Eager To Know

Aaron Eames is a Bellow Falls Vermont resident and an interesting character. We speak about his experience in stand-up comedy and some possible next steps for him.    www.rickyartist.com https://www.pksirishpub.com https://www.doitbest.com/j-and-h-hardware/ https://www.fact8.com https://blacksheepradio.org

For over 30 years, Main Street Arts has been a catalyst for the arts in southern Vermont. We speak with Ashley Storrow, Program Director at Main Street Arts. https://www.mainstreetarts.org/ www.rickyartist.com

Putnam Smith is a singer, songwriter, musician, and aspiring homesteader. What a fun and interesting conversation! http://www.putnamsmith.com https://www.youtube.com/user/putnamsmith www.rickyartist.com

Ricky speaks to goldsmith and lead artisan at Goldsmith Atelier in Bellows Falls, VT. https://www.vermontgoldsmith.com https://www.facebook.com/VermontGoldsmith/ rickyartist.com

Ricky speaks to filmmakers, Alex Stradling and Collin Kimball, who are in production of their movie ”The Death of Me”  “The Death of Me” Is a dark where a tenacious teenager humorously battles her cynical inner self, school bullies, and personal despair, on a quest for self-acceptance. The Death of Me https://www.fact8.com www.rickyartist.com  

Matt Peake is an artist, dancer, dance instructor, and writer. He began his professional career as a family physician in rural Vermont.    RELATED LINKS http://mjpeake.com www.rickyartist.com

Bonnie is a musician, music teacher, and owner of Milkhouse Music Studio. She is also my piano teacher. I have learned much from her relating to playing piano, music theory, and how music impacts our lives. I am pleased to share her wisdom with Eager To Know listeners.   RELATED LINKS https://www.sonatina.com www.rickyartist.com

Director John Hadden interviews me about my upcoming art show, Fabris Finestrae. www.rickyartist.com Fabris Finestrae ~ windows for the workers ~ August 2023 Opening Friday, August 4th 5 - 8 pm 18 Harmony Place Brattleboro, VT  

Executive director of Wild Goose Players from Bellows Falls, VT   rickyartist.com wildgooseplayers.com

Actor, writer, director, and teaching artist John Hadden. rickyartist.com http://johnlhadden.net/

Candace Jensen is a visual artist, writer, printmaker, calligrapher, community organizer, and activist. We speak about keeping things moving and staying continuously creatively activated. More info at www.candacejensen.com/ and www.rickyartist.com

Josh Farr is a photographer, curator, graphic/web designer, photo printer, furniture-builder, and Gallery Director at the Vermont Center for Photography. https://vcphoto.org/ www.rickyartist.com

Ryan Matthew has a consistent Transcendental Meditation (TM) practice. We speak about how TM has helped his life and creative process. www.rickyartist.com @ryan_matthew_official    

Charlie Hunter was raised in rural New Hampshire and Vermont, and is the son of a small-town printer, He worked as a graphic designer and artist manager in the music industry, Hunter now works full-time as a painter and exhibits at galleries and museums across America. More details at: https://www.charliehunter.art/ rickyartist.com  

Mindy Fisher’s artwork is fun and colorful.  We speak about the process of creating abstract artwork. more details at: rickyartist.com https://www.ornaglyphology.com/

Janet Cathey is an artist and art educator. We speak about her development as an artist and the nuances between skill and creativity. more details  at rickyartist.com

Artist MC Noyes owns Canal Street gallery in Bellows Falls Vermont. We discuss how artist-owned galleries are unique and his development as an artist. More information at: rickyartist.com canalstreetartgallery.com/  

Sean Rohberon is a theatre guy and he answers all of Ricky’s questions about acting, directing and the value of theatre for regular people. rickyartist.com @worldunderwonder

Owner of Change Yoga studio in Jamaica Vermont speaks to Ricky about the importance of yoga and working with horses. More details at rickyartist.com  and changeyogavt.com

Tom and Ravi just opened Willow Vermont, a retreat in Southern Vermont.  They speak to Ricky about this new venture and how a regular yoga practice enabled it to happen.  More details can be found at: rickyartist.com and  willowvt.com

Our guest today believes you cannot fake passion or tenacity. He is the co-founder of Urban Pooch, a dog and pet owner nirvana.  One of the most enthusiastic people I know, I am pleased to share my conversation with Ed Kaczmarek More details can be found at: eager2know.com Urban Pooch ------------------------ CONNECT WITH RICKY & THE E2K COMMUNITY > SUBSCRIBE to E2K email newsletter:  https://bit....

Deena brings the funny to business: she blends comedy with coaching to help her clients develop their networks and promote their unique brands with less stress, more confidence, quicker results, and lots of laughter. More details can be found at: eager2know.com   ------------------------ CONNECT WITH RICKY & THE E2K COMMUNITY > SUBSCRIBE to E2K email newsletter:  https://bit.ly/3j1dY4w > INSTAGRAM...

Temple Adornment is a remarkable journal series exploring contemporary tattooing and spirituality. It collects candid conversations with tattooers who work within and uniquely push forward the Americana tattoo tradition. I speak with its creator, psychotherapist Michael Bushman. Purchase journal at https://templeadornment.bigcartel.com More details can be found at: eager2know.com   ---------------...

Reginald Gibbons teaches at Northwestern University. He has published eleven books of poems and his novel, SWEETBITTER, won the Anisfield-Wolf Book Award. I enjoyed talking to him about his academic experiences as a young boy in Texas, and through university. More details can be found at: eager2know.com   ------------------------ CONNECT WITH RICKY & THE E2K COMMUNITY > SUBSCRIBE to E2K email news...

Dmitry Samarov is an artist with 4 published books. I found his relationship with his art, and our world, very interesting. www.dmitrysamarov.com More details can be found at: eager2know.com ------------------------ CONNECT WITH RICKY & THE E2K COMMUNITY > SUBSCRIBE to E2K email newsletter:  https://bit.ly/3j1dY4w > INSTAGRAM: @eager_2_know > FACEBOOK: facebook.com/eager2know > FACEBOOK GROUP: fac...