Arts Blast on the Air with Willi Miller

Caitlin Swindell is the Chief Curator at Vero Beach Museum of Art.  She joins us to tell us about the exciting exhibits coming up at VBMA, French Modernism, and what exactly a chief curator does. And Joe Capstick taps his way into the studio to talk about his role in "Singin' in the Rain" at Riverside Theatre Feb 25th - March 21st.  

Artist Nadia Serenyi joins the show to talk about her art projects, her sculptures, her murals, the Hobe Sound Murals and Slices of Life. Director Steven Smeltzer also joins us to discuss the upcoming performance of "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels" at the Vero Beach Theatre Guild, as well as how he got started in the profession.  

Willi is joined by mother-and-son musicians, Lynn DiMenna and Tom DiMenna.  Tom is touring with the music of Gordon Lightfoot, Harry Chapin, and Cat Stevens, in Vero Beach Feb. 6 at Live in the Loop at Riverside Theatre. Lynn is a pastel portrait artist with a background in music and broadcasting. Her album, "Sweet & Swing,"is available on streaming platforms. Discover more online at LynnDiMen...

Garden Fest is February 1st and 2nd this year, and Barbara Russell and Karen Vatland are here to tell you all about it.  For details, please visit GardenClubofIRC.org. And then we speak with Brad Meltzer, author of the new book "The JFK Conspiracy: The Secret Plot to Kill Kennedy - and Why It Failed," on the thrilling 1960 assassination plot that few know about.  And we discuss his kid book series...

Enjoy a special interview with Brad Meltzer, author of the new book "The JFK Conspiracy: The Secret Plot to Kill Kennedy - and Why It Failed," on the thrilling 1960 assassination plot that few know about.  And we discuss his kid book series, "Ordinary People Change the World."

Allan Teger, PhD, known for his "Bodyscapes" photographic artwork, is here to invite the public to his Artist Talk on Saturday, January 18th at 1pm at Gallery 14 on 14th Avenue in Vero Beach.  View his artwork online at Bodyscapes.com or at AllanTeger.com We also speak with Maestro Christopher Confessore or the Brevard Symphony Orchestra.  He is inviting everyone to see "Fire and Rain: Folk Anthem...

Adam Schnell, Director and founder of Ballet Vero Beach tells us about "Four Seasons" featuring choreography by Ballenchine, Wheeldon, and his own original, homegrown work, playing January 17-19th.  Find details at BalletVeroBeach.org Tom Fitz, award winning wildlife filmmaker and member of the Florida Artist Hall of Fame, joins the show to discuss his new project, Schoolyard Films.  Discover more...

Carol Ludwig joins the show to discuss what's happening at the Center For Spiritual Care in Vero Beach. Their Fiber Exhibit runs Jan 3-31st.  You can find out more at CenterForSpiritualCare.org. And we speak with talented young musicians, Jake and Sky Valezquez, a brother and sister duo whose new album, "Breakthrough" is coming January 10th.  You can see them perform live at the Music Angels Conce...

Cathy Estremera (of Cathy's Curiosities) tells us about the art of Book Folding.  You can learn how to book fold, in person, at her class beginning January 8th.  Learn more at CathysCuriosities.com. And Andrew Kato (or Maltz Jupiter Theatre) joins the show to talk about the theatre's new season, its new building, its history with Burt Reynolds and more.  Details and tickets at JupiterTheatre.org

Riverside Theatre's Oscar Sales joins the show to tell us about the wonderful new season on stage at Riverside Theatre.  And Suzy Hutcheson talks to us about Helping People Succeed Florida; detail can be found at HPSFL.org.  

Liz Mayo of the Friends of Contemporary Art (FOCA) joins the show to tell us about the Contemporary Art Show at the Center for Spiritual Care through December 30th.  Details can be found at ArtfullyManaged.com. Later, we speak with Krystina Alabado, star of "Mystic Pizza" playing at Riverside Theatre January 7-26th.

And we're joined by Robyn Berry of the Heritage Center and Citrus Museum in Vero Beach. She tells us about "Deeply Rooted", a January 11th fundraiser to honor the families that shaped Indian River County through their involvement with the cattle and citrus industries and the Indian River. Details at VeroHeritage.org. Click here to listen.

In this episode, Willi welcomes special guests Sara Klein, Director of Education at the Vero Beach Museum of Art, and Jacob Craig, Director of the Vero Beach Choral Society. Together, they discuss the upcoming Art After Dark outdoor exhibition, Holidays at the Museum family event, and the Choral Society’s Advent Concert featuring works by Adolphus Hailstork and Dan Forrest. Learn about the legacy...

In this episode, we’re joined by two incredible guests making waves in Indian River County! Nancy Catania from the Garden Club of Indian River County shares exciting details about their upcoming events and introduces the Seminole Christmas ornaments—a perfect addition to your holiday traditions. Dee Rose from the Vero Beach Theater Guild brings the spotlight to their latest productions and the vib...

Larry Strauss and Robin Volsky invite us to "Dancing on the Dingle: An Irish Christmas Tale," an entertaining new musical full of Christmas Spirit, Thanksgiving Weekend, Nov 30th and Dec 1st, at 2pm at First Presbyterian Church in Vero Beach.      And Andrew Galuska tells us about "Organ and Poetry" on Thursdays at 11am leading up to Christmas in December at Community Church of Vero Beach. 

Adam Schnell from Ballet Vero Beach and Suzanne Seldes from Vero Beach Museum of Art join the show to tell us about "Roadside Reverie," a dance interpretation on November 16th at 3pm.  Admission includes free entry into the museum that day.

Renee Bireley and Shotsie LaJoie join the show to discuss the Samaritan Center Soup Bowl... and Ben Earman tells us about the Vero Beach Theatre Guild Black Box.

Suzanne Seldes joins us from the Vero Beach Museum of Art... and we speak with Sara Wilson from the Laura Riding Jackson Foundation.

Andrew Galuska, Director of Music and Fine Arts at the Community Church of Vero Beach joins the show to tells us about "The Cat and the Canary," a silent film and live organ performance on Sunday, October 27th... And we speak with musician extraordinaire, Mike Block, who is organizing a nationwide "Play for the Vote," a nonpartisan series of live musical performances at polling places on Election...

Rachel Murphy from the Community Church of Vero Beach... and Oscar Sales tells us about "A Fox on the Fairway" playing Oct 22-Nov 10 at Riverside Theatre in Vero Beach.

Caitlin Swindell, director of education at Vero Beach Museum of Art, introduces hot-glass sculptor John Miller; and Wendy Lo, curator of education at Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, talks about current and future exhibits and classes.

Michelle Neveah and Iris Peters join the show to discuss The Pointe West Fine Art Festival with Vero Beach Art Club... and we talk to Collin Holloway and Luke Benedict of the musical group, The Muse Duo. 

David LoPresti of LoPresti Art Gallery and Studio invites everyone to the Art Walk, which promises "art, music, good people, and a lovely evening", every 3rd Friday of the month featuring 6 studios and galleries.  And Marty Paris tells us about what's happening with the Live from Vero Beach Musical Concert Series, including an upcoming show by the New York Bee Gees.  Discover more at MusicWorksCon...

Donna Ware joins us to talk about the Sebastian River Art Club, the upcoming Show at the Vero Beach Museum of Art, and Sebastian's "Look Back In Time" celebration.  Renee Bireley, the Samaritan Center Development Manager, and Glenda Taylor, one of the potters, are here to tell us about the Soup Bowl 2024 event on Thursday, November 7th.