Eye on Entertainment

Eye On Entertainment Special - A Conversation with Bethany Blaine

Blane Singletary — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 03:39:28 +0000

Eye On Entertainment - Bethany Blaine

Special Online Edition

This is an extended version of our recent conversation with Bethany Blaine. Aside from her day-to-day work on the News @ Noon and countless other media exploits, she also pursues a music career. Host Blane Singletary sat down with her to discuss how it all began for her, her current releases, and her plans for new sounds in the future.

For more information about Bethany Blaine: bethanyblaine.com

Eye On Entertainment #187

Blane Singletary — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 22:55:35 +0000

Eye On Entertainment #187

Air Date: 1/25/13

Eye On Entertainment #186

Blane Singletary — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 23:58:23 +0000

Eye On Entertainment #186

Air Date: 1/18/13

The theatre season got off to a rolling start early this year in Abilene, and we've got a lot to cover as a result. First, host Blane Singletary sits down with director Mike Stephens and actress Elise Pryor-Harden of the Abilene Community Theatre's production of the emotionally-gripping "W;t." Also, one of the most iconic Broadway musicals of all time, "West Side Story," comes to Abilene for a one-night only engagement, and the Paramount presents young actors in "Beauty and the Beast Jr."

Eye On Entertainment #185

Blane Singletary — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 22:55:35 +0000

Eye On Entertainment #185

Air Date: 1/11/13

The Paramount's Film Classic Film Series begins tonight with "The Music Man", and we'll take a look into that and the many other things happening around town, as always. And in our "Music Of..." segment, we take a look into the music career of a familiar voice heard on KACU: Bethany Blaine. She joins host Blane Singletary in the studio to talk about her current releases and future plans. We'll also sample a bit of her music, live!

Eye On Entertainment #184

Blane Singletary — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 22:55:35 +0000

Eye on Entertainment #184

Air Date: 1/4/13

In today's first episode of the new year, we're looking ahead to a full year of great films in the Paramount Classic Film Series. Robert Holladay joins host Blane Singletary in the studio to talk about these films, and we'll also get to sample some of his massive amounts of film knowledge, which we'll get to hear more of in the Holladay Film Lectures, preceding each film. Also, we're taking a look back at last year's "Main Draws" of 2012.

Eye On Entertainment #183 - Benny Grunch (extended cut)

Blane Singletary — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 22:55:08 +0000

Eye On Entertainment #183

Air Date: 12/28/12

As a slightly belated Christmas present, we're bringing you an extended cut of last year's conversation with Benny Grunch of "Benny Grunch and da Bunch," and sample more of his music, including his Mardi Gras offerings.

Eye On Entertainment #182

Blane Singletary — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 21:43:04 +0000

Eye on Entertainment #182

Air Date: 12/21/12

In what might just be the final episode of Eye on Entertainment, should certain ancient prophecies be true, host Blane Singletary speaks with Cindy Mundschenk of Dance Ltd., who are putting on their own edition of "The Nutcracker." Also, it's the last weekend that the Abilene State Supported Living Center is keeping up its vibrant Christmas display called "Christmas Lane."

Eye On Entertainment #159 - Great Conversations Special

Blane Singletary — Sat, 14 Jul 2012 01:32:33 +0000

Eye On Entertainment #159

Air Date: 7/13/12

Eye On Entertainment #158

Blane Singletary — Sat, 07 Jul 2012 01:20:59 +0000

Eye On Entertainment #158

Air Date: 7/6/12

With the summer season being barbecue season, this week's guest couldn't have come at a better time. Host Blane Singletary speaks with Dr. Harold Katz, known as the "final authority" on bad breath. He tells us about the Top 5 barbecue foods to avoid if you want fresh breath, as well as fresh alternatives. Also, we'll preview our upcoming first installment of our Great Conversations series for this summer.

Eye On Entertainment #157

Blane Singletary — Sat, 30 Jun 2012 04:36:26 +0000

Eye on Entertainment #157

Air Date: 6/29/12

Eye On Entertainment #156

Blane Singletary — Sat, 23 Jun 2012 02:47:14 +0000

Eye On Entertainment #156

Air Date: 6/22/12

With summer well underway, Eye on Entertainment has its eye on vacation destinations you might plan to visit on your summer travels. This week, host Blane Singletary speaks with Dr. Edward Berenson, a history professor at New York University and author of a new book; The Statue of Liberty: A Transatlantic Story. He joins us to talk about the little-known origins of this American icon. Also, we'll fly through our own backyard and look at a plethora of plays taking place.

Eye on Entertainment - Ed Berenson

Blane Singletary — Sat, 23 Jun 2012 02:47:14 +0000

From Eye on Entertainment #156

Host Blane Singletary speaks with Dr. Edward Berenson, a history professor at NYU and author of a new book, The Statue of Liberty: A Transatlantic Story. Berenson talks about the little-known European origins of this American icon, and discusses the many symbols it took on over the decades since.

For more information about the author: http://history.fas.nyu.edu/object/edwardberenson

Eye On Entertainment #155

Blane Singletary — Sat, 16 Jun 2012 05:16:26 +0000

Eye on Entertainment episode #155

Original Air Date: 6/15/12

Eye On Entertainment #154

Blane Singletary — Sat, 09 Jun 2012 04:00:07 +0000

Eye On Entertainment episode #154

Original Air Date: 6/8/12

With a plethora of events on the way this coming week, you'd be hard pressed to find a good reason to be bored! First, host Blane Singletary speaks with Bob Milstead, to find out more about an opportunity to stock up on books for your downtime this summer: the Friends of the Abilene Public Library Annual Book Sale. Also, books come alive with the CALF Festival featuring the works of Dr. Seuss. We'll preview the weekend of festivities, and many other events getting underway this Thursday!

Eye On Entertainment #153

Blane Singletary — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 17:30:00 +0000

Eye On Entertainment #153

Air Date: 6/1/12

In today's show we take a look at events of great literary proportion happening around town. First, Dave Smith speaks with Bird Thomas to find out more about this year's Children's Art and Literacy Festival, or CALF Fest for short, and how it's theme of Dr. Seuss has been in the works for the past couple of years. We also preview next weekend's Friends of the Abilene Public Library Book Sale.