In this week’s episode,  we share a behind-the-scenes look at production work in the arts. Then, we’ll talk with Kirsten Sogaard, a U.S. postal worker, artist, and local courier, followed by a conversation with Manny Gálvez - founder of Iowa City Latino Festival and local publication El Trueque Iowa - about the power of community and his best show ever!

The episode features music by Gossip Cult, Alex Body, and “january storm” by tomato boy for our Song of the Week.

Thank you to Toyota of Iowa City, Phoebe Martin Realty, and OPN Architects for sponsoring this episode.

Ongoing support comes from the National Endowment for the Arts, the Iowa Arts Council, and from the United States Regional Arts Resilience Fund. Phase 1 is an initiative of Arts Midwest and its peer United States Regional Arts Organizations made possible by The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Best Show Ever is produced by the Englert in Iowa City, Iowa, and is supported by Friends of the Englert. Visit www.englert.org/friends to support our programming.

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Staff Writer & Content Manager: Claire Barrett

Host: Elly Hofmaier

Line Producer: Savannah Lane

Audio Engineers: Red Rebelskey, Gabi Vanek, and Ioannis Alexakis

Executive Producers: John Schickedanz & Andre Perry