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- Kevin Quillinan, Ellie Palm & Vanna Ray Brown ("Frozen" at Riverside Theatre)Kevin Quillinan, Director of Education of Riverside Children's Theatre, along with Ellie Palm and Savanna "Vanna" Ray Brown join the show to tell us about an exciting, completely immersive performance of "Frozen" at Riverside Theatre. The show is happening all around you and you're in the action. There will be three different versions; The full Broadway production is June 18-20 & 24-27... "Frozen, Jr." (one hour long) is July 9-11 & 15-18... and "Frozen Kids" (a half-hour) is July 22-25, so make sure you see all three!25 min
- Dee Rose (Vero Beach Theatre Guild) and Jane Baldridge (Martin Artisans Guild)The president of the Vero Beach Theatre Guild, Dee Rose, joins the show to discuss the upcoming 69th season! The exciting lineup is set and auditions for Steel Magnolias take place June 15, 16, & 17 at the Theatre Guild. Reserve a date and time online to audition. Get show schedules, details, tickets, and more by calling the box office at 772-562-8300 or visiting VeroBeachTheatreGuild.com
Martin County artist Jane Baldridge invites everyone to Meet the Artists of Tropical Temptations, June 3, 5:30-7:30p.m., at the Palm Room Art Gallery, 3446 SE Ocean Blvd., Stuart. The show will be up through June 27. An accomplished artist for more than 50 years, Jane is most known for her acryllic abstract seascapes. She has also created a short documentary called "Wisdom of the Waves.” Find out more online at MartinArtisansGuild.org and at ArtSpeaks.com.26 min - Larry Brown (Pianist) and Sara Wilson (Laura Riding Jackson Foundation)PIanist Larry Brown joins us to talk about the Florida Summer Jazz Camp for musicians of ALL ages, June 8th-June 12th, from 10am to 3pm, at the Indian River Charter High School. Two-thirds of everyone's tuition is covered by the Fort Pierce Jazz & Blues Society. To register, visit jazzsociety.org. To learn more about Larry Brown, visit LarryBrownJazz.org
Sara Wilson tells us about the Laura (Riding) Jackson Foundarion and their Summer Creative Writing Camp for middle schoolers, the weeks of June 8th, 15th, and 22nd. Laura (Riding) Jackson Foundation is at 1914 14th Avenue in Vero Beach and you can find out more online at lrjf.org26 min - Oscar Sales (Riverside Theatre) - Dave Hutson (Melbourne Municipal Band)Explore the vibrant arts scene with "Arts Blast on the Air," featuring Ballet Vero Beach and Riverside Theatre. Discover upcoming performances, including "Frozen" adaptations and "Spring Fling," alongside renovations at Riverside Theatre. Learn about youth programs, summer camps, and the Melbourne Municipal Band's diverse concert schedule. This episode highlights collaborations and exciting artistic endeavors.25 min
- Adam Schnell (Ballet Vero Beach) & Rob Steele (Historical Society of Martin Co.)Adam Schnell (and his dog Frankie) tells us about Ballet Vero Beach. Their "Spring Fling" plays at the McAlpin Fine Arts Center at IRSC on May 15th and 16th and at Riverside Theatre May 22nd, 23rd & 24th. "spring Fling" features the company premiere of George Balanchine's original Valse Fantasies, the playful ABBA-Solutely, set to the iconic sounds of ABBA, and the return of fan-favorite Caprice. Get tickets and details online at Balletverobeach.org
Rob Steele joins us by phone to discuss the Historical Society of Martin County, the new and exciting things happening at the Elliott Museum and the House of Refuge Museum in Stuart, which is re-opening this month. Find details at hsmc-fl.com26 min - Elise Mahovlich (ELC) and Henry Szmyt (Ft PIerce Jazz & Blues Society)Summer is coming and Elise Mahovlich joins the show to talk about the Environmental Learning Center, its 64-acre campus, and how they've educated children for 39 years. "Hands On, Feet Wet" is how the ELC teaches kids about the Indian River Lagoon and our surrounding environment. Summer Camps begin June 1st. Adult Programs continue year-round, with yoga, pilates, and walking meditation on the 4th Sunday of every month. Get details online at Discoverelc.org.
We're also joined by Henry Szmyt of the Fort PIerce Jazz & Blues Society, a group dedicated to musicians. They perform at the Fort Pierce Farmer's Market Saturday mornings, along with three other local venues: the Sunrise Theatre Black Box (November through April), the Fort Pierce Yacht Club (during the summer), and the Port St Lucie Botanical Gardens (Year-round). Discover more online at JazzSociety.org.
26 min - Mike Block (Cellist, Vocalist, Inventor)We speak with the amazing Mike Block about how he fell in love with music, how he got connected to Vero Beach, and how his scholarship got started. We discuss his invention, the Block Strap, to help cello players. His wife is Scottish National Fiddle Champion Hanneke Cassel, and together they're playing in concert this Friday, April 24th at First Presbyterian Church in Vero Beach. He's also hosting the Mike Block String Camp on the second week of July. Details and schedules can be found online at MikeBlockMusic.com , MikeBlockStringCamp.com , VeroBeachInternationalMusicFestival.com & Vero.show26 min
- Catherine Esrock (Brevard Cultural Alliance) & Aaron Collins (Space Coast Symphony Orchestra)The Executive Director of Brevard Cultural Alliance, Catherine Esrock, joins us to talk about what's happening in the arts in Brevard County. The Brevard Community Orchestra closes the King Center's 72nd Season with Dan Forrest’s uplifting and cinematic Creation. And we talk about the Melbourne Arts Festival on April 25 & 26. You can find details at ArtsBrevard.org.
And we speak with Aaron Collins, music director of the Space Coast Symphony Orchestra. The public is invited to a rehearsal on April 23rd for a unique symphonic experience, Sunny Bohemia, with performances scheduled for April 25 & 26. The new season will be announced May 2nd. Details at SpaceCoastSymphonyOrchestra.org26 min - Christina (Chrissy) Barber & Pamela Londono (Vero Beach Museum of Art) and Tom Fitz (Schoolyard Films)Chrissy Barber and Pamela Londono join the show to talk about the events at Vero Beach Museum of Art, including the Children's Art Festival, Saturday April 11th from 10am-3pm. There will be a plethora of art making activities for kids and families, local group performances, food trucks and face painting. We get an update on the construction and we talk about the Summer Class sign ups for classes which start on June 1st. Membership opportunities are available at VBMuseum.org
We alsp speak with Tom Fitz of Schoolyard Films about his fascinating career as a nature film cameraman, who has filmed in all five oceans and on all seven continents. Today his project, Schoolyard Films, produces films that inspire young people in 172 countries. See Tom as he speaks about “Sea Change: The Future of Our Oceans” in a compelling and interactive llive show on April 21st at Maltz Jupiter Theatre. Find details at Schoolyardfilms.org26 min - Ellie Hennequin (Ballet Vero Beach) and Kathlynn Rodin and Ken Sandberg ("9 to 5: The Musical" at Riverside Theatre)From Ballet Vero Beach, dancer Ellie Hennequin joins the show to tell us about "Allusions and Allegories" April 10th and 11th as well as the Gathering at the Gallery at Windsor where you can meet the dancers April 15th. We ask Ellie how she went from England to being involved with Ballet Vero Beach, and how dancers like her stay in shape. Tickets and details of events are online at BalletVeroBeach.org
We then speak with two cast members of "9 to 5: The Musical." Kathlynn Rodin plays Doraleen (the Dolly Parton character) and Ken Sandberg plays Mr. Hart (the boss). We learn about ken and Kathlynn's acting origins, how they build chemistry and what might be next on the horizon for these two talented actors. "9 to 5: The Musical" plays April 16th through May 10th. Tickets are online at RiversideTheatre.com.26 min
About Arts Blast on the Air with Willi Miller
From the publisher's feed
I began covering the arts on Florida's Treasure Coast almost 25 years ago after working in Miami with WTMI-FM. Before Miami, I spent 16 unforgettable years in the U.S. Virgin Islands, getting my feet…
wet in broadcasting at WVWI, as program director and host of a radio talk show, and learning how to live in the Caribbean - not easy but so worth the effort.
When I made my way north to the Treasure Coast, I landed at WQCS, the regional NPR affiliate, producing Arts Spotlight and arts-related special programs for 15 years or so. I tried retirement, but that wasn't for me. Soon I was tapped to produce a weekly radio segment for the Cultural Council of Indian River County. My arts coverage spilled over from radio to print when I was asked to write an arts and entertainment column for TCPalm.com. At the end of 2018, I tried retirement again, and immediately realized there was no retiring from spreading the word about the wealth of arts, culture, and entertainment we have to offer.
Over the years, I've met hundreds of interesting and talented people and discovered places to go and things to do that I just have to share. From Brevard County to North Palm Beach County and looking west, Willi Miller's Arts Blast will keep you moving, learning, and having fun. Subscribe to the free weekly eMagazine at willimiller.com or just check back here every week for the latest issue. On Facebook, it's Willi Miller's Arts Blast and Willi Miller's Arts Blast Extras. Come explore with me.
When I made my way north to the Treasure Coast, I landed at WQCS, the regional NPR affiliate, producing Arts Spotlight and arts-related special programs for 15 years or so. I tried retirement, but that wasn't for me. Soon I was tapped to produce a weekly radio segment for the Cultural Council of Indian River County. My arts coverage spilled over from radio to print when I was asked to write an arts and entertainment column for TCPalm.com. At the end of 2018, I tried retirement again, and immediately realized there was no retiring from spreading the word about the wealth of arts, culture, and entertainment we have to offer.
Over the years, I've met hundreds of interesting and talented people and discovered places to go and things to do that I just have to share. From Brevard County to North Palm Beach County and looking west, Willi Miller's Arts Blast will keep you moving, learning, and having fun. Subscribe to the free weekly eMagazine at willimiller.com or just check back here every week for the latest issue. On Facebook, it's Willi Miller's Arts Blast and Willi Miller's Arts Blast Extras. Come explore with me.