members have their annual exhibit, the Great Bike Race wheels into Theatre on the Square, and a chat with Prince's drummer, Bobby Z. We'll also learn about The Geeky Press, about which you should know if you're a writer, and peek inside artists' curio cabinets.

This week, Summer Stock Stage has given birth to a grown-up company, we'll visit the A.J. Foyt Exhibit at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum, and we'll get to know some baby animals at the Indianapolis Zoo (everybody say "aww" now). We'll also stroll through five private gardens, and get a sneak peek at The Cabaret's new season.

This week, painters Justin Vining and Benny Sanders egg each other on, Big Foot Yancey pays a visit, the Phoenix Theatre's new dark comedy, the Museum of Miniature Houses presents free creativity sessions, and a chance to see a collection of copper etchings by Salvador Dali.

This week, we warm up for three festivals: The Broad Ripple Arts Fair, Onyx Fest, and the Virginia Avenue Folk Festival. We'll also learn about Heartland Actors Repertory's new identity, and take a tour of a Gilded-Age train car.

This week, the Vogue Theatre's Steve Ross talks about his decades with the club, we'll meet the IMA's new Director of Festivals, Performance, and Public Programs, and we'll hear the winner of the National Library Week's Teen Poetry Slam. We'll also meet the creator of a one-woman show about naturalist and author Gene Stratton-Porter, and chat with artist Kevin Hughey about his exhibit at Clowes Memorial Hall.

This week, Christina Baker Kline talks about Orphan Train and how Andrew Wyeth inspired her new novel, and Ken Scott crafts hunting pouches that look centuries old, as well as creating fraktur and talismanic art. Local alt-rockers Wife Patrol get their groove on, and we get a sneak preview of the Stutz Artists Open House. While we're on a roll, have you renewed your WFYI membership? It's the perfect time, and you can do it quickly and safely right here at wfyi.org!