Art Beat - WUCF

The Orange County Regional History Center has opened "Beyond Baseball: The Life of Roberto Clemente Walker (1934-1972)." Former Pittsburgh Pirate Steve Blass, Baseball Historian Peter Nason and Curator of Education Paul Wenglowsky provide insight on Clemente's life, baseball career and humanitarian works in this special episode of ArtBeat, hosted by Ann Kenda with production assistance from Matt Immerman.

Theater UCF has opened "The Last Night of Ballyhoo," Alfred Uhry's play about a family struggling with identity issues in upper-class Atlanta in December 1939. The director and actors talk about their roles in this episode of ArtBeat, hosted by Ann Kenda and edited by Matt Immerman.

As Jazz On The Beach enters its 29th year on WUCF, we celebrate with a look behind the scenes of Jack Simpson's popular show. This special episode of ArtBeat is hosted by Ann Kenda and edited by Matt Immerman.

Reaction is pouring in to a University of Central Florida film class documentary exploring the Johns Committee era of the 1950's, when gays and lesbians were believed to be targeted for dismissal from Florida's public university system. Previously on ArtBeat, we brought you the story of how the film class developed the project. This week, we see how gay rights groups, students, historians and others reacted to the documentary's initial screenings. ArtBeat is hosted by Ann Kenda and edited by Matt Immerman.

Actor Michael Kevin Baldwin has just a few minutes to change costumes and personalities as he portrays a dozen citizens of Tuna, Texas in Orlando Shakespeare Theater's production of "A Tuna Christmas." This special two-part series is hosted by Ann Kenda and edited by Matt Immerman.

The Orlando Shakespeare Theater, in partnership with UCF, is celebrating the holiday season with the light-hearted comedy "A Tuna Christmas," set in the mythical town of Tuna, Texas. We hear from the stars of the show in this special two-part series hosted by Ann Kenda and edited by Matt Immerman.

Outdoor ice skating under the Central Florida sun? It doesn't sound possible, but UCF is making it work, as part of its popular "Light Up UCF" holiday celebration. Find out how on ArtBeat, hosted by Ann Kenda and edited by Matt Immerman.

What are the hottest Halloween costumes of 2011? Find out on ArtBeat! Hosted by Ann Kenda and edited by Matt Immerman, this special episode of ArtBeat explores the big business of Halloween costumes.

A look at the popular Light Up UCF event at the University of Central Florida. The 50 day celebration of the holidays runs from Veterans Day to New Years Day and offers ice skating, movies and more. Hosted by Ann Kenda and edited by Matt Immerman.

A documentary film class at the University of Central Florida is taking a new look at a long-buried episode of Florida history. The Johns Committee of the 1950's was accused of targeting gays and lesbians in the state's public university system. A look at this controversial era in state history on ArtBeat, hosted by Ann Kenda and edited by Matt Immerman.