The director of the movie Bridesmaids and new summer movie The Heat, Paul Feig is a Clinton Township native. Feig speaks with The Craig Fahle Show producer Amy Miller on the new movie.

Craig speaks with Actor/Comedian/Musician John C. Reilly about his career and new music project, John Reilly and Friends.

Director Gene Gamache premieres his new documentary on Harry Houdini tonight along with a Q&A at 7:00 p.m. at the Birmingham 8 Theater. Craig speaks with Gamache about some of the findings revealed in the documentary.

The Detroit Opera House's BravoBravo! introduces a young diverse crowd to opera. The event is in its 14th year and has managed to attract an audience during rough economic times. Craig speaks with Project Manager Carolyn Geck, and co-chair Will Robinson on how the event has grown and more.

The history of Detroit's underground techno movement lives in local DJs, producers and record labels. Craig talks with DJ and Detroit Techno historian Brendan Gillen and Detroit Techno Foundation Executive Director Tom Newman about how local artists shaped today's music.

Craig speaks with listeners and Fay Beydoun, executive director of the American Arab Chamber of Commerce, about the decision to cancel this year's Arab International Festival, which was scheduled to occur in June.

Actor, activist and film maker Edward James Olmos and Martina Guzman discuss the roles of latinos in Hollywood over the past 40 years.

An Australian Alternative Rock festival is coming to America and it's coming here first. Learn more from Adam Schneider of The Palace about the music, why it's coming to Meadow Brook Theater in Metro Detroit and what bands you can experience if you go.

LaTonia Moore, lead in Aida, showing at the Detroit Opera House joins Craig for an wonderful in-studio performance.

Craig speaks with Maya Angelou about her latest autobiography _ Mom & Me & Mom_

For the first time in 17 years the Detroit Symphony Orchestra returns to Carnegie Hall. Craig speaks with Assisstant Conductor Teddy Abrams about the DSO's trip.

WDET’s Star Program supports arts & culture in Detroit. This time we hear about the Grand River Creative Corridor.

Founder Derek Weaver tells WDET’s Travis Wright how the arts-oriented non-profit was created on a whim when the real estate manager met noted graffiti artist Sintex while heading to work one day on Grand River Avenue, in Detroit.

From Iron Man 3 to The Great Gatsby, Jeff Meyers of the Metro Times highlights the must-see movies of the summer.

It’s Tres De Mayo, and preparations are being made in and out of the hispanic community for what has become the United State’s biggest Mexican holiday. WDET's Martina Guzman talks to community historian Maria Elena Rodriguez about her appreciation for culture and history.

How did an old Chevy plant site in Flint find new purpose as a hub for art? Craig speaks with James Andrews and Stephen Zacks of Flint Public Art Project about the upcoming art festival, Free City.

Wayne State University will reopen the McGregor Memorial Conference Center Reflecting Pools. The pools, designed by renowned architect Minoru Yamasaki, lay dormant since the late ‘90s, when they were drained due to a damaged foundation. In an effort led by Wayne State President Allan Gilmour, the university allocated $1.8 million to have them restored. Ruhtab Sahota, the Project Manager, has overseen two years of reconstruction on the pools. He spoke to WDET’s Martina Guzman about what it meant to work on an archectural gem designed by one of the premier architects of the 20th century.

What makes Beethoven endure? WDET’s J. Carlisle Larsen talks with Detroit Symphony Orchestra Assistant Conductor Teddy Abrams about the DSO's month-long series of Beethoven symphonies, and about the powerful composer that created them. Abrams says though Beethoven sometimes struggled to connect with individuals, he cared deeply about people and the human condition.

Artistic directors, Crettia Hunter and Fatou Seydi Sarr spoke to WDET’s Martina Guzman about Detroit’s West African Community and about the show that’s been two years in the planning.

Screenwriter and Detroit native Jay Anthony White is in town for a red carpet premiere of his film PAWN starring Michale Chiklis, Forrest Whitaker, Ray Liotta and more big name stars. We talk about the state of film in Michigan, the event in Royal Oak on Thursday April 18th, and more.

The Artomatic 419 takes place in Toledo every year with more than 10,000 guests attending over three weekends. Amy Gilman; Associate Director of the Toledo Museum of Art, Ryan Bunch; Performing & Literary Arts Coordinator, and Joel Washing; Performing & Literary Arts Coordinator stop by the studio to talk to Craig about the event and the art scene in Toledo.

Metro Times Editor Bryan Gottlieb joins Craig with a preview of events at the 2nd Annual Art X Detroit taking place this week.

Craig speaks with Iranian-American artist Shirin Neshat, who is known for her exceptional photography, films and video installations that deal with issues of gender, politics and identity. They discuss her career, some of her more important works and her views on art. The Detroit Institute of Arts will be showing a retrospective of her work from April 7 to July 7.

Detroit has earned a reputation as a hotbed for arts and creative development. George Jacobsen of Kresge Arts discusses the long-term impact of supporting the arts in the Detroit area, and is joined by 2012 Kresge Artist Fellows Xiao Dong Wei and Kim Hunter who give listeners a taste of their upcoming Art X Detroit 2013 performances.

Ever been to an off-broadway play in New York? We’ll talk with local theater owners about their passion for creating an Off-Woodward theater district in Detroit.

Amy Miller gets a crash-course in the story of the Nain Rouge and Detroit folklore with Bill McGraw, Deadline Detroit reporter and local historian, and Peter Van Dyke, Marche Du Nain Rouge organizer.

"Attorney turned ‘Michigan’s best’ in boogie-woogie piano, Matthew Ball will perform at Ann Arbor’s Canterbury House Concert Series Saturday, March 23rd 2013 @ 8:00 p.m. Today with over 2.1 million youtube views of his past performance and at home video footage, Ball has become a local phenomena". Ball joins Craig in studio and crushes a couple of tunes!

The international event, Nerd Nite is coming to Detroit. Craig talks with 313 Nerd Nite founders about the event, which loyal event-goers describe as: “Nerd Nite Is Like the Discovery Channel™…with Beer!”

Detroit Film Theater Director Elliot Wilhelm and Artistic and Music Director Suzanne Mallare Acton discuss the theaters upcoming performance of composer Richard Einhorn’s Voices of Light.

WDET's own John Moshier, host of Modern Music, calls in from South By Southwest with the latest in music and culture news.

A Detroit-based documentary "Can't Hold Me Back" has made the top 25 films of the 2013 PBS Online Film Festival. Craig talks with filmmaker Madeleine Blair, Co-Director Betty Bastidas, and Subject of the Film Fernando Parraz.

Craig chats with comedians Johnny Walker and Pedro Hernandez about their comedy show that uses humor to address commonly avoided racial issues in our society.

Craig shares some laughs with Dearborn comedian and musician Amer Zahr, who hosts a monthly comedy show at The Arab American Museum, and guest comedian Edwin San Jaun.

Michelle Williams of Grammy award-winning R-and-B trio Destiny's Child moves from the Super Bowl to the theater stage. Williams joins the cast of "Fela," a Tony-award winning musical about Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti. Williams stars in the production as Fela's love interest, Sandra. She stopped by WDET to speak with Travis Wright about the long-awaited Destiny's Child reunion, a secret she even kept from her Fela cast members. See Michelle Williams at the Detroit Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts now through Sunday, the 17th.

Pianist Jade Simmons tells Craig about Sunday's Sphinx Symphony Orchestra competition concert February 17th, which showcases the nation's leading Black and Latino Classical String players. Simmons also performs the Paganini Jazz in-studio.

Craig talks with Tom Dalden and Jim Edelman, hosts of the Emmy Award-winning PBS show, "Under the Radar Michigan." The TV crew also joins Craig in-studio for a segment of the television program.

Craig talks with Grand Rapids special education teacher, Mike Kersjes, who was portrayed in the Hallmark movie A Smile as Big as the Moon. Kersjes discusses the transformative NASA Space Camp experience he organized for his class, and the ways we can all overcome preconceived notions about the abilities of special needs students.

Last week, the Craig Fahle Show had a discussion about how the Vietnam experiences of John Kerry and Chuck Hagel could inform their point of view toward U.S. policy. Today, Craig Fahle & WDET's Rob St. Mary talk about Vietnam in film and what it says to us about our own feelings on the war, the people who fought it and recent war film.

Today, Craig wraps up the sports and Super Bowl ad highlights. Later, Ed Noyola of CRAM breaks down Michigan's road degradation. In the second hour, Craig speaks to producer H.G. Manos about his documentary, The Purple Gang and Author Shaka Senghor sits down with Craig to discuss overcoming gun violence in Detroit.

Craig speaks with University of Michigan Professor of Dance, Robin Wilson, about the cultural significance of the Dance Theater of Harlem, a leading dance theater that presents a ballet company of racially diverse dancers.

Playwright Lisa D’Amour stops by the studio to talk about her new play, "Detroit." Detroit tells the story of two Detroit residents, Mary and Ben, who welcome the arrival of their new neighbors, Sharon and Kenny, who have just moved into the vacant house next door. Set in the first ring of residential homes on the outskirts of downtown Detroit, the play details the relationship that forms between the two couples as they begin to learn more about each other.

Director of Production Lavinia Hart says, "The play is a Detroit story – we’re a city bereft of revenue, neighborhoods, and opportunity. But Detroiters are survivors and their sense of humor is gritty and wry."

The cast and artistic team of Puzzle Piece Theater are preparing for their Michigan premier production of Anthony Clarvoe's 1990 play Show and Tell. Artistic Director D.B. Schroeder sits down with Craig to discuss receiving a Kiva loan, moving to Detroit and opening a professional theater.

Veronica Guadalupe the Associate Artistic Director of Luna Negra Dance Theater talking to WDET’s Martina Guzman.

What does the year hold for the Detroit Film Theater? Elliot Wilhelm joins Craig in studio to discuss upcoming films and events.

John Hockenberry, host of The Takeaway on WDET, talks with Craig about the Twitter crowd-sourced People's Inaugural Poem. Beginning today, listeners can honor the Presidential Inauguration with 180 characters of poetry.

Jeff Meyers is the managing editor of Metromode and its sister publication, Concentrate. He is also a film critic for Detroit's Metro Times. Jeff joins Craig for a conversation about this years Oscar nominees.

WDET's Travis Wright joins Craig to discuss some of the best events happening in and around Detroit this weekend.

Craig is joined by Fox Sports Detroit's Art Regner to discuss the impact of life without hockey in Detroit.

The Detroit Historical Society's Black Historic Sites Committee is celebrating the 150th anniversary of the first reading of the Emancipation Proclamation in Michigan. Exactly 150 years later, the committee has organized an afternoon of events, readings and reflection set to take place Sunday, January 6 at the Detroit Historical Museum.

Metro Times' Editor Michael Jackman joins Craig for their weekly segment.

Black Opera performs live in WDET studio and speaks with Laura Weber-Davis about changing perceptions of Hip-Hop.

The creative mind behind TV shows including The Sopranos, Northern Exposure and Rockford Files, is making his debut to the Big Screen. David Chase’s new film….Not Fade Away…is about being a young adult in the early 60’s. The storyline may sound cliché but WDET’s Amy Miller says it’s a music-rich…heartwarming…often funny look at a time when American culture was on the verge of significant change. Amy spoke with David Chase…who wrote and directed “Not Fade Away” about rumors that he has been writing this screenplay for years…..

WDET's Pat Batchellor speaks with Todd Slisher about the new Michigan Science Center.

Nancy Sizer from Detroit Artists Market joins Craig to discuss the joy of buying locally created gifts for the holidays.

Craig speaks with Tony Michaels, CEO of the Parade Company, about what's in store for this years America's Thanksgiving Parade and what keeps it going strong after all these years.

Craig quizzes listeners on their Thanksgiving knowledge for a chance to win tickets to see the Moody Blues at the Fox Theatre on Tuesday, Dec. 4th at 7:30pm.

Athina Papas, owner of new Greektown restaurant Santorini Estiatorio, and Ernest Zachary, President of Detroit's Hellenic Museum of Michigan, speak with Craig to discuss the rich history of Greek culture and what they are both doing to keep these traditions alive and well in Detroit.

Over the past two years, the Sauve Art Foundation has helped fund the installation of public art throughout Detroit's Woodbridge neighborhood. This art includes sculptures, uniquely designed bike racks and building murals. Craig speaks with Woodbridge developer and promoter Larry John and John Sauve from the Sauve Art Foundation to discuss Woodbridge's public art initiative and the role of public art in communities.

Actor Alec Baldwin is no stranger to fictional public radio. His sketches on 'Saturday Night Live' with Molly Shannon and Ana Gasteyer's Delicious Dish program created some of the most memorable laughs in the show's history. Today, Baldwin is hosting a real show on real public radio in New York. He joins Craig to talk about what his show, 'Here's the Thing,' is searching for.

Craig speaks with Comedian Mike Birbiglia about his career and his new off-broadway show, "My Girlfriend's Boyfriend".

The Metro Times stops by for their weekly segment. This week, Craig speaks with Metro Times' Brett Callwood about the paper's 2012 music issue and what bands we may be hearing about in the near future.

With Halloween just around the corner, WDET's own Travis Wright has some rather spooky suggestions for weekend fun.

Fans of comics, sci-fi and other pop culture will find creators and vendors galore as part of this year’s Detroit Fanfare. The annual convention kicks off this evening at the Hyatt Regency in Dearborn.

The Knight Foundation announced almost 20 million dollars in grants to Detroit based arts organizations. Craig speaks with Detroit Program Director, Rishi Jaitly and Dennis Scholl; VP of Knight Arts for details on the latest round of funding.

Craig speaks with Actress Madeline Trumble, California native and University of Michigan graduate, about playing Mary Poppins in the current stage production of the classic movie, Mary Poppins.

And while the party on Saturday may be over, it was only alive for eight hours, the sights, sounds and connections made will live on inside the revelers and the volunteer crew that makes it happen.

Looking for what's hip and happening this weekend in metro Detroit? WDET's own Travis Wright joins Craig to make his recommendations for weekend revelry in late October.

Comedian Aisha Tyler of FX's "Archer," CBS's "The Talk" and a slew of other projects talks to Craig about finding time for humor in her busy schedule. She headlines a show at Ferndale's Magic Bag Friday, October 19.

Wyandotte's Jaclyn Schultz was crowned Miss Michigan. She joins Craig in studio to discuss what will be in store for her now.

Yao-Fen You, DIA Curator, talks with Martina Guzman about Fabergé’s rise to fame, his business savvy, artistic innovations, and his privileged relationship with the Russian aristocracy.

Midtown Detroit, Inc.'s Sue Mosey and Alivia Zivich talk with Craig about DLECTRICITY, the contemporary light art festival set to open this weekend in Detroit's midtown neighborhood.

Julian Raby, PhD., director of the Freer and Sackler Galleries of Art at the Smithsonian Institute discusses his upcoming presentation at the Detroit Institute of Art titled, "Points of Contact: Freer's Vision for American and Asian Art--Past, Present and Future."

Comedian Marc Maron hosts the popular "WTF" podcast, and he's in town this weekend for a set of shows at Ferndale's Magic Bag. He talked with Craig about his podcast, his comedy and the unlikely politics of his radio past.

Fabian Pfeffer from UM Institute for Social Research speaks with Craig about his research showing that equality and individual upward mobility are largely based on what you're born into.

In those almost 20 years, I’ve observed – first as a patron, then an employee of the Main Art Theatre around 1999/2000 – how store fronts changed. Local businesses became national chains, at times, and old stores became new boutiques and bistros.

But, I’m sure that if you live in Royal Oak you have seen more than just these cosmetic and economic changes.

Craig speaks with Comedian Wanda Sykes about her career in comedy and her work in the LGBT community.

Powered by Design in Detroit and presented by the Detroit Creative Corridor Center (DC3), the Detroit Design Festival is an opportunity to highlight some of the top creative minds and innovators across Southeast Michigan. The event will take place Sept. 19-23 at a variety of locations and venues. Craig speaks with DC3 Director Matt Clayson, Interior Designer Kiana German and Brook Middlecott, the artist behind the 1st Annual Middlecott Sketchbattle Detroit.

Craig speaks with Jason Watt; Airport Director and John Rimanelli; Detroit Aircraft Corp Chairmen about the Executive Hangar event for the Detroit Design Festival Closing Party, showcase of regional fashion designers, fundraiser for World Heritage Air Museum and a chance to educate the public about the application for one of six NextGen test bed licenses the FAA is giving that could monumentally impact the potential to engage billions in funding the federal government has allocated toward aerospace technology upgrades.

WDET's Alex Trajano joins Craig to talk about the upcoming Michigan Moth GrandSLAM IV: Fall from Grace. The event will take place at the Gem Theatre, September 20 at 7 p.m. and stories will begin at 8 p.m.

WDET's Travis Wright speaks with Amy Miller about some of the best events taking place in and around Detroit this weekend.

WDET's Martina Guzman speaks with Dora Apel, Associate Professor of Art History at Wayne State University, and Graham Beal, director, president and CEO of the Detroit Institute of Art, about art ownership and the ethics behind the return of contested cultural property.

Co-Creators of the DIY Street Fair Chris and Krista Johnston join Craig to discuss their unique event taking place in Ferndale this weekend.

Craig speaks with Comedian Paula Poundstone about her brand of stand-up comedy and her upcoming show at the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center in Dearborn.

Metro Parent comes by for their bi-weekly segment.

DC Comics is adding a new character to its universe, this week. The latest issue of the Green Lantern will feature the superhero as an Arab-American man from Dearborn. The new character was created by Michigan native Geoff Johns – one of the top talents at DC comics. Matthew Jaber Stiffler is a researcher at the Arab American National Museum. He spoke to WDET’s Rob St. Mary about the new comic book character and Arab American representation in the media.

George Constas, executive producer of the new documentary "Jane of All Trades," joins Craig to discuss the project as well as the effects of Michigan's changing Film Tax Incentive.

Jazz group, Hot Club of Detroit performs in studio and talks about their latest release, "It's About That Time."

Rachel Grady and Heidi Ewing, the producers behind the upcoming documentary, "Detropia" speak with Craig about their experiences capturing the past and present of Detroit.

Craig speaks with Danny Huston, Co-CEO of North American Midway Entertainment, about the carnival business. North American Midway Entertainment is the world's largest traveling outdoor amusement park and provides the rides, games and nostalgic carnival food to most of the carnivals you find in metro Detroit, throughout Michigan and around the country.

Detroit’s Puerto Rican Community had its last festival about twenty five years ago. But with the support of the community elders… the younger generation decided to get together and revive the annual celebration of their heritage. WDET’s Martina Guzman spoke to Consuela Lopez about why she decided to revive The Puerto Rican festival.

WDET's Rob St. Mary went to Rochester this week to talk the locals about their community.

"The idea is that when I talk to someone it goes beyond what I call “transactional” - just doing one interview for one story. The idea is building relationships with people. Building stronger, deeper connections and more authentic stories will come from that process. It’s about more than just filling space on-air or on-line. For me, it’s about connecting on a much deeper level.

That’s why I’ve been enjoying my coffee shop tour. "

WDET's Travis Wright joins Craig to talk about some of the best events happening in and around Detroit this weekend.

Tony-winning Broadway star and former "Frasier" and "Cheers" actress Bebe Neuwirth speaks with Craig about her upcoming performance at The Berman, Sept. 1 at 8 p.m. Her performance will be part of the Stephen Gottlieb Festival of the Arts, Aug. 28-Sept. 2. Hosted by the Jewish Community Center of Metro Detroit, the festival will feature concerts, lectures, hands-on art projects, family events, exhibits and films. Bebe Neuwirth will star in “Stories with Piano” at 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 1 at The Berman.

WDET's Martina Guzman speaks with Oud player Victor Ghannam and Flamenco guitarist Jacco Mueller. The duo play two of their songs and talk about their upcoming performance with Lana Mini of Detroit Belly Dance at The Hamilton Room in Birmingham.

WDET's Laura Weber-Davis speaks with Spike Lee to discuss his self-financed film about a 12-year-old boy who moves in with his Baptist bishop grandfather in Brooklyn's gritty Red Hook neighborhood.

R&B Singer/Songwriter/Producer KEM stops by to talk music, Sparkle and his upcoming concert at Cass Park, Aug. 26.

The Metro Times drops by for their weekly segment. This week, Craig speaks with Detroit native and Comedian Michael McDaniel, who was featured in this weeks cover story, about what it takes to be funny.

MOCAD's Curator of Public Engagement and Commando Program creator, Jon Brumit and one of the creative researchers behind the Midwest Radical Culture Corridor, Dan Wang speak with Craig about a new initiative coming to the MOCAD this fall.

WDET's Travis Wright joins Craig to talk about some of the best events happening in and around Detroit this weekend.

Actor and Comedian Hal Sparks drops by the studio before his back-to-back performances at the Magic Bag tonight (Aug. 17). The Magic Bag's Willy Wilson also joins Sparks in studio to discuss the funny man's lengthy career.

If you want to go home again, what do you do if home is Detroit? That’s the question author Scott Lasser asked himself before writing his new novel, "Say Nice Things About Detroit." Lasser currently resides in Colorado but grew up in Detroit. The murder mystery novel is written in the style of Elmore Leonard and the city of Detroit is a central character. WDET’s Laura Weber-Davis sits down with Scott Lasser to discuss his new book.

The Dream Cruise is here again, and for Woodward's residents and business owners it's time to face the good, the bad and the sometimes ugly realities that come with the Cruise each year. Craig invites listeners to call in with their thoughts and Patrick Doran, owner of Professional Guitars at 9 Mile and Woodward, speaks with Craig about how his business is affected by the Cruise.

Hundreds of thousands of car enthusiasts will line Woodward Avenue on Saturday and we're taking you behind the scenes. Help us capture the "essence" of the Woodward Dream Cruise by sharing your photos and videos using #rawfeed on Twitter!

WDET's Rob St. Mary goes downriver to hear about life south of the city.

Craig speaks with Detroit Tap Repertory Director and Motor City Dance Productions Founder, Denise Caston about the fifth annual Motor City Tap Fest.

Craig welcomes Detroit Artist and Educator, Sabrina Nelson in studio to discuss The Art of Collecting Art and the event being held at the Virgil Carr Cultural Center.

The Craig Fahle Show

August 13, 2012

In a recent column on the Atlantic Cities blog, Richard Florida, a Senior Editor at The Atlantic and author of Rise of the Creative Class ... wrote about the geography of music in America.

Ann Arbor native Alex Hultgren, who works for Ford Motor Co. in London, speaks with Craig about living in London and attending the Olympics.

WDET’s STAR program supports regional arts and culture non-profits doing pivotal work on humble budgets.

This time we take you to the shores of St. Clair, where, this weekend(August 11th and 12th) you’ll find the third annual Shakespearean festival Will on the Water in St. Clair.

Craig speaks with Executive Vice President and COO of the Detroit Institute of Arts Annemarie Erickson about the passing of the DIA millage in yesterday's election.

Craig speaks with Water Works Theater Company members Scott Myers, Clifford Katskee and Lauren Knox about their 12th annual Shakespeare In The Park productions.

In honor of Detroit blues legend Johnnie Bassett, WDET looks back to an interview with Bassett and Ann Delisi. Basset passed away Saturday night (Aug. 4) at age 76.

The Detroit Institute of Arts' Chief Operating Officer Annmarie Erickson joins Craig to discuss why voters should support the DIA millage.

Macomb County Commissioner Ray Gralewski joins Craig to discuss his opposition to the DIA millage.

WDET's Travis Wright joins Craig to talk about some of the best events happening in and around Detroit this weekend.

Judy Shelton, Backpack Music Festival organizer and WDET's Nick Austin speak with Travis about this weekend's event at New Center Park. The festival is being held to provide disadvantaged Detroit-area students with the supplies they will need for the upcoming school year.

Craig speaks with the Executive Director of Arise Detroit, Luther Keith, about the upcoming Sixth Annual Neighborhoods Day.

Detroit Singer/Songwriter Sixto Rodriguez and Director Malik Bendjelloul join Craig and Rob St. Mary to talk about "Searching for Sugarman," the amazing story of Rodriguez's popularity in foreign lands and obscurity at home. (replay)

Guest Host Rob Reinhart is joined by Oral Historian and Founder of the Detroit Sound Conservancy Carleton Gholz, PhD, to talk about the work done by the DSC.

WDET's Martina Guzman speaks with filmmaker Michael Moore about the Traverse City Film Festival.

Actor & Singer Van Hughes, who stars as Johnny in "American Idiot: The Musical", joins Craig to speak about the show.

Baritone Edward Parks and tenor Jesus Garcia of The Pearl Fishers visit WDET before their weekend performances at the Michigan Opera Theater.

Musician Mitch Ryder talks to Craig about his career and new autobiography, “Devils & Blue Dresses,” and his new album, "The Promise."

WDET's STAR program supports regional arts & culture non-profits doing pivotal work on humble budgets. This time, WDET's Travis Wright takes you to the Whitdel Arts space in southwest Detroit.

Jeff Meyers, managing editor of Metromode, guest hosts today's show. The Ann Arbor Street Art Fair is known across the country as one of the biggest and best. But as with any large event, it is not without problems. Jeff speaks with Michigan Festivals and Events Association Executive Director, Sue Bila, and with the former Owner of Motawi Tiles, Karim Motawi, about the hurdles that have cropped up for the Ann Arbor Street Art Fair.

Three of Detroit's most well know graffiti artists join Guest Host, Sheila Cockrel for a conversation about how murals and street art are helping to shape up neighborhoods

Founding Member of the Supremes, Mary Wilson, joins Sheila Cockrel to discuss her current projects and her upcoming performance on Thursday at SoundBoard.

Program Director Renee Gilmore and students join ML Elrick to discuss the Detroit Grosse Pointe Collaborative's (DGPC) performing arts summer program taking place at the Edsel and Eleanor Ford House in Grosse Pointe.

WDET's Travis Wright speaks with legendary fantasy artist and music poster illustrator Carl Lundgren about Retro Row, an old-school addition to the Wyandotte Art Fair. Travis also dishes on all of the best events happening in and around Detroit this weekend.

Guest host Rochelle Riley speaks with Detroit City Council member Saunteel Jenkins about the Jovan Art Discovery Camp, which is currently running at the Detroit Institute of Arts.

Rochelle Riley speaks with Actress/Comedienne and Detroit native Maria Costa about her one-woman show, "Macho Men and The Women Who Love Them."

Guest Host Rochelle Riley discusses why women are going crazy for the "Fifty Shades of Grey" series by E.L. James and takes calls from listeners.

Ben Falik, the brains behind Summer in the City, joins Arthur to talk about the volunteer program that he started as a teen.

Barbara Kratchman and Mary Romaya, co-chairs of the Chaldean-Jewish Building Community Initiative Arts & Culture Committee, join Arthur to discuss their cultural initiative and upcoming exhibit at the Birmingham-Bloomfield Art Center.

Proving Ground: A Memoir is an inspiring new book that traces an African American-owned high-tech business from dream to basement startup to multimillion-dollar international success. Craig speaks with the author of Proving Ground, David Tarver about this new and inspiring book.

In 1983, David Tarver walked away from a promising career at Bell Telephone Laboratories, the world’s leading electronics research and development lab, to start a business from scratch in his basement. He managed to persuade two colleagues to join him in that risky venture and, together, they overcame obstacles related to race, technology and business. Tarver and his cofounders designed, engineered and manufactured sophisticated telecommunications test instruments and built a worldwide market for them.

Twelve years after starting the company, Tarver and his colleagues sold Telecom Analysis Systems for $30 million. Notably, they achieved this success without the help of angel investors, venture capital, government grants or minority business development programs. In Proving Ground, Tarver conveys an understanding of the entrepreneur’s journey that will empower readers to overcome their own obstacles and achieve success now and in the future.

Kresge Arts in Detroit has announced the 2012 Fellowship winners. Executive Director, Michelle Perron, joins Craig in the studio to discuss the winners and address how the winners are selected.

One hundred years ago, Detroit was transformed into the home of Cadillaqua, the largest summer waterfront festival in the country. The four-day festival attracted thousands of people to Detroit's waterfront, but as the event came to a close, things took a shocking turn. WDET’s Amy Miller speaks with Ron Ahrens, the author of an article in DBusiness that focuses on the historic 1912 festival.

From June 28- July 1, Detroit will host the 14th annual Allied Media Conference. Craig speaks with Jenny Lee, Co-Director of the Allied Media Conference, and Morgan Willis, Content Coordinator of the Allied Media Conference, about what to expect at the conference.

WSU Professor Saeed Khan and civil rights attorney Arsalan Iftikhar join Craig to discuss the relationship between indigenous Muslims and immigrant Muslims in advance of Craig's Panel Discussion Friday (June 29) at the 2nd Annual Diversity Forum: Strength Through Diversity in Dearborn.

WDET's Travis Wright joins Craig to talk about all of the fun and festivities taking place this weekend in and around Detroit.

Chair of The Detroit RiverFront Conservancy Matt Cullen joins Craig to talk about all of the food, music, games and entertainment in store at this weekend's Detroit River Days Festival. The 2012 River Days Festival kicks off Friday, June 22 at 11 a.m. and will feature Boyz II Men, Kansas AND The Whispers as headliners of the event. More than 75 other street performers and musical acts will be featured throughout the three-day festival.

Michigan State University Community Music School and the Outer Vibe have partnered to create Rock Camp. The program allows teen musicians ages 12-18 from local middle and high schools to join a band, learn about the the music business and prepare for a final concert, June 23, with The Outer Vibe at the 6th Annual Detroit River Days Festival. The Outer Vibe join Craig to perform and to discuss the project.

Trombonist Delfeayo Marsalis performs with pianist Fred Sanders live in studio before his upcoming performances at the Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe in Grosse Pointe Farms.

Craig speaks with Singer/Songwriter Peter Boyer about his "Same Latitude as Rome" project, which celebrates the Bicentennial of the War of 1812, and the importance of the war to Canadians and Americans alike.

Craig speaks with Tony Michaels from the Parade Company about this years 54th installment of the Target Fireworks in Detroit.

Ford House is putting the call out for artwork submissions that will be displayed at the estate from July 28 through November as part of the second annual Fairy Tale Exhibit and Festival.

DJ HouseShoes is a native of the Detroit Hip-Hop scene who has made a name by exposing fans to then-unknown local acts such as J-Dilla, Slum Village, Black Milk and Danny Brown. A few years ago HouseShoes moved to Los Angeles to further his career as a DJ and producer. Since then he has developed a love-hate relationship with his hometown and a music scene he often viewed as toxic and self-destructive. WDET’s Laura Weber speaks with HouseShoes about his relationship with Detroit, and about his new album “Let It Go," which features many artists from both his hometown and from Los Angeles.

The annual Detroit festival, Jazzin' on Jefferson, welcomes a new addition this year. Food Lab will make its debut this weekend with specialty foods from Detroit’s African American, Middle Eastern and cottage food community. WDET’s Martina Guzman speaks with the creator of Food Lab Jess Daniel and food entrepreneur Tawyna Clark. Jazzin' on Jefferson takes place this weekend, June 15-16.

Imagine being good friends with someone in your youth and then years later, his name is connected to some of the most gruesome crimes in American history. This was the case for Derf Backderf, the author and illustrator of the new graphic novel, "My Friend Dahmer." WDET's Rob St. Mary speaks with Backderf about the chilling novel before his book signing at Green Brain Comics in Dearborn this weekend.

Craig speaks with Allison Key, Drew Kups and Jesse Knots, the organizers of this weekend's Michigan Glass Project, about the event, which will raise money to re-open the Belle Isle Aquarium.

Craig speaks with "Beyond The Bar" producers Alex Harvilla and David Wysocki about their efforts to get rid of stereotypes plaguing LGBT community through design.

Ann Delisi talks about New Center Park's Wednesday Night at the Movies series, beginning June 13 with The Shining.

Singer/Songwriter Neil Sedaka speaks with Craig before his upcoming concerts at the Detroit Symphony Orchestra.

A panel of alternative media editors from around the country join Craig to discuss what they are learning in Detroit.

The art of playing a pipe organ all but died with the end of movie palaces. Between 1911 and 1943, the Rudolph Wurlitzer Company built more than 2,000 theater organs, most have been done away with. But a rare one of a kind Mighty Wurlitzer Organ is housed at the Senate Theater in Detroit.

WDET’s Martina Guzman spoke to members of the Detroit Theater Organ Society about their recent renovation, the theater’s 50TH Anniversary celebration.

Ann Arbor-based Singer/Songwriter Hana Malhas talks with WDET's Laura Weber about her music and performs live in studio.

Alyssa Martina, a metro-Detroit native, attorney and founder of the Metro Parent Publishing Group joins Craig in studio to discuss the My Summer Story Contest in which we're asking readers (parents, kids, grandparents) to share their favorite summer memories.

Thornetta Davis performs in studio with pianist Phil Hale and Manager of Marketing Community Relations and Operations of New Center Park Julie Kouloumberis joins Craig to talk about all of the events in store for this summer at the park.

Detroit Institute of Arts Director Graham Beal talks with Craig about the August 7 millage vote for the museum.

Every few weeks, WDET features a regional arts and culture non-profit doing critical work in the city. This time WDET’s STAR initiative brings you Urban Stringz II, a youth ensemble and summer camp its Director Cecilia Sharpe says is an off shoot of a regularly gigging Detroit group.

Travis Wright joins Craig with his weekly suggestions for making the most of your weekend in The D.

Innovator from the Second Wave of Detroit techno, Stacey Pullen grew up under the mentorship of Detroit’s other Big Three: Derrick May, Juan Atkins and Kevin Saunderson. Before he hits the stage at Movement Electronic Music Festival over Memorial Day weekend, world-renowned producer and DJ Stacey Pullen comes in to spin live.

The Detroit Symphony Orchestra and Detroit Jazz Festival are partnering to create the Detroit-Torino Urban Jazz Project. The project will combine music and time-lapse photography for a performance that will focus on the similarities between the two sister-cities. The free concert, set to take place June 1, will feature the DSO and the Detroit-Torino Urban Jazz Quartet led by jazz saxophonists Chris Collins of Detroit and Emanuele Cisi of Torino. Collins and WSU Professor of Music Jim Hartway speak with Craig about the new project.

Craig talks to George Bulanda from Hour Detroit about their upcoming "Best of Detroit 2012" issue.

Craig talks with author and business etiquette expert Jacqueline Whitmore about proper business etiquette in an increasingly electronic world.

The Detroit Creative Corridor Center is announcing the launch of a new online platform and expanded design festival to engage more people in supporting local artists, designers and businesses with financial, volunteer and leadership help. The Knight Foundation is supporting the effort. Director of Detroit Creative Corridor Center Matt Clayson and program director of Detroit for Knight Foundation Rishi Jaitly talk with Craig about the new development.

Thousands of people are expected to show up at the Wayne State University Athletic Fields, May 19 for a Mobile Resource Fair. Organized by EACH (Everyone A Chance to Hear), the fair is a free event offering entertainment and basic necessities to those in need. Pastor Christopher Brooks speaks with WDET’s Amy Miller about the event set to begin Saturday at 10 a.m. WSU Fields located on the corner of Warren and Trumbull.

Weekend the Wright Way for May 18- 20, 2012

Ann Arbor-native Mayer Hawthorne has made quite a name for himself recently. He has been sharing his brand of Detroit-influenced soul music with the world. He was discovered a few years ago by an independent record label executive named Peanut Butter Wolf, and released his second album How Do You Do last fall on major label Universal Republic.

Bollywood comes to Detroit's Music Hall.

Hamtramck is the site of a battle circling around the issue of Street Art that is popping up all over the city.

Mosaic Theatre has its newest production "Now That I Can Dance."

Do you know your Ernies? Vie for a chance to win tickets to see Ernie: A Play about the Basbeall Legend at the City Theatre now through July 29, 2012.

Comedy Writer Carol Leifer talks to WDET's Laura Weber about her long running success in writing for television.

WDET's Rob St. Mary and Brad Frost of the Detroit Institute of Arts share with Craig a look at this past weekend's "Reveal Your Detroit" event.

Grammy Award winner Allee Willis visits the studio.

Detroit’s art and culture scene has tons to offer… from Jazz and classical music to poetry slams and avant-garde theater. As immigrants continue moving into the region they have become an intricate part of the regions cultural landscape… bringing with them new cuisine, music and dance. Senegalese Dancer Seydi Saar shares her story about coming to Detroit and becoming Artistic Director of the Rowe Niodior Dance Company.

There is a major difference in the work protocols under which the Millennial or Gen Y generation and the Baby Boomer generation prefer to work. Not only the day-to-day office protocols, but also the physical work environment. Craig speaks with two people about just how different the approach to work is for the two generations.

The Joffrey Ballet is performing on Thursday, April 12.

Poet Rachel McKibbens comes in studio to talk about her latest publication and read a selection or two.

Comedian Billy Gardell, star of Molly and Mike, comes to WDET to share some jokes and talk about his stand up act at Motor City Casino.

Travis Wright joins Craig for another preview of this week's entertainment in and around Detroit.

Music Producer Don Was stops by the studio to chat with Craig about some of the collaborations he has been a part of in his lengthy career.

It's Aretha Franklin's birthday on Sunday and WDET pays homage to the beloved Motown musician.

In light of Wayne State University's Hilberry Theatre celebrating its 50th anniversary, Craig is joined by local actresses, Daniel Cochrane and Yesmeen Mikhail, and the Hilberry's Alex Stewart.

WDET's Rob St. Mary and Amy Miller have read the book, they've heard the hype and are looking forward to the film release. Now it's time for them to talk about "The Hunger Games" with Craig.

The Marche Du Nain Rouge is coming-up this Sunday, March 25th. Craig speaks with the event's founder, Francis Grunow, and organizer, Peter VanDyke.

Interlochen Center for the Arts, located just outside Traverse City, celebrates its 50th anniversary this May.

WDET's Travis Wright explains what's poppin' this weekend in the Metro-Detroit music scene.

Craig welcomes Daniel Falconer and Andrew Rodney, writers and producers of DEFORCE: America's Past, Detroit's Future, to talk about the new film "Deforce" which premiers at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History.

The South by Southwest Arts and Music Festival (SXSW) in Austin, Texas, kicked off on March 9th with over 2,000 acts at 90 venues.

Travis Wright joins Craig for his usual weekend update, revealing music happenings around Detroit, Ann Arbor and other local hot spots.

Author Joe Grimm joins Craig to discuss his new book, "Coney Detroit," and talks about Discover Detroit, the book-launching event taking place at the Detroit Historical Museum tomorrow night.

Michigan Historical Commission Vice President Jack Dempsey joins Craig discussing efforts to restore and preserve the 1840's home of U.S. President Ulysses S. Grant on the State Fairgrounds in Detroit.

The second annual Uptown Film Festival is March 8th through 11th in Birmingham, including discussions on the current trends and issues affecting Michigan's film scene.

Njia Kai stops-by to talk with Amy about the 2012 Performers Music Expo at Wayne County Community College District's new performing arts center.

Egyptian-American comedian, Ahmed Ahmed, stops by The Craig Fahle Show to preview his March 2nd and 3rd appearances at The Magic Bag.

Wayne State University English Professor Bill Harris (right) visits WDET to talk about his new book with WDET.

Rachelle Ferrell performs live in the WDET studios in advance of her performance at Motor City Casino tonight. New Soul Sunday's Nick Austin interviews her.

Metro Times' Brian Smith joins Craig for a 'Blowout' musical preview.

Craig speaks with Crain's Detroit Business' Sherri Welch about expected renovations to the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit, including the creation of new museum entrances and an out-door sculpture park.

Detroit documentary filmmaker, Lerone Wilson, speaks about his film, "Colored Frames." The documentary exposes racism within the world of art galleries and explores the influences, inspirations and experiences of black artists.

Travis offers some activity and musical event suggestions for listeners to enjoy this weekend. So, spend your extra day this month a little early and in the company of one of the many fantastic bands from his selection!

Craig Fahle Show Producer Amy Miller speaks with Maud Lyon, Founding Director of The Cultural Alliance of Southeastern Michigan, about how members are preparing for an Artful Staycation.

Green Toe Gardens co-owners Rich Wieske and Joan Mandell join the Craig Fahle Show to talk about their beekeeping workshop.

Amy welcomes director Lionel Walsh along with lead actors, Lorelei Sturm and Andrew Papa to discuss the Hilberry production of "Summer and Smoke."

Craig welcomes Arab-American writer, producer, and comedian Dean Obeidallah to the show. Obeidallah brings his unique brand of humor to MSU Feb. 23 and the Arab American National Museum in Dearborn Feb. 24.

WDET’s Martina Guzman interviews Maija Garcia, the Metro Detroiter who became the Creative Director for FELA.

Craig welcomes Detroit-area poet and Associate Director of the Center for Chicano-Boricua Studies Ethriam Brammer and Jacqueline Vazquez, the president of WSU's El Salon de Nuestra Cultura student organization. The organization is screening the documentary "Precious Knowledge", Friday, February 17, in WSU's General Lectures Building.

Every two weeks, WDET's Support the Arts program features a regional arts an cultural institution that deserves further attention. This time, It's the letterpress print house Signal-Return.

Craig previews The Cottage and Lakefront Living Show with Executive Director of the Michigan Lake and Stream Association William "Scott" Brown and Deborah Baughman, an attorney with Southfield-based Jaffe, Raitt, Heuer, and Weiss law firm, who is presenting the "Keeping the Family in the Family Cottage" seminar at the show. The Cottage and Lakefront Living Show happens at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi February 23 - 26.

From Jennifer Hudson's Whitney Houston musical tribute to Adele's near-sweep of award wins, WDET's Ann Delisi joins Craig to recap highlights from the Grammys.

Listeners of The Craig Fahle Show get a special performance by local jazz-inspired vocalist, Ben Sharkey.

MetroTimes Movie Critic Jeff Meyers joins Craig to discuss Star Wars 3-D and other re-releases of popular movies in the 3-D format. Craig takes listener calls on whether or not you're excited to see Star Wars again in 3-D.

In this episode, Craig discusses the life of Fela Kuti, as well as the history and politics of Nigeria that were the backdrop of his life, with Professor Tejumola Olaniyan and Nigerian artist, Lemi Ghariokwu. Music Hall Artistic Director and President Vince Paul explains why bringing the Tony-Award winning musical--'Fela!'--to Detroit was essential.

Detroit Artist Miguel "BeloZro" Yeoman and James Feagin, Project Manager for Imagine Detroit Together, join Craig to discuss the Imagine Detroit Together project.

Detroit's oldest and largest architectural preservation organization Preservation Wayne is changing it's name to Preservation Detroit and Craig spoke with Interim Executive Director Marion Christiansen and President Melanie Markowicz about the change.

Craig welcomes Emmy-Award winning actress and MASH alum Loretta Swit to the show along with Sesame Street's "Maria", Sonia Manzano to discuss Nora and Delia Ephron's Love, Loss, and What I Wore.

When Juliette Gordon Low, founded the Girl Scouts USA, she imagined the organization could be "the magic thread" that would connect girls everywhere. 100 years later, the Girls Scouts do much more than just sell cookies. Denise Dalrymple, CEO of the Girl Scouts of Southeast Michigan, former troop leader Maria Salinas and current scout, Addison Mauck talk to Craig Fahle about the organizatio’s role in Metro Detroit.

WDET's Travis Wright joins Craig to update everyone on the latest happenings in and around Detroit.

The Craig Fahle Show proudly presents a WDET studio performance from the Shanghai Quartet.

Craig speaks with Belle Isle Conservancy Board Member Vance Patrick and former Friends of Belle Isle Aquarium Secretary Jennifer Boardman about this Saturday's Shiver on the River 2012. The February 4th event will run from 10a.m. to 3p.m.

Craig discusses the opening of Royal Blood, the new exhibit at Start Gallery, with the gallery's founder, Jason Reed.

Craig speaks with Cloud Nine Theater Productions' Jon Goldstein about his plans to renovate Maple Art Theatre of Bloomfield Hills, including new and continuing attractions.

How do they do what they do??? Cirque du Soleil comes to Detroit with it's show, Quidam, February 2nd-5th. Craig speaks with publicist, Jessica Leboeuf, about the show.

Award-winning poet, editor, and educator, Naomi Long Madgett, has nurtured aspiring Detroit poets through her teaching, annual poetry award, and publishing company. She has recently been named the 2012 Kresge Eminent Artist. Craig speaks with Madgett about her work and receiving this distinguished award.

Chasing the Spirit: Gorovodu in Southern Togo is an ethnographic film dedicated to exploring the rituals and ceremonies of Gorovodu religion as it is practiced by Ewe peoples in West Africa. Gorovodu is a medicine and healing Vodu sect practiced by a minority of Ewe in Ghana and Togo that exists side-by-side with other Vodu sects, Christianity, and Islam. Craig speaks with Filmmaker and Professor, Eric Montgomery, about his work on this film

WDET's Travis Wright let's listeners know the latest shindigs, musical attractions and everything else worth attending this weekend!

Andy Miller and Ben Potter speak with Craig about the launch of their new, internet publication 'The Detroit Journal'.

Craig welcomes the host and producer of Graceful Aging, Gregory Bator, to discuss the role technology plays in the lives of baby boomers.

Every two weeks, WDET’s Support the Arts initiative features an area non-profit or low profit arts & culture organization. This go 'round, it's Detroit Lives! And Philip Lauri's films After The Factory.

Craig talks Academy Award nominations with Breanne Heldman of MTV's Nextmovie.com.

The Henry Ford President Patricia Mooradian joins Craig to discuss the museum's new permanent exhibit, “Driving America."

As precursor to WDET's upcoming community meeting at the Detroit Waldorf School, Craig speaks with Pewabic Pottery Executive Director Terese Ireland about the historic role of the creative hub in Indian Village and the region.

For his third and final installment of the "Einstein on the Beach" special series leading up to the performances this weekend, WDET's Travis Wright interviews WNYC's "Soundcheck host John Schaefer.

Krista Tippett and the "On Being" team visit East Detroit and speak with Chinese-American philosopher and civil rights legend Grace Lee Boggs.

Craig speaks with the Detroit Opera House's Dr. David DiChiera and Michael Hauser about the history of the institution, which now spans nine decades.

On Sunday, January 15th 2012 thousands met at the Michigan Theater to play fly-on-wall as Einstein on the Beach creators Philip Glass and Robert Wilson, with choreographer Lucinda Childs and moderator Anne Bogart, unspun the dense, enigmatic and magical "opera."

After our minds were officially blown, WDET held an afterglow at the Arbor Brewing Company with listeners who submitted our favorite "Einstein is ... sentences.

Craig welcomes the Metro Times for their weekly segment. This week, Detroitblogger John with his takeaway from the North American International Auto Show.

WDET’s Rob St. Mary speaks to Exhibitions Director Mary Fortuna and featured artist Lynn Galbreath about the "Four" art show at the Paint Creek Center for the Arts.

The Craig Fahle Show hosts a special musical performance by kanun player Ara Topouzian.

Craig is joined by former Ritchie Boy Dr. Guy Stern, as well as Executive Director of the Holocaust Memorial Center Stephen Goldman, to discuss his experience during the war and his work to create this exhibit to tell their story and to preserve the memories of this brave group.

The historic delivery of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "I Have A Dream" speech as it was given in Detroit, in June of 1963. Dr. King stands not before the Lincoln Memorial, addressing an audience of 200 thousand, but in Detroit two months before, addressing a crowd of 500 thousand...

Craig and WDET News Director Jerome Vaughn talk about noteworthy local events listeners can attend this Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

WDET's Travis Wright joins Craig to preview this weekend the Wright Way

Craig speaks with WDET's Travis Wright about the influence of social media on art & culture in American Today. He is joined by pop-artist Zac Gorman who benefited from selling his art on his website.

In Part 1 of our "Einstein on the Beach" series leading up to the performances, WDET's Travis Wright interviews Ann Arbor-based operatic soprano Lindsay Kesselman.

Cave Detroit is an artist collective as well as a gallery and performance space located deep inside the Russell Industrial Center in Detroit. WDET’s Travis Wright spoke with Cave artist and talent buyer Andrew Davis.

Travis previews "Einstein on the Beach," the spectacular 20th century opera that will be performed later this month in Ann Arbor. Plus, Travis' weekly list of must-see, must-do events for the upcoming weekend.

WDET reached out to listeners through the Public Insight Network to collect stories and photos of their “first cars” just in time for the 2012 North American International Auto Show.

The responses have been amazing and fun! Take a look and then share your stories/photos!

The 16th Annual Urban Wheel Awards is Sunday, January 8, 2012 in the Soundboard Theatre at the Motor City Casino Hotel in Detroit. This networking event and global marketing initiative is attended by hundreds of media, automotive executives, businesses, politicians, celebrities, and community and trade organizations who come together to promote multicultural consumer awareness of auto manufacturers, vehicles, technology, suppliers, dealers, community service and other areas in the auto industry. The Urban Wheel Awards also honors companies and individuals who have made significant progress in embracing diversity.

In this segment of The Craig Fahle Show, Craig speaks with the founder of the award-focused event, Randi Payton.

Motown born and influenced Singer Eliza Neals talks about her new album, 'Messin With a Fool.' On this album she worked with musical legend, Barrett Strong, who wrote Papa Was a Rolling Stone, Money and I Heard It Through the Grape Vine to name a few.

Neals says the Motown sound is being hijacked by English recording artists, and that she is going to be the Detroiter to continue the unique sound with its soulful rock and blues tradition.

January of 2012 is the worldwide release of 'Messin With a Fool.'

Enter for your chance to join WDET at a special conversation between "Einstein on the Beach" creators Robert Wilson & Philip Glass and an afterglow reception at the Arbor Brewing Co.

Travis stops by the studio to tell Craig about his special News Year's Eve show and different bands listeners can catch tonight until its time to ring in 2012.

The holiday music celebration continues on The Craig Fahle Show with guests from Metro Detroit's a cappella group, Two Weeks Notice. Listen and hum along as they be perform seasonal favorites. Happy Holidays from The Craig Fahle Show!

Craig is joined by Tempermill Studios Founder Dave Feeny to discuss the Detroit Sounds and Spirits Spectacular. Also in this segment, Craig invites local female barbershop quartet, The Barrettes, for an a capella performance.

It's the end of the year, and 2011 was definitely one for the books. So, what really stood out for you? Today, Craig asks listeners for some of their nods for the year's "best of". Who's Metro Detroit's "person of the year"? What was the biggest story of 2011? The best movie? Call 313-577-1019 and voice your end-of-the-year review!

The Detroit Masonic Temple Theatre Company will launch the Templar Jazz Series on Friday, December 30 and Saturday, December 31, 2011. Internationally renowned jazz trumpet player and Miles Davis protégé Wallace Roney will perform with his sextet inside the Knights Templar Chapel for two incredible nights of exhilarating live music.

Today on the show, Craig speak with the show's director, Innovation Drum Company President Steve Badalament.

Metro Times Listings Editor Megan O'Neil joins Craig to talk about her cover-story, 'Where to Party 2011 Away.' In it, She shares local venues in Metro Detroit where people can celebrate the upcoming New Year's Eve.

Brent Davin Vance and Bill Meyer join Craig to discuss "A Jazzy Christmas".

The comedy play, 'Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some!),' will be performed tonight at the Palace. Craig speaks to local director and head of Etico Productions, John Manfredi.

Craig speaks with Unsilent Night: Detroit organizers Jay Scott and Bronwen Hupp about the upcoming winter event.

Jazz legend Wendell Harrison speaks with Craig about his life and music.

Guitar virtuoso, Stanley Jordan, stops by for a special performance at WDET. Jordan is widely known for his jazz-influenced covers of songs played in his unconventional and percussive style of playing. Take a well deserved musical interlude with The Craig Fahle Show.