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Join us on Classic City Vibes as we welcome back Anthony Zuniga, who takes us on his journey from a church worship team to middle school band, eventually stepping into the world of theater and dance at Brightstone Productions. Despite initial doubts from his family, Anthony's breakthrough moment arrived when his father attended his performance in "Catch Me If You Can," a pivotal event that marked a turning point in his artistic journey. His story is a testament to the power of following one's dreams against all odds.

Anthony shares the challenges and triumphs of navigating the creative world, especially during the pandemic when the arts faced unprecedented hurdles. Hear about his experiences in a prestigious Broadway intensive and the innovative ways theaters kept the show going, even when stages went dark. Discover the intersection of art, culture, and community as we explore the dynamic world of the arts with Anthony Zuniga.

Bio:
Born in California to Guatemalan parents, Anthony Zuniga moved to Athens at the age of 2 and loves living in The Classic City. 

Graduating from Brevard College in 2020 with degrees in Music and Theatre, Anthony has found a path to pursue acting, singing, and writing locally and in Atlanta. His recent collaborations with UGA’s Masters in Film Arts have given him invaluable experience in assistant directing two films, The Reenactment and Whistle in the Dark and starring in two others: Tune in Next Time and Nocturne. As an actor and singer, he’s proud to say he’s played shows at The Foundry, The Classic Center, and the many famous theatres in town like Town & Gown and The Morton Theatre. He’s looking forward to performing in New York City’s renowned off-broadway cabaret, 54 Below in March of 2025.

As the event coordinator for the inaugural Athens Film Fest, he believes that the way forward is through community. His philosophy of abandoning our fight for the singular seat at “the table” and building a table for Athens where we can all eat has been at the forefront of his work, and he is excited to uplift the local artists’ voices to continue adding to the beautiful artistic tapestry of Athens, GA.

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What happens when you take an alternate history Earth, sprinkle it with alien curses, and wrap it all in the creative chaos of the Old School Renaissance? Wayne and Dee from Kismet Games join us on Classic City Vibes to answer just that.

Kismet Games is the brainchild of Wayne Peacock. Together with writing partner Dee McKinney, they crafted the world of Rustwater, Kismet’s signature product. You can learn more about us and our writing process on our blog page. New releases twice a month. 

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We talk books with some of ARLS's own.  Lindsay, Jen, and Niké join us to talk about the NY Times Greatest Books of the 21st Century list as well as some of the books coming out this fall.  Video Games, Cher, and much more find their way into the conversation.  Hope you enjoy.  

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 This week we talk with Director Mac Escalante about his new film “Aubrey’s Understanding”.  You can catch the film at the Georgia Museum of Art on October 19th at 2pm.  

You can find Mac Escalante at:

email: [email protected]

Instagram: @Spongemac99

Aubrey's Understandings Instagram: @aubreysunderstandings 

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The Comedy community has really taken off in the last four years and a lot of that has to do with Flying Squid Comedy which offers classes, shows, and a community for local comedians.  This week we talk with founder and comedian Kelly Petronis about his career as a comedian, the origins and evolution of Flying Squid Comedy and the local Comedy community.

Kelly Petronis is the founder of Flying Squid Comedy. A comic, improviser, and serial podcaster, Kelly is one part self-produced punk rock comedian, one part sweater-wearing linguist philosopher. He has performed for audiences of all stripes and ages with his comedy that is logic-bending, poetic, and tantalizingly dry. You can learn more about him at www.kellypetron.is and his comedy theater at www.flyingsquidcomedy.com.

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This week we talk with Filmmaker Zachary Markley.  Hear about his recent project, his work on major studio films, his novels, podcast and more!  You can find more info about Zachary at https://www.zacharymarkleyofficial.com/.

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Mark van Allen has been playing music his whole life and has shared the stage and studio with some of the biggest stars in music.  Known especially for his unique sound on pedal steel guitar he has had quite a remarkable career.  Mark talks with us about music, life and naturally hypnotism.  You don't want to miss this episode.

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We talk this week with local Fashion Designer Tabitha Fielteau.  We hope you enjoy the conversation.

Tabitha Fielteau is a womenswear fashion designer with two unique brands. One label is Chic Riot that specializes in motorcycle gear for women with a high emphasis on fashion. Her eponymous label, Tabitha Fielteau offers custom bridal, evening, prom and everyday glam wear. When she's not creating couture pieces in her downtown Athens atelier, Tabitha enjoys riding motorcycles and going on movie dates with her husband, and most of all spending time with her beautiful family. She is on an amazing journey to mastering the art of fashion design. 

Follow her journey on Instagram: @tabithafielteau and @chicriotapparel
Or visit the website www.tabithafielteau.com
www chicriot.com

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This we week we speak with Lora Hogan and Anthony Zuniga of the Athens Film Festival.  This is also our first live recorded episode with some audience questions in the mix. 
Lora and Anthony are part of the team putting on the first Athens Film Festival which will be August 15th through the 17th.   You can find out more about the Athens Film Festival at athensfilm.com.

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This week we talk with musician Bryant Perez.  Bryant is a rapper but also has projects in metal and hosting duties on JOKERJOKERtv.  You can find out more about Bryant at https://bryantperezmusic.com/.