Jesse Kriske

Arts Blast on the Air with Willi Miller

Arts EN ↓ 239 episodes

I began covering the arts on Florida's Treasure Coast almost 25 years ago after working in Miami with WTMI-FM. Before Miami, I spent 16 unforgettable years in the U.S. Virgin Islands, getting my feet wet in broadcasting at WVWI, as program director and host of a radio talk show, and learning how to live in the Caribbean - not easy but so worth the effort. When I made my way north to the Treasure Coast, I landed at WQCS, the regional NPR affiliate, producing Arts Spotlight and arts-related special programs for 15 years or so. I tried retirement, but that wasn't for me. Soon I was tapped to prod...

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Jesse Kriske

Episodes

9/30/22 - Dr. Edith "Edie" Widder, Missy Weiss, and Mike Godown 30.09.2022 25:06

Today, we speak with Mike Godown from the Indian River Genealogical Society... and then we talk about ORCA with Dr Edith "Edie" Widder and Missy Weiss.

9/21/2022 - Christina Barber & Rachel Carter Murphy 21.09.2022 24:52

We speak with Christina Barber about her role as the Museum of Art School Manager at Vero Beach Museum of Art... and we discuss what's happening at the Community Church of Vero Beach with Rachel Carter Murphy.

9/14/2022 - Kevin Quillinan, Jackie Jennings & Paulette Visceglia 14.09.2022 24:50

We speak with the Director of Theatre Education at Riverside Theatre, Kevin Quillinan, about "Playtime in the park" and more upcoming plays... and we talk to Jackie Jennings and Paulette Visceglia about the Vero Beach Art Club and their upcoming activities, including "Under the Oaks".

9/7/2022 - Sara Wilson & Casey Lunceford 07.09.2022 25:13

Laura (Riding) Jackson Foundation and Gifford Youth Orchestra

8/31/2022 - Marjorie Shropshire & Wendy Lo 31.08.2022 25:00

We speak with Marjorie Shropshire, who will be talking abut her nature jouranling at the Environmental Learning Center... and well be calling Wendy Lo from the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens in Delray Beach.

8/24/2022 - Kirk Funnell & Ben Earman 24.08.2022 25:08

We speak with the Director of Tourism with the Indian River County Chamber of Commerce, Kirk Funnell... and the Senior Resource Association, Ben Earman.

8/17/2022 - Bob Ferreira and Maria Sparsis 17.08.2022 25:51

Today we speak with Bob Ferreira, a member of the Four Freshmen, who are coming to Vero Beach... And Maria Sparsis from Indian River Clay.

8/10/2022 - Lynn DiMenna, William Da Silva, Wallace Da Silva & Brandy Eleazar 10.08.2022 26:38

We speak with Lynn DiMenna, and brothers William and Wallace Da Silva about the Gifford Youth Orchestra... and we chat with Brandy Eleazar with The Sound of Music from Central Florida Vocal Arts.

8/3/2022 Jacob & Sky Velazquez, Bridgette Waldau & Mike Wilson 03.08.2022 25:51

We speak with Jacob (14) & Sky (10) Velazquez, a local brother/sister duo with many musical talents... and we speak with Bridgette Waldau and Mike Wilson about the new Cattle Drive Statues adorning the town of Okeechobee.

7/27/2022 Adam Schnell & Jessica Deahr 27.07.2022 25:12

We speak with Adam Schnell from Ballet Vero Beach and Jessica Deahr from Chicago Dance Crush.

7/20/2022 - Penny Chandler and Art Pearlstein 20.07.2022 25:16

Today we speak with Penny Chandler of the Indian River County Historical Society... and Art Pearlstein, Board Director of the Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens.

7/13/2022 - Kevin Quillinan and Thomas McKee 13.07.2022 25:01

On today's episode, we speak with Kevin Quillinan, Director of Theatre Education at Riverside Theatre for Kids about their new show, "Into the Woods, Junior." Then we speak with Thomas McKee, a trumpet player in the Space Coast Symphony Orchestra.

7/6/2022 - Rob Steele and Lynn DiMenna 06.07.2022 25:16

Today, we speak with Rob Steele, president and CEO of the Historical Society of Martin County... and Lynn DiMenna.from the Gifford Youth Orchestra.

6/29/2022 - Dick Golden and Angelina DuBois and David Calahan 29.06.2022 25:04

6/23/2022 - Bria Skonberg and LauraKay Whiticar Darvill 22.06.2022 28:21

6/16/2022 Barbara Schlitt Ford and Christopher Confessore 15.06.2022 25:14

We speak with Barbara Schlitt Ford about the Environmental Learning Center... and Chris Confessore from the Brevard Symphony Orchestra.

6/9/2022 Dimas Caraballo and Mary Anne Kruger 08.06.2022 25:13

We speak with Dimas Caraballo, a classical concert pianist who is performing at a concert at First Presbyterian Church on June 19th... Then we chat with Mary Anne Kruger, an opera singer, who will perform "Love Death and Madness" at the Scott Center (Melbourne) June 18th at 7pm, and the Emerson Center (Vero Beach) June 19th at 3pm.

6/2/2022 David Yakir and Adam Schnell 01.06.2022 25:06

5/26/2022 Oscar Sales from Riverside Theatre 25.05.2022 25:01

5/18/2022 Sophie Bentham-Wood and Janeen Mason 18.05.2022 25:12

From the Vero Beach Museum of Art, Sophie Bentham-Wood. And Janeen Mason from the Lighthouse Art Center in Tequesta.

5/12/2022 John Ryan and Brandon Glick 11.05.2022 25:07

We speak with John Ryan, Executive Director of Friends of Vero Beach Art Village... and Brandon Glick, Director of Music Ministry at St Mary's Episcopal Church in Stuart.

5/5/2022 - Patti Hall, Aileen Diaz and Nancy Turrell 04.05.2022 25:20

Patti Hall and Aileen Diaz from Vero Beach Theatre Guild and Nancy Turrell of Martin Arts

4/28/2022 Sean Sexton and Sam Sherwood 27.04.2022 25:07

4/21/2022 Jordan Lippert and Dick Golden 20.04.2022 24:58

4/14/2022 Crystal Bujol, Bobbee Larsson and Jacob Craig 13.04.2022 25:02

We speak with Crystal Bujol about the Gifford Youth Orchestra and Diamonds and Crystals... and Bobbee Larsson and Jacob Craig from the Vero Beach Choral Society.