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This week, we'll get sneak previews of the Indianapolis Opera and Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra's new seasons, learn how Sofar Sounds is reinventing house concerts, get insights into the Carmel Symphony Orchestra's music director search, and hear from David Amram about his long friendship with Dan Wakefield. All that and more, this week on "The Art of the Matter."

Eat Drink Indy Radio host Jolene Ketzenberger talks with chef and restaurateur Neal Brown about Indy's current restaurant climate, building his company's culture and creating Ukiyo. She also revisits an interview with Patachou Foundation executive director Matthew Feltrop, now a finalist on Zagat's 30 Under 30 list.

Ready to extend your Independence Day festivities? Learn about Indy Parks' weekend bash, "Pack the Parks," and how to show your love of Indianapolis through the new "It's My City" initiative this Saturday. Upload a video of yourself practicing your best "Hudnut Hook" and become a social media sensation while keeping Indy clean. With 210 great parks, there's no limit to the fun. Our guests are Indy Parks and Rec Director Linda Broadfoot, City of Indianapolis Director of Sustainability Katie Robinson, and Keep Indianapolis Beautiful President Dave Forsell.

Homelessness experts believe thousands of young people in the Indianapolis metro area have no real homes, but how many thousands? The Coalition for Homelessness Intervention and Prevention is focusing on youth as a priority population when it starts its Summer Youth Count in just a few days. Along with the count, CHIP will be holding several events geared to connect with homeless young people, from art to stand-up comedy. Our guests are Alan Witchey, executive director, CHIP; Myranda Warden, director of programs and training, Indiana Youth Group (IYG); and Eric Howard, Founder and CEO of Outreach.

This week, we'll learn about a new professional ballet company, check in with a multimedia artist-turned-woodworker, and meet a pair of oncologists who have a secret identity as contemporary art curators. We'll also meet a local theatre company focusing on new works and a photographer whose work is inspired by travel. Join us for these conversations and more on "The Art of the Matter."

Eat Drink Indy Radio host Jolene Ketzenberger revisits the family heirloom recipe contest at the 2016 Indiana State Fair with Cathy Lambrecht of the Greater Midwest Foodways Alliance as well as last year's winner and a special guest judge.

Fountain Square Art Fair, Indianapolis City Ballet and Start with Art - 46 Murals Project

Hoosier author Deborah Kennedy joins us to talk about her new novel, Tornado Weather, officially released this week. If you've been looking for a modern-day reflection of Indiana, Tornado Weather, about the case of a missing child and all the ripples it causes in the fictional community of Colliersville, could be your next summer read.

This week, the Great American Songbook Academy, using music to enrich the lives of people with Alzheimer's Disease, the band Eliot Bigger, and a premiere at the Phoenix Theatre. Join us for these conversations and more on "The Art of the Matter."

Host Jolene Ketzenberger talks place-making with Stevi Stoesz Kersh of the Indianapolis City Market and discusses online farmers' markets with Nick Carter of MarketWagon.com and Twinkle VanWinkle of HoosierHarvestMarket.com.