Arts Blast on the Air with Willi Miller

Guest Gary Monroe, author of HIghwaymen books, talked about the new, softcover publication of his book on Highwayman artist Mary Ann Carroll. Then, we chat with Dieulanie Claude, executive director of St. Lucie Cultural Alliance, about a Call to Artists for Controlled Chaos. Discover more info at ArtStLucie.org.

The executive director of the museum, Marshall Adams, joins us to give us an update on the A.E. Backus Museum and Gallery... and Leslie Olson, an urban planner in St. Lucie County, representing the St. Lucie Cultural Alliance, joins the show. Both guests will address the cuts to the arts and culture budget in the state of Florida.

Suzanne Seldes and Christina "Chrissy" Barber tell us about the Vero Beach Museum of Art.  They've extended the "Rock & Roll Billboards of the Sunset Strip" exhibit through September 15th. Classes and workshops are coming soon, and so its a "Beatles in Florida" five film series coming this fall. Barry Shapiro also joins us to talk about upcoming art classes at the Vero Beach Museum of Art as w...

The President of the Vero Beach Theatre Guild, Dee Rose joins the show to talk about "Romeo & Juliet" playing for three weeks beginning September 6th at the Guild.  And there's a Props & Costumes Sale where you can buy a gem of a costume or bring your items to sell on Saturday, August 24th from 8am-1pm at the Guild. And Doretha Hair, the wife of Alfred Hair, who established the Florida Hig...

Debbie Avery joins Willi to talk about the "Annual Pelican Island Conservatioon Society (PICS) Bird and Nature Show". Aaron Collins joins us to talk about Gilbert & Sullivan's "The Pirates of Penzance" with Central Florida Vocal Arts.

We speak with Suze Lavender, the Curator at the Galleries at First Presbyterian Church and the Sebastian River Art Club.  We talk about the summer Art Show happening now through September 30th.

Adam Schnell and Gabrielle Lamb of Ballet Vero Beach talk about August’s Pigeonwing performances... and Staci Rosbury of the Melbourne Municipal Band joins the show to talk about her career and upcoming performances.

Its Arts Blast with Willi Miller! Today's show has two parts. Jennifer Trapp & Casey Lunceford talk about the Gifford Youth Orchestra's BBQ, August 17th, and fill us in on how the orchestra has grown and what's ahead.   Dee Rose, Vero Beach Theatre Guild's new President, talks about Something Rotten, running July 19 - Aug 4th, and some new things happening at VBTG. 

Artist Joshua McMiller joins the show to discuss his upcoming workshop, "Paint Like Van Gogh" at the Center for Spiritual Care in Vero Beach, July 13th and 20th.  Details at CenterForSpiritualCare.org. Discover more about Joshua at JoshuaMcMiller.com ... And check out his Instagram page: Mxmiller.  

Mike Block joins the show to discuss the upcoming Vero Beach International Music Festival and String Camp. And Suzy Hutcheson tells us about Helping People Succeed.

Oscar Sales joins the show to discuss the amazing new season on the horizon at Riverside Theatre, including Live in the Loop now on Thursday nights in addition to Friday and Saturdays, as well as the return of Vegas Nights. And Executive Director of Martin Arts, Nancy Turrell joins us by phone to talk about what's happening in Tallahassee and how it affects the Martin County Arts Council.

Adam Schnell of Ballet Vero Beach joins us to discuss how the Governor's budget affects the Arts and Culture in Florida.  And author of the middle-grade adventure series "The Islanders" joins the show to discuss her books and why she is called "the Turtle Lady."     

Vero Beach Art Club's Paulette Visceglia joins the show to discuss how the VBAC is a creative haven for artists and art lovers alike.  And Jeanie McCormack from the Space Coast Weavers and Fiber Artists tells us about the amazing Le Tour de Fleece.  

Dee Rose from the Vero Beach Theatre Guild joins us to talk about "Puffs", a Harry Potter-insired comedy starring a cast of 51 kids, starting June 28th.  And we talk about the 67th season starting in July.   And Rosemary Knight joins us by phone from the Treasure Coast Theatre in Port St. Lucie.  Neil Simon's "Barefoot in the Park" plays June 7th - June 23rd.  Details can be found at TreasureCoast...

Sara Wilson, executive director of the Laura Riding Jackson Foundation talked about the search for the next Indian River County Poet Laureate and the Write in the Middle summer camp. Marshall Adams, A.E.Backus Gallery & Museum executive director, discussed the 29th Through the Eye of the Camera exhibition, encouraging the public to visit the gallery before the June 21 closing to vote for The P...

Jacob Craig, Director of Music and Arts at First Presbyterian Church of Vero Beach joins Willi to talk about the church's summer plans, concerts, and how Vero Beach Pipes and Drums got started. And Suzanne Seides, Director of Marketing and Communications, and Caitlin Swindell, Chief Curator at Vero Beach Museum of Art, join us for a discussion on what's coming up at the museum this summer, includi...

We speak with Lindsay and Al Hager of the International Flute Orchestra about their June 11th concert and their role with the Fort Pierce Jazz & Blues Society. Details at JazzSociety.org.  We also hear from Jack Krantz, Director of "The Mountaintop;" He tells us about the amazing upcoming season at the Pineapple Playhouse in Fort Pierce.  Details and tickets at PineapplePlayhouse.com.     

Connie Cotherman of McKee Botanical Garden stops by to tell us about the May Pirate and Fairy Celebration Saturdays this summer at McKee and the 19th Annual Waterlilly Celebration on June 15th... And Adam Schnell of Ballet Vero Beach talks about an amazing collaboration with seven different dance troupes on one stage at the Riverside Dance Festival: A Celebration on May 17th and 18th at Riverside...

We speak with Paulette Viscaglia of the Vero Beach Art Club about the club's summer plans, the children's programs, and their collaboration with the Feed the Lambs Program.  Discover more at VeroBeachArtClub.org Paul Hamaty joins us by phone to discuss his upcoming World Premiere Multi-movement Piano Duet (four hands, one keyboard!) with Brandon Glick on May 20th at St. Mary's Episcopal Church in...

Steve Giddens of the Treasure Coast Chapter of the American Guild of Organists joins the show and tells us about the concert coming up on April 28th.  Discover more at tccago.org And we talk to Aaron Collins of the Space Coast Symphony Orchestra about the upcoming performance of Swan Lake, in conjunction with the Brevard Ballet Company at the King Center in Melbourn on May 4th.

Dr. Crystal Bujol tells us about the magnificent things to come with the Gifford Youth Orchestra, the book she's writing, the GYO Concert on May 11, and GYO Summer Camp.  Get details and info at GYOTigers.org It's jazz appreciation month and Darryl Bey is here to talk about the Bluebird Educational Foundation, The R.I.K.E. Program ("Recycling in the Key of E"), and the Art of Jazz Event on April 2...

Pat Kroger talks about the history of Vero Beach and the Vintage Clothing Exhibit at the Hallstrom House, at 1723 Old Dixie Highway SW.  Learn more about the Historical Society at irchistorical.org.

Jill Truax of the Community Church of Vero Beach talks about the music and fine arts coming to Vero Beach, including The Queen's Six and the CCOVB 100 Year Celebration Concert. And Adam Schnell tells us about Ballet Vero Beach's Ballet Under the Stars, the West Side Story Suite, The Sleeping Princess, and BVB's amazing partnership with Child Care Resources. 

Poet Laureate of Indian River County, Sean Sexton, joins guest host Warren Obluck for a chat about poetry, and specifically, Poetry and Barbecue: April 13th at the Richardson Center at IRSC.  For tickets an details, visit lauraridingjackson.org/poetry-and-barbeque. We also speak with the two members of the cast of "On Your Feet: The Story of Emilio and Gloria Estefan," Barbara Bonilla and Miss YaY...

Guest host Oscar Sales speaks with Dr. Marcos Flores about the upcoming Easter Contada, "Footprints in the Sand: A Journey to the Cross and Beyond" on Saturday, March 30 at Christ By The Sea United Methodist Church in Vero Beach, FL.  We also discuss "The Tango Rags and Classical Music Concert," a piano quintet on April 7th at Christ By The Sea United Methodist Church.