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Listen Sundays at 7:30 p.m. on 101.7FM ON THE TREASURE COAST
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March 19, 2025 - Charles Jones and Annie Royer
March 12, 2025 - Maria Sparsis, Gloria Allen, and Dee Rose
March 5, 2025 - Adam Schnell and Jill Kerwick
Feb. 27, 2025 - Author Mark Greaney; Paulette Visceglia and Britney Melchiori
Jan. 3, 2025 - Carol Ludwig; Jake and Sky Velazquez
Jan. 1, 2025 - Cathy Estremera and Andrew Kato
Dec. 26, 2024 - Oscar Sales; Suzy Hutcheson
Sept. 26, 2024 - Michelle Nevaeh and Iris Peters; Collin Holloway and Luke Benedict - The Muse Duo at First Presbyterian Church
Sept. 12, 2024 - Donna Ware; Renee Bireley and Glenda Taylor
August 14, 2024 - https://www.spreaker.com/episode/dee-rose-doretha-hair--61025592 - The President of the Vero Beach Theatre Guild, Dee Rose, joins the show to talk about "Romeo & Juliet" and more; Doretha Hair, widow of Alfred Hair, who established the Florida Highwaymen, joins the show to talk about the Original Florida Hall of Fame Highwaymen Museum
August 7, 2024 - https://www.spreaker.com/episode/debbie-avery-aaron-collins--60947134 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.
July 31, 2024 - https://www.spreaker.com/episode/suze-lavender--60874478 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 30.
July 25, 2024 - https://www.spreaker.com/episode/adam-schnell-gabrielle-lamb-staci-rosbury--60788212
We talk with Adam Schnell of Ballet Vero Beach ... and Staci Rosbury of the Melbourne Municipal Band.
We talk with Adam Schnell of Ballet Vero Beach ... and Staci Rosbury of the Melbourne Municipal Band.
July 18, 2024 - https://www.spreaker.com/episode/jennifer-trapp-casey-lunceford-gifford-youth-orchestra-dee-rose-vero-beach-theater-guild--60718180 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.
July 11, 2024 - https://www.spreaker.com/episode/joshua-mcmiller--60652237
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.
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.
July 4, 2024 - https://www.spreaker.com/episode/mike-block-suzy-hutcheson--60588961
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.
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.
June 27, 2024 - www.spreaker.com/episode/oscar-sales-nancy-turrell--60515636
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.
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.
May 15, 2024 - 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. https://www.spreaker.com/episode/lindsay-al-hager-and-jack-krantz--60046418
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. https://www.spreaker.com/episode/lindsay-al-hager-and-jack-krantz--60046418
May 8, 2024 - 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 Theatre. www.spreaker.com/episode/connie-cotherman-and-adam-schnell--59925345
May 1, 2024 - 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 Stuart. https://www.spreaker.com/episode/paulette-viscaglia-and-paul-hamaty--59750250
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 Stuart. https://www.spreaker.com/episode/paulette-viscaglia-and-paul-hamaty--59750250
April 24, 2024 - 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 Melbourne on May 4th.
www.spreaker.com/episode/steve-giddens-and-aaron-collins--59630948
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 Melbourne on May 4th.
www.spreaker.com/episode/steve-giddens-and-aaron-collins--59630948
April 17, 2024 - 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 talks 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 26th at the Backus Museum in Fort Pierce. Details and info can be found at BluebirdEducationalFoundation.org
https://www.spreaker.com/episode/dr-crystal-bujol-and-darryl-bey--59500564
It's jazz appreciation month and Darryl Bey talks 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 26th at the Backus Museum in Fort Pierce. Details and info can be found at BluebirdEducationalFoundation.org
https://www.spreaker.com/episode/dr-crystal-bujol-and-darryl-bey--59500564
April 10, 2024 -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.
https://www.spreaker.com/episode/pat-kroger-and-dan-kroger--59391604
https://www.spreaker.com/episode/pat-kroger-and-dan-kroger--59391604
April 3, 2024 - 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.
https://www.spreaker.com/episode/adam-schnell-jill-truax--59276792
https://www.spreaker.com/episode/adam-schnell-jill-truax--59276792
March 27, 2024 - 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 and 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 YaYa Vargas.
https://www.spreaker.com/episode/sean-sexton-barbara-bonilla-and-miss-yaya-vargas--59195386
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 YaYa Vargas.
https://www.spreaker.com/episode/sean-sexton-barbara-bonilla-and-miss-yaya-vargas--59195386
March 20, 2024 - 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.
https://www.spreaker.com/episode/dr-marcos-flores--59112942
https://www.spreaker.com/episode/dr-marcos-flores--59112942
March 13, 2024- Nancy Duclos tells us about the Spring Camp Sessions at the Vero Beach Art Club.
And we talk to two talented young musicians, Jake & Sky Valezquez, about the Music Angels concert on March 23rd at the Italian American Club in Vero Beach. You can learn more about them at UniqueDifferentCool.com.
https://www.spreaker.com/episode/jake-velazquez-and-nancy-duclos--59031922
And we talk to two talented young musicians, Jake & Sky Valezquez, about the Music Angels concert on March 23rd at the Italian American Club in Vero Beach. You can learn more about them at UniqueDifferentCool.com.
https://www.spreaker.com/episode/jake-velazquez-and-nancy-duclos--59031922
March 6, 2024- Author of historical fiction, Patti Callahan Henry dicusses her career and her upcoming plans... And Adam Schnell tells us about Ballet Vero Beach and the upcoming Egyptian collaboration with Vero Beach Museum of Art.
https://www.spreaker.com/episode/bookmania-author-author-patti-callahan-henry-and-ballet-vero-beach-s-adam-schnell--58945600
https://www.spreaker.com/episode/bookmania-author-author-patti-callahan-henry-and-ballet-vero-beach-s-adam-schnell--58945600
February 28, 2024 - Maria Sparsis from Indian River Clay joins the show to talk about Form & Fire, a juried clay show March 1-22... and we speak with Dr. Edie Widder and Jasmine Schwadron from ORCA (Ocean Research & Conservation Association).
https://www.spreaker.com/episode/2-28-2024-maria-sparsis-of-ir-clay-dr-edie-widder-jasmine-schwadron-of-orca--58864413
https://www.spreaker.com/episode/2-28-2024-maria-sparsis-of-ir-clay-dr-edie-widder-jasmine-schwadron-of-orca--58864413
February 21, 2024 - Janie Hoover of the Environmental Learning Center tells us about ELC's Brown Bag Lunch & Learn on February 28th. You can learn more about it at DiscoverELC.org.
Adam Conard, co-chair of Vero Beach Art Club's annual Under the Oaks, prepares us for the show at Riverside Park March 8, 9 & 10.
https://www.spreaker.com/episode/2-21-2024-janie-hoover-and-adam-conard--58765059
Adam Conard, co-chair of Vero Beach Art Club's annual Under the Oaks, prepares us for the show at Riverside Park March 8, 9 & 10.
https://www.spreaker.com/episode/2-21-2024-janie-hoover-and-adam-conard--58765059
February 14, 2024 - Adam Schnell, Ballet Vero Beach, drops by the studio to tell us about Program 2: Balanchine, Graham, Wheeldon at Vero Beach HS PAC, February 23 & 24, and a family friendly Firebird February 25. And Becca Harrison calls in to discuss her part as one of the seven pianists in the 7 Monster Pianos Concert on Sunday at Christ by the Sea UMC. www.spreaker.com/episode/2-14-2024-adam-schnell-becca-harrison--5868464
January 31, 2024 -Rusty Young and Marty Paris discuss the Live From Vero Beach Music Series via MusicWorksConcerts.com... and Leah Blythe-LoPresti, David LoPresti and Dominique Tynes tell us about the 2024 Art Trail Fine Art Show presented by Vero Beach Art Club.
January 25, 2024 - Today Mike Godown speaks to us about the Indian River Genealogy Conference... and Mike Block tells us about the Vero Beach International Music Festival.
December 21, 2023 - Xaque Gruber discusses the Vero Beach Film Festival coming in April, the Friends of Contemporary Art (FOCA) at the Environmental Learning Center, and "Iris' Cats & Old Buildings" Art Show on January 5th. Megan Elyse Fulmer & Brian Golub are stars in the musical "Jersey Boys," playing Riverside Theatre in Vero Beach January 2-28th.
October 25, 2023 - Sophie Bentham-Wood gets us excited for the upcoming season at Vero Beach Museum of Art, including Art After Dark, Free Admission Saturdays and the Museum Holiday Shopping Event. Charlotte Terry of the Laura (Riding) Jackson Foundation invites us to Adventures in Poetry with U.S. Poet Laureate Billy Collins; details at LRJF.org. And Ruth Stanbridge and Penny Chandler Norris discusses the Indian River Historical Society's annual Pineapple Festival at the historic Hallstrom House & Farmstead Nov. 4.
10/18/23 - Lucy Rhoades and Joel Ripka star in the upcoming smash musical "Million Dollar Quartet," playing live on stage at Riverside Theatre, October 24th - November 12th. And Meri Jo Theobald, of the St. Lucie Rock & Gem Club, talks about the club and the 46th Annual Jewelry, Rock & Gem Show, October 21st and 22nd at MidFlorida Event Center in Port St. Lucie.
October 11, 2023 - U.S. Poet Laureate Billy Collins talks about being a Poet Laureate and about his Nov. 2 appearance at "Adventures in Poetry" for the Laura (Riding) Jackson Foundation.
Alex Kanter and Aileen Diaz discuss the work that went into translating and producing "The Labyrinth of Love" by Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz at McAlpin Theatre on the Fort Pierce campus of IRSC.
Alex Kanter and Aileen Diaz discuss the work that went into translating and producing "The Labyrinth of Love" by Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz at McAlpin Theatre on the Fort Pierce campus of IRSC.
August 16, 2023 - Janie Hoover tells us all about what's going on at the Environmental Learning Center. And Aaron Collins joins us to talk about "A Little Night of Music" with the Space Coast Symphony Orchestra.
July 27, 2023 - Adam Schnell and John Welker talk about the the Riverside Dance Festival performances coming up with Terminus Modern Ballet Theatre; Patty Howard and daughter Piper Kendrick tell us about this year's Aerial Antics Youth Circus and its 49-year history.
July 20, 2023 - Sophie Bentham-Wood tells us about current and future exhibitions at Vero Beach Museum of Art... and Althea Wilson talks about her role as Theatre Manager at McAlpin Fine Arts Center at IRSC in Fort Pierce.
July 13, 2023 - Sculptor Cathy Ferrell tells us why and how she works with the materials she uses (and why she no longer works with stone)... And Peg Girard joins us to talk about "Cabaret, the Musical" and more shows coming up at Melbourne Civic Theatre.
July 6, 2023 - Dieulanie Claude updates us on St. Lucie Cultural Alliance and Suzy Hutcheson talks about Helping People Succeed and the Art for Living calendar Call for Artists.
June 28, 2023 - Mike Block and Adam Conard - Mike Block joins us to talk about his upcoming concerts and the Mike Block String Camp... and Master Balancer Adam Conard tells us about his stone balancing exhibition at McKee Botanical Garden.
June 21, 2023 - Barbara Bucci of the Martin Artisans Guild... and Jeremy Kittel for the Vero Beach International Music Festival and the Mike Block String Camp.
May 31, 2023 - David Yakir joins us to tell us all about the upcomng Vero Beach Film Festival, June 7-11. And we're joined by Ellen E. Roberts, Juror of Treasure Coast Creates: A Tribute to Local Artists at Vero Beach Museum of Art.
April 27, 2023 - Three talented musicians from Indian River Charter High School, Jax Trojanoski, Tanner Goulet and Riley Faulkner, talk about their band, The Wolves and their upcoming performances... and Michael Naffziger tells us about the Vero Beach Theatre Guild's new Theatrical Learning Center.
March 15, 2023 - Laura Kelley - Indian River Genealogical Society and Andrew Galuska - Community Church of Vero Beach.
March 8, 2023 - Jill Kerwick, Carol Ludwig - Kerwick's exhibition at Center for Spiritual Care; Denis Lambert & Dani Nelson - in Oleanna, coming to Riverside Theatre's Waxlax Stage
January 4, 2023 - Adam Schnell, Ballet Vero Beach, and Indian River County Historian Ruth Stanbridge
December 28, 2022 - Bill Cunningham of the Box Tops and Liane Marie Dobbs, in Man of La Mancha at Riverside Theatre
November 9, 2022 - Canceled by Hurricane Nicole
July 28, 2022 - Adam Schnell - Ballet Vero Beach, and Jessica Deare - Chicago Dance Crash - Riverside Dance Festival 2022
January 20, 2022 - Tim Dorsey, with Mermaid Confidential, his 25th Serge and Coleman novel; Phillip Bergmann, Artistic Advisor for Classical Music at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts.
Michael's date at the Sunrise Theatre has been postponed until Feburary 27
December 22, 2021 A Holiday Arts Blast on the Air! Featuring Mike Block, Mark Barnes, Jim van Voorheis, Melbourne Community Orchestra, Dr. Marie Jureit-Beamish, Addison McGee, Kara Ravaschieri, Gabrielle Small, Ava Gunter, and an archived Santa Baby from the 2010 Ladies Chorus of Indian River Charter High School!
December 9, 2021 Ellen Fischer- Friends of Contemporary Art; Joanne Alexander - Vero Beach Choral Society/Christmas Celebration at First Presbyterian Church Vero Beach
December 5, 2021 Oscar Sales - Riverside Theatre and Adam Schnell - Ballet Vero Beach
November 24, 2021 John Ryan - Vero Beach Art Village; Barb Russell and Karen Vatland - Garden Club of Indian River County
November 17, 2021 Aaron Collins - Space coast Symphony Orch.; Barry Trammell - Vero Classical Ballet
November 14, 2021 Sophie Wood - Vero Beach Museum of Art; Dick Golden - American Songbook Host and author
November 7, 2021 Josh McMiller - artist; Kathy Engerran - Brevard Cultural Alliance
October 31, 2021 Nancy Turrell - Martin Arts; Alyona Ushe - St. Lucie Cultural Alliance
October 24, 2021 Juanita Baker; Andrew Galuska
October 17, 2021 Brad Meltzer; Jamari Johnson Williams
October 10, 2021 Barbara Schlitt Ford; J. Marshall Adams
October 3, 2021 JoAnn Falletta; Lee G. Smith
December 5, 2021 Oscar Sales - Riverside Theatre and Adam Schnell - Ballet Vero Beach
November 24, 2021 John Ryan - Vero Beach Art Village; Barb Russell and Karen Vatland - Garden Club of Indian River County
November 17, 2021 Aaron Collins - Space coast Symphony Orch.; Barry Trammell - Vero Classical Ballet
November 14, 2021 Sophie Wood - Vero Beach Museum of Art; Dick Golden - American Songbook Host and author
November 7, 2021 Josh McMiller - artist; Kathy Engerran - Brevard Cultural Alliance
October 31, 2021 Nancy Turrell - Martin Arts; Alyona Ushe - St. Lucie Cultural Alliance
October 24, 2021 Juanita Baker; Andrew Galuska
October 17, 2021 Brad Meltzer; Jamari Johnson Williams
October 10, 2021 Barbara Schlitt Ford; J. Marshall Adams
October 3, 2021 JoAnn Falletta; Lee G. Smith