Open Studio
Episode: #912
Airdate: Thursday, November 30, 2006 (@ 8:00pm)

Adele De Rosa Ciao
Ciao’s Italian Bakery, Inc


Mrs. Ciao demonstrates how she makes her tasty fruit tarts. Among her delicious sweet treats, you can also get lunch. Stop in and try some authentic Italian pastries that will have you coming back for more.

Ciao’s Italian Bakery, Inc
123 North Michigan Street
South Bend, IN 46601
Phone: 574.289.2426


Bob Williams
Studio Arts Center


From photography to creative writing to watercolors, there are numerous classes to take at the Studio Arts Center in South Bend. Bob teaches a portrait class, where you can learn to work in a medium of your choice. With the help of a model, he demonstrated a portrait in charcoal.

Website: www.StudioArtsCenter.org


Music Segment
Art Gomperz Band

The Art Gomperz Band features New Age Bluegrass, Swing Rockabilly and Alternative Acoustic.

This band consists of 4 talented people who bring you the sounds of everything from New Age Bluegrass to Swing Boogie to Alternative Acoustic. The songs they performed on tonight’s Open Studio will have you tapping your foot to the rhythm. First up was their song, “Lucky One”. They wrapped up the show with, “I'll Say Goodbye to You.”

Website: www.ArtGomperz.com


Wanda Brunstetter
Author

She is known as a nationally recognized expert on the Amish community. Wanda was doing book signing in the Michiana area, so we got the chance to interview her about the books she has written that are so popular.

Website: www.WandaBrunstetter.com


Alexei Kremnev and Anna Reznik
Southold Dance Theater


A favorite holiday tradition is seeing, “The Nutcracker”, and you can see it right here in Michiana! Alexei and Anna are the artistic team at Southold Dance Theater in downtown South Bend. They discussed their upcoming production, which happens on December 9 & 10 with the South Bend Symphony Orchestra.

Website: www.southolddance.org


Patricia Banker

Artist


Did you know there is a Patron Saint for Procrastinators? It is St. Expeditus and Patricia makes beautiful plaques and pendants with his figure on it. There are numerous saints for that represent different subjects. If you cannot find information about a particular one, let Patricia know and she will do her best to help you out. Check out her website and see all the things Pat does with her artwork.

Website: www.patriarts.com


Dan Stowe
Collegium Musicum

A small vocal ensemble from the Notre Dame community, Collegium Musicum specializes in sacred and secular music from the Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque eras. They will be performing in the Reyes Organ and Choral Hall, where the true sound of the group can be heard. Check out the performance in person on December 6th at 7 and 8:30pm.

Website: http://performingarts.nd.edu


Vickers Review with Jon Vickers

www.VickersTheatre.com

DVD Legacy:
Frank Capra Collection
Directed by Frank Capra
Sony Pictures Entertainment

Classic Foreign Cinema:
The Conformist (1970)
Directed by Bernardo Bertolucci
Paramount Home Video

Current “arthouse” titles:
Time To Leave (2006)
Directed by Francios Ozon
Strand Releasing

Scoop (2006)
Directed by Woody Allen
Universal Studios

Wassup Rockers (2006)
Directed by Larry Clark
First Look Home Entertainment

Guilty Pleasure:
OH in Ohio (2006)
Directed by Billy Kent
Warner Home Video


Out & About with Craig Gibson


The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Open Run
Drury Lane Theatre Water Tower
Chicago, Illinois
www.broadwayinchicago.com

Wicked
Open Run
Ford Center for the Performing Arts
Chicago, Illinois
www.broadwayinchicago.com

Mamma Mia!
December 12-31
Cadillac Palace Theatre
Chicago, Illinois
www.broadwayinchicago.com

Twelve Angry Men
January 30-February 11
LaSalle Bank Theatre
Chicago, Illinois
www.broadwayinchicago.com

Experience Michiana

Carmelite Shrines
1628 Ridge Road
Munster, Indiana 46321
Phone: 219.838.7111


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