KCBP Community Radio: Arts of the San Joaquin Valley

Sandra Veneman is a ceramic artist, educator, and co-owner of The Chartreuse Muse which successfully served the Modesto art community for 22 years before it was retired. Sandy talks with co-host Linda Scheller about artistic influences, the history of clay art, materials, techniques, and her creative process. This episode was edited and produced by Jose Zavala.

Emily Gallagher, opera singer and Director of Development for Opera Modesto, talks with co-host Laura Stokes about her musical career, recent roles and recitals, and her work with Opera Modesto.

Arts of the San Joaquin Valley's co-host Laura Stokes talks with Elise Walters about her career as a musical performer and teaching artist.

Author and retired educator Louise Kantro talks with co-host Linda Scheller about writing and her new poetry chapbook, A Wild Ride, published by Finishing Line Press.

General Director Roy Stevens and Artistic Director Annalisa Winberg talk with co-host Linda Scheller about opera and their international singing careers as well as Opera Modesto's history, highlights, and educational programs.

The State Theater of Modesto Executive Director Jeff Meanza and Production Manager Jack Cooke talk with co-host Linda Scheller about the State's film series, live events, equipment, programs, venues, staff, and community engagement.

Jesse Wolfe, Professor of English and Literature at California State University Stanislaus, is the author of several scholarly books and collections of original poetry. Co-host and visual artist Laura Stokes talks with him about writing and his forthcoming poetry collection, Breathe Again - A Polyphony.

Anne Martin, strings coach and retired Modesto Junior College instructor, and MJC music teacher Wayland Whitney talk with co-host Laura Stokes.

Arnold Anthony Schmidt, author and Professor Emeritus of English at CSU Stanislaus, talks with co-host Linda Scheller about writing for stage, page, podcasts, and screen. They discuss the background and rehearsal process of his newest play, the comedy Jane Austen in West Hollywood, which premieres at Denair Gaslight Theater September 26, 2025.

The Modesto Threshold Singers talk with co-host Linda Scheller and sing three songs from the repertoire of Threshold Choir, an international non-profit. When invited, Modesto Threshold Singers offer songs to comfort, support, and honor people who are on the threshold of life, their families, and caregivers.