Where We Talk Art Podcast

Join Dave and Nanette as they talk with mneme therapist Wendi C. Smith. Mneme (pronounced "nemma") therapists employ singling, movement, painting, storytelling and praise in one-on-one sessions with individuals affected by Alzheimer's disease, autism and other brain disorders to improve their self-esteem and enhance their communication skills. Wendi's stories will surprise you and warm your heart.

Join Dave and Nanette as they talk with Author Libby Schaefer Libby's first book, "The Ladies of Punta Gorda," shares the stories of some of the women who make up the fabric of Punta Gorda's history, from a volunteer firewoman to a midwife to a child of segregation to the daughter of the "ice man." Libby has also written "Memories of War: Women's Stories of Sacrifice and Struggle," "Cooking with G...

Join Dave and Nanette as they talk with Author Libby Schaefer Libby's first book, "The Ladies of Punta Gorda," shares the stories of some of the women who make up the fabric of Punta Gorda's history, from a volunteer firewoman to a midwife to a child of segregation to the daughter of the "ice man." Libby has also written "Memories of War: Women's Stories of Sacrifice and Struggle," "Cooking with G...

Join Dave and Nanette as they talk with artist Jill Lindsay. Jill's artistic journey began when she and her husband lived in the Keys. Inspired by the tropical colors, she started painting furniture. Fifteen years later, she'd painted pretty much all the furniture her home and the homes of her friends and family could accommodate. Now what? Jill started exploring other mediums. Her alcohol ink pai...

Join Dave and Nanette as they talk with Steven J. Levin, juror of the 11th Biennial National Art Exhibition at the Visual Arts Center in Punta Gorda, FL. Steven is an atelier-trained classical oil painter working in the realist tradition. He is an Art Renewal Center living master whose work has been featured in group shows in New York, Chicago, Beijing and Barcelona. In their conversation, Steven...

Join Dave and Nanette as they talk with Steven J. Levin, juror of the 11th Biennial National Art Exhibition at the Visual Arts Center in Punta Gorda, FL. Steven is an atelier-trained classical oil painter working in the realist tradition. He is an Art Renewal Center living master whose work has been featured in group shows in New York, Chicago, Beijing and Barcelona. In their conversation, Steven...

Join Dave and Nanette for a lively discussion with Bill Olson, drama teacher at Charlotte High School in Punta Gorda. Bill's background includes a stint building sets for the New York City Ballet. He also worked design and production for the national touring company for such musicals as "Grease, Sound of Music, Fame and others." He said with a laugh that working on 400+ performances on the road ov...

Join Dave and Nanette for a lively discussion with Bill Olson, drama teacher at Charlotte High School in Punta Gorda. Bill's background includes a stint building sets for the New York City Ballet. He also worked design and production for the national touring company for such musicals as "Grease, Sound of Music, Fame and others." He said with a laugh that working on 400+ performances on the road ov...

Join Dave and Nanette as they talk with Blues Musicians Debbie Bond and Rick Asherson. Listen in as they talk about their travels and touring the U.S. and the U.K. You’ll learn about how an unlikely trip to Alabama would change both of their lives forever - How they fell in love with the traditional Alabama Blues and each other - Why their music and style was shaped by Blues legend Willie King - T...

Join Dave and Nanette as they talk with Blues Musicians Debbie Bond and Rick Asherson. Listen in as they talk about their travels and touring the U.S. and the U.K. You’ll learn about how an unlikely trip to Alabama would change both of their lives forever - How they fell in love with the traditional Alabama Blues and each other - Why their music and style was shaped by Blues legend Willie King - T...

Join Dave and Nanette as they chat with Rev. Bill Klossner, President of the Board of Directors of the Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Gardens. The newly-opened Gardens in Punta Gorda, Florida are a true cultural destination and feature both beautiful botanicals and amazing sculptures by international artists like Carole Feuerman and Yu Zhaoyang. Photographer Laurie Tennent's work is also on dis...

Join Dave and Nanette as they chat with Rev. Bill Klossner, President of the Board of Directors of the Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Gardens. The newly-opened Gardens in Punta Gorda, Florida are a true cultural destination and feature both beautiful botanicals and amazing sculptures by international artists like Carole Feuerman and Yu Zhaoyang. Photographer Laurie Tennent's work is also on dis...

Listen in as Dave and Nanette talk with Janet Watermeier, Executive Director of the Visual Arts Center (V.A.C.) in Punta Gorda, Florida. Formerly the Executive Director of Economic Development in Lee County, Janet talks about getting immersed in the art world and some funny surprises along the way. With offerings from festivals and exhibits to classes and a gift shop, the Visual Arts Center provid...

Join in as Dave and Nanette chat in their series of the "Musicians Stage" about some of the SouthWest FL. local music scene (mixed with some visual art) around PG downtown and surrounding areas. You will hear about some of the places but certainly not all (it is only a half hour show after all) of the variable rich mixture of Acoustic, Jazz, Rock, Bluegrass, Big Band, and the Symphony Orchestras....

They are back! Their first show in the aftermath of hurricane Irma, and these two are Talking Art! The weather might be starting to cool down, but the Southwest Florida arts scene is heating up. Join Dave and Nanette as they talk about theater goings-on in Southwest Florida, from Asolo Conservatory's production of "Julius Caesar" now touring in the schools to Charlotte High School's "Our Town" to...

Listen in as Dave and Nanette chat with Kelly Gaylord, President of the Punta Gorda Historic Mural Society. Kelly talks about how Punta Gorda's mural tradition got started and provides a bit of history behind some of the murals, including the most recent addition - "Our First Firehouse." She also gives listeners a sneak peek at the next mural project. It's a fun interview that will make you eager...

Listen in as Dave and Nanette chat with Kelly Gaylord, President of the Punta Gorda Historic Mural Society. Kelly talks about how Punta Gorda's mural tradition got started and provides a bit of history behind some of the murals, including the most recent addition - "Our First Firehouse." She also gives listeners a sneak peek at the next mural project. It's a fun interview that will make you eager...

Listen in as Dave and Nanette talk with musician George Mancini. George began his musical career at the age of eight with weekly appearances playing the accordion on a local TV show. He continues to play the accordion today, but the piano is his instrument of choice. George's stories about teaching and performing around the world are often funny and always uplifting. And the good news is you can h...

Listen in as Dave and Nanette talk with musician George Mancini. George began his musical career at the age of eight with weekly appearances playing the accordion on a local TV show. He continues to play the accordion today, but the piano is his instrument of choice. George's stories about teaching and performing around the world are often funny and always uplifting. And the good news is you can h...

Join us as we talk with the award winner, Movie Director Russell Emanuel about his movies, like the highly acclaimed, international showing, multi-award winning movie “The Occupants”. Listen in as we discuss his history, how he got into directing, what inspired him, his first movie, his directing career, his style for it, what he and his team has learned over the decades of working with actors suc...

Join us as we talk with Stephanie Osborn, award winner Author and Rocket Scientist! Yes, a rocket scientist, she worked at NASA with the Space Shuttle program and the International Space Station. Hear her story of the Uncanny timing as she began to write her first novel BURNOUT just before the Columbia disaster in 2003, She talks about that experience, the tragic loss of her dear friend, astronaut...

Join us as we talk with Stephanie Osborn, award winner Author and Rocket Scientist! Yes, a rocket scientist, she worked at NASA with the Space Shuttle program and the International Space Station. Hear her story of the Uncanny timing as she began to write her first novel BURNOUT just before the Columbia disaster in 2003, She talks about that experience, the tragic loss of her dear friend, astronaut...

Julie Kostelec from Loveland Center and Becky Holahan from Venice Theatre Listen in as Dave and Nanette chat with Julie Kostelec from Loveland Center and Becky Holahan from Venice Theatre about "Las Vegas: Under the Neon Lights!" For 22 years running, these organizations have collaborated to mount a full-scale theater production featuring developmentally disabled adults from the Loveland Center an...

April being The National Autism Awareness month, we knew there was no better way we could help do that than talk to Torrie "The Autistic Jedi" herself and her parents Chris and Melissa Mullins. These two came up with such a wonderful idea, enter the Star Wars Galaxy to help bring a whole new level of awareness for so many. That great idea? Have their own R4-AU Droid built to do just that... Chris...