Arts Blast on the Air with Willi Miller

Suzanne Seldes and Kelly Rogers join us to talk about the Vero Beach Museum of Art and their upcoming exhibit, "James Prosek: Art Work" opening July 11th, with a Meet-and-Greet from 10am-1pm that day.  The exhibit features an interactive art experience where the public is invited to help create a mural.  July 11th, and every 2nd Saturday of the month, is a free admission day for all ages!  We also...

We're joined by Michelle Nevaeh, president of the Vero Beach Art Club which is celebrating its 90th year!  We talk about the gallery stroll which takes place every first Friday of every month from 5-8pm.  VBAC is over 500 members strong, with an Adult Summer Camp coming soon.  Visit them at 1903 14th Avenue in Vero Beach or online at VeroBeachArtClub.org Leslie McKenzie joins us to discuss her rol...

Teresa Cannady joins us and we learn how her very interesting background in international law and helping developing countries establish the rule of law actually helps her in her new role in the arts, managing director of the Indian River Symphonic Association. The new season begins with a January concert featuring the Cleveland Orchestra. Tickets are on sale now at irsymphonic.org.    We're also...

Friend of the show Marcos Flores joins us. After 22 years as Director of Worship Arts at Christ By The Sea Church in Vero Beach, he's leaving to start his own piano studio. The Marcos Flores Piano Studio offers one-on-one piano lessons, group piano classes, chamber music classes, and educational performances. It's on Miracle Mile, at 701 21st Street, Suite 11, Vero Beach, and online at MarcosFlore...

Grace Phillips, the Development Manager of the Historical Society of Martin County joins us by phone.  This Historical Society operates the Elliott Museum and the Gilbert's Bar House of Refuge in Stuart.  Grace and Willi talk about a crazy night of trivia coming up called "What the Florida?" on wednesday, June 24th at 5:30. Hurry; tables of 8 are going fast!  Exciting new exhibits are coming, incl...

Kevin Quillinan, Director of Education of Riverside Children's Theatre, along with Ellie Palm and Savanna "Vanna" Ray Brown join the show to tell us about an exciting, completely immersive performance of "Frozen" at Riverside Theatre.  The show is happening all around you and you're in the action.  There will be three different versions; The full Broadway production is June 18-20 & 24-27... "F...

The president of the Vero Beach Theatre Guild, Dee Rose, joins the show to discuss the upcoming 69th season!  The exciting lineup is set and auditions for Steel Magnolias take place June 15, 16, & 17 at the Theatre Guild.  Reserve a date and time online to audition. Get show schedules, details, tickets, and more by calling the box office at 772-562-8300 or visiting VeroBeachTheatreGuild.com Ma...

PIanist Larry Brown joins us to talk about the Florida Summer Jazz Camp for musicians of ALL ages, June 8th-June 12th, from 10am to 3pm, at the Indian River Charter High School.  Two-thirds of everyone's tuition is covered by the Fort Pierce Jazz & Blues Society.  To register, visit jazzsociety.org.  To learn more about Larry Brown, visit LarryBrownJazz.org Sara Wilson tells us about the Laura...

Explore the vibrant arts scene with "Arts Blast on the Air," featuring Ballet Vero Beach and Riverside Theatre. Discover upcoming performances, including "Frozen" adaptations and "Spring Fling," alongside renovations at Riverside Theatre. Learn about youth programs, summer camps, and the Melbourne Municipal Band's diverse concert schedule. This episode highlights collaborations and exciting artist...

Adam Schnell (and his dog Frankie) tells us about Ballet Vero Beach.  Their "Spring Fling" plays at the McAlpin Fine Arts Center at IRSC on May 15th and 16th and at Riverside Theatre May 22nd, 23rd & 24th.  "spring Fling" features the company premiere of George Balanchine's original Valse Fantasies, the playful ABBA-Solutely, set to the iconic sounds of ABBA, and the return of fan-favorite Cap...

Summer is coming and Elise Mahovlich joins the show to talk about the Environmental Learning Center, its 64-acre campus, and how they've educated children for 39 years.  "Hands On, Feet Wet" is how the ELC teaches kids about the Indian River Lagoon and our surrounding environment.  Summer Camps begin June 1st.  Adult Programs continue year-round, with yoga, pilates, and walking meditation on the 4...

We speak with the amazing Mike Block about how he fell in love with music, how he got connected to Vero Beach, and how his scholarship got started.  We discuss his invention, the Block Strap, to help cello players.  His wife is Scottish National Fiddle Champion Hanneke Cassel , and together they're playing in concert this Friday, April 24th at First Presbyterian Church in Vero Beach.  He's also ho...

The Executive Director of Brevard Cultural Alliance, Catherine Esrock, joins us to talk about what's happening in the arts in Brevard County. The Brevard Community Orchestra closes the King Center's 72nd Season with Dan Forrest’s uplifting and cinematic Creation. And we talk about the Melbourne Arts Festival on April 25 & 26. You can find details at ArtsBrevard.org. And we speak with Aaron Col...

Chrissy Barber and Pamela Londono join the show to talk about the events at Vero Beach Museum of Art, including the Children's Art Festival, Saturday April 11th from 10am-3pm.  There will be a plethora of art making activities for kids and families, local group performances, food trucks and face painting.  We get an update on the construction and we talk about the Summer Class sign ups for classes...

From Ballet Vero Beach, dancer Ellie Hennequin joins the show to tell us about "Allusions and Allegories" April 10th and 11th as well as the Gathering at the Gallery at Windsor where you can meet the dancers April 15th.  We ask Ellie how she went from England to being involved with Ballet Vero Beach, and how dancers like her stay in shape.  Tickets and details of events are online at BalletVeroBea...

J. Marshall Adams, the Executive Director of the A.E. Backus Museum and Gallery, was kind enough to join us for two segments.  We discuss how the Backus Museum's amazing commitment to Florida artists.  Everyone is excited for "Collage Mirage: the Art of Derek Gores" now through April 26th.  Willi marvels at the incredible Museum store which supports their non-profit mission.  We announce a Call to...

JoAnn Falletta, conducting the Buffalo Philharmonic for IRSA, talks about her background in music and the coming concert at Community Church. Sean Sexton describes what to expect at the Laura (Riding) Jackson Foundation's 15th Annual Poetry and BBQ event with guest poets from the very first event, Silvia Curbelo and Michael Hettich.

Music Angels benefit is being performed by Larry Brown and his acoustic jazz band at Majestic Theatre March 25, 2026 7:00 pm Everyone will want to sit close - think first row - and soak up the band's vibe!

Paulette Visceglia from the Vero Beach Art Club tells us about the 75th edition of the Under the Oaks Fine Art and Craft Show happening this weekend (March 13-15, 2026) at Riverside Park in Vero Beach.  This is a juried art show ith over 230 artists displaying their works.  Willi and Paulette discuss the beginnings of the Art Club, how it was formed 90 years ago, and their classes and open gallery...

We're joined by Tim Sanchez and Warren Obluck inviting us to see Reconstructed Paintings, a unique showcase of Tim’s artwork,  through April  at Center for Spiritual Care, with a reception on April 3rd.  Discover details at Centerforspiritualcare.org Kristal Eckhardt  then joins the show to tell us about the A.C.T. Studio Theatre, an intimate theatre in Stuart where you can see "Beehive The 60's M...

We speak with Pamela Londono and Katherine Eppink about "Made in America," two special performances of new dance works by Ballet Vero Beach, inspired by the art on display at Vero Beach Museum of Art, February 28.  Londono, public programs manager at VBMA, tells us about the upcoming appearance of CBS Sunday Morning's Conor Knighton, who has visitied every National Park, March 9 at 4:30 p.m.. And...

Mark Greaney is an American author. He is known for his Gray Man series of action thriller novels, which feature assassin and CIA operative Court Gentry. Greaney is also known for co-authoring Tom Clancy’s final works and for continuing the Ryanverse after his death in 2013 and until 2017. We then speak with P.J. Griffith (Pontius Pilate) and Craig Waletzko (King Herod) from Riverside Theatre's pr...

Friend of the show, Marcos Flores joins us to talk about the Eight Piano Concert on Sunday, February 15th at Christ by the Sea United Methodist Church in Vero Beach. We talk about how they actually fit eight pianos on stage and we discuss other concerts coming in the near future.     We then speak with P.J. Griffith (Pontius Pilate) and Craig Waletzko (King Herod) from Riverside Theatre's producti...

Chrissy Barber and Pam Londono join us to tell us about the Vero Beach Museum of Art and its Open House on February 14th.  You can be part of a community project by bringing a fabric that's red, white or blue.  Admission is free that day from 10am-4pm, and registration will be open for Springtime classes and workshops.  Details can be found online at VBMuseum.org We then speak with Nancy Turrell,...

Local painter Leslie Stokes joins the show and we talk about her new paintings to be featured at the Center for Spiritual Care during February 2026.  Her show, "Mirage," features her abstract art as an ode to Florida's disappearing landscape.  It opens with a reception February 6, 5-7 p.m., and runs weekends through February 27, at the Center for Spiritual Care, 1550 24th St., Vero Beach. We then...