<![CDATA[Connected.]]>88eb1c5a-3ca4-548e-bd9e-9e602a3a9610Wed, 25 Mar 2026 07:00:15 +0000Captivate.fmSide Street Studio Artshttps://artwork.captivate.fm/e154ce3e-99ea-4c9c-9f87-8b783de3a757/eilue7Db4q0uUf_R9Lg1d5ey.jpgConnected.Side Street Studio ArtsSide Street Studio ArtsThe arts community is diverse, vibrant, and vital. Connected is a podcast where the directors of Side Street Studio Arts have conversations with members of the local, regional, and national arts community discussing their work, trends in the arts, life, and how despite our differences we are all Connected. Join us each Wednesday for a new episode. Interviews may contain adult language and themes.https://connected.captivate.fmtrueepisodicnopodcastConnected. 059- Oddball Art LabsConnected. 059- Oddball Art LabsExhibition Coordinator Andrew Vo interviews Mike Rende and Kimberly Wildner from Oddball Art Labs about the upcoming April exhibit, Exquisite Corpse which is also a fundraiser for Side Street Studio Arts new 62 South Grove building. Along with that, we talk about their organization and the local art scene.

]]>Exhibition Coordinator Andrew Vo interviews Mike Rende and Kimberly Wildner from Oddball Art Labs about the upcoming April exhibit, Exquisite Corpse which is also a fundraiser for Side Street Studio Arts new 62 South Grove building. Along with that, we talk about their organization and the local art scene.

]]>569ab226-5db1-467b-905e-aa7d2c04b9bbWed, 25 Mar 2026 02:00:00 -050028:27truefull5959Connected. 058- Christian CamposConnected. 058- Christian CamposAndrew Vo, exhibition coordinator at Side Street Studio Arts, interviews Christian Campos. He curated the show, I Am the Sun which was on display during the month of November. The show exhibits a collection of twelve artists. In this interview, we discuss with Christian about how this exhibit came to be, his art practice and the current trends of art in politics and AI.

]]>Andrew Vo, exhibition coordinator at Side Street Studio Arts, interviews Christian Campos. He curated the show, I Am the Sun which was on display during the month of November. The show exhibits a collection of twelve artists. In this interview, we discuss with Christian about how this exhibit came to be, his art practice and the current trends of art in politics and AI.

]]>08eb0897-b71e-44be-ba90-da9dedf89507Wed, 03 Dec 2025 02:00:00 -050028:38truefull5858Connected. 057- Laurie PetersConnected. 057- Laurie PetersExhibition coordinator Andrew Vo interviews Laurie Peters. Laurie Peters is a mixed media artist in Elgin who also self publishes "Drawing Near Art", a print portfolio magazine that focuses on creative inspiration and transforms environment through garden design and mosaics. Laurie had a show back in August; "Courting the unknown". Andrew talks to her about how the show came together and discusses the themes of self reflection and nature that embody Laurie's art practice.

]]>Exhibition coordinator Andrew Vo interviews Laurie Peters. Laurie Peters is a mixed media artist in Elgin who also self publishes "Drawing Near Art", a print portfolio magazine that focuses on creative inspiration and transforms environment through garden design and mosaics. Laurie had a show back in August; "Courting the unknown". Andrew talks to her about how the show came together and discusses the themes of self reflection and nature that embody Laurie's art practice.

]]>d712d89f-7d38-4372-b920-ba3e43b5e149Wed, 03 Sep 2025 02:00:00 -050027:27truefull5757Connected. 056- Renee KuharchukConnected. 056- Renee KuharchukAndrew Vo, exhibitions coordinator at Side Street Studio Arts, interviews Renee Kuharchuk. Renee is a female painter and teacher in the Chicagoland area. She is also a member of art ConnectEd through the Illinois High School Art Exhibition team as their Digital Gallery Assistant Director. Her show, Anatomy of Anxiety exhibited during the month of July. The show explored themes of anxiety, sexism, and how Renee engages with them. We dive more into that as well as discuss what growing up with art was like, her art practice and navigating work/life balance.

]]>Andrew Vo, exhibitions coordinator at Side Street Studio Arts, interviews Renee Kuharchuk. Renee is a female painter and teacher in the Chicagoland area. She is also a member of art ConnectEd through the Illinois High School Art Exhibition team as their Digital Gallery Assistant Director. Her show, Anatomy of Anxiety exhibited during the month of July. The show explored themes of anxiety, sexism, and how Renee engages with them. We dive more into that as well as discuss what growing up with art was like, her art practice and navigating work/life balance.

]]>67081268-e139-4a86-a5b4-d730aaa297c4Wed, 13 Aug 2025 02:00:00 -050029:21truefull5656Connected. 055- Luiza Moraes ReturnsConnected. 055- Luiza Moraes ReturnsExecutive Director, Erin Rehberg checks in with Advocacy Coordinator, Luiza Moraes a year after their previous conversation. They discuss how Moraes show, Alien Spouse has gone, and how life continues to change and grow.

]]>Executive Director, Erin Rehberg checks in with Advocacy Coordinator, Luiza Moraes a year after their previous conversation. They discuss how Moraes show, Alien Spouse has gone, and how life continues to change and grow.

]]>28312d72-5558-42f4-868a-e0c4eb3feeeaWed, 04 Jun 2025 02:00:00 -050059:25truefull5555Connected. 054- Abby FrankeConnected. 054- Abby FrankeExecutive Director, Erin Rehberg has a conversation with current Artist-in-Residence, Abby Franke ahead of her solo exhibition, Coming of Rage.

]]>Executive Director, Erin Rehberg has a conversation with current Artist-in-Residence, Abby Franke ahead of her solo exhibition, Coming of Rage.

]]>a7965755-13a8-4778-8ef0-fe9e34f75486Wed, 28 May 2025 02:00:00 -050045:59truefull5454Connected. 053- Nick Mataragas at the CAFF ConferenceConnected. 053- Nick Mataragas at the CAFF ConferenceHere's something a little different for Connected. The Artistic Director of the Elgin Fringe, Nick Mataragas recently attended the Canadian Association of Fringe Festivals (CAFF) conference in Ottawa, Canada. In this episode, he recounts his experience at the con, opening up the festival planning curtain a little.

]]>Here's something a little different for Connected. The Artistic Director of the Elgin Fringe, Nick Mataragas recently attended the Canadian Association of Fringe Festivals (CAFF) conference in Ottawa, Canada. In this episode, he recounts his experience at the con, opening up the festival planning curtain a little.

]]>d354f04e-16b7-41e2-ab75-4992473c833eThu, 14 Nov 2024 02:00:00 -050038:41truefull5353Connected. 052- Samuel SchwindtConnected. 052- Samuel SchwindtExecutive Director Tanner Melvin chats with Material Messengers guest curator Samuel Shwindt. Sam and Tanner discuss how the new exhibit came to be, the talented artists involved, and why extending your reach is so important. Check it out, and make sure to visit MATERIAL MESSENGERS: Ephemeral Environments, on display at the Side Street Gallery at 15 Ziegler Court AND in the windows of their "new" building at 62 S. Grove Ave. in downtown Elgin from August 2nd-September 1st.

]]>Executive Director Tanner Melvin chats with Material Messengers guest curator Samuel Shwindt. Sam and Tanner discuss how the new exhibit came to be, the talented artists involved, and why extending your reach is so important. Check it out, and make sure to visit MATERIAL MESSENGERS: Ephemeral Environments, on display at the Side Street Gallery at 15 Ziegler Court AND in the windows of their "new" building at 62 S. Grove Ave. in downtown Elgin from August 2nd-September 1st.

]]>ece3e67e-a59a-433f-9b4a-baa389735b48Fri, 02 Aug 2024 02:00:00 -050040:03truefull5252Connected. 051- Luiza MoraesConnected. 051- Luiza MoraesExecutive Director Erin Rehberg has a conversation with Going Dutch Artist in residence, Luiza Moreas. They discuss Luiza's journey from Brazil to Europe, to Elgin, her approach to dance, and the struggles of becoming a resident.

]]>Executive Director Erin Rehberg has a conversation with Going Dutch Artist in residence, Luiza Moreas. They discuss Luiza's journey from Brazil to Europe, to Elgin, her approach to dance, and the struggles of becoming a resident.

]]>6ced6b1e-91c8-42fc-ad23-cd67c5b4952eWed, 20 Mar 2024 02:00:00 -050001:13:42truefull5151Connected. 050- Chris Arrecis and Andrew VoConnected. 050- Chris Arrecis and Andrew VoAlex has a chat with Side Street Studio Arts Exhibitions Coordinators, Chris Arrecis and Andrew Vo. They discuss the current show in the gallery, Monochrome: Purple, as well as the process of selecting producing an exhibition.

]]>Alex has a chat with Side Street Studio Arts Exhibitions Coordinators, Chris Arrecis and Andrew Vo. They discuss the current show in the gallery, Monochrome: Purple, as well as the process of selecting producing an exhibition.

]]>7be78b50-4574-419a-9b08-9764c1858828Wed, 14 Feb 2024 02:00:00 -050046:01truefull5050Connected. 049- Rachel BenzingConnected. 049- Rachel BenzingAlex has a conversation with Rachel Benzing. They discuss dance, trends in the performing arts, and her upcoming show at the Winter Fringe.

You can see Rachel perform the Elgin Fringe Festival Winter Fringe on January 27, 2024 at the Elgin Public House. Tickets available at elginfringefestival.com/tickets

To learn more about Rachel, visit her website at rachelbenzingartist.com

]]>Alex has a conversation with Rachel Benzing. They discuss dance, trends in the performing arts, and her upcoming show at the Winter Fringe.

You can see Rachel perform the Elgin Fringe Festival Winter Fringe on January 27, 2024 at the Elgin Public House. Tickets available at elginfringefestival.com/tickets

To learn more about Rachel, visit her website at rachelbenzingartist.com

]]>84715d65-1cbb-4f8b-ab6e-7ef39fbb616fWed, 24 Jan 2024 02:00:00 -050034:01truefull4949Connected. 048- Nelson VelazquezConnected. 048- Nelson VelazquezAlex has a conversation with improviser Nelson Velazquez of Los Improviachis. They discuss the founding of the group, the parallels between improv and traditional acting, and comedy in general.

You can see Los Improviachis perform the Elgin Fringe Festival Winter Fringe on January 27, 2024 at the Elgin Public House. Tickets available at elginfringefestival.com/tickets

To learn more about Los Improviachis, visit their website at losimproviachis.com

]]>Alex has a conversation with improviser Nelson Velazquez of Los Improviachis. They discuss the founding of the group, the parallels between improv and traditional acting, and comedy in general.

You can see Los Improviachis perform the Elgin Fringe Festival Winter Fringe on January 27, 2024 at the Elgin Public House. Tickets available at elginfringefestival.com/tickets

To learn more about Los Improviachis, visit their website at losimproviachis.com

]]>57861332-6772-4c17-a012-250cfaf4a323Wed, 17 Jan 2024 02:00:00 -050034:26truefull4848Connected. 047- Nicole ProkopConnected. 047- Nicole ProkopAlex has a conversation with Side Street Studio Arts artist in residence Nicole Prokop. They talk about Nicole's journey of becoming a working artist, imposter syndrome, and the pressure from family to find a "normal job".

]]>Alex has a conversation with Side Street Studio Arts artist in residence Nicole Prokop. They talk about Nicole's journey of becoming a working artist, imposter syndrome, and the pressure from family to find a "normal job".

]]>ae84d0ce-aac7-476a-98ae-8c80f9daaeb7Wed, 29 Nov 2023 02:00:00 -050059:37truefull4747Connected. 046- Adrian Mesino Talks AIConnected. 046- Adrian Mesino Talks AIAlex has a conversation with artist and illustrator Adrian Mesino. They talk about Adrian’s use of artificial-intelligence in his artwork, AI effect on the art world, and the relationship between art and technology.

]]>Alex has a conversation with artist and illustrator Adrian Mesino. They talk about Adrian’s use of artificial-intelligence in his artwork, AI effect on the art world, and the relationship between art and technology.

]]>9fcb49d7-3c39-43f1-a2b6-78863e3d9238Wed, 22 Nov 2023 02:00:00 -050001:03:58truefull4646Connected. 045- Joshua DixonConnected. 045- Joshua DixonAlex has a conversation with artist, Joshua Dixon about his April 2023 show at Side Street, Connective Tissue.

Joshua Dixon is a Chicago-based photographer and fashion designer. Dixon's work is based on his personal experiences of a pitbull mauling incident that occurred in 2007, which has led to a lifelong journey of self-discovery and advocacy for issues that are often silenced, such as mental health, ableism, and racial discrimination. The powerful photographs create a sense of inclusion for those who feel discarded by society due to their unapologetic flaws.

]]>Alex has a conversation with artist, Joshua Dixon about his April 2023 show at Side Street, Connective Tissue.

Joshua Dixon is a Chicago-based photographer and fashion designer. Dixon's work is based on his personal experiences of a pitbull mauling incident that occurred in 2007, which has led to a lifelong journey of self-discovery and advocacy for issues that are often silenced, such as mental health, ableism, and racial discrimination. The powerful photographs create a sense of inclusion for those who feel discarded by society due to their unapologetic flaws.

]]>30c10654-97d2-47c2-b402-4c0ec1662c84Wed, 10 May 2023 02:00:00 -050001:20:09truefull4545Connected. 044- Branstarr SihanathConnected. 044- Branstarr SihanathAlex has a conversation with artist and art educator Branstarr Sihanath. They discuss Branstarr’s teaching philosophy, encouraging students, and what it's like being a working artist and a teacher.

]]>Alex has a conversation with artist and art educator Branstarr Sihanath. They discuss Branstarr’s teaching philosophy, encouraging students, and what it's like being a working artist and a teacher.

]]>d0992318-3bab-44df-8b19-3bf35086b668Wed, 08 Mar 2023 02:00:00 -050044:45truefull4444Vote Local 2023 11 - Dave KaptainVote Local 2023 11 - Dave KaptainSide Street Founder and Executive Director Erin Rehberg closes the 2023 Vote Local series with Elgin Mayor Dave Kaptain. Vote Local is Side Street's series about the arts in politics and attempts to speak to as many local candidates as possible about their participation in and views on the arts in Elgin.

]]>Side Street Founder and Executive Director Erin Rehberg closes the 2023 Vote Local series with Elgin Mayor Dave Kaptain. Vote Local is Side Street's series about the arts in politics and attempts to speak to as many local candidates as possible about their participation in and views on the arts in Elgin.

]]>96ac1dda-809b-440a-8ed1-8921cd8baf3eTue, 07 Mar 2023 02:00:00 -050035:42truebonusVote Local 2023 10 - Tia AagesenVote Local 2023 10 - Tia AagesenSide Street Founder and Executive Director Erin Rehberg continues the 2023 Vote Local series with Elgin City Council Candidate Christina "Tia" Aagesen. Vote Local is Side Street's series about the arts in politics and attempts to speak to as many local candidates as possible about their participation in and views on the arts in Elgin.

]]>Side Street Founder and Executive Director Erin Rehberg continues the 2023 Vote Local series with Elgin City Council Candidate Christina "Tia" Aagesen. Vote Local is Side Street's series about the arts in politics and attempts to speak to as many local candidates as possible about their participation in and views on the arts in Elgin.

]]>c8ce6ea6-0175-4842-a310-a0ff6c770062Thu, 02 Mar 2023 02:00:00 -050039:52truebonusVote Local 2023 09 - Tish PowellVote Local 2023 09 - Tish PowellSide Street Founder and Executive Director Erin Rehberg continues the 2023 Vote Local series with Elgin City Councilwoman Tish Powell, running for re-election. Vote Local is Side Street's series about the arts in politics and attempts to speak to as many local candidates as possible about their participation in and views on the arts in Elgin.

]]>Side Street Founder and Executive Director Erin Rehberg continues the 2023 Vote Local series with Elgin City Councilwoman Tish Powell, running for re-election. Vote Local is Side Street's series about the arts in politics and attempts to speak to as many local candidates as possible about their participation in and views on the arts in Elgin.

]]>c3ac7c37-08af-40c2-a76e-4c39c954eec5Tue, 28 Feb 2023 02:00:00 -050041:57truebonusVote Local 2023 08 - Marcus BannerVote Local 2023 08 - Marcus BannerSide Street Founder and Executive Director Erin Rehberg continues the 2023 Vote Local series with Elgin City Council Candidate Marcus Banner. Vote Local is Side Street's series about the arts in politics and attempts to speak to as many local candidates as possible about their participation in and views on the arts in Elgin.

]]>Side Street Founder and Executive Director Erin Rehberg continues the 2023 Vote Local series with Elgin City Council Candidate Marcus Banner. Vote Local is Side Street's series about the arts in politics and attempts to speak to as many local candidates as possible about their participation in and views on the arts in Elgin.

]]>2eb32930-3c85-4cfc-8ed4-5f8af3096de6Thu, 23 Feb 2023 02:00:00 -050032:05truebonusVote Local 2023 07 - Karin JonesVote Local 2023 07 - Karin JonesSide Street Founder and Executive Director Erin Rehberg continues the 2023 Vote Local series with Elgin City Council Candidate Karin Jones. Vote Local is Side Street's series about the arts in politics and attempts to speak to as many local candidates as possible about their participation in and views on the arts in Elgin.

]]>Side Street Founder and Executive Director Erin Rehberg continues the 2023 Vote Local series with Elgin City Council Candidate Karin Jones. Vote Local is Side Street's series about the arts in politics and attempts to speak to as many local candidates as possible about their participation in and views on the arts in Elgin.

]]>faaa2342-59ad-4ed7-8a2e-fff7fad31e3bTue, 21 Feb 2023 02:00:00 -050033:47truebonusVote Local 2023 06 - Corey DixonVote Local 2023 06 - Corey DixonSide Street Founder and Executive Director Erin Rehberg continues the 2023 Vote Local series with Elgin Mayoral Candidate and current City Councilman Corey Dixon. Vote Local is Side Street's series about the arts in politics and attempts to speak to as many local candidates as possible about their participation in and views on the arts in Elgin.

]]>Side Street Founder and Executive Director Erin Rehberg continues the 2023 Vote Local series with Elgin Mayoral Candidate and current City Councilman Corey Dixon. Vote Local is Side Street's series about the arts in politics and attempts to speak to as many local candidates as possible about their participation in and views on the arts in Elgin.

]]>457b34a7-47a2-43fa-834d-da8a8fc744a7Thu, 16 Feb 2023 02:00:00 -050042:25truebonusVote Local 2023 05 - Diana AlfaroVote Local 2023 05 - Diana AlfaroSide Street Founder and Executive Director Erin Rehberg continues the 2023 Vote Local series with Elgin City Council Candidate Diana Alfaro. Vote Local is Side Street's series about the arts in politics and attempts to speak to as many local candidates as possible about their participation in and views on the arts in Elgin.

]]>Side Street Founder and Executive Director Erin Rehberg continues the 2023 Vote Local series with Elgin City Council Candidate Diana Alfaro. Vote Local is Side Street's series about the arts in politics and attempts to speak to as many local candidates as possible about their participation in and views on the arts in Elgin.

]]>4c4b1fa0-1449-47ae-9fd5-489ea0d692bcTue, 14 Feb 2023 02:00:00 -050031:14truebonusVote Local 2023 04 - Anthony OrtizVote Local 2023 04 - Anthony OrtizSide Street Founder and Executive Director Erin Rehberg continues the 2023 Vote Local series with Elgin City Council Candidate Anthony Ortiz. Vote Local is Side Street's series about the arts in politics and attempts to speak to as many local candidates as possible about their participation in and views on the arts in Elgin.

You can find Erin's previous conversation with Anthony Ortiz here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vote-local-5-anthony-ortiz/id1547563482?i=1000510732945

]]>Side Street Founder and Executive Director Erin Rehberg continues the 2023 Vote Local series with Elgin City Council Candidate Anthony Ortiz. Vote Local is Side Street's series about the arts in politics and attempts to speak to as many local candidates as possible about their participation in and views on the arts in Elgin.

You can find Erin's previous conversation with Anthony Ortiz here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vote-local-5-anthony-ortiz/id1547563482?i=1000510732945

]]>1f566b29-b222-486a-90a5-2aeea7e690c4Thu, 09 Feb 2023 02:00:00 -050026:32truebonusVote Local 2023 03 - Ismael CordovaVote Local 2023 03 - Ismael CordovaSide Street Founder and Executive Director Erin Rehberg continues the 2023 Vote Local series with Elgin City Council Candidate Ismael Cordova. Vote Local is Side Street's series about the arts in politics and attempts to speak to as many local candidates as possible about their participation in and views on the arts in Elgin.

]]>Side Street Founder and Executive Director Erin Rehberg continues the 2023 Vote Local series with Elgin City Council Candidate Ismael Cordova. Vote Local is Side Street's series about the arts in politics and attempts to speak to as many local candidates as possible about their participation in and views on the arts in Elgin.

]]>71d95ff5-8b4b-4145-82aa-1822f0c6e68dTue, 07 Feb 2023 02:00:00 -050035:49truebonusVote Local 2023 02 - John SteffenVote Local 2023 02 - John SteffenSide Street Founder and Executive Director Erin Rehberg continues the 2023 Vote Local series with Elgin City Councilman John Steffen, running for re-election. Vote Local is Side Street's series about the arts in politics and attempts to speak to as many local candidates as possible about their participation in and views on the arts in Elgin.

]]>Side Street Founder and Executive Director Erin Rehberg continues the 2023 Vote Local series with Elgin City Councilman John Steffen, running for re-election. Vote Local is Side Street's series about the arts in politics and attempts to speak to as many local candidates as possible about their participation in and views on the arts in Elgin.

]]>ec2056d1-dc10-4ee8-b2a9-d17334df0583Thu, 02 Feb 2023 02:00:00 -050033:47truebonusVote Local 2023 01 - Rose MartinezVote Local 2023 01 - Rose MartinezSide Street Founder and Executive Director Erin Rehberg kicks off the 2023 Vote Local series with Elgin City Councilwoman Rose Martinez, who is currently running for re-election. Vote Local is Side Street's series about the arts in politics and attempts to speak to as many local candidates as possible about their participation in and views on the arts in Elgin.

]]>Side Street Founder and Executive Director Erin Rehberg kicks off the 2023 Vote Local series with Elgin City Councilwoman Rose Martinez, who is currently running for re-election. Vote Local is Side Street's series about the arts in politics and attempts to speak to as many local candidates as possible about their participation in and views on the arts in Elgin.

]]>399ecb66-5b8e-4edf-9a5f-a67bcb181073Tue, 31 Jan 2023 02:00:00 -050040:17truebonusConnected. 042- Sara Peak ConveryConnected. 042- Sara Peak ConveryAlex has a conversation with Going Dutch artist, Sara Peak Convery. They discuss Sara's background, art practices, and take a deep look at her Going Dutch exhibition, "Uncovered: Would You Touch Me?".

]]>Alex has a conversation with Going Dutch artist, Sara Peak Convery. They discuss Sara's background, art practices, and take a deep look at her Going Dutch exhibition, "Uncovered: Would You Touch Me?".

]]>7f932f97-eaaf-4345-967b-2b0614583958Wed, 30 Nov 2022 02:00:00 -050055:58truefull4242Connected. 041- Rita GrendzeConnected. 041- Rita GrendzeAlex has a conversation with Going Dutch artist, Rita Grendze. They discuss Rita's influences, training, and media choices. They take an especially close look at her installation, "Belly".

]]>Alex has a conversation with Going Dutch artist, Rita Grendze. They discuss Rita's influences, training, and media choices. They take an especially close look at her installation, "Belly".

]]>eb8c19f1-3ade-424b-b2fc-123e11627629Wed, 23 Nov 2022 02:00:00 -050029:02truefull4141Connected. 040- Team PikachuConnected. 040- Team PikachuAssistant Director, Ivette interviews one of our summer camp groups, Team Pikachu.

]]>Assistant Director, Ivette interviews one of our summer camp groups, Team Pikachu.

]]>0dfcaf59-1894-4380-bbcf-38a2e0b75cd0Wed, 17 Aug 2022 02:00:00 -050028:17truefull4040Connected. 039- The Happy Cool QueensConnected. 039- The Happy Cool QueensAssistant Director, Ivette interviews one of our summer camp groups, The Happy Cool Queens.

]]>Assistant Director, Ivette interviews one of our summer camp groups, The Happy Cool Queens.

]]>c7203c31-5d64-4cc6-8a04-4d97a6a11b6eWed, 03 Aug 2022 02:00:00 -050038:19truefull3939Connected. 038- Ken SimonsenConnected. 038- Ken SimonsenAssistant Director, Jess Rocha, speaks with Ken Simonsen about his art and collaboration.

]]>Assistant Director, Jess Rocha, speaks with Ken Simonsen about his art and collaboration.

]]>dfa67fbc-40f0-421c-bd0a-2f6fcefcc170Wed, 11 May 2022 02:00:00 -050035:52truefull3838Connected. 037- Kateryna MazhuhaConnected. 037- Kateryna MazhuhaAssistant Director Nick Mataragas has a conversation with Year 9 artist Kateryna Mazhuha. They discuss her Year 9 piece, Statice Flowers, her journey in discovering her own style of art, and the transition from living in the Ukraine to living in the United States.

You can find Kateryna's work on her instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kateryna_mazhuha/

]]>Assistant Director Nick Mataragas has a conversation with Year 9 artist Kateryna Mazhuha. They discuss her Year 9 piece, Statice Flowers, her journey in discovering her own style of art, and the transition from living in the Ukraine to living in the United States.

You can find Kateryna's work on her instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kateryna_mazhuha/

]]>63c9e2b3-58ea-4411-8a68-4fa8b92a3177Wed, 20 Apr 2022 02:00:00 -050035:29truefull3737Connected. 036- Chimezi AnorueConnected. 036- Chimezi AnorueAssistant Director Nick Mataragas has a conversation with Year 9 artist Chimezi Anorue. They discuss Anorue's drawing style, his inspirations, and specific pieces of art. His piece, Rainbow Man was a Runner Up at Side Street Studio Arts' Year 9 exhibition.

His Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paschalmezie/

Rainbow Man: https://www.instagram.com/p/B6p0i2Igmsz/

Serenity: https://www.instagram.com/p/CGGGUmQA0Ii/

Become: https://www.instagram.com/p/B8FNhjLAekf/

Slay Mama: https://www.instagram.com/p/B65L_yAg6SC/

]]>Assistant Director Nick Mataragas has a conversation with Year 9 artist Chimezi Anorue. They discuss Anorue's drawing style, his inspirations, and specific pieces of art. His piece, Rainbow Man was a Runner Up at Side Street Studio Arts' Year 9 exhibition.

His Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paschalmezie/

Rainbow Man: https://www.instagram.com/p/B6p0i2Igmsz/

Serenity: https://www.instagram.com/p/CGGGUmQA0Ii/

Become: https://www.instagram.com/p/B8FNhjLAekf/

Slay Mama: https://www.instagram.com/p/B65L_yAg6SC/

]]>5103e8b7-04da-401a-b24c-a2d690343694Wed, 13 Apr 2022 02:00:00 -050016:54truefull3636Connected. 035- Stephanie SailerConnected. 035- Stephanie SailerAssistant Director, Ivette talks to Stephanie Sailer about her piece in Year 9, Persistence of Living. Stephanie won best in show and she talks about her process and how she came up with the idea of creating these multi-media sculptures.

]]>Assistant Director, Ivette talks to Stephanie Sailer about her piece in Year 9, Persistence of Living. Stephanie won best in show and she talks about her process and how she came up with the idea of creating these multi-media sculptures.

]]>e71f1163-5713-40ab-a81e-0dd14075f627Wed, 06 Apr 2022 02:00:00 -050036:04truefull3535Connected. 034- Danielle PilotoConnected. 034- Danielle PilotoAssistant Director, Jess, speaks with Danielle Piloto about her artistic practice: touching on topics such as her inspiration, growing a community, daily practice, subject matter, and more. You can connect and learn more here: https://linktr.ee/DaniellePiloto

]]>Assistant Director, Jess, speaks with Danielle Piloto about her artistic practice: touching on topics such as her inspiration, growing a community, daily practice, subject matter, and more. You can connect and learn more here: https://linktr.ee/DaniellePiloto

]]>eba0c61c-304a-4078-ab88-e90bc7de651fWed, 30 Mar 2022 02:00:00 -050041:22truefull3434Connected. 033- Fredd WimmsConnected. 033- Fredd WimmsSide Street Studio Arts Founder and Executive Director Erin Rehberg talks with Elgin artist, community leader, and Side Street's new President Freddrick D. Wimms. From the Nightmare on Chicago Street origin story to his thoughts on curating the "Black Spectrum" exhibition in the Side Street Gallery this month, the two focus on the community of art and the "if we build it, it will be built" philosophy.

]]>Side Street Studio Arts Founder and Executive Director Erin Rehberg talks with Elgin artist, community leader, and Side Street's new President Freddrick D. Wimms. From the Nightmare on Chicago Street origin story to his thoughts on curating the "Black Spectrum" exhibition in the Side Street Gallery this month, the two focus on the community of art and the "if we build it, it will be built" philosophy.

]]>e7fbe565-7115-43e2-86b6-95df6e2f73f6Wed, 02 Feb 2022 02:00:00 -050001:17:52truefull3333Connected 032- Tanner Melvin and Erin RehbergConnected 032- Tanner Melvin and Erin RehbergSSSA Founders and Executive Directors Tanner Melvin and Erin Rehberg reflect on 2021 and look forward to 2022 at Side Street.

]]>SSSA Founders and Executive Directors Tanner Melvin and Erin Rehberg reflect on 2021 and look forward to 2022 at Side Street.

]]>c1607cfc-cd78-49a1-a2a0-4e6ef2aaea2aWed, 12 Jan 2022 02:00:00 -050001:14:30truefull3232Connected. 031- Amanda ScharfConnected. 031- Amanda ScharfAssistant Director, Nick Mataragas has a conversation with Illustrator Amanda Scharf. They discuss her technique, the con community, and developing a story around your art.

http://www.amandascharf.com/

https://linktr.ee/amandascharf

https://www.instagram.com/aya_feesh/

https://twitter.com/amandascharf?lang=en

]]>Assistant Director, Nick Mataragas has a conversation with Illustrator Amanda Scharf. They discuss her technique, the con community, and developing a story around your art.

http://www.amandascharf.com/

https://linktr.ee/amandascharf

https://www.instagram.com/aya_feesh/

https://twitter.com/amandascharf?lang=en

]]>b25cf042-df44-475d-be58-56123e54454aWed, 29 Dec 2021 02:00:00 -050028:46truefull3131Connected. 030- CryomeraConnected. 030- CryomeraAssistant Director, Nick has a conversation with artist, Cryomera. They discuss selling art at comic cons, pen and ink drawing, relief printing, and Twitch.

You can check out Cryomera’s work at:

https://cryomera.com/

https://www.artstation.com/cryomera

https://www.twitch.tv/cryomera

https://www.etsy.com/shop/cryomera


]]>Assistant Director, Nick has a conversation with artist, Cryomera. They discuss selling art at comic cons, pen and ink drawing, relief printing, and Twitch.

You can check out Cryomera’s work at:

https://cryomera.com/

https://www.artstation.com/cryomera

https://www.twitch.tv/cryomera

https://www.etsy.com/shop/cryomera


]]>8fe1b66c-4dcc-49c5-b356-cc89c4531e26Wed, 22 Dec 2021 02:00:00 -050035:45truefull3030Connected. 029- Rachel Elizabeth Maley - Self-ishConnected. 029- Rachel Elizabeth Maley - Self-ishSide Street Founder and Executive Director Erin Rehberg talks with artist Rachel Elizabeth Maley, who curated Side Street's upcoming exhibition Self-Ish, an exploration of how and why we construct self-identities. The two discuss the motivations and themes of the show and complexities of self-representation in art and our daily lives. Self-Ish opens in the Gallery at Side Street on Friday, December 3 at 6pm and features work by Kathryn Eli, Bill Ellis!!, Brian Garbrecht, Atoi Glennette, Katherine Grace Maley, R.E. Maley, Han Nicole Martin, Mitzi Melaine, T. Sit, and Jamie Tubbs, and a live performance from Jordan Reinwald.

]]>Side Street Founder and Executive Director Erin Rehberg talks with artist Rachel Elizabeth Maley, who curated Side Street's upcoming exhibition Self-Ish, an exploration of how and why we construct self-identities. The two discuss the motivations and themes of the show and complexities of self-representation in art and our daily lives. Self-Ish opens in the Gallery at Side Street on Friday, December 3 at 6pm and features work by Kathryn Eli, Bill Ellis!!, Brian Garbrecht, Atoi Glennette, Katherine Grace Maley, R.E. Maley, Han Nicole Martin, Mitzi Melaine, T. Sit, and Jamie Tubbs, and a live performance from Jordan Reinwald.

]]>106a3416-b64d-4451-969f-b1a493332b7dWed, 24 Nov 2021 02:00:00 -050047:39truefull2929Connected. 028- Peter BrankovicConnected. 028- Peter BrankovicSide Street Founder & Executive Director Tanner Melvin chats with Side Street Music Coordinator, musician, and promoter, Peter Brankovic. We discuss music philosophy, religion, inspiration, and so much more. Peter brings their new band BOUND to Side Street on Saturday, November 20th with special guests Motion Failure, Ethereal Lotus, & What To Do. #supportlocalmusic

]]>Side Street Founder & Executive Director Tanner Melvin chats with Side Street Music Coordinator, musician, and promoter, Peter Brankovic. We discuss music philosophy, religion, inspiration, and so much more. Peter brings their new band BOUND to Side Street on Saturday, November 20th with special guests Motion Failure, Ethereal Lotus, & What To Do. #supportlocalmusic

]]>60abef72-0752-4204-bb07-8918f6b1a248Wed, 17 Nov 2021 02:00:00 -050031:35truefull2828Connected. 027- Oddball Art LabsConnected. 027- Oddball Art LabsSide Street Founder & Executive Director Erin Rehberg talks with Alisa Duda, Dave Metzger, and Mike Rende of Elgin's Oddball Art Labs, a non-profit artist based organization created to advance the presence of the arts in the Fox Valley and beyond. The group is bringing "A Cabinet of Curious Characters" to the Gallery and Theater at Side Street November 19-28.

]]>Side Street Founder & Executive Director Erin Rehberg talks with Alisa Duda, Dave Metzger, and Mike Rende of Elgin's Oddball Art Labs, a non-profit artist based organization created to advance the presence of the arts in the Fox Valley and beyond. The group is bringing "A Cabinet of Curious Characters" to the Gallery and Theater at Side Street November 19-28.

]]>73d5fac7-6d08-48b2-a0f2-8747811ed2c4Wed, 10 Nov 2021 02:00:00 -050058:38truefull2727Connected. 026- Nathan ChesterfieldConnected. 026- Nathan ChesterfieldSSSA Founder and Executive Director Tanner Melvin chats with thespian, D&D master, and manager of Blue Box Cafe, Nathan Chesterfield. Our discussion ranges from falling in love with theater, life during Covid, celebrating the lives of Chris and Kathleen Mau, and The future of blue box café.

]]>SSSA Founder and Executive Director Tanner Melvin chats with thespian, D&D master, and manager of Blue Box Cafe, Nathan Chesterfield. Our discussion ranges from falling in love with theater, life during Covid, celebrating the lives of Chris and Kathleen Mau, and The future of blue box café.

]]>4013f10b-caff-460a-b08d-fcb4eb275a24Wed, 22 Sep 2021 02:00:00 -050040:50truefull2626Connected. 025- Lindsay JohnsonConnected. 025- Lindsay JohnsonSSSA Founder and Executive Director Erin Rehberg talks with creative Lindsay Johnson, whose work is current featured in the Gallery at Side Street in Deep Waters, Johnson's first-ever solo exhibition. Artist mother and educator, Lindsay Johnson constructed narrative works on panels with acrylic, photographs, or found material to reconstruct moments in time, ideas, and dreams during the Covid-19 pandemic. The blue used throughout many of these works are made from disposable surgical masks, placed as sky, to emphasize the invisible yet inescapable force that both pulled us apart and under, and propelled us forward and together.

]]>SSSA Founder and Executive Director Erin Rehberg talks with creative Lindsay Johnson, whose work is current featured in the Gallery at Side Street in Deep Waters, Johnson's first-ever solo exhibition. Artist mother and educator, Lindsay Johnson constructed narrative works on panels with acrylic, photographs, or found material to reconstruct moments in time, ideas, and dreams during the Covid-19 pandemic. The blue used throughout many of these works are made from disposable surgical masks, placed as sky, to emphasize the invisible yet inescapable force that both pulled us apart and under, and propelled us forward and together.

]]>91f63856-521e-4a29-9abb-0521ea54a974Wed, 21 Jul 2021 02:00:00 -050001:06:13truefull2525Connected. 024- Michael BradtConnected. 024- Michael BradtNick has a conversation with Michael Bradt, the owner of the soon to open Bit Theater. They discuss the challenges related to opening a brand new theater, and their history together as improvisers. Michael shares the vision for his theater and training center.

To learn more about the Bit Theater, you can visit https://bitimprov.com/

]]>Nick has a conversation with Michael Bradt, the owner of the soon to open Bit Theater. They discuss the challenges related to opening a brand new theater, and their history together as improvisers. Michael shares the vision for his theater and training center.

To learn more about the Bit Theater, you can visit https://bitimprov.com/

]]>f76f6eaa-9de2-4bb2-b647-7033a75b8af1Wed, 23 Jun 2021 02:00:00 -050054:57truefull2424Connected. 023- The Elgin Social Justice CollectiveConnected. 023- The Elgin Social Justice CollectiveFour members of Elgin's newly emerging Social Justice Collective, Councilman Corey Dixon, Amanda Harris, Dr. Rise' Jones, and Paige Roeber join SSSA Founder and Executive Director Erin Rehberg to discuss the obstacles and inspirations that are emerging from their Making Space project, which was developed in response to Elgin's Black Lives Matter protests during the summer of 2020. The project consists of four parts: a mural, a documentary, a Juneteenth partnership, and a scholarship. Making Space FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/ElginMakingSpace.

]]>Four members of Elgin's newly emerging Social Justice Collective, Councilman Corey Dixon, Amanda Harris, Dr. Rise' Jones, and Paige Roeber join SSSA Founder and Executive Director Erin Rehberg to discuss the obstacles and inspirations that are emerging from their Making Space project, which was developed in response to Elgin's Black Lives Matter protests during the summer of 2020. The project consists of four parts: a mural, a documentary, a Juneteenth partnership, and a scholarship. Making Space FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/ElginMakingSpace.

]]>1887844d-c492-4eba-9e6c-40e89c38c055Wed, 16 Jun 2021 01:00:00 -050001:33:47truefull2323Connected. 022- Kelsey WilkersonConnected. 022- Kelsey WilkersonSSSA Assistant Director, Ivette De Santiago, sits down with Florida based artist Kelsey Wilkerson to discuss her art practice and her journey of self re-discovery during the pandemic. Kelsey discusses how she went from working in a busy Manhattan office to taking the office with her through out several cities in Florida, including onto a boat. She has discovered a love for wilderness photography that she manages to do while on a kayak. She is also exploring with watercolor painting, and loves to make digital paintings of Sheera the cat. Kelsey graduated from the University of Florida with a BFA and now works as a Senior Creative Designer at Innovid. She is also taking a class to become an unofficial wilderness explorer, or a wilderness tour guide. instagram @kelseywilkerson.art

]]>SSSA Assistant Director, Ivette De Santiago, sits down with Florida based artist Kelsey Wilkerson to discuss her art practice and her journey of self re-discovery during the pandemic. Kelsey discusses how she went from working in a busy Manhattan office to taking the office with her through out several cities in Florida, including onto a boat. She has discovered a love for wilderness photography that she manages to do while on a kayak. She is also exploring with watercolor painting, and loves to make digital paintings of Sheera the cat. Kelsey graduated from the University of Florida with a BFA and now works as a Senior Creative Designer at Innovid. She is also taking a class to become an unofficial wilderness explorer, or a wilderness tour guide. instagram @kelseywilkerson.art

]]>d092a224-72d4-49ea-8c48-0e73debf6843Wed, 09 Jun 2021 02:00:00 -050048:09truefull2222Connected. 021- Jocelyn IngramConnected. 021- Jocelyn IngramSSSA Founder and Executive Director Tanner Melvin talks with Chicago-based and L.A. born artist Jocelyn Ingram. Jocelyn is our newest recruit as the talent sourcer for Side Street TV, AND she's the brainchild behind the stop-motion animation studio, Plastic Buddies.

]]>SSSA Founder and Executive Director Tanner Melvin talks with Chicago-based and L.A. born artist Jocelyn Ingram. Jocelyn is our newest recruit as the talent sourcer for Side Street TV, AND she's the brainchild behind the stop-motion animation studio, Plastic Buddies.

]]>25c8c005-f86f-4255-9ee9-b9e0f9305bb9Wed, 02 Jun 2021 02:00:00 -050039:48truefull2121Connected. 020- Going Dutch Artists-in-Residence Sophie Allen and Jordan ReinwaldConnected. 020- Going Dutch Artists-in-Residence Sophie Allen and Jordan ReinwaldSide Street Founder and Executive Director and Going Dutch Festival Artistic Director Erin Rehberg talks with Chicago-based dance artist Sophie Allen, who is one of two 2021 Going Dutch Festival Artists-in-Residence. The festival, a celebration of the female voice in the arts, will be held in and around downtown Elgin in June, and Allen will be performing, leading a workshop, and involved in the community for the duration. Sophie pushes gender, playfulness and absurdity to the forefront of her work and continues to hone her sense of musicality and humor to connect with deeper subtexts. She is fascinated by acts of subversion, confrontation, confession and concealment in performance—specifically for the purpose of reimagining personal and collective histories. She enjoys the magnetism of interdisciplinary collaboration and loves nothing more than when a dance doesn’t make sense until it does. Sophie is excited to be performing for real people again. Her living room and her computer screen were growing tired of her… and vice versa.

And, Jordan Reinwald, GD Artist-in-Residence. Jordan Reinwald (she/her), is a dancer, aerialist, and choreographer currently based in Chicago. She has performed professionally, nationally, and internationally with Winifred Haun and Dancers, Khecari, Cerqua Rivera Dance Theater, The Catskills Ballet Theatre, The Civic Ballet at the Ruth Page Center for the Performing Arts, Aerial Dance Chicago, C5 Create With No Limits, and as a promotional performer for Theater Mama with Cirque Du Soleil, among others. She was recently a featured aerialist with Q Productions Las Vegas, and is an active member of The Drifter’s Collective, a multi-disciplinary contemporary circus troupe. She currently creates work with Michel Rodriguez Cintra under the name Once. The pair’s work has been featured at Harvest Chicago Contemporary Dance Festival, Columbia College Chicago, LatinX Arts Festival, and at Northwestern University. Reinwald is the Director of Document Cuba, a collaborative choreographic research project which aims to provide choreographic inquiry opportunities for Reinwald, Rodriguez Cintra, and Osnel Delgado Wambrug, Founder and Artistic Director of Malpaso Cuban Dance Company. Reinwald has taught ballet, creative movement, Acro, and composition for River North Chicago Dance, Chicago Public Schools, The Jillana School, and The Actor’s Gymnasium, among others. Reinwald is a 2019 graduate of the Actor’s Gymnasium Professional Training Circus Program with specialties in Clown, Rope and Harness, and additional focuses in Silks and Bottle Walking.

]]>Side Street Founder and Executive Director and Going Dutch Festival Artistic Director Erin Rehberg talks with Chicago-based dance artist Sophie Allen, who is one of two 2021 Going Dutch Festival Artists-in-Residence. The festival, a celebration of the female voice in the arts, will be held in and around downtown Elgin in June, and Allen will be performing, leading a workshop, and involved in the community for the duration. Sophie pushes gender, playfulness and absurdity to the forefront of her work and continues to hone her sense of musicality and humor to connect with deeper subtexts. She is fascinated by acts of subversion, confrontation, confession and concealment in performance—specifically for the purpose of reimagining personal and collective histories. She enjoys the magnetism of interdisciplinary collaboration and loves nothing more than when a dance doesn’t make sense until it does. Sophie is excited to be performing for real people again. Her living room and her computer screen were growing tired of her… and vice versa.

And, Jordan Reinwald, GD Artist-in-Residence. Jordan Reinwald (she/her), is a dancer, aerialist, and choreographer currently based in Chicago. She has performed professionally, nationally, and internationally with Winifred Haun and Dancers, Khecari, Cerqua Rivera Dance Theater, The Catskills Ballet Theatre, The Civic Ballet at the Ruth Page Center for the Performing Arts, Aerial Dance Chicago, C5 Create With No Limits, and as a promotional performer for Theater Mama with Cirque Du Soleil, among others. She was recently a featured aerialist with Q Productions Las Vegas, and is an active member of The Drifter’s Collective, a multi-disciplinary contemporary circus troupe. She currently creates work with Michel Rodriguez Cintra under the name Once. The pair’s work has been featured at Harvest Chicago Contemporary Dance Festival, Columbia College Chicago, LatinX Arts Festival, and at Northwestern University. Reinwald is the Director of Document Cuba, a collaborative choreographic research project which aims to provide choreographic inquiry opportunities for Reinwald, Rodriguez Cintra, and Osnel Delgado Wambrug, Founder and Artistic Director of Malpaso Cuban Dance Company. Reinwald has taught ballet, creative movement, Acro, and composition for River North Chicago Dance, Chicago Public Schools, The Jillana School, and The Actor’s Gymnasium, among others. Reinwald is a 2019 graduate of the Actor’s Gymnasium Professional Training Circus Program with specialties in Clown, Rope and Harness, and additional focuses in Silks and Bottle Walking.

]]>9ea5707c-bfe8-40c7-b31b-830838f52a6bWed, 26 May 2021 02:00:00 -050001:08:09truefull2020Connected. 019- Melva Rehberg Schultz Swigart and Bob SwigartConnected. 019- Melva Rehberg Schultz Swigart and Bob SwigartSSSA Founder and Executive Director Erin Rehberg talks to her musical family with roots in the Elgin area music scene. Melva Rehberg Schultz Swigart and Bob Swigart talk about growing up with music, the scene and artists from "back in the day", and how they are still evolving their artistic practices today in Arizona. They take us from The Village Squire in West Dundee to Ryman Auditorium in Nashville and beyond. They may even close with a tune!

]]>SSSA Founder and Executive Director Erin Rehberg talks to her musical family with roots in the Elgin area music scene. Melva Rehberg Schultz Swigart and Bob Swigart talk about growing up with music, the scene and artists from "back in the day", and how they are still evolving their artistic practices today in Arizona. They take us from The Village Squire in West Dundee to Ryman Auditorium in Nashville and beyond. They may even close with a tune!

]]>bfe719d0-3fbe-4c8a-a1dd-255e9fddc624Wed, 12 May 2021 02:00:00 -050001:09:06truefull1919Connected. 018- Raúl OrtizConnected. 018- Raúl OrtizSSSA Founder and Executive Director Erin Rehberg talks with Chicago-based artist Raúl Ortiz who will be featured in the Gallery at Side Street Studio Arts during the month of May. The two discuss his identification as a "late bloomer" in the art world, his range of influences from his mother to black and white movies, and what the audience can expect to see in PATTERNS, opening Friday, May 7 at 6pm.

]]>SSSA Founder and Executive Director Erin Rehberg talks with Chicago-based artist Raúl Ortiz who will be featured in the Gallery at Side Street Studio Arts during the month of May. The two discuss his identification as a "late bloomer" in the art world, his range of influences from his mother to black and white movies, and what the audience can expect to see in PATTERNS, opening Friday, May 7 at 6pm.

]]>6f8b968f-ba2f-42a4-813e-60c518e4607bWed, 05 May 2021 02:00:00 -050053:54truefull1818Connected. 017- Omnia SolConnected. 017- Omnia SolToday on CONNECTED our guest is Omnia Sol, an artist currently living/working/playing in Chicago. We get down and dirty talking glitch art, smudging, VHS collections, The Fast and The Furious, and of course, Harvey Pekar. Find out more at www.omniasol.art. But for now, sit back, relax, and enjoy the dulcet tones of Tanner Melvin and Omnia Sol.

]]>Today on CONNECTED our guest is Omnia Sol, an artist currently living/working/playing in Chicago. We get down and dirty talking glitch art, smudging, VHS collections, The Fast and The Furious, and of course, Harvey Pekar. Find out more at www.omniasol.art. But for now, sit back, relax, and enjoy the dulcet tones of Tanner Melvin and Omnia Sol.

]]>db71b2fd-d6e5-4503-8683-c67630c0b65dWed, 28 Apr 2021 02:00:00 -050051:49truefull1717Connected. 016- Vickie EisensteinConnected. 016- Vickie EisensteinNick has a conversation with actor, writer, vlogger, and YouTube personality, Vickie Eisenstein. They talk about her journey from Chicago to Korea to Chicago to LA, her training at The Second City, and Who’s On First.

You can learn more about Vickie on her Facebook Page, https://www.facebook.com/VickieComedyPage and see her videos at https://www.youtube.com/vickiecomedy

]]>Nick has a conversation with actor, writer, vlogger, and YouTube personality, Vickie Eisenstein. They talk about her journey from Chicago to Korea to Chicago to LA, her training at The Second City, and Who’s On First.

You can learn more about Vickie on her Facebook Page, https://www.facebook.com/VickieComedyPage and see her videos at https://www.youtube.com/vickiecomedy

]]>14d996c1-7720-4984-b381-91516c189759Wed, 21 Apr 2021 02:00:00 -050001:00:15truefull1616Connected. 015- Andy VictoryConnected. 015- Andy VictoryOur special guest on this episode of CONNECTED is Andy Victory. Musician, father, skeptic, and self-proclaimed non-painter, Andy and Tanner chat about life, art, ghosts, mountains, and three-legged tables. Check out https://linktr.ee/DarlingVictory to see everything Andy and crew are up to.

]]>Our special guest on this episode of CONNECTED is Andy Victory. Musician, father, skeptic, and self-proclaimed non-painter, Andy and Tanner chat about life, art, ghosts, mountains, and three-legged tables. Check out https://linktr.ee/DarlingVictory to see everything Andy and crew are up to.

]]>c6f29603-3557-4bfd-882c-a51cbbabb5a1Wed, 14 Apr 2021 02:00:00 -050054:47falsefull1515Connected. 014- Rachel Elizabeth MaleyConnected. 014- Rachel Elizabeth MaleyFounder and Executive Director Erin Rehberg talks with Rachel Elizabeth Maley the creator of Still Life Meditation, a center for meditation and self-inquiry in downtown Elgin, IL. The two revisit Rachel's time as Artist-in-Residence at Side Street, creative practice and process, and Rachel's work in and exploration of meditation.

]]>Founder and Executive Director Erin Rehberg talks with Rachel Elizabeth Maley the creator of Still Life Meditation, a center for meditation and self-inquiry in downtown Elgin, IL. The two revisit Rachel's time as Artist-in-Residence at Side Street, creative practice and process, and Rachel's work in and exploration of meditation.

]]>6e69a61e-f93f-4060-804b-b144db0357c2Wed, 07 Apr 2021 02:00:00 -050001:36:17falsefull1414Connected. 013- William LopezConnected. 013- William LopezSide Street Assistant Director Ivette De Santiago talks with William Lopez and about how he developed his art practice and how it has helped him heal. They have both worked in organizing the Metamorphosis which will be open from April 2nd-May 2nd.

]]>Side Street Assistant Director Ivette De Santiago talks with William Lopez and about how he developed his art practice and how it has helped him heal. They have both worked in organizing the Metamorphosis which will be open from April 2nd-May 2nd.

]]>05707b5f-0294-42be-8856-1121f5730cafWed, 31 Mar 2021 02:00:00 -050043:05falsefull1313Connected. 012 Patrick HarringtonConnected. 012 Patrick HarringtonNick has a conversation with Patrick Harrington, one of the hosts of the podcast, Ghostly. They discuss the show, devout fan followings, what makes good improv, and the importance of libraries. 

You can listen to ghostly at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ghostly/id1437101570

And you can learn more about the show at https://ghostlypodcast.com/ and https://www.facebook.com/GhostlyPodcast 

]]>Nick has a conversation with Patrick Harrington, one of the hosts of the podcast, Ghostly. They discuss the show, devout fan followings, what makes good improv, and the importance of libraries. 

You can listen to ghostly at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ghostly/id1437101570

And you can learn more about the show at https://ghostlypodcast.com/ and https://www.facebook.com/GhostlyPodcast 

]]>173f01cb-fc8e-4fd4-a741-9d9c5d2a3a34Wed, 24 Mar 2021 02:00:00 -050055:30falsefull1212Connected. 011 Jon AlvaradoConnected. 011 Jon AlvaradoSide Street founder and executive director Tanner Melvin talks with Jon Alvarado, drummer and founding member of the Chicago band Beach Bunny. Jon and Tanner discuss life during COVID19, where Beach Bunny came from, and where they're going. Join us, and stay connected.

]]>Side Street founder and executive director Tanner Melvin talks with Jon Alvarado, drummer and founding member of the Chicago band Beach Bunny. Jon and Tanner discuss life during COVID19, where Beach Bunny came from, and where they're going. Join us, and stay connected.

]]>f477b0de-78a7-4391-8de1-a300a2a1330eWed, 17 Mar 2021 02:00:00 -050041:57falsefull1111Connected. 010- Kevin KrakConnected. 010- Kevin KrakSide Street founder and executive director Tanner Melvin talks with Kevin Krak, Founder and Chief Music Officer at Rochaus music venue in West Dundee. Kevin and Tanner discuss the storied history of the building, how COVID19 has impacted the live music scene, as well as wax poetic about the future of live music as we hope and dream. Fingers crossed.

]]>Side Street founder and executive director Tanner Melvin talks with Kevin Krak, Founder and Chief Music Officer at Rochaus music venue in West Dundee. Kevin and Tanner discuss the storied history of the building, how COVID19 has impacted the live music scene, as well as wax poetic about the future of live music as we hope and dream. Fingers crossed.

]]>d37cb88e-4648-4fe5-9d27-8bb85db41507Wed, 10 Mar 2021 02:00:00 -050051:37truefull1010Vote Local 10- Steve ThorenVote Local 10- Steve ThorenCONNECTED. presents a special series

VOTE LOCAL

the art in local politics

Episode 10 - Steve Thoren

SSSA Founder & Executive Director Erin Rehberg interviews the 2021 Elgin City Council Candidates about their involvement in and support of the local art scene.

]]>CONNECTED. presents a special series

VOTE LOCAL

the art in local politics

Episode 10 - Steve Thoren

SSSA Founder & Executive Director Erin Rehberg interviews the 2021 Elgin City Council Candidates about their involvement in and support of the local art scene.

]]>4c0c0e5e-7cb6-4ee4-859a-eb00be691014Wed, 10 Mar 2021 02:00:00 -050033:58truebonusVote Local 9- Rafael Garcia Jr.Vote Local 9- Rafael Garcia Jr.CONNECTED. presents a special series

VOTE LOCAL

the art in local politics

Episode 9 - Rafael Garcia Jr.

SSSA Founder & Executive Director Erin Rehberg interviews the 2021 Elgin City Council Candidates about their involvement in and support of the local art scene.

]]>CONNECTED. presents a special series

VOTE LOCAL

the art in local politics

Episode 9 - Rafael Garcia Jr.

SSSA Founder & Executive Director Erin Rehberg interviews the 2021 Elgin City Council Candidates about their involvement in and support of the local art scene.

]]>3a82a71b-0900-444c-bdc8-882a0dff7e9aMon, 08 Mar 2021 02:00:00 -050028:06truebonusVote Local 8- Corey DixonVote Local 8- Corey DixonCONNECTED. presents a special series

VOTE LOCAL

the art in local politics

Episode 8- Corey Dixon

SSSA Founder & Executive Director Erin Rehberg interviews the 2021 Elgin City Council Candidates about their involvement in and support of the local art scene.

]]>CONNECTED. presents a special series

VOTE LOCAL

the art in local politics

Episode 8- Corey Dixon

SSSA Founder & Executive Director Erin Rehberg interviews the 2021 Elgin City Council Candidates about their involvement in and support of the local art scene.

]]>15cfda97-caba-4451-9c7d-ffa7a3325a93Fri, 05 Mar 2021 02:00:00 -050034:22truebonusConnected. 009 Dr. Rise' JonesConnected. 009 Dr. Rise' JonesSSSA Founder and Executive Director Erin Rehberg talks with Dr. Rise' Jones co-founder and Executive Director Hamilton Wings, a non-profit organization that uses the arts as a vehicle for promoting leadership, self-development, and achievement. The two bond over being only children, setting limits, and shared Elgin childhood experiences, and they delve into the work of Hamilton Wings and their work on the team that created the new Elevating Equity Grant supported by the Grand Victoria Foundation.

]]>SSSA Founder and Executive Director Erin Rehberg talks with Dr. Rise' Jones co-founder and Executive Director Hamilton Wings, a non-profit organization that uses the arts as a vehicle for promoting leadership, self-development, and achievement. The two bond over being only children, setting limits, and shared Elgin childhood experiences, and they delve into the work of Hamilton Wings and their work on the team that created the new Elevating Equity Grant supported by the Grand Victoria Foundation.

]]>7d2f7e89-8aaa-483d-bb14-a18221e2fdd2Wed, 03 Mar 2021 02:00:00 -050001:22:22truefull99Vote Local 7- Richard JohnsonVote Local 7- Richard JohnsonCONNECTED. presents a special series

VOTE LOCAL

the art in local politics

Episode 7 - Richard Johnson

SSSA Founder & Executive Director Erin Rehberg interviews the 2021 Elgin City Council Candidates about their involvement in and support of the local art scene.

]]>CONNECTED. presents a special series

VOTE LOCAL

the art in local politics

Episode 7 - Richard Johnson

SSSA Founder & Executive Director Erin Rehberg interviews the 2021 Elgin City Council Candidates about their involvement in and support of the local art scene.

]]>bae10166-61b8-4954-be09-98d0a83628eaWed, 03 Mar 2021 02:00:00 -050033:03truebonusVote Local 6- Carol RauschenbergerVote Local 6- Carol RauschenbergerCONNECTED. presents a special series

VOTE LOCAL

the art in local politics

Episode 6 - Carol Rauschenberger

SSSA Founder & Executive Director Erin Rehberg interviews the 2021 Elgin City Council Candidates about their involvement in and support of the local art scene.

]]>CONNECTED. presents a special series

VOTE LOCAL

the art in local politics

Episode 6 - Carol Rauschenberger

SSSA Founder & Executive Director Erin Rehberg interviews the 2021 Elgin City Council Candidates about their involvement in and support of the local art scene.

]]>2dc4493e-852c-48c1-b66f-60c4900183d0Mon, 01 Mar 2021 02:00:00 -050038:56truebonusVote Local 5- Anthony OrtizVote Local 5- Anthony OrtizCONNECTED. presents a special series

VOTE LOCAL

the art in local politics

Episode 5 - Anthony Ortiz

SSSA Founder & Executive Director Erin Rehberg interviews the 2021 Elgin City Council Candidates about their involvement in and support of the local art scene.

]]>CONNECTED. presents a special series

VOTE LOCAL

the art in local politics

Episode 5 - Anthony Ortiz

SSSA Founder & Executive Director Erin Rehberg interviews the 2021 Elgin City Council Candidates about their involvement in and support of the local art scene.

]]>76be4ef2-07dc-4a20-935b-90c45973e49aFri, 26 Feb 2021 02:00:00 -050029:37truebonusConnected. 008 Adrian MesinoConnected. 008 Adrian MesinoJoin us this week as Ivette De Santiago and  Adrian Mesino have a very long conversation about pretty much everything. Adrian is a local Elgin artist and illustrator and talks about his idea of creating an internet alter ego and how he plans on using social media to achieve his goal. Bear with us as we encounter several technical difficulties that only convince us even more that the internet is out to get us and how we plan on fighting it!

]]>Join us this week as Ivette De Santiago and  Adrian Mesino have a very long conversation about pretty much everything. Adrian is a local Elgin artist and illustrator and talks about his idea of creating an internet alter ego and how he plans on using social media to achieve his goal. Bear with us as we encounter several technical difficulties that only convince us even more that the internet is out to get us and how we plan on fighting it!

]]>a98cb162-b216-450b-a69e-002974c4fc10Wed, 24 Feb 2021 02:00:00 -050001:59:07truefull88Vote Local 4- Jodi PerkinsVote Local 4- Jodi PerkinsCONNECTED. presents a special series

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the art in local politics

Episode 4 - Jodi Perkins

SSSA Founder & Executive Director Erin Rehberg interviews the 2021 Elgin City Council Candidates about their involvement in and support of the local art scene.

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the art in local politics

Episode 4 - Jodi Perkins

SSSA Founder & Executive Director Erin Rehberg interviews the 2021 Elgin City Council Candidates about their involvement in and support of the local art scene.

]]>442e9157-ad04-48b1-af91-dffbe54a5243Wed, 24 Feb 2021 02:00:00 -050038:54truebonusVote Local 3- Jerri McCueVote Local 3- Jerri McCueCONNECTED. presents a special series

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the art in local politics

Episode 3 - Jerri McCue

SSSA Founder & Executive Director Erin Rehberg interviews the 2021 Elgin City Council Candidates about their involvement in and support of the local art scene.


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the art in local politics

Episode 3 - Jerri McCue

SSSA Founder & Executive Director Erin Rehberg interviews the 2021 Elgin City Council Candidates about their involvement in and support of the local art scene.


]]>f132e7d4-f9ff-4a62-8f26-297be2a79503Mon, 22 Feb 2021 02:00:00 -050039:30truebonusVote Local 2- Karin JonesVote Local 2- Karin JonesCONNECTED. presents a special series

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the art in local politics

Episode 2 - Karin Jones

SSSA Founder & Executive Director Erin Rehberg interviews the 2021 Elgin City Council Candidates about their involvement in and support of the local art scene.


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the art in local politics

Episode 2 - Karin Jones

SSSA Founder & Executive Director Erin Rehberg interviews the 2021 Elgin City Council Candidates about their involvement in and support of the local art scene.


]]>f0f724b1-d8b0-4a38-8b24-9df9b6761896Fri, 19 Feb 2021 02:00:00 -050028:57truebonusConnected. 007- Ele MatelanConnected. 007- Ele MatelanAssistant Director Nick Mataragas interviews Foley artist, Ele Matelan. They discuss the history and name origins of Foley work and it’s almost alchemical way of creating sounds, the parallels of horror and comedy, stabbing melons, showmanship, the Chicago theatre scene, and the entertainment shutdown.

Apologies to how geeked out Nick gets. Apparently he’s enraptured by the idea of creating thunder with sheet metal.

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]]>Assistant Director Nick Mataragas interviews Foley artist, Ele Matelan. They discuss the history and name origins of Foley work and it’s almost alchemical way of creating sounds, the parallels of horror and comedy, stabbing melons, showmanship, the Chicago theatre scene, and the entertainment shutdown.

Apologies to how geeked out Nick gets. Apparently he’s enraptured by the idea of creating thunder with sheet metal.

https://soundcloud.com/wildclawtheatre

http://www.lockedintovacancy.com/

https://quirkyvoices.weebly.com/

https://nomore10outof12s.com/

http://www.vintagepercussionsoundeffects.com/store/c1/Featured_Products.html

]]>c2adbcfe-1d6f-4b24-a522-417301cf2dadWed, 17 Feb 2021 02:00:00 -050055:14truefull77Vote Local 1- Dustin GoodVote Local 1- Dustin GoodCONNECTED. presents a special series

VOTE LOCAL

the art in local politics

Episode 1 - Dustin Good

SSSA Founder & Executive Director Erin Rehberg interviews the 2021 Elgin City Council Candidates about their involvement in and support of the local art scene.


]]>CONNECTED. presents a special series

VOTE LOCAL

the art in local politics

Episode 1 - Dustin Good

SSSA Founder & Executive Director Erin Rehberg interviews the 2021 Elgin City Council Candidates about their involvement in and support of the local art scene.


]]>49ca6cd9-7fd2-4844-8904-e51159c5cc47Wed, 17 Feb 2021 02:00:00 -050035:14truebonusConnected. 006- Amanda HarrisConnected. 006- Amanda HarrisSSSA Founder and Executive Director Erin Rehberg talks with Amanda Harris, Assistant to the City Manager for Special Projects and the Arts for the City of Elgin. The two long-time friends and collaborators talk about Amanda's path to Elgin, the start of Side Street, the joys and frustrations of working within a government structure, and staying creative.

]]>SSSA Founder and Executive Director Erin Rehberg talks with Amanda Harris, Assistant to the City Manager for Special Projects and the Arts for the City of Elgin. The two long-time friends and collaborators talk about Amanda's path to Elgin, the start of Side Street, the joys and frustrations of working within a government structure, and staying creative.

]]>89552419-7ff0-4a68-8805-69c5daf94abbWed, 10 Feb 2021 02:00:00 -050001:09:37truefull66Connected. 005- Stacey KoloskiConnected. 005- Stacey KoloskiSSSA Founder and Executive Director Tanner Melvin chats with Stacey Koloski, Co-Founder and Artist Services at PortFringe - Maine’s Fringe Festival. As producers, they discuss life and theater during the pandemic, as well as what the future may hold for fringe festivals around the world.

]]>SSSA Founder and Executive Director Tanner Melvin chats with Stacey Koloski, Co-Founder and Artist Services at PortFringe - Maine’s Fringe Festival. As producers, they discuss life and theater during the pandemic, as well as what the future may hold for fringe festivals around the world.

]]>4ba036e3-8d72-4c65-9e4f-174287a26258Wed, 03 Feb 2021 02:00:00 -050037:11truefull55Connected. 004- Erik MalmquistConnected. 004- Erik MalmquistSSSA Founder and Executive Director Erin Rehberg talks with the Elgin Symphony Orchestra's new Executive Director Erik Malmquist about growing up in music in the Fox Valley and an artistic journey that took him far far away and back home again. The two discuss the frustrations and the beauty of the legacies of classical music and the ESO.

]]>SSSA Founder and Executive Director Erin Rehberg talks with the Elgin Symphony Orchestra's new Executive Director Erik Malmquist about growing up in music in the Fox Valley and an artistic journey that took him far far away and back home again. The two discuss the frustrations and the beauty of the legacies of classical music and the ESO.

]]>87f694bc-e232-416c-8432-64cf6f9ecaedWed, 27 Jan 2021 02:00:00 -050001:02:38truefull44Connected. 003- Grant KnutsonConnected. 003- Grant KnutsonSide Street founder and executive director Tanner Melvin chats with Grant Knutson, Founder and Managing Director of Minion Productions, a Seattle-based nonprofit which helps independent artists develop, produce, fundraise, and tour their productions. Minion also works to consult with performers on the business side of the arts, creating a community where artists can share their resources.

]]>Side Street founder and executive director Tanner Melvin chats with Grant Knutson, Founder and Managing Director of Minion Productions, a Seattle-based nonprofit which helps independent artists develop, produce, fundraise, and tour their productions. Minion also works to consult with performers on the business side of the arts, creating a community where artists can share their resources.

]]>e314fc3d-1243-4ce1-b5a6-6f54ee11d61cWed, 20 Jan 2021 02:00:00 -050001:05:29truefull33Connected. 001- Andrew and Tony MassihConnected. 001- Andrew and Tony MassihNick interviews Andrew and Tony Massih, the owners of Cairo Ale House in West Chicago.

When everything was shut down in March of 2020, Cairo was saved by an outpouring of support from musicians and comedians in the community. In the interview they discuss the beauty and struggle of being producers, the fight for survival during COVID-19, and where the future lies.

To learn more about Cairo Ale House you can visit their website at cairoalehouse.com

]]>Nick interviews Andrew and Tony Massih, the owners of Cairo Ale House in West Chicago.

When everything was shut down in March of 2020, Cairo was saved by an outpouring of support from musicians and comedians in the community. In the interview they discuss the beauty and struggle of being producers, the fight for survival during COVID-19, and where the future lies.

To learn more about Cairo Ale House you can visit their website at cairoalehouse.com

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