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Welcome back to ArtBeat Radio! You’re listening to our first episode of 2022! We held a panel of Able ARTS Work clients back in October 2021 and asked them various questions regarding their identities and how each individual feels about person first language vs identify first language. This conversation was so lively that we had to break it into two episodes. Episode 2 will be out next week on Fri...

Welcome back to ArtBeat Radio! In this final episode for 2021, we talk about favorite memories from 2021, our 2022 plans, and some very exciting announcements regarding ArtBeat Radio.  Thank you to Timothy Holmes for this album artwork! Thanks for listening and tune in next time! For more information about our organization, please visit our website www.ableartswork.org 

Welcome back to ArtBeat Radio! In this episode, we talk about all the different kinds of holidays that occur around the world during the end of the year. Also, stick around for a “Jingle Bell Rock” cover. We hope you enjoy this special holiday episode!  Thank you to Renee Morneau for this album artwork!  Thanks for listening and tune in next time! For more information about our...

Welcome back to ArtBeat Radio! Today we have first time ArtBeat Radio producer, Renee Morneau, sharing with us some of her memories, reasons why she like ballet, and a cover of the song “Dancing with my Father” played by Eric Recillas. As producer she made all choices about this episode; what her concept was, how it would be edited, what interview questions to include, who she wanted to play a cov...

Welcome back to ArtBeat Radio! In today’s episode, Jenny shares her thoughts on world peace and covers the classic tune, “I Can See Clearly Now.”(1:09) “I Can See Clearly Now” LyricsI can see clearly now the rain is gone I can see all obstacles in my way Gone are the dark clouds that had me blindIt's gonna be a bright (bright) Bright (bright) sunshiny day It's gonna be a bright (bright) Bright (br...

Welcome back to ArtBeat Radio!  In this episode, Brian, Eric, Renee, Alison, and Tim discuss what they are thankful for, some leftover Thanksgiving Day recipe ideas, and a musical mashup of “Thank You for Being a Friend” by Andrew Gold and “Gratitude” by Earth, Wind & Fire!   (4:43)  Thank You for Being a Friend / Gratitude Thank you for being a friend Traveled do...

Welcome back to ArtBeat Radio! Listen in as we interview Reon, our latest graduate from the Able ARTS Work Music Therapy Internship program! We get to know her a little more and get some insight into her experience as an intern stationed at ART Center.  Congratulations on the successful completion of your internship, Reon!   Thank you to Renee Morneau for this album artwor...

Welcome back to ArtBeat Radio! You’re listening to episode 20 of Quarantunes, where quarantine can’t stop our creativity! In this episode, we’ll hear musical expression from the artists at ART Center.  (0:30) “Something We All Enjoy” With this song, the class started by looking up samples on Soundtrap. After finding some samples they liked, the exported it and worked on it more by a...

Welcome back to ArtBeat Radio! We are proud to present to you a special Halloween episode! In this episode, you’ll hear an original story written by ART Center students, a History Corner segment where we go over the origins of Halloween, and a Monster Mash cover created by students at ART Center. Throughout the podcast, you’ll be hearing sound effects created by ART Center students and CECA studen...

Welcome back to ArtBeat Radio! Today, October 15th, is the final day of Hispanic Heritage Month! Here is Eric Recillas, the producer of this week’s episode to share more...  This episode celebrates Mexico's independence from Spain. Also, it is in honor of Hispanic heritage month. This episode is dedicated to my entire Mexican family. There is a surprise happening at the end of the episod...

Welcome back to ArtBeat Radio!  Today, the ArtBeat Radio crew present "Everything Old"! In this episode we discuss our favorite TV shows from the 1950s and 1960s including Batman, The Munsters, and I Love Lucy.  Listen as we discuss our favorite episodes, characters, memories, and more!    Thank you ART Center for this album artwork!  Thanks for listening and tun...

Welcome back to ArtBeat Radio! You’re listening to episode 18 of Quarantunes, where quarantine can’t stop our creativity! In this episode, we hear not only musical expression from the artists at CECA, but get a small taste of Halloween with some costume recommendations!  (3:57) “ Chinese World Music - CECA's world music class The group completed their untitled traditional Chinese pi...

Welcome back to ArtBeat Radio! In this episode, Jenny Lurvey shares a few of her original compositions, where she goes into singing about veganism and a day in her life. Also, make sure to listen in carefully during this episode for a very special announcement!  1:10 Vegan Rap Song: Go vegan You’re so Kind I like you You like to play and sleep and eat hay eat hay eat...

Welcome back to ArtBeat Radio! Today we present a very special episode that we recorded live and in person! The ArtBeat Radio staff had the opportunity to report live from the grand opening of the exhibit, Timeline, at the Able ARTS Work gallery on 2nd and PCH.  Listen in as Timothy Holmes and Eric Recillas interview Alexis Roundy, Helen Dolas, Tara Shepard, Honor Dunn, David Jewell with...

Welcome back to ArtBeat Radio! In this episode, Aaron Francis, Alison Salo, Brian Corder, Renee Morneau, and Timothy Holmes share recommendations of places to visit and things to do in Long Beach, San Diego, and the surrounding areas. We also discuss which ones are most accessible!  Thank you to Timothy Holmes for this album artwork!  If you would like to donate to us through L...

Welcome back to ArtBeat Radio! You’re listening to episode 17 of Quarantunes, where quarantine can’t stop our creativity! In this episode, we’ll hear musical expression from the artists at ART Center.   (1:45) “Sunny” For the song “Sunny,” the class started by exploring samples from Soundtrap. After finding a piano part and creating a beat with it, they exported it and continued to...

Welcome back to ArtBeat Radio! You’re listening to episode 16 of Quarantunes, where quarantine can’t stop our creativity! Today we hear musical expression from the artists at EPI.  (0:16) We Are EPI Theme Song Written by: Elizabeth Correa, Jamond Pearson, Adam Murida, and Emilio Zuniga In the class, “EPI: The Musical class”, the artists composed, edited and performed their original...

Welcome back to ArtBeat Radio!  Today we present our interview with Kam Redlawsk, a local artist, author, and advocate!  In this interview we discuss Kam's story, her artwork, her journey with Hereditary Inclusion Body Myopathy, and her upcoming children's book "Monster and Me."  The cover art for this episode includes an image of Kam and one of her Chair Devil illustrations.&n...

Welcome back to ArtBeat Radio!  For the final month of ART center’s “Storydrama” class, students learned, analyzed, and interpreted the popular Scottish folktale “The Swan of Loch Sunart”. Throughout the project, students visually storyboarded the entire story. For the final project, students chose to present the story using their own words, taking the role of storyteller. Throughout the reco...

Welcome back to ArtBeat Radio! Meet Margaret!  Margaret is a part of the Mobile Arts Program at Able ARTS Work and participates in multiple music therapy sessions a week. Margaret has been working with two music therapists, Jenna & Bella, and enjoys singing and playing the guitar. In this episode, Margaret shares a little about herself, and performs one her favorite songs, "Don't Know Why...

Welcome back to ArtBeat Radio! This week we have a very special episode written, edited, and produced by Eric Recillas. This episode is all about his family-owned restaurant, Pizza Time! Here is a note from Eric  Dear listeners, this podcast was the very first podcast that I have ever created. It is based off of a restaurant known as Pizza Time. The voice that you hear at the beginning i...

Welcome back to ArtBeat Radio!  Today we present part two of our interview with Katie Jo, a local Long Beach country music artist!  In this part of the interview we discuss Katie Jo's inspirations, music goals, and even get to hear a special performance from her album "Pawn Shop Queen."  Make sure to listen to part one of our interview if you missed it!   We originall...

Welcome back to ArtBeat Radio!  Today we present part one of our interview with Katie Jo, a local Long Beach country music artist!  We originally recorded this interview for the Able ARTS Work Variety Hour on KLBP 99.1fm!  You can tune in to our radio show every Friday at 2pm if you're in the area, or visit KLBP.org to listen anytime! Check back in next week for part two of our inte...

Welcome back to ArtBeat Radio! Today we bring you Alison Salo’s first episode as creator and producer. Here is a message from Alison: I’m Alison and I was born in Oakland, CA. I had an idea about an episode where we all shared our different food recipes. The cover art was also created by yours truly. I usually like using watercolor because it’s easier for me and I think it looks prettier. I v...

Welcome back to ArtBeat Radio! Here is a bonus episode to celebrate World Music Day! In today’s episode, Brian and Alison have a conversation about what music means to them, a discussion about some of their favorite genres, artists, and songs, and other music-related topics. 6:13 “Rock on Netherlands” - CECA’s World Music Class CECA’s world music class created a rock influenced tribute to music fr...