"If you want to improve your body, you go to a gym. If you want to improve your brain... go to museums and look at art, go to concerts, listen to music," says Bonnie Pitman, Director of Art – Brain Innovations at the University of Texas at Dallas’ Center for Brain Health. Knowing what an impact music has on our brain health is a big reason why Bonnie is so passionate about both subjects, and why she wants everyone to know about Brain Health Week, running February 20th – 24th. She chatted with WRR's Amy Bishop about what to expect during the week, and why Vivaldi's music is nourishment to her own brain.

WRR 101 Focus on the Arts: Your Brain on Music

“Quite simply, the arts are an invaluable tool in brain health, and we want to demonstrate that actively through the activities at the Brain Health Week," says Bonnie Pitman, Director of Art-Brain Innovations at the University of Texas at Dallas’ Center for BrainHealth. The center is presenting its 3rd Brain Health week, full of art-centric events to explore the intersection of creativity and the brain. Hear the details in this feature with WRR's Amy Bishop.

WRR101 Focus on the Arts: The Art of Brain Health

The Texas Guitar Competition and Festival is an annual UT Dallas tradition, established 24 years ago. founded 23 years ago, but But this will be the first year without its beloved co-founder, the late Dr. Enric Madriguera, a longtime UT Dallas faculty member. In this podcast, WRR’s Amy Bishop speaks with Dr. James Wilder of the Bass School at UT Dallas about a special tribute planned in memory of the late Dr. Madriguera in the three-day event at the University. It includes a concert by GRAMMY-winning guitarist David Russell.

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