Dean Mullen and Danny Quinlan of the Afrobeatniks band talk about their exciting upcoming performance at the Animas City Theatre along with Bluphunk and other special guests.

Cindy Atchison, painter and graphic designer joins me on this episode to talk about the upcoming Durango Open Studio Tour October 17-19, a unique opportunity to visit the working studios of 24 local artists.

In this episode I speak with Mona Wood-Patterson of the Merely Players who is directing the upcoming production of Shakespeare’s Hamlet along with Conor Sheehan who is playing the leading role.

My guest on this episode is filmmaker and cinematographer Charlie Howard who’s documentary film GCKUSS will premiere at Buckley Park in Durango, Colorado on Friday September 26, 2025.

Aliysha Arnold, a high school student from Towaoc, Colorado joins me on the program today to talk about “The Bear Dance” and “The Basket Lady” the two films she helped produce and her experience as an actor.

Evan Schertz, owner of Maria’s Bookshop talks about the Literary Foundation and it’s mission to expend access to books and storytelling and the current fundraiser called “Everyone A Reader”

Matt Bodo a Durango community member, actor and professional freelance writer shares his acting experiences in live theatre around the country..

Join me for a conversation with Jana Leslie, Executive Director of Stillwater Music and Lech Usinowicz former Executive Director of the Be Frank Foundation as we talk about the exciting merger of these two non-profits.

The Durango Arts Repertory Theatre presents the musical "The Spitfire Grill" and in this episode I am joined with three of the company members.

Local Durango musician John Thomas along with Charmaine Stewart speak about the release party and concert for the latest edition of John Thomas’ Songbook and Songwriters Diary happening on August 14 at 6:30pm at the Rochester Hotel Garden.

Aidan Park and Ben Gross join me on the program today to talk about the upcoming event in Durango on Saturday, August 4th called YAY For Recovery!! A Daylong Journey to Wellness.

Sarah Vader and Rusty Ford both talented musicians and members of the local band The Western Wallflowers join me in the studio.

Join me for a conversation with Vanessa Frank, the Events and Development Manager at The Powerhouse Science Center as we talk about the weekly summer Community Concert series and fundraising event.

Joining me on the program today are Kim Adams of Seed Studio, gallery manager Bekah Kolbe and student artist Allyra Meeker speaking about the upcoming gallery exhibit “Our Nature: Threshhold”.

Join me for a conversation with author Mark Stevens of Mancos, Colorado about the exciting Mesa Verde Literary Festival happening on Saturday July 12th.

In this episode I speak with John Sheedy and Bicycle Bob Gregorio about the 2nd Annual Durango Vintage Bicycle Swap and Show taking place on Saturday July 12th.

Earlier this month I had a conversation with local photographer Barbara Grist about the many exciting art events happening in Cortez Colorado Friday and Saturday June 6th and 7th.

Durango PlayFest’s seventh annual event is happening this week and I have the pleasure of speaking with Lucy Wright and William Missouri-Downs about their play Becky And Her Lung Transplant.

This Wednesday May 21st author Christopher Barns will be at Maria’s Bookshop to talk about his book Mesa Verde’s Secret Garden: A History of Managing the Backcountry and Wilderness of a National Park.

Join me for a conversation with local artist Brad Goodell as we talk about the exciting new mural he is painting on the side of The Smiley Building in Durango.