Each weekday on 90.9 WGUC, Cincinnati Spotlight interviews bring you information about something dynamic happening in the area’s arts and culture community. But what does it take to bring those daily two-minute segments to the air?
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Elaine Diehl is WGUC’s midday host and the driving force behind our daily Cincinnati Spotlight reports. Elaine is also an in-demand host and performer who appears yearly in The Carnegie’s “Suits That Rock” fundraising concert and appears around the area with her musical trio, Boutique.
An Artist Who Knows (And Values) the Region’s Arts Scene
“I love doing Cincinnati Spotlight because, as a lifelong resident of Cincinnati and longtime musician, I know the depth and quality of the area’s arts and cultural organizations. With Spotlight, I’ve tried to expand our reach beyond downtown and OTR to theatres and galleries from Northern Kentucky to Dayton to Milford to Price Hill. It’s really amazing the passion of so many people to make the art happen.”
Behind The Scenes
Each two-minute Spotlight takes 60-90 minutes to pull together from researching possible guests to scheduling them to come in for a 5–10-minute session, to recording and editing (it’s like doing a puzzle in reverse….how much can I take out and still get the whole picture in), to writing web copy and finally getting it on air. I try to find a balance between the different art forms like dance, community theatre, art galleries, local authors, concerts, etc. “
Elaine Wants To Hear From You
“We are so grateful to the arts community for helping make Spotlight what it is and all the listeners who hear something interesting and become a patron. Since we do have to work ahead to get the segments recorded, anyone interested in talking about their organization or production on Spotlight should let us know 3-6 weeks in advance. You can send information to wguc@wguc.org.”
The Best Fans in the Business
“We are fortunate to have the most passionate, dedicated and generous listeners. We wouldn’t be here for more than 60 years without your support!”
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