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Recent headlines have brought to light allegations of sexual misconduct in the arts and entertainment realm. This month, the world premiere of an opera…

In 1988, a determined Bob Boilen started showing up on NPR's doorstep every day, looking for a way to contribute his skills in music and broadcasting to the network. His persistence paid off, and within a few weeks he was hired, on a temporary basis, to work for All Things Considered. Less than a year later, Boilen was directing the show and continued to do so for the next 18 years.

As the saying goes, it takes one to know one. Mozart knew all kinds of characters, on and off the opera stage. He also knew good drama when he saw it,…

I like to call Music in Mid Ohio performances by your friends and neighbors and concerts you may have attended in person or are able to enjoy for the…

When a car accident nearly 30 years ago left violinist Rosemary Johnson mostly unable to move, her musical career came to a tragic end. Until now.Johnson,…

There might not be a lot of chatter in Charlie Chaplin’s films, but there’s certainly a lot of chatter about them—at least in this neck of the woods.…

Music in Mid Ohio is our show on Classical 101 all about music making in Columbus and central Ohio. These are concerts you may have attended or…

Muslim killings in Albuquerque exemplify how the tensions of escaping from a war-torn country don’t end when refugees leave. We’ll look at how these murders have shaken the Muslim community in New Mexico as well as the adjustment of refugees to life in central Ohio.

We’re joined this hour by the co-authors of the book Real Friends Talk About Race: Bridging the Gaps Through Uncomfortable Conversations. They’ll discuss how culture, history and white supremacy have prevented us from having the skills to build and trust and healthy relationships across race.

From sculptures of corn to statues of deer to murals cascading down the sides of buildings - public art is everywhere in Central Ohio. But of the 14 largest cities in the country, Columbus is the only one without a public art plan. That could be changing soon.