Art Beat - WUCF

Author Susan Hubbard in currently writing her third vampire novel in a series that is gaining worldwide acclaim. Listen in to hear what her fans are saying, and why some vampires just might turn out to be the good guys.

What happens when a reclusive introvert transforms himself into a man who embraces life? It makes for a quirky romantic comedy with an edge. Mad Cow Theatre's stage production of “Love Song” isn't your typical Boy Meets Girl; find out why Director Michael Marinaccio and Actor Josh Geohagan are so passionate about this project.

One orchestra and three choral ensembles combined into one? Sounds like the perfect recipe! UCF Choral Director Dr. David L. Brunner shares how the Orlando Philharmonic is joining forces with UCF, The Orlando Chorale and the Orlando Opera Chorus to perform Beethoven's “Symphony No. 9” - and why now, more than ever, “Ode to Joy” is so vitally important.

A Confluence - A flowing together of two or more streams. It's also the name of an exhibit at the Maitland Art Center featuring four distinct artists brought together in collaboration. Listen in to hear mother and daughter co-exhibitors Vicki Jones and Anna McCambridge give a candid account of the joys and struggles of creating A Confluence.

In an effort to reduce her carbon footprint Lisa Mills has spent the past three years riding her bicycle to work and home, 13 miles each way. Her new documentary film, “Dear Mr. Gore”, explores the physical challenges she's faced along the way but also the emotional changes that arose from this cyclist taking back her own personal power.

The Red Chair Affair is an annual gala that marks the beginning of the cultural arts season by bringing together artists of all mediums for one star-studded evening. Event Director John DiDonna shares a behind-the-scenes look into the madness that goes into making the magic. Pyrotechnics? Check! Altering space and time? Check!

The Orlando Shakespeare Theater in Partnership with UCF – what exactly does that mean? Jim Helsinger, Artistic Director of Orlando Shakes and UCF Theater Instructor, explains. Also, a sneak peak at “The Big Bang”, a two-person musical hoping to tell the history of the world in 90 hilarious minutes.

It's time for the 3rd Annual Orlando Hispanic Film Festival. Festival founder and Executive Director James Schoepflin gives an insider's look at how partnerships with entities such as OCLS and UCF have helped bring it all together and how this year's event will be better than ever.

Orlando Sentinel Theater Critic, Elizabeth Maupin - since 1983 she's been telling it like she sees it. ArtBeat introduces you to the person behind the byline.

Textile artist Flora Zarate creates Arpilleras (multi-textured three-dimensional wall hangings) that extend in style and content far beyond her native home of Peru. Listen in to hear how this indigenous Inca woman approaches the world through her art.