Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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The Scene

Spotlight a growing and vibrant arts community in the Upper Cumberland with The Scene on Lite Rock 95.9. Host Andrea Kruszka interviews local artists, performers, and more to learn what goes into their craft and why. Find out where their ideas and talents originate, while also keeping a pulse on upcoming performances and galleries around the Upper Cumberland each week on The Scene.

Showcase local talent from across the Upper Cumberland with Andrea Kruszka and The Scene – Sunday mornings 8-10am on Lite Rock 95.9

Sundays 8-10am

 

The Scene: Nick Freeman & Kristy Herr’s Friendship in Art

The two artists discuss how art formed their friendship & some upcoming events. This week on The Scene – Join host Laura Holloway as she sits down with local Cookeville artists Nick Freeman, also owner of Picasso’s Gift Shop, and Kristy Herr. The group touch on how pottery brings them both together with friendship that has lasted years, if it’s ... Read More »

The Scene: The Putnam & Jackson County HomeSchoolers at CPAC

The group of homeschool students talk about their upcoming performances at CPAC. This week on The Scene – Join host Laura Holloway as she visits with the Putnam & Jackson Co. Homeschoolers group (PAJCH) as they discuss their upcoming performance of The Wizard of Oz at Cookeville Performing Arts Center. They touch on each cast member discussing what it feels ... Read More »

The Scene: From General Art To Art Education

Justin Blackmon highlights what led him to being an artist and a new venture. This week on The Scene – Join host Laura Holloway as she meets with local artist and the Board Chairman for Art Round Tennessee. Justin talks about how he works through an artist block by reading, his new venture in his art career teaching art education, ... Read More »

The Scene: Made Here Market

Tiffany talks on Made Here Market’s origin story & what will be on hand in 2024. This week on The Scene – Join host Laura Holloway as she meets with Tiffany Anton from The Biz Foundry. They touch on if it’s too late for vendors to sign up for Made Here Market, what the vendor goal is for this year, ... Read More »

The Scene: Jennifer Welch, Cookeville Children’s Theatre

Jennifer discusses the Children’s Theatre and how kids can get involved today. This week on The Scene – Join host Laura Holloway as she visits with Jennifer Welch from the Cookeville Children’s Theatre. They talk about the first show Jennifer did with the Children’s Theatre, how parents can get their children involved who has a talent for being on stage, ... Read More »

The Scene: Diego Alvarez of Royal House of Cheese

Diego discusses his background and how he knew this is what he wanted to do. This week on The Scene – Join host Laura Holloway as she sits down with Diego Alvarez from Royal House of Cheese in Cookeville. The two talk about what was Diego’s “Aha” moment, how he works with customers to make the perfect table for an ... Read More »

The Scene: Tennessee Tech’s College of Fine Arts Arty Gras

Kathleen & Jennifer discuss all things Arty Gras returning in its second year. This week on The Scene – Join special guest host Marcia Lorance as she meets with President of the Cookeville Theatre Company Kathleen Gilpatrick & Dean of the College of Fine Arts Jennifer Shank to talk about the Second Annual Arty Gras Festival. They touch on why ... Read More »

The Scene: Upper Cumberland Painter Larry Taylor

Larry talks about being an artist while having a career as a financial advisor. This week on The Scene – Join host Laura Holloway as she talks with painter Larry Taylor. They discuss different topics such as how often he gets into his studio at home to paint, juggling his everyday job with also wanting to paint, and Larry talks ... Read More »

The Scene: Cookeville Author & Actor Michael Evanichko

Michael discusses what led him to being a writer in life & his three books. This week on The Scene -Host Laura Holloway visits with area author and actor Michael Evanichko. They talk about what the first thing was that Michael ever remembers writing, if he ever writes his books with the idea of seeing them on stage or in ... Read More »