Open Studio
Episode: #924
Airdate: Thursday, April 5, 2007 @ 8:00pm

Tony Sanfilippo
Palermo’s

One of our favorite Italian friends is back and he is preparing another dish for Open Studio! Tony will be making a meal that you can eat for Lent, Shrimp Scampi with Pesto and Almond Sauce. As a bonus, he will also be preparing Saccotino. Both dishes are, as Tony always says, “like mama used to make.” Stop by Palermo’s and experience the food for yourself!

Palermo’s Italian Restaurant & Deli
2725 A Emerson Drive
Elkhart, IN 46514
Phone: 574.262.5100

Vickers Review with Jon Vickers

DVD Legacy:
The Naked City (1948)
Directed by Jules Dassin
Criterion Collection

Classic Foreign Cinema:
The Burmese Harp (1956)
Directed by Kon Ichikawa
Criterion Collection

Fires on the Plain (1959)
Directed by Kon Ichikawa
Criterion Collection

Current “arthouse” titles:
Volver (2006)
Directed by Pedro Almodovar
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment

Romantico (2006)
Directed by Mark Becker
Kino on Video

Animated Soviet Propaganda (2006)
4 Disc Box Set – 41 films
Kino on Video

My Guilty Pleasure:
Death of a President (2006)
Directed by Gabriel Range
Lions Gate Home Entertainment

Elizabeth Coyne
Artist

She has been painting for 25 years and fell in love with the idea as a way to express herself. Elizabeth describes her artwork as “abstract representationalism” and works on a fairly big scale. You can see Elizabeth’s art pieces in person at her art opening on April 14 at the Blue Gallery in Three Oaks, Michigan.

Website: www.elizabethcoyne.com

Music Segment

Harmonica Buzz with special guest Jacob Clyde

We have featured these two guys before and decided to bring them back for two more songs. With the sounds of harmonica, acoustic guitar and a blend of vocals, they will be starting with the upbeat song, “The Black and White.” They will be wrapping up the show with a slower tune, “I Need An Angel.”

Website: www.harmonicabuzz.com and http://jacobclyde.com

Kristin Armstrong
Freelance Writer

Along with being the Executive Director at the Saugatuck Center for the Arts, Kristin does occasional freelance writing for regional publications, like Lake magazine. She will be discussing an article she wrote about the Vernal Equinox. Kristin says that spring is the time to celebrate and renew your energy from those long winter blues. She will be giving us tips on how to get on the right track!

Experience Michiana

Camp K-9
1817 Elder Road
Mishawaka, IN 46545
Phone: 574.256.2267
Website: www.campk9dogs.com

Richard Parke - Event Director
Ron Whitehead - Event Producer
Passion Play
Andrews University in Berrien Spring, Michigan puts on an annual Easter Passion Play where thousands of people turn out to see it. Richard and Ron will be discussing the production that takes place indoors and outdoors and is for the entire family. The play takes place on April 7 & 8, so make sure to reserve your wristbands today!

Website: http://passionplay.andrews.edu

Erin Jackson
Photographer

Our next guest has complied a documentary-style book about Gary, Indiana with pictures she has taken from around the city. Erin, who recently got her degree in photography, says that taking pictures is the only art form where you can freeze time and capture a moment as it happens. You can see some of her work on display at the South Bend Regional Museum of Art as part of the African American Arts Association exhibit.

Website: www.sbrma.org

Out & About with Craig Gibson

David Sedaris
Sunday, April 8 at 7pm
The Chicago Theatre
175 N. State Street
Chicago, IL 60601
www.thechicagotheatre.com

Chicago Cubs Home Opener
Monday, April 9
At Wrigley Field
1060 West Addison
Chicago, IL 60613
http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com

Merchandise Mart International Antiques Fair
Spring Fair, April 27-30 at 11am
The Merchandise Mart, 8th Floor
Chicago, Illinois
www.merchandisemart.com/chicagoantiques

Michele Crawford
Purse Designer – Art and Maggie

Tired of the corporate world, Michele decided to do something new and different and started her own purse line. She has traditional, everyday purses, new bright colorful spring purses that will go with anything and wristlets that you can use when shopping with friends or having a night out. Art and Maggie originals, named after her grandparents, can be found in three different locations in the Michiana area.

Inspire Me in Granger
Stephenson’s in Elkhart
Mane Attraction in New Carlisle

Website: www.artandmaggie.com

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