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Dinner theatre is the combination of a prepared and planned meal with the performance of a prepared and planned play or dramatization. When put together poorly, the performance often comes second to the meal, but when assembled with passion and artistry, the combination of both can become an unforgettable evening. Josh Johnson is sitting down with an entertainer and artist that is the creative mind behind an upcoming dinner theatre experience...
All the world’s a stage, and in it we are merely players. But Norm Lewis is not a mere player, rather a titan of the theatre world with accomplishments in almost every form of media. From Broadway to the silver screen and streaming, Lewis has taken part in many acclaimed works. He returns to Tallahassee to receive the Artistic Legacy Award from the Young Actors Theatre, and sat down with Josh Johnson to discuss his work, his homecoming, and more...
The arrival of fall brings with it the normal group of chilly weather, overcast skies, and general desire for comfort. Some consider fall the beginning of self-care season, and for many no self-care session is complete without a nice bar of soap and a scented candle. Josh Johnson is sitting down with an artisan candle and soap maker to discuss the background and process of her art ...
Leon County does not see many live music festivals come into town, so it seems noteworthy when someone local decides to throw one themselves. That is what Glenn Swan did a few years ago when he launched the first Octronica. Described as an annual showcase of live electronic performance, Swan curates a selection of artists meant to highlight Tallahassee’s electronic music scene. Josh Johnson is sitting down with Glenn Swan to discuss the origins of the event, the work that goes into it, and what attendees can expect this year...
Funeral traditions are some of the oldest practices that humanity has developed. From burials to cremation -- every culture has its own way of mourning and remembering the dead. But the placement and creation of remains can have a very negative environmental impact, which has led some to seek out natural burials. Anthony Gaudio is a founding member of the Red Hills Community Cemetery and is sitting down with host Josh Johnson to discuss natural burials...
Art is difficult. It’s difficult to make and it can be even more difficult to learn. Becoming a great artist can require help from time to time. Accomplished Sumi-E artist, Ann Kozeliski, founded Artists Helping Artists with that in mind and sits down with Josh Johnson to discuss more...
Dancing has been an integral part of music since the first human used their hands to drum a beat on a hollow log. But, as the art form has evolved over thousands of years, artists have honed the best styles of music to dance to – ranging from cultural genres like salsa to Electronic Dance Music (EDM) played at huge festivals. Drum and Bass is a sub-genre of EDM that takes a lot of inspiration from earlier electronic and dance music mixed in with aspects from cultural genres. Alex Martinez is a Drum and Bass advocate who produces and performs the genre locally. Martinez sits down with Josh Johnson to discuss his journey and love of the genre...
Folk music, country music, and americana are three distinct genres, with unique aspects and their own heroes and legends. All three categories do, however, share a few crossover threads – one of which being a tradition of original and authentic storytelling through lyricism. Conor Churchill is a singer/songwriter and storyteller that is using his writing to blend all three genres into one new and singular sound. Churchill sits down with host Josh Johnson to discuss his writing, touring, and inspirations...
Art is all about perspectives, the outlook of the artist mixed with the views of the audience. Sam Atwood is a storyteller and comedian with an incredibly unique perspective, forged through a life of experience and change. Atwood is legally blind and recently made the decision to permanently remove his eyes. A topic Atwood touched on in the solo performance that brings him into town. Atwood sits down with host Josh Johnson to discuss that decision and his new show ...
Screen printing is the art of pulling custom mixed ink through a designed screen onto a t-shirt. But, in the age of dropshipping and mass production, having local shirts printed by hand locally can help create a sense of distinction. Matt Burke is a local screen printer whose shirts you may have seen around town, or you might know him from his social media history diving into some of the forgotten spots in the city. Burke sits down with Josh Johnson to discuss his t-shirt making process, his social media presence, and more ...
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