Art Beat - WUCF

Author Susan Hubbard – creating a world where sometimes, the vampires are the good guys. Tune in to 89.9 to hear what it's like for this UCF professor turned literary rock star.

Margot Knight, President and CEO of United Arts of Central Florida –offering a unique perspective of local arts and culture; what we're doing right and what we could stand to change.

“The Lion in Winter” - A medieval chess match of politics, power, betrayal and love. Mad Cow Theatre invites you to spend the holidays with a family that may very well be more dysfunctional than your own.

From heartbreak to acceptance, circling back to unconditional love... The Rest of the Way, by Enid Jackowitz, is a new book that explores one woman's coming out story as the mother of a gay son.

Poor posture causes far more troubles than general pain and discomfort, it also inhibits the quality of one's creative expression. Yoga instructor Janice Stieber Rous teaches the Alexander Technique, a physical awareness program dating back to the 1890s. And though the program was created by an actor for actors – Rous says everyone can benefit from the process.

Happy 30th Anniversary WUCF! There's no better way to celebrate than by featuring “Jazz on the Beach” host Jack Simpson. After 26 years at the station Jack has seen a world of changes. Tune in to hear what this delightful man has to say.

UCF's Opera Program: Nurturing creative talents and surprisingly, grass roots activists. Listen in to hear Thomas Potter, Director of UCF's Opera Program, share insights into what makes this group special.

Jeff Shonkwiler is president of Artistsregistry.com and Director and Curator of Gallery at Avalon Island, offering him a unique perspective of the Central Florida's arts scene. Listen in to hear some of Jeff's challenges in running a gallery, and also the many rewards.

As part of a new ongoing series - you've heard about the creative process from the artists but what do the arts promoters and gallery curators have to say? Listen in to hear independent arts promoter and curator Brad Biggs share his insights into what it really takes to get an exhibit up and running.

"Yankee Tavern" at the Orlando Shakespeare Theater in Partnership with UCF - a mystery thriller that tackles the topic of 9/11 governmental conspiracy theories. Tune in to hear about Director Anne Hering's hopes and concerns for the production.