KCBP Community Radio: Arts of the San Joaquin Valley

Bob Barzan talks with co-host Linda Scheller about the Modesto Art Museum, Modesto architecture, and the Modesto History Center.

Professional cellist and professor of cello Ira Lehn talks with his pupil, co-host Linda Scheller, about his musical career.

Sam Pierstorff--Ninja Poet, Modesto Junior College instructor, and president of the Modesto State Theater board-- talks with Linda Scheller about the need for creative expression, the State Theater and Intermission, teaching, the ILL LIST and CHILL LIST poetry slams competitions, Write Night and Poetry Night, the Modesto Haiku Anthology, and filmmaking.

Visual artist Traci Bookman talks with co-host Linda Scheller about her artistic creations and bookmanartwerrks, orignial decorative and FUNKtional art.

Musicians Pierre Noghli, Ninos Dikho, and Sargon Yonan talk about Domara Orchestra and "Joyful World Journey," their December 2, 2023 concert at Gallo Center for the Arts.

Ryan Foy talks about his theater career and the programs he oversees as Director of Produced Theatre and Special Programming at Gallo Center for the Arts in Modesto.

Barbara Alvarado and Patrick Barr of The Dragonfly-Art for Life talk with co-host Linda Scheller about their downtown Modesto CA art studio and the classes they offer.

Jim Johnson talks with Linda Scheller about his career in teaching and administration at Modesto Junior College, his work with Gallo Center Arts Education, the founding of Gallo Center Repertory Company and Sankofa Theater, and some of his favorite productions as an actor and director.

Executive director Gabriela Guerrini and board member Randy Siefkin talk about The State Theater's history, programs, film series, and new projects.

Michael Baldwin Sr. is a community advocate, paralegal, and the founding director of MBS Consultants. In this episode he shares some of his poetry and talks with co-host Linda Scheller about his work with police departments and community groups, his years of incarceration, and the importance of communication.