A Toast to The Arts

Artist Victoria Chick and Jennifer McClung - Symbols of New Mexico

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Toast to The Arts" Show features contemporary figurative artist Victoria Chick and Las Cruces Museums Curator Jennifer McClung.Victoria discusses her upcoming art exhibit "Symbols of New Mexico - A Personal Story" that will be on display at the Branigan Cultural Center in Las Cruces, New Mexico from July 29 - Sept. 25, 2022. Jennifer gives an overview of the historic Branigan Cultural Center as well as the adjoining Museum of Art, Museum of Nature & Science, and nearby Railroad Museum. More at: https://www.las-cruces.org/1523/MuseumsVictoria is based in the art community of Silver City, New Mexico. She appears on Big Blend Radio every 3rd Saturday. See her work here: https://victoriachick.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Author Brian LeBeau - A Disturbing Nature

When FBI Chief Investigator Francis Palmer and Maurice Lumen’s paths collide, a dozen young women are already dead—bodies strewn in the woods across southern New England. Crippled by the loss of their families and haunted by mistakes, they wrestle with skeletons and ghosts neither understands. Who is destined to pay for the sins of their fathers, and who will pay for their own?This episode of Big Blend Radio features author Brian LeBeau who talks about his debut novel, "A Disturbing Nature." Out now through Books Fluent, it's a psychological and insightful thriller about a prolific killer and investigator in post-Vietnam War-era New England. More at https://brianlebeau.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Filmmaker David Henry Gerson - The Story Won’t Die

This episode of Big Blend Radio features award-winning filmmaker David Henry Gerson, who discusses his debut feature documentary film, "The Story Won't Die." The film gives an inspiring, timely look at a young generation of Syrian artists who use their work to protest and process what is currently the world’s largest and longest ongoing displacement of people since World War II. The film is produced by Sundance Award-winning producer Odessa Rae (Navalny). More: http://www.davidhenrygerson.comSpecial thanks to the National Parks Arts Foundation. https://www.nationalparksartsfoundation.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Edwin Wong - When Life Gives You Risk, Make Risk Theatre

This episode of Big Blend Radio features essayist, author, and theatre expert Edwin Wong who discusses Risk Theatre. His first book "The Risk Theatre Model of Tragedy" (2019) upended our understanding of theatre by arguing that risk is the dramatic fulcrum of the action. It also launched a major international playwriting competition, now in its fourth year.Now, in his second book "When Life Gives You Risk, Make Risk Theatre" (2022), Wong argues that chance is a powerful and misunderstood force that directs the action, both on and off the stage. More at https://risktheatre.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Red Hot Shame Band - My Satellite Album

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Music Monday" Show features the Red Hot Shame band who talk about their music and latest album "My Satellite." Red Hot Shame is the brainchild of singer-songwriter Xeff Scolari and his fluctuating lineup of Northern California based musical partners in crime.For this new album "My Satellite," Xeff Scolari recorded with frequent collaborators: Steven Pitsenbarger (vocals, percussion), Ryan Wilson (guitar), Spencer Kennedy (bass), Rick Fugate (drums), James Terris (keys), Mark Bennet (harmonica)."My Satellite" was recorded, mixed, and mastered collaboratively by the whole group at Xeff Scolari’s own Shameful Studio in late 2021. The band is full of talented multi-instrumentalists who added layers of sonic textures including horns, vintage mellotron, and even accordion. The album’s songs range thematically from birth, death, and rebirth, to love and loss, and to everything in between. More at https://www.redhotshame.com/Special thanks to the National Parks Arts Foundation - https://www.nationalparksartsfoundation.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Toast to Music - Ed Roman and Justin Kniest

This episode of Big Blend Radio’s Champagne Sundays “Toast to Music” Show airED live from Lynnwood, Washington, with mother-daughter hosts Nancy J. Reid & Lisa D. Smith who publish Big Blend Magazines, and travel full-time on the Love Your Parks Tour.Featured Guests- Ed Roman - Award-winning singer/songwriter, performer, and multi-instrumentalist from Shelburne, Ontario, Canada Hear about his latest singles “Stronger,” “Happiness,” and “Tomorrow is Today.” https://edroman.net/ - Justin Kniest aka JUST - Dutch-born singer-songwriter who creates a mixture of Avant-Pop, Synthwave and Post Rock. His debut album Deep Cycles is melancholic with stories of sorrow, loss, and hope. https://www.just-artist.com/Special Thanks to the National Parks Arts Foundation https://www.nationalparksartsfoundation.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

World-Renowned Bassist Chuck Wright - Sheltering Sky

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Music Monday" Show features world-renowned bassist Chuck Wright who discusses his new solo project "Chuck Wright's Sheltering Sky." Out now through Cleopatra records, the full album features over 30 guest performers including members of Mr. Big, Skid Row, Tesla, Dream Theater, Janes Addition, Asia, Jefferson Starship, acclaimed solo artists Allen Hinds, Toshi Yanagi, and many others. It covers a wide range of genres, from Jazz Fusion, Prog, Funk to in-your-face Hard Rock.Chuck Wright has worked alongside everyone from Alice Cooper and Slash to Gregg Allman and Carmine Appice, and has toured the globe as a long-time member of metal giants Quiet Riot. He's involved in seven film scores, and appeared on over 100 worldwide record releases, playing bass and producing albums of various styles, including ambient trance, reggae, rap, country, and rock. Wright is the creator of Ultimate Jam Night, a long-running weekly live music show at the Whisky A Go-Go in Hollywood. More: https://www.chuckwright.com/Special thank you to the National Parks Arts Foundation - https://www.nationalparksartsfoundation.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Victoria Chick - Southwest Regional Museum of Art and Art Center

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Toast to The Arts" Show features contemporary figurative artist Victoria Chick who gives us an update on the development of the Southwest Regional Museum of Art and Art Center (SWRMA) in Silver City, New Mexico.SWRMA & Art Center is destined to be a cultural jewel for communities within this geographic area and a magnet for art lovers traveling in New Mexico. It will offer exciting educational opportunities and enjoyment in looking at art, studying art, and making art. The Museum’s emphasis in its permanent collection is American Art from 1850 to contemporary times. Invitational exhibitions may include art of other cultures and times. Learn More: https://swrmart.org/Victoria is based in the art community of Silver City, New Mexico and also shares some of the local spring and summer events and activities. She appears on Big Blend Radio every 3rd Saturday. See her work here: https://victoriachick.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.