Arts Blast on the Air with Willi Miller

Chief Curator of Vero Beach Museum of Art, Caitlin Swindell and Deputy Director Suzanne Seldes tell us about the American Made exhibition featuring paintings and sculptures dating as far back as 1780.  It runs January 31st to June 7th.  We also get an update on the construction and the upcoming 40th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, February 14th with free entry from 10am-3pm. Details can be fo...

We speak with Gregory Enns, publisher of Indian River Magazine and author of the new book, "Cow Creek Chronicles" which can be purchased online at IndianRiverMagazine.com. And also joining us is David Amado, music director and conductor of Atlantic Classical Orchestra.  Performances are scheduled for January 22nd at Community Church of Vero Beach and January 23rd at Lyric Theatre. Tickets and deta...

Camilo A. Rodriguez (with his dog Frankie) stopped by to tell us about Ballet Vero Beach's presentation of "All Rodriguez," a performance of three full dances he choreographed. Rodriguez is the company’s Ballet Master as well as a principal dancer.  Don't miss it, January 16th and 17th at the Vero Beach Performing Arts Center.  Get tickets at BalletVeroBeach.org. We then speak with Linda Sposato,...

Author Brad Meltzer joins us by phone to talk about some of his books, including his newest book "The Viper," his thriller "The Tenth Justice," and his children's book series, "Ordinary People Change the World."  You can meet Brad Meltzer at his book signing on Saturday, January 10th, 2026, at 12pm noon, at Vero Beach Book Center. Barry Shapiro joins us in studio to talk about the very successful...

Dr. Jacob Craig is the Director of Music and Arts at First Presbyterian Church of Vero Beach.  He's also a Board Member of Indian River Symphonic Association.  The 2026 Season is coming up with more access to the world-class orchestras than ever.  Details at IRSymphonic.org Tregoney Shepherd and Lauren Maria Medina share their experiences in 'A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder' at Riverside Th...

John Bolton joins the show to discuss the "sheep to sweater" knitting and crochet process, how he founded Long Thread Media, a majority-women owned small business dedicated to hand crafts and publisher of independent handcraft magazines.  He also founded BeerandBrewing.com and the Beer and Brewing Podcast. Warren Obluck is another interesting guest; he has worked in foreign service for thirty-two...

Larry Brown and his Quintet are back in Vero Beach!  See them perform Friday, January 16th at 7pm at the Vero Beach Theatre Guild. Enjoy performances of music made famous by the likes of by Miles Davis, George Gershwin, and Cole Porter.  Kids are welcome, and in fact, encouraged to attend.  Get tickets and info at VeroBeachTheatreGuild.com.  We also talk about the Summer Jazz Camp in June; find de...

Adam Schnell joins us to talk about Ballet Vero Beach and their production of Nutcracker on the Indian River, December 11-14, 2025, featuring a cast of 40 kids and 20 professionals.  The VIP Add-On Experience is still available.  We also discuss the Dance Education Program at Riverside Theatre.  Be sure to get tickets to Nutcracker on the Indian River at BalletVeroBeach.org or RiversideTheatre.com...

Elise Mahovlich joins the show to tell us about the wonderful events happening at the ELC, including Wintergreen Night Lights, December 12th and 13th. You'll enjoy illuminated canoe trips through the mangrove tunnels, s'mores by the fire, aquariums and touch tank, a campfir and music, and on Friday 12/12 only, there's a special performance by Aerial Antics!  Additional events include Family Fishin...

J. Marshall Adams of the A.E. Backus Museum and Gallery joins the show to tell us about their new exhibit, "Glory in the Glass: The Conrad Pickel Studio."  This enjoyable exhibit will focus on stained glass art with images and tools on display to showcase the whole process.  The exhibit runs November 21 - January 4, 2025.  Become a member and get details online at BackusMuseum.org. We're also join...

Marcos Flores joins us to talk about the 20th Anniversary of the Concert Series at Christ By The Sea United Methodist Church.  The new season starts Sunday, November 23rd, with a Piano Concert featuring Grand Piano renditions of the majestic Liszt’s Sonata in B Minor, and other jewels from the piano literature such as Debussy’s Clair de Lune and Malagueña by Lecuona.  We also discuss Marco's broth...

Adam Schnell invites us to "An Interpratation of Double Portraits," a collaboration of Ballet Vero Beach and Vero Beach Museum of Art.  Enjoy two shows on Saturday, November 15th.  Tickets and details can be found at BalletVeroBeach.org.  We also discuss BVB Films and the documentary now available online, as well as "Nutcracker on the Indian River," December 11-14 at Riverside Theatre. We're then...

We speak with Chief Curator at Vero Beach Museum of Art, Caitlin Swindell, about "Second Saturday," a FREE event with family activities, tours, film screening, art viewing, and even a performance by the Space Coast Symphony Orchestra.  The next "Second Saturday" is November 8th at 11am at Vero Beach Museum of Art. Staci Rosbury joins the show by phone to tell us about "Spooks and Spells," a specia...

Rachel Carter Murphy of Community Church of Vero Beach joins the show to talk about "Tricks and Treats," a special concert this Saturday, October 25th, 2025, at 3pm, with pianist Jacob Craig at Grace Chapel.  It features everything from early boroque music to modern times.  We also discuss the Church's Holiday plans, including the Free Christmas Ensemble Celebration, December 7th. We then speak wi...

Indian River Clay is the epi-center of the Soup Bowl fundraiser for the Samaritan Center, producing over 1,000 hand-made soup bowls each year for their worthy cause.  The 33rd Annual Samaritan Center Soup Bowl is November 6th, 2025, and guests are invited to make donations in exchange for their soup and pottery, with all proceeds supporting Samaritan Center’s mission of assisting homeless families...

The President of the Board of the Vero Beach Theatre Guild, Dee Rose, joins the show.  We talk about Dee's beginings, the history of Vero Beach Theatre Guild, and the progress of the new building and the new Black Box Studio.  "Young Frankenstein" starts October 17th, and you won't want to miss Robin Volsky's "Creature Feature Monster Make-Up Show" October 25th from 10am-12pm in the Black Box.   A...

Aaron Collins joins the show to discuss "Back Home Again: A Tribute to John Denver and the Space Coast Symphony Orchestra," a special benefit concert for the Space Coast Symphony Orchestra in conjunction with Music Works, November 22nd, 2025 at the Emerson Center in Vero Beach.  Get tickets at MusicWorksConcerts.com. Performers Clint Hromsco and Nicholas Ward then join us in studio to tell us abou...

Andrew Kato tells us about the Maltz Jupiter Theatre, its new addition of 8,500 square feet of state-of-the-art classrooms, it's upcoming shows of "Misery" based on the Stephen King novel, and "Million Dollar Quartet."  Find more details online at JupiterTheatre.org And we speak with Maddie Williams of the Saint Lucie Cultural Alliance.  Maddie tells us about Art Walk on the 3rd Friday of every mo...

Barbara Hammett Glover joins the show to talk about the Artists Guild Gallery, in business for 35 years, and her work in oil and cold wax.  The discussion includes cold wax and oil paints vs encaustic painting as well as using acrylics and tapestry.  The gallery is found at 1974 14th avenue in Vero Beach, online at ArtistsGuildGalleryofVeroBeach.com and Barbara's website is BarbaraGloverArt.com Ca...

Elise Mahovlich of the Environmental Learning Center joins the show to talk about ELC's free fiber art exhibit, featuring pieces by the Florida Gator Group, working in a traditional form of rug hooking.  See the free demo October 19th from 2-3pm.  Find out more at DiscoverELC.org.  Lynn Jackson joins us to talk about the Vero Beach Theatre Guild's production, "Rumors",a Neil Simon comedy running  ...

Arts Blast highlights exciting upcoming events in Florida's arts community. A Nutcracker performance and a special concert for Marie Jureit-Beamish's birthday are on the horizon, according to guest Lindsay Garritson. The concert, featuring former and current students, takes place at St. Mary's Episcopal Church September 6th at 4pm in Stuart.  Additionally, we speak with Paul Tardiff as the Melbour...

Musicians Manny Moreira and Lou Wilkin join the show to tell us about their musical careers and their upcoming show, "Beatles and Bossa," which combines the amazing music of the Beatles with the beautiful rhythm of Bossa Nova from Brazil.  "Beatles and Bossa" plays two shows on September 25th and October 9th, 2025 at the Waxlax Stage at Riverside Theatre.  Get tickets at the Riverside website, box...

Jon Bell, the "Singing Astronomer" and Associate Astronomy Professor at Indian River State College and Hallstrom Planetarium Director joins the show to tell us about the FREE Open House at the Planetarium on Saturday, August 30th from 6-9pm.  For details, call the box office in Fort Pierce at 772-462-4750 or visit irsc.edu. Rob Volsky tells us about his upcoming show, "Rob Volsky's Creature Featur...

Domenic Del Brocco tells us about the Henegar Center For the Arts in Melbourne.  The opening show, "Hairspray" is playing August 15th through September 7th.  They're also hosting a fundraiser September 12th.  Tickets and details for the entire season can be found at HenegarCenter.com.  Rosemary Knight then invites us to the Treasure Coast Theatre in Port St Lucie.  Their 6th season starts with a c...

Barbara DeMartis Bucci of the Martin Artisans Guild discusses her Mermaid Boxes, as well as the Summer Salon at Palm Room Art Gallery.  Details can be found at BarbBucciCreations.com. Danielle Ziss joins us to talk about the Central Florida Vocal Arts, a non-profit music advancement organization.  "Music Man" is performing at the Vero Beach High School Performing Arts Center on August 17th at 3pm....