AC23 - Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge

Original Air Date: 7/1/2021 - On this segment, we are joined by actors, Timmie Callais and Erica Pitman to talk about their theatrical radio show titled The Radio Drama Club. They discuss their backg…

Original Air Date: 6/24/2021 - Today, we are joined by Charles Champagne, a creative entrepreneur with a passion for photography, event production, design, curating, and the arts, and Greg Williams J…

Original Air Date: 6/18/2021 - In today’s installment, we are joining Darrell Hambrick, as they discuss Juneteenth. Juneteenth is a holiday commemorating the day news of the Emancipation Proclamation…

Original Air Date: 5/21/2021 - This time around, we are joined by skilled drummer, Dr. Charles Brooke, as he talks about his unique upbringing and how it inspired his passion for music and the arts.

Original Air Date: 5/13/2021 - Within today’s segment, we are joined by Lana Toniolo, a member of the Artist Advisory Board, an accomplished visual artist who has been working with watercolors for ov…

Original Air Date: 4/30/2021 - Explore the world of photography with local photographer Aaron Hogan, of Eyewander Photo. He talks about his early beginnings as a photographer and what drives his pass…

Original Air Date: 4/22/2021 - Theatre Baton Rouge preparing for their production of Noel Coward’s “Blithe Spirit”. Theatre Baton Rouge has many more productions coming up and they are preparing for …

Original Air Date: 4/16/2021 - On today’s feature, we are introduced to Brittney Marshall, as she speaks on poetry and what a Poet Laureate is. She speaks on her experiences as a poet and how she fee…

Original Air Date: 4/6/2021 - Today, AC23 is joined by a writer and performer from Philadelphia. They hold a degree in Creative Writing and African-American Studies. They are the co-host of the commu…

Original Air Date: 4/1/2021 - On today’s episode, AC23 is joined by Esko McKullins, a musician, singer, and songwriter, as they discuss the release of his song entitled “Baton Rouge” and what about t…

Original Air Date: 3/27/2021 - Today’s guest is a Utah-based journalist from Washington DC, who reports on housing, eviction, and homeless from Princeton’s Eviction Lab and Economic Hardship Recordin…

Original Air Date: 3/18/2021 - Sinella Aghasi is an educator, arts administrator, and violinist, who is committed to making classical music relevant and accessible and bringing it to a diverse commun…

Original Air Date: 3/11/2021 - Baton Rouge Symphony Associate conductor David Turns shares insights into his early orchestral experiences and reflects on his career's progression.

Original Air Date: 3/4/21 - AC23 is joined by Jeff Rodel, a versatile professional in video production, scriptwriting, directing, and freelance journalism. Rodel discusses his upcoming poetry and mus…

Original Air Date: 2/18/2021 - AC23 is joined by the multi-instrumentalist Warren Wolf today, gearing up for his performance in Baton Rouge. Wolf shares insights into his early musical beginnings and…

Original Air Date: 2/11/2021 - In this episode, AC23 is joined by John Griffin, a guitarist, songwriter, photographer, and voice actor. Griffin discusses his background in the arts and reflects on ho…

Original Air Date: 2/4/2021 - Today, AC23 is joined by Beth Welch, a visual artist whose work is currently showcased in the Arts Council's gallery. She explores her creative process in curating the e…

Original Air Date: 1/22/2021 - On this Episode, AC23 is Joined by Misti Byrnes, the Director of Public Relations at the Arts Council, discusses her journey as an artist and reflects on how it led her…

Original Air Date: 12/10/2023 - Facilitator Rannah Gray and alumni from our most recently completed Creative Aging Writers’ Workshop, which includes host Pam Bordelon, share the exciting journey of w…

Original Air Date: 11/26/2023 - Two special guests drop by the Jan & Bill Grimes Recording Studio to visit with host Pam Bordelon for the latest installment of AC23. Chris Adams, ACGBR’s Director of …