The Scene

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 it is important to showcase the work in the College of Fine Arts, costume suggestions for people to dress up  to express that individuality aspect of the event, and more behind the event with some of the people that Kathleen and Jennifer reached out to for help.

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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 about the positive influences his family gives him when he’s painting.

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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 a movie, and discussing his third book “Life In A Savage Landfill”.

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The director and some of the cast discuss this new play that has come to CPAC.

This week on The Scene – Join new host Laura Holloway as she meets with Director Kim Frick-Welker and cast member Jordyn Strilecky & Michael Evanichko. They talk about how Kim was able to get the script for the play, Jordyn talks about how she wears multiple hats with also working at CPAC while being a cast member, and Michael touches on his favorite thing about the show.

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Gerry discusses how she found needle felting and a project she contributed to.

This week on The Scene – Join host Andrea Kruszka as she is joined by local needle felting artist in the Upper Cumberland Gerry Burklow. They touch on how Gerry gained an interest in needle felting, anything specific that gives her inspirations like books, all about the display that she has done for Plenty Bookshop in Cookeville.

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Jim updates what’s new with The Angry Ironsmith and how he landed on the name.

Join host Andrea Kruszka as she visits with Jim Reilly, owner of The Angry Ironsmith They talk about a storefront that Jim has provided to other artists in the area, some things he enjoys listening to while he works, and his role as the secretary for the AACB that supports blacksmiths across the area.

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Jen covers a little bit of everything from this year’s Art Prowl to her new show

Join host Andrea Kruszka as she sits down with Jen Luna from Art Round Tennessee. They begin with recapping a successful Art Prowl last month, Jen’s show that has just opened at The Silver Fern with hand carved woodcuts, and where the inspirations of the images came from and more about the show.

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Shannon touches on her various mediums & moving Tennessee coming from California

Join host Andrea Kruszka as she talks with Shannon Buckley, a new artist to the region that has settled in the Rock Island area. They talk about Shannon and the various mediums that she works in beginning with sewing, what the deciding factor to move to Tennessee was, and some different things she likes to listen to when it comes to working.

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Jordan highlights all of the upcoming events at CPAC over the next few months.

Join host Andrea Kruszka as she meets with Jordan Strilecky from CPAC & City of Cookeville Leisure Services. Jordan lays out the upcoming schedule for CPAC and Leisure Services with upcoming Christmas events, a new show and art exhibit combo that opens in January, and what’s coming up for events inside the building.

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Josh talks about how he entered the tattoo industry thanks to a love for art.

Join host Andrea Kruszka as she sits down with Josh Fracker, the owner of True Love Tattoo in Cookeville. They touch on Josh previews a flash event to support Helping Hands, what gave him the inspiration to get into tattooing, and previewing Art Prowl next weekend with artists coming into the shop.

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