Episode 19: Nia Williams and Mollie Hartenstein: Evanston Fight for Black Lives
Evanston Fight for Black Lives is an activist group led by Evanston youth that formed in June 2020 following the murder of George Floyd, when racial justice demonstrations and conversations about White Supremacy in America were taking shape across the country.
Episode 18: Dr. Michael Allen
Dr. Michael Allen is the principal of Oakton Elementary School in Evanston. In 2020 he was named Elementary Principal of the Year by the Illinois Principals Association. Dr. Allen grew up in the projects of Zion, Illinois and experienced homelessness in childhood.
Episode 17: Tim Rhoze
Director, actor, and playwright Tim Rhoze is the Producing Artistic Director of Evanston’s Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre. Tim has directed and produced more than 30 productions during his tenure and also written, co-written, and directed world premiere performances.
Episode 16: Todd Hasak-Lowy
Todd Hasak-Lowy is the author of two books for adults, a book of short stories called The Task of this Translator and the novel Captives. He has also written several books for younger readers and young adults.
Episode 15: Meleika Gardner
Meleika Gardner has been on an inspiring path with a lot of creative twists and turns. Her early career in Atlanta and Los Angeles included dancing on the road for La Face Records, a joint venture with the recording artist Babyface and Arista Records, and working with the Concord Music Group, learning directly from famed producer Norman Lear.
Episode 14: Christine Wolf
Christine Wolf, a longtime Evanston resident, describes herself as an author and enterprise journalist. She wasn’t always a writer. She’s previously worked in advertising and spent years teaching.
Trumpeter Marquis Hill, pianist Aaron Goldberg
Monk-winning trumpeter Marquis Hill plays live, pianist Aaron Golberg explores "The Now."
Lehman, Jarenwattananon & Rentner's "Best Of" 2014
The Checkout picks the best CDs of 2014 with a little help from our friends.
Matt Stevens Quintet, Vince Giordano's Nighthawks, Walter Smith III
Stevens live at Berklee, Nighthawks live at WBGO, and Smith's inspirations.
Blue Note's "Our Point Of View": Was, Akinmusire, Hodge
Derrick Hodge, Ambrose Akinmusire and Don Was talk about Blue Note's superband.
Klein, Gurvich & Wolf All Live at Berklee
It's an all-star show of Berklee alums as they lead groups at their alma mater.
Blanchard & Almazan, Holophonor, Croker & Bridgewater
Trumpet & piano duets, a Monk Institute septet, and Theo Croker's Shanghai story.
Pianist Kris Bowers & Guitarist Bill Frisell
Pianist Kris Bowers plays live at WBGO; BIll Frisell talks about "GUITAR IN THE SPACE AGE!"