BPL Podcast

Ron Holmes of fo/mo/deep talked to Josh about the ever-evolving sound of the band, expressing emotion instrumentally, and the beauty of 70s music. They listen to the songs "Bourbon Neat" and "Maple St" from their latest record Syzygy. Visit their website, instagram, and facebook for up-to-date information about the band.

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Seth Alexander and Frankie Wantuch of the Largemouth Brass Band sat down with Josh to talk about traditional New Orleans Jazz, working in a band with eight members, and deep listening. They listen to the songs "Night Lightning" and "Taracula" from their latest record Repilot. Visit their website, instagram, and facebook for up-to-date information about the band.

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Find out about upcoming Bexley Public Library events at https://www.bexleylibrary.org

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Grace Ellis, a New York Times-bestselling comic book writer of The Lumberjanes, Moonstruck, Batwoman, and more, talks with Leann about writing comics for and featuring girls, how living in Ohio influences her work (she's not moving to LA), and her upcoming first foray into writing a graphic novel for adults. The Babysitter's Club also gets a special mention. 

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Follow Grace Ellis across platforms @gracecellis on Twitter and check out her website: http://www.ohheygraceellis.com/

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Pulitzer Prize Winner Connie Schultz joins Leann for a discussion of her work as a journalist and columnist for over twenty years, the transition to fiction writing, and what it's like to be a living Ohio icon. After this episode the BPL Podcast will be on a brief hiatus for the summer! Join the BPL Virtual Book Club in discussing Connie Schultz's The Daughters of Erietown (out in paperback now) on Wednesday, July 7, 2021. https://bexley.libnet.info/event/5102269

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Tisa Watts, the founder of the Columbus Garden School and Master Gardener with over 20 years of experience in landscaping and horticulture, talks to Leann about moving back to Ohio to start a gardening school, native plants, her passion for teaching others, and shares tips for gardeners of any skill level.

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Learn more about Tisa Watts and the Columbus Garden School at https://www.columbusgardenschool.com/

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Columbus poet Barbara Fant discusses her current work with the Harmony Project, Transit Arts, and Paging Columbus, as well as her experience on the slam poetry scene and the role faith plays in her writing.

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Learn more about Barbara at https://www.barbarafant.com/

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Be sure to check out Barbara at MTSO's The Art of Justice event on April 30th, 2021.

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Prolific journalist and bestselling author Susan Orlean joins Jeff and Leann for a special podcast episode in anticipation of her upcoming Bexley Community Author Series virtual event on April 27th, 2021. Orlean discusses how her unpretentious Midwestern roots shaped her as a writer (she’s from Ohio!) and then dives deep on her inspirations for The Library Book & The Orchid Thief. Plus, she talks about her new book, On Animals, due to be released in Fall 2021.

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Register for the 2021 Bexley Community Author Series Virtual Event with Susan Orlean on April 27th at 7pm here: https://bexley.libnet.info/event/4903433

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Sharon Udoh discusses her work as Enrollment Coordinator at the Arts & College Preparatory Academy, a model charter school combining academics and interdisciplinary arts instruction in Columbus. Sharon talks about the importance of diversity in education, creating support systems for first-generation Americans, and accepting the experiences and narratives of students. We also discuss her collaboration with Chamber Brews (led by recent BPL Podcast guest Devin Copfer) to create Udoh's original composition, Dig.

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Learn more about the Arts & College Preparatory Academy at https://artcollegeprep.org/

Find Sharon Udoh's work as Counterfeit Madison at https://counterfeitmadison.com/

View Chamber Brews performing Dig and other original compositions at https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=3956905920998011

Musician, registered Suzuki teacher, and arts entrepreneur Devin Copfer discusses her multitude of music projects as well as her experience with virtual music instruction during the pandemic. Devin describes how she has continued to collaborate with other artists and organizations in a virtual format and her recent work with Chamber Brews, a chamber music project that she co-founded and directs.

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Learn more about Devin Copfer's work at https://devinmariemusic.com/