The Scene

This week on The Scene - Join host Laura Holloway as she meets with Justin Blackmon, local artist and the Board Chairman for Art Round Tennessee. Justin talks about how he works through an artist block by reading, his new venture in his art career teaching art education, & what the Mary Lee Hall Scholarship is that helps promote the arts in the Upper Cumberland. New episodes every Sunday at 8am on...

This week on The Scene - Join host Laura Holloway as she meets with Tiffany Anton from The Biz Foundry. They touch on if it's too late for vendors to sign up for Made Here Market, what the vendor goal is for this year, and how can people find more information to get involved and know more about the event. New episodes every Sunday at 8am on Lite Rock 95.9. literock959.com

This week on The Scene - Join host Laura Holloway as she visits with Jennifer Welch from the Cookeville Children's Theatre. They talk about the first show Jennifer did with the Children's Theatre, how parents can get their children involved who has a talent for being on stage, and what she has not gotten to do yet in the theatre world. New episodes every Sunday at 8am on Lite Rock 95.9. literock95...

This week on The Scene - Join host Laura Holloway as she sits down with Diego Alvarez from Royal House of Cheese in Cookeville. The two talk about what was Diego's "Aha" moment, how he works with customers to make the perfect table for an event or wedding, and the upcoming event Arty Gras on March 2nd. New episodes every Sunday at 8am on Lite Rock 95.9. literock959.com

This week on The Scene - Join join special guest host Marcia Lorance as she meets with President of the Cookeville Theatre Company Kathleen Gilpatrick & Dean of the College of Fine Arts Jennifer Shank to talk about the Second Annual Arty Gras Festival. They touch on why it is important to showcase the work in the College of Fine Arts, costume suggestions for people to dress up  to express that ind...

This week on The Scene - Join host Laura Holloway as she talks with painter Larry Taylor. They discuss different topics such as how often he gets into his studio at home to paint, juggling his everyday job with also wanting to paint, and Larry talks about the positive influences his family gives him when he's painting.  New episodes every Sunday at 8am on Lite Rock 95.9. literock959.com

This week on The Scene -Host Laura Holloway visits with area author and actor Michael Evanichko. They talk about what the first thing was that Michael ever remembers writing, if he ever writes his books with the idea of seeing them on stage or in a movie, and discussing his third book "Life In A Savage Landfill".  New episodes every Sunday at 8am on Lite Rock 95.9. literock959.com

This week on The Scene - Join new host Laura Holloway as she meets with Director Kim Frick-Welker and cast member Jordyn Strilecky & Michael Evanichko. They talk about how Kim was able to get the script for the play, Jordyn talks about how she wears multiple hats with also working at CPAC while being a cast member, and Michael touches on his favorite thing about the show. New episodes every Sunday...

This week on The Scene - Join host Andrea Kruszka as she is joined by local needle felting artist in the Upper Cumberland Gerry Burklow. They touch on how Gerry gained an interest in needle felting, anything specific that gives her inspirations like books, all about the display that she has done for Plenty Bookshop in Cookeville. New episodes every Sunday at 8am on Lite Rock 95.9. literock959.com

Join host Andrea Kruszka as she visits with Jim Reilly, owner of The Angry Ironsmith They talk about a storefront that Jim has provided to other artists in the area, some things he enjoys listening to while he works, and his role as the secretary for the AACB that supports blacksmiths across the area.  New episodes every Sunday at 8am on Lite Rock 95.9. literock959.com

Join host Andrea Kruszka as she sits down with Jen Luna from Art Round Tennessee. They begin with recapping a successful Art Prowl last month, Jen's show that has just opened at The Silver Fern with hand carved woodcuts, and where the inspirations of the images came from and more about the show.  New episodes every Sunday at 8am on Lite Rock 95.9. literock959.com

Join host Andrea Kruszka as she talks with Shannon Buckley, a new artist to the region that has settled in the Rock Island area. They talk about Shannon and the various mediums that she works in beginning with sewing, what the deciding factor to move to Tennessee was, and some different things she likes to listen to when it comes to working.  New episodes every Sunday at 8am on Lite Rock 95.9. lit...

Join host Andrea Kruszka as she meets with Jordan Strilecky from CPAC & City of Cookeville Leisure Services. Jordan lays out the upcoming schedule for CPAC and Leisure Services with upcoming Christmas events, a new show and art exhibit combo that opens in January, and what's coming up for events inside the building. New episodes every Sunday at 8am on Lite Rock 95.9. literock959.com

Join host Andrea Kruszka as she sits down with Josh Fracker, the owner of True Love Tattoo in Cookeville. They touch on Josh previews a flash event to support Helping Hands, what gave him the inspiration to get into tattooing, and previewing Art Prowl next weekend with artists coming into the shop. New episodes every Sunday at 8am on Lite Rock 95.9. literock959.com

Join host Andrea Kruszka visits with Barbara Chambers, a mixed media artist from Monterey. They talk about what brought Barbara to Tennessee and what's kept her here, how the area and art community stands out here in comparison to being in New York, and what're some of the things we can expect to see at Art Prowl coming up in November. New episodes every Sunday at 8am on Lite Rock 95.9. literock95...

Join host Andrea Kruszka sits down with Rhyan McReynolds, an artist with a mixed media background and also a middle school art teacher. They talk about what was it that got him interested in art, how he decided he wanted to become an art teacher, and if he listens to anything to inspire him while he's working on projects.  New episodes every Sunday at 8am on Lite Rock 95.9. literock959.com

Join host Andrea Kruszka meets with Jen Luna and Emma Levitz, the co-directors of Art Round Tennessee as they preview next month's Art Prowl event. They discuss what to expect from this year's Art Prowl with some new businesses and artists featured, how the First Friday events have been going that Art Round puts on, and more on the demos that will be available. New episodes every Sunday at 8am on...

Join host Andrea Kruszka visits with Pamela Claytor, a photographer with many different backgrounds that include boudoir and pin-up photography. They talk about Pamela's background with photography going back early in her childhood, where the inspiration comes from for her set-ups, and what her favorite part is about doing boudoir and pin-up photo shoots. New episodes every Sunday at 8am on Lite R...

Join host Andrea Kruszka meets with Amy Ing, co-owner of Spotlight Costumes in Cookeville. They talk about where the idea of a costume shop came from, the fun in supplying the costumes to different productions, and what's the most challenging thing she encounters when providing costumes for shows. New episodes every Sunday at 8am on Lite Rock 95.9. literock959.com

Join host Andrea Kruszka sits down with Nick Freeman, an artist in Cookeville and owner of Picasso's Gift Shop. Nick talks about how he started charcoal drawings of local interests in Cookeville, listening to television mostly while working instead of going the music route, and discussing the idea of his store Picasso's Gift Shop and some of the artists they have. New episodes every Sunday at 8am...

Join host Andrea Kruszka as she meets with Tennessee Tech's Chris Reames, an associate professor in the School of Music. They discuss what attracted Chris to the position in the School of Music at Tennessee Tech, some of the other classes he teaches and what they do in those classes, and previewing a concert at Pleasant Hill Community Church on Sept. 17th. New episodes every Sunday at 8am on Lite...

Join host Andrea Kruszka as she meets with Tennessee Tech Percussion teacher Jayce Clemons. Jayce gives some background on earning his Master's at the University of North Texas, if anything related to getting his doctorate will relate to his background in composing music, and  how he got started with building instruments. New episodes every Sunday at 8am on Lite Rock 95.9. literock959.com

Briana discusses being a general artist and working with different mediums. Join host Andrea Kruszka as she meets with general artist Briana Blohm from Cookeville. They talk about how she acquired her other artistic backgrounds while also having an industrial design background, how the art scene in the Upper Cumberland compares to North Dakota, and getting inspiration in everything from family to...

Join host Andrea Kruszka as she meets with artist and painter Katie Tyler. They look at what influenced Katie to start painting going all the way back to kindergarten, where she gets her ideas and some artists that likes to bounce ideas off of, and how the art scene here is different from New York's art scene. New episodes every Sunday at 8am on Lite Rock 95.9 literock959.com

Join host Andrea Kruszka as she talks with Putnam County musician Andrew Buckner. They look at the song that Andrew heard that made him want to get started in music, where he tends to get his inspiration from when making new music, and the new instrumental album that was just released and what his goal is for these. New episodes every Sunday at 8am on Lite Rock 95.9. literock959.com