Episodes
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026 - THE LOFT Music Series
DAAC Executive Director Jerry Johnson interviews Braun Sheets, owner of Zo Audio, about the local music performance series he has created that is hosted on the 3rd floor of the Madden Arts Center. Upcoming Friday night performances are scheduled for June 17 and 24 and beyond.
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025 - 2022 Mural Project on N. Oakland Ave., Decatur
DAAC Executive Director Jerry Johnson interviews Jill Davis and Susan Avery from the Beautify Decatur Coalition about their organization, their commitment to making Decatur a more beautiful city, along with the new mural that they have sponsored that is being painted on the north wall of the...
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024 - Ballroom Dancing Classes Starting Summer 2022
DAAC Executive Director Jerry Johnson interviews Christina Conway, world-class dancer/instructor, about her career in dance, what brought her to Decatur, and her plans for teaching ballroom dance at the Madden Arts Center.
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023 - Summer 2021 - Discover MEXICO
Jerry is joined by Gallery Coordinator Jami Fawley to talk about the Ann Lloyd Gallery's summer 2021 exhibit, International Arts Experience: Discover MEXICO.
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022 - Give the Gift of Art
Jerry Johnson and Kim Fouse talk about how the Arts Council has adjusted over the past nine months and how important you are to ensuring the future of the arts in the Decatur Area.
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021 - eBlast October 2020
Audio version of the latest Decatur Area Arts Council eBlast, as read by Jerry Johnson.
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020 - eBlast September 2020
Audio version of the latest Decatur Area Arts Council eBlast, as read by Jerry Johnson.
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019 - eBlast August 2020
Audio version of the latest Decatur Area Arts Council eBlast, as read by Jerry Johnson.
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018 - Gallery Talk with Jami Fawley
Jay is joined by Gallery Director Jami Fawley to talk about the Ann Lloyd Gallery's current exhibit, "Decatur: Memories of our Hometown."
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017 - Staff Zoom Meeting
Jerry leads the staff of Decatur Area Arts Council through a Zoom update of all that is being done to move things forward through continuing and ever-changing social distancing guidelines.
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016 - eBlast June 2020
Audio version of the monthly Decatur Area Arts Council eBlast, as read by Jerry Johnson.
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015 - Decatur Municipal Band
Jerry and Jay take a deep dive into the Decatur Municipal Band with longtime conductor Jim Culbertson and Muni President Steve Schepper. Featuring stories from their early days in the band, a look at what it takes to create a season, and a discussion on what they have planned for the band's…
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014 - Audio ArtsBeat Newsletter for Spring 2020
Jerry Johnson delivers the Spring 2020 issue of the DAAC ArtsBeat newsletter in audio form. This issue covers topics for April/May/June, such as: • Virtual Corks & Forks • Raffle for ticket package to see 'Hamilton' • Annual Fund Drive - Color Our Community • Call for Artists to exhibit in three...
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013 - Virtual Corks & Forks on April 30th!
Jerry and Jay chat about the realities of COVID-19 in relation to the Arts Council's biggest fundraiser of the year, Corks & Forks--which, due to the Illinois mandate to "self isolate" during the ongoing pandemic, will now take place as an online community event on April 30th!
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011: Christmastime in Soy City
Jay and Jerry discuss the upcoming fundraiser “Christmastime in Soy City: A Rockin’ Musical Review” which benefits the Decatur Area Arts Council and Millikin University’s Rock U program for young performers. They also chat about this year’s Downtown Christmas Walk, Christmas Card Lane, and…
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010: Sue Powell & The Holiday Gift Shoppe
Jay chats with DAAC Gallery Director Sue Powell about the upcoming Holiday Gift Shoppe in the Anne Lloyd Gallery at the Madden Arts Center. This re-imagining of the long running XMas ARTicles will run Nov 8 - Dec 28, and features wall to wall handmade art and fine crafts. "Gifty items," as Sue...
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009: Dead in Decatur with Zach Tindell
Jerry and Jay discuss the upcoming Dead in Decatur International Film Festival with the event's executive producer, Zach Tindell. Five feature-length and nearly sixty short films in a variety of genres will be screened, with numerous presentations and tutorials by filmmakers set to be featured...
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008: Arts in Central Park, Ron English Pop-up Shop
Jerry and Jay discuss the weekend's festivities, which include the annual Arts in Central Park as well as a special one-night-only pop-up shop featuring the work of internationally renowned artist (and Decatur native) Ron English!
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007: Dreux Lewandowski at Decatur Brew Works
Jay is on location at Decatur Brew Works (102 E William St) with co-owner Dreux Lewandowski to talk about the new location, brewing beer, and his role in the Decatur Craft Beer Festival. Dreux was one of the original architects of the fundraiser back when he was at Macon Resources, Inc, and is a...
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006: Rock University/First Gig with Braun Sheets and Mikey Schoneman
Hosts Jerry and Jay discuss summer arts programs for kids available throughout the community, followed by an in-depth discussion with Braun Sheets and Mikey Schoneman of the First Gig and Rock University music programs.
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005: International Arts Experience recap; DCBFest with Talk 101; Jenny Cowgill
The 2019 Decatur Craft Beer Festival is Saturday, August 24th! This fundraiser for the Decatur Area Arts Council is being sponsored by the Cromwell Radio Group, and Jerry swung by to talk with Talk 101 hosts Scott and Doug about the upcoming event. Also in this episode: the International Arts...
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004: 2019 International Arts Experience with Sue Powell
Jerry and Jay are back! The fellas talk about the Summer Reading Kickoff, upcoming DAAC classes, and the brand new Devon Amphitheater. Plus, Sue Powell sits down with Jerry to discuss this year's International Arts Experience!
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003: Corks & Forks 2019
Jerry and Jay take a look at upcoming DAAC classes, discuss the Anne Lloyd Gallery's upcoming March exhibit, and tease the 19th annual Corks & Forks fundraising event scheduled for April 25th!
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002: P.A.S.S. Program
We take a look at the Decatur Area Arts Council’s longest-running program, The Performing Arts Series for Students— more widely known as P.A.S.S.
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001: Grants
Our debut episode! Join the Decatur Area Arts Council's Jayson Albright, Kim Fouse, and Executive Director Jerry Johnson for a quick recap of recent DAAC activity and a brief discussion of Grants (or as Kim likes to refer to it, "Money!").
About this show
Discussions with those who have a hand in creating, supporting, and presenting the ARTS in and around the Decatur area that dip beneath the surface of various programs, exhibitions, events, and more.
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Decatur Area Arts Council
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