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P.J. Ochlan talks with Penelope Ann Miller from the cast of The Artist about the film's incredible success, the challenges behind a contemporary silent film, and dogs.
On opening night at the Mark Taper Forum, P.J. Ochlan sat down backstage with Pam McKinnon, director of the Pulitzer Prize-winning play Clybourne Park
P.J. Ochlan sits down with Natalia Staneva, executive director of the New West Symphony, to talk about the ensemble and its 17th season, continuing January 27th
P.J. Ochlan talks with violin virtuoso Joshua Bell about his new CD "French Impressions," and his upcoming return to Southern California, which includes a recital at Walt Disney Concert Hall and guest leadership of the 10th anniversary Laguna Beach Music Festival
Guest:
Part 2 with Dr. Marc Joseph Lariviere, Infectious Disease Specialist at Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles
Topic:
HIV/AIDS
The trend toward complacency with regard to the virus
Developments in treatment
Importance of testing
Part 2 with Dr. Marc Joseph Lariviere, Infectious Disease Specialist at Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles
Topic:
HIV/AIDS
The trend toward complacency with regard to the virus
Developments in treatment
Importance of testing
P.J. Ochlan catches up with Glendale Pops artistic director and conductor Matt Catingub, who leads the ensemble's Holiday Pop concert featuring David Benoit on Friday, December 9th at the Alex Theatre.
Guest:
Dr. Marc Joseph Lariviere, Infectious Disease Specialist at Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles
Topic:
Flu season and vaccinations
Bacteria and antibiotic resistance
Outbreaks and pandemics
Dr. Marc Joseph Lariviere, Infectious Disease Specialist at Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles
Topic:
Flu season and vaccinations
Bacteria and antibiotic resistance
Outbreaks and pandemics
Guest:
Dr. Russ Kino, Director of Emergency Services at St. John's Health Center
Topic:
Emergency Room facts, information and stories
New heart attack and cardiac care procedures
Pending "Obamacare" legislation
Dr. Russ Kino, Director of Emergency Services at St. John's Health Center
Topic:
Emergency Room facts, information and stories
New heart attack and cardiac care procedures
Pending "Obamacare" legislation
On October 16th, Le Salon de Musiques opens its 2nd season of intimate chamber concerts on the 5th floor of the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. P.J. Ochlan sits down with founder, artistic director and pianist, Francois Chouchan
P.J. Ochlan talks with Bob Bucker, executive director of the Valley Performing Arts Center at Cal State Northridge, about the exciting new venue and its upcoming concert with Valery Gergiev and the Mariinsky Orchestra on October 18th
On the blue carpet at the L.A. Phil's all-Gershwin opening night gala at Walt Disney Concert Hall,P.J. Ochlan caught up with jazz legend Herbie Hancock before his performance with the orchestra as piano soloist
Guest:
Dr. Raymond Hurst - Asst. Professor at Brandman University and consultant for families with special needs children
Topics:
Continuing education
Competing in today's challenging job market
Autism
Programs for educators of autistic students
Dr. Raymond Hurst - Asst. Professor at Brandman University and consultant for families with special needs children
Topics:
Continuing education
Competing in today's challenging job market
Autism
Programs for educators of autistic students
P.J. Ochlan talks with international stage sensation Lisa O'Hare, who stars in the new Reprise Theatre Company production of Cabaret, running September 14th through 25th at UCLA's Freud Playhouse.
Guests:
Julianne "Jules" Angel - ALS patient
Tom Horton - ALS activist
Topic:
ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease) awareness
2011 updates
Upcoming fundraiser event
Julianne "Jules" Angel - ALS patient
Tom Horton - ALS activist
Topic:
ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease) awareness
2011 updates
Upcoming fundraiser event
P.J. Ochlan speaks with Oliver Shokouh - Love Ride founder, chairman and organizer and Phillip Hain - executive director of Autism Speaks Los Angeles Chapter about the 28th Annual Love Ride event, Autism Speaks programs and services, and Autism statistics.
P.J. Ochlan sits down with Tony-winner Daisy Eagan, who stars in the new musical "The Real Love," August 27th at the Pasadena Civic.
P.J. Ochlan sits down with Media City Ballet artistic director and choreographer Natasha Middleton to talk about the company's upcoming world premiere production "Axis Mundi: A Global Multicultural Celebration of Ballet Dance," August 12th at the Ford Amphitheatre
P.J. Ochlan catches up with violin virtuoso Joshua Bell on his upcoming succession of Sir Neville Marriner as music director of the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, and his concert this summer at the Hollywood Bowl.
2011 American Fitness Index
Guest:
Dr. Walter Thompson, Advisory Board Chair - American College of Sports Medicine
Topics:
2011 American Fitness Index results
Southern California rankings
P.J. Ochlan talks with legendary composer Marvin Hamlisch, who takes the baton this summer as principal conductor of the Pasadena Pops
Identity Theft & Shred-it Community Events
Guests:
Detective Sergeant Joshua Mankini - Los Angeles Sheriff's Department - Identity Theft Task Force
Barry Easdale - Shred-it - District Operations Manager
Topics:
Identity Theft awareness and prevention
Shred-it Community Events on June 11th
P.J. Ochlan sits down with composer Alexander Rannie, who presents a world premiere score as part of the LA Chamber Orchestra's "Silent Film Gala" at Royce Hall on May 22.
P.J. Ochlan talks with Michael Michetti, who directs the new Reprise production of Cole Porter's "Kiss Me, Kate," running May 10-22 at UCLA's Freud Playhouse.
P.J. Ochlan talks with the multitalented Matt Catingub, who makes his debut as artistic director and conductor of the Glendale Pops Orchestra for its "Premiere" concert on May 13th at the Alex Theatre.
Salvation Army - Part Two
Guests:
Captain Dianne Madsen - So Cal Division Youth Minister
Tim Pacillas - Summer Camp Director
Melanie - 10-year-old camper
Topic:
Salvation Army Summer Camp Program
Salvation Army programs and services
Guests:
Captain Dianne Madsen - So Cal Division Youth Minister
Tim Pacillas - Summer Camp Director
Melanie - 10-year-old camper
Topic:
Salvation Army Summer Camp Program
Salvation Army programs and services
Salvation Army - Part One
Guests:
Captain Dianne Madsen - So Cal Division Youth Minister
Tim Pacillas - Summer Camp Director
Topic:
Salvation Army Summer Camp Program
Salvation Army programs and services
Guests:
Captain Dianne Madsen - So Cal Division Youth Minister
Tim Pacillas - Summer Camp Director
Topic:
Salvation Army Summer Camp Program
Salvation Army programs and services
P.J. Ochlan talks with Hilary Helstein, festival director of the 6th Annual Los Angeles Jewish Film Festival.
P.J. Ochlan talks with Chinese opera star Tian Hao Jiang.
Guest #1:
Mark Oldfield, recycling specialist, California Department of Resources, Recycling and Recovery
Topics:
About CalRecycle
Recycling practices, progress and efficiency
"Just Check It" tire recycling program
Guest #2:
Chris Cochran, Assistant Director for Marketing and Public Affairs, California Office of Traffic Safety
Topics:
Distracted driving - texting, hand-held cell phones
About the OTS
Mark Oldfield, recycling specialist, California Department of Resources, Recycling and Recovery
Topics:
About CalRecycle
Recycling practices, progress and efficiency
"Just Check It" tire recycling program
Guest #2:
Chris Cochran, Assistant Director for Marketing and Public Affairs, California Office of Traffic Safety
Topics:
Distracted driving - texting, hand-held cell phones
About the OTS