Arts Blast on the Air with Willi Miller

I began covering the arts on Florida's Treasure Coast almost 25 years ago after working in Miami with WTMI-FM. Before Miami, I spent 16 unforgettable years in the U.S. Virgin Islands, getting my feet wet in broadcasting at WVWI, as program director and host of a radio talk show, and learning how to live in the Caribbean - not easy but so worth the effort.<br />When I made my way north to the Treasure Coast, I landed at WQCS, the regional NPR affiliate, producing Arts Spotlight and arts-related special programs for 15 years or so. I tried retirement, but that wasn't for me. Soon I was tapped to produce a weekly radio segment for the Cultural Council of Indian River County. My arts coverage spilled over from radio to print when I was asked to write an arts and entertainment column for TCPalm.com. At the end of 2018, I tried retirement again, and immediately realized there was no retiring from spreading the word about the wealth of arts, culture, and entertainment we have to offer.<br />Over the years, I've met hundreds of interesting and talented people and discovered places to go and things to do that I just have to share. From Brevard County to North Palm Beach County and looking west, Willi Miller's Arts Blast will keep you moving, learning, and having fun. Subscribe to the free weekly eMagazine at willimiller.com or just check back here every week for the latest issue. On Facebook, it's Willi Miller's Arts Blast and Willi Miller's Arts Blast Extras. Come explore with me.

Andrew Galuska, Larry Strauss, & Robin Volsky

Larry Strauss and Robin Volsky invite us to "Dancing on the Dingle: An Irish Christmas Tale," an entertaining new musical full of Christmas Spirit, Thanksgiving Weekend, Nov 30th and Dec 1st, at 2pm at First Presbyterian Church in Vero Beach.     And Andrew Galuska tells us about "Organ and Poetry" on Thursdays at 11am leading up to Christmas in December at Community Church of Vero Beach.

11-20
25:21

Adam Schnell & Suzanne Seldes

Adam Schnell from Ballet Vero Beach and Suzanne Seldes from Vero Beach Museum of Art join the show to tell us about "Roadside Reverie," a dance interpretation on November 16th at 3pm.  Admission includes free entry into the museum that day.

11-06
25:12

Renee Bireley, Shotsie LaJoie and Ben Earman

Renee Bireley and Shotsie LaJoie join the show to discuss the Samaritan Center Soup Bowl... and Ben Earman tells us about the Vero Beach Theatre Guild Black Box.

10-30
25:13

Suzanne Seldes and Sara Wilson

Suzanne Seldes joins us from the Vero Beach Museum of Art... and we speak with Sara Wilson from the Laura Riding Jackson Foundation.

10-23
25:16

Andrew Galuska and Mike Block

Andrew Galuska, Director of Music and Fine Arts at the Community Church of Vero Beach joins the show to tells us about "The Cat and the Canary," a silent film and live organ performance on Sunday, October 27th... And we speak with musician extraordinaire, Mike Block, who is organizing a nationwide "Play for the Vote," a nonpartisan series of live musical performances at polling places on Election Day.

10-16
25:18

Rachel Murphy & Oscar Sales

Rachel Murphy from the Community Church of Vero Beach... and Oscar Sales tells us about "A Fox on the Fairway" playing Oct 22-Nov 10 at Riverside Theatre in Vero Beach.

10-08
25:06

John Miller, Caitlin Swindell, and Wendy Lo

Caitlin Swindell, director of education at Vero Beach Museum of Art, introduces hot-glass sculptor John Miller; and Wendy Lo, curator of education at Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, talks about current and future exhibits and classes.

10-02
25:12

Michelle Nevaeh, Iris Peters, Collin Holloway & Luke Benedict

Michelle Neveah and Iris Peters join the show to discuss The Pointe West Fine Art Festival with Vero Beach Art Club... and we talk to Collin Holloway and Luke Benedict of the musical group, The Muse Duo.

09-25
25:28

David LoPresti and Marty Paris

David LoPresti of LoPresti Art Gallery and Studio invites everyone to the Art Walk, which promises "art, music, good people, and a lovely evening", every 3rd Friday of the month featuring 6 studios and galleries.  And Marty Paris tells us about what's happening with the Live from Vero Beach Musical Concert Series, including an upcoming show by the New York Bee Gees.  Discover more at MusicWorksConcerts.com

09-18
25:13

Donna Ware, Glenda Taylor and Renee Bireley

Donna Ware joins us to talk about the Sebastian River Art Club, the upcoming Show at the Vero Beach Museum of Art, and Sebastian's "Look Back In Time" celebration.  Renee Bireley, the Samaritan Center Development Manager, and Glenda Taylor, one of the potters, are here to tell us about the Soup Bowl 2024 event on Thursday, November 7th.

09-11
25:09

Gary Monroe & Dieulanie Claude

Guest Gary Monroe, author of HIghwaymen books, talked about the new, softcover publication of his book on Highwayman artist Mary Ann Carroll. Then, we chat with Dieulanie Claude, executive director of St. Lucie Cultural Alliance, about a Call to Artists for Controlled Chaos. Discover more info at ArtStLucie.org.

09-04
25:11

Marshall Adams and Leslie Olson

The executive director of the museum, Marshall Adams, joins us to give us an update on the A.E. Backus Museum and Gallery... and Leslie Olson, an urban planner in St. Lucie County, representing the St. Lucie Cultural Alliance, joins the show. Both guests will address the cuts to the arts and culture budget in the state of Florida.

08-28
25:13

Suzanne Seldes, Christina "Chrissy" Barber, & Barry Shapiro

Suzanne Seldes and Christina "Chrissy" Barber tell us about the Vero Beach Museum of Art.  They've extended the "Rock & Roll Billboards of the Sunset Strip" exhibit through September 15th. Classes and workshops are coming soon, and so its a "Beatles in Florida" five film series coming this fall.Barry Shapiro also joins us to talk about upcoming art classes at the Vero Beach Museum of Art as well as how he collects socks for the homeless.  Discover more onhow to donate socks at VeroBeachSockDrive.com.

08-21
25:14

Dee Rose & Doretha Hair

The President of the Vero Beach Theatre Guild, Dee Rose joins the show to talk about "Romeo & Juliet" playing for three weeks beginning September 6th at the Guild.  And there's a Props & Costumes Sale where you can buy a gem of a costume or bring your items to sell on Saturday, August 24th from 8am-1pm at the Guild.And Doretha Hair, the wife of Alfred Hair, who established the Florida Highwaymen, joins the show to talk about the Original Florida Hall of Fame Highwaymen Museum opening in downtown Fort Pierce very soon.

08-14
25:20

Debbie Avery & Aaron Collins

Debbie Avery joins Willi to talk about the "Annual Pelican Island Conservatioon Society (PICS) Bird and Nature Show". Aaron Collins joins us to talk about Gilbert & Sullivan's "The Pirates of Penzance" with Central Florida Vocal Arts.

08-07
25:17

Suze Lavender

We speak with Suze Lavender, the Curator at the Galleries at First Presbyterian Church and the Sebastian River Art Club.  We talk about the summer Art Show happening now through September 30th.

07-31
25:10

Adam Schnell, Gabrielle Lamb & Staci Rosbury

Adam Schnell and Gabrielle Lamb of Ballet Vero Beach talk about August’s Pigeonwing performances... and Staci Rosbury of the Melbourne Municipal Band joins the show to talk about her career and upcoming performances.

07-24
25:12

Jennifer Trapp, Casey Lunceford; Gifford Youth Orchestra. Dee Rose; Vero Beach Theater Guild

Its Arts Blast with Willi Miller! Today's show has two parts.Jennifer Trapp & Casey Lunceford talk about the Gifford Youth Orchestra's BBQ, August 17th, and fill us in on how the orchestra has grown and what's ahead.  Dee Rose, Vero Beach Theatre Guild's new President, talks about Something Rotten, running July 19 - Aug 4th, and some new things happening at VBTG.

07-17
25:12

Joshua McMiller

Artist Joshua McMiller joins the show to discuss his upcoming workshop, "Paint Like Van Gogh" at the Center for Spiritual Care in Vero Beach, July 13th and 20th.  Details at CenterForSpiritualCare.org.Discover more about Joshua at JoshuaMcMiller.com ... And check out his Instagram page: Mxmiller.

07-10
25:10

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