Podcasts about creative city project

In a mecca where theme parks attract millions annually, it's often forgotten that the arts also play a major role in Orlando. In this episode, OBJ Editor-in-Chief Richard Bilbao invites Cole NeSmith, Founder & CEO of Creative City Project, to share what's happening behind-the-scenes.

For episode 408, Jon and Brendan are joined by Ricky Ly of Tasty Chomps and the Orlando Foodie Forum at Tabla Winter Park, where they meet up with the owner, Nora, to preview their new menu that launched this weekend. Delicious! This week's topics include the turtling of Church Street Entertainment, the return of Creative City Project's "Immerse" to downtown Orlando, a Cool Job Alert at CityArts, a big foodie announcement from the International Airport, and Dan Newlin becoming the Ambassador to Colombia. This week's episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater, Credo Conduit, and JustCallMoe.com. Tune in to Bungalower and The Bus on Real Radio 104.1 FM every Friday at 8 p.m. or catch the podcast to stay in touch with all of the latest headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.

Join us for an exclusive interview with Cole NeSmith, the visionary founder and executive director of the Creative City Project! Learn about Cole's passion for the arts, his innovative projects, and his mission to make Orlando a hub for creativity and innovation. Don't miss this insightful and inspiring discussion with one of Orlando's most influential creative minds!

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This holiday season, we are re-releasing one of our favorite podcast episodes, “Entertainment That Gives Back”!

For Episode 305, Jon and Brendan head to Leu Gardens to experience Creative City Project's Dazzling Nights installation. This week's episode was sponsored by La Jetee Perfumery, the Orange County Regional History Center, Enzian Theater, Ben Laube Homes, and the DeWitt Law Firm. Topics include a Texan lost doggy that was found in an Orlando hotel, Gen Z's not being able to solve our employment woes, Elon Musk being a super petty person, the passing of a local hero, and the Mayor's State of Downtown address. Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on Real Radio 104.1 FM or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.

One of the key aspects of Innovation is collaboration, and while Teams and Zoom have been a great tool, one of the best aspects of the tech industry has always been amazing in-person events. Central Florida is home to some of the best venues for these events and we have missed being able to physically see all of the innovation that happens not just in our region, but around the state. In this episode, we chat with the CEOs behind the tech and innovation events in Orlando. Cole NeSmith - Chief Creative Officer of The Creative City Project that produces IMMERSE Brian Kornfeld - Chief Executive Officer of Synapse that produces Synapse Orlando Orlando Innovation Week starts this week from October 8th to October 15th. It will feature both IMMERSE and Synapse Orlando and you can learn more about it here! O the Innovation is produced by the Orlando Tech Council, a public-private, not-for-profit economic and community development organization that works to advance Broad-based Prosperity™ by strengthening Orlando's economy, amplifying Orlando's story, championing regional priorities, empowering community leaders and building a brilliant region.

Friday – If you were to start your own business, what would it be? Jeffrey Tubin is back on CNN after a timeout for masterbating on a Zoom call...too soon? Nicole Dupre on a children's theater camps and the Creative City Project. Rauce Thoughts on Universal's “churro” stand. Plus, WOKE News, Embers Only, Pick the Porn & Last Call.

Let's get spooky! We talk about Howl-o-Scream and Creative City Project moving forward this season, and many more details about The Haunted Road drive-thru Halloween experience coming to Central FL. We also share what to get at City Works in Disney Springs and how much busier Magic Kingdom is getting. Show Notes: The Haunted Road - Drive Thru Halloween Experience Creative City Project 2020 - Bright Young Things Performances City Works at Disney Springs -------------------------- Site: orlandoadventureclub.com Our Merch: orlandoadventureclub.com/merch Instagram: @Orl_AdventureClub TikTok: @orlandoadventureclub Facebook: @ORLAdventureClub Twitter: @ORLAdventure -------------------------- Intro/Outro music: The Teaching Robot by the talented Danny Baranowsky --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/orlandoadventureclub/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/orlandoadventureclub/support

Founder of Creative City Project Cole NeSmith joins us as guest.  

Kevin Becker – director, performer, and experimental theatre artist – joins Orlando Theatre Hour to talk about his upcoming project, The Dreamland Maze, at this year’s Immerse, presented by Creative City Project, and Phantasmagoria’s 10th anniversary show, Reckoning. The Dreamland Maze, an interactive theatrical performance based on Tom Waits’ musical Alice from 2002, is a … Continue reading "24. Kevin Becker (10/14/2019)"

Cole NeSmith is the founder of Orlando’s grand experimental art festival, Immerse (FKA Creative City Project.) The annual event brings the creativity of over 1,000 artists to the streets of downtown Orlando. We talk a lot about the inner workings of his festival, and he helps me understand his through-line from being a spiritual leader to starting a creative festival.

In this episode of Podcast More Life, we welcome Cole NeSmith founder of Creative City Project on inspiring others and getting clients by simply creating. Join us for an amazing episode with one of the biggest and brightest minds in Central Florida. Cole NeSmith is everything that is the word creative. Cole does everything from making music to acting to helping develop interactive exhibits for brands and businesses. Moreover, Cole is the perfect example of how you can turn a passion or hobby into a thriving business if you really desire to do so. In this episode, we examine the impact of creating quality over quantity. We also discuss operating with a team and knowing when to say no to a client. Cole shares loads of insight on the power of word-of-mouth and how to get it going for your business and brand. Moreover, we discuss how fulfilling it is to inspire others and to create an environment for people to freely engage and communicate in a safe space. You do not want to miss out on this moving and beneficial episode of Podcast More Life. Transforming people and places through meaningful shared experiences. Communicating culture-shaping ideas in creative ways. Casting vision and leading teams to win the day. Cole NeSmith is an experience curator, actor, writer, musician, and speaker. He is the Executive Director of the Creative City Project, which produces IMMERSE, an annual performing and interactive arts event in the heart of Downtown Orlando. Cole started the award-winning Creative City Project in 2012 to cultivate a creative community locally and to help shape the global perception of Orlando as a place known for creativity and innovation. In 2017, the annual IMMERSE event platformed 1,000 artists for an audience of more than 30,000. Cole is actively involved in cultural transformation through his leadership in initiatives like Project DTO — imagining the next ten years of growth for Downtown Orlando — and as the Creative Director of “Beautiful Together” — an artistic response to the Pulse tragedy in June of 2016. He has been named one of Orlando Magazine's “50 Most Powerful People in Orlando” and the Orlando Business Journal's “40 Under 40.” He is also a regular contributor to the Orlando Sentinel's “Central Florida 100." As an artist, Cole has appeared in professional theater, works of classical and contemporary music, film and TV. Cole also creates large scale interactive installations and presentational elements for conferences, events, and brands. He is the author of two books.

Cole NeSmith has been a long time Champion of Orlando. He has also been a long time friend of mine. Cole had a vision to Celebrate the incredible things he saw his friends making and the Arts scene in our city. Thus the Creative City Project was born! If you haven’t attended yet, THIS IS YOUR YEAR! I made a simple and delish Campari / Tito’s Handmade Vodka Summer Cocktail to sip on as we chat! I know you are going to enjoy Cole’s story….

As the family comes together, you have a great opportunity to bond over Orlando's bright cultural communities. Happy Holidays from 'This Week In Art' and Creative City Project!- It's the last week to experience Nick Cave's exhibit at the Orlando Museum of Art, and you can experience in the classiest way possible at Nouveau: A Glamorous New Year’s Eve.- Friday, enjoy the expansive collection and live music at The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art for FREE as part of their Holidays at The Morse event.

We talk Creative City Project's Immerse event in Downtown Orlando, Kenny G, the new Pienezza Pizza in Hunter's Creek, and Lucky's Market also in Hunter's Creek. There's so much happening in Orlando, tune in and discover what makes this place so special, outside of our world-class attractions!

IMMERSE 2018 is a 2-day event in Downtown Orlando featuring more than 1,000 artists and hundreds of creative experiences for an estimated 40,000 guests to enjoy. Members of the Falcon’s team were selected to design two immersive exhibits: “Art of Athleticism”, a digital media experience that uses real-time motion tracking technology to allow people to become the paintbrush and use their bodies to digitally paint on giant walls, and "The Seraph", a 7.5-foot angel created using projecting mapping. These displays combine design and technology to allow guests to interact with art in new ways.   SPECIAL CREDITS: Thank you goes to Cole NeSmith, Executive Director of Creative City Project, for joining us for our conversation. Visit http://www.creativecityproject.com to find out more about Creative City Project. Also, a huge thank you goes to Orlando Health for sponsoring this incredible event https://www.orlandohealth.com. We hope to see everyone at IMMERSE 2018! You can get your tickets here: http://www.creativecityproject.com/book/   ABOUT THE SHOW: “Experience Imagination” is a Themed Entertainment Podcast presented by Falcon’s Creative Group, a design studio and media house that works to create immersive experiences around the world. Learn more about us at www.falconscreativegroup.com.   FALCON’S SOCIAL MEDIA: Tweet Falcon’s: twitter.com/falconscg  Follow Falcon’s: facebook.com/falconscreativegroup/  Like Falcon’s: instagram.com/falconscg/  Pin Falcon’s:  pinterest.com/falconscg/boa

In this episode I talk with Cole NeSmith, Executive & Creative Director of Creative City Project.

Have you seen our installations in partnership with OUC - The Reliable One lighting up Orlando? Cole is bringing you "This Week In Art" from the one in front of Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts.- This weekend, the Orlando Ballet Company and School opens their season with Carmina Burana, presented by Orlando Ballet.- Also happening downtown, the Orlando Story Club: Down to the Wire is Wednesday at The Abbey.- Get in the Halloween spirit with Phantasmagoria. Friday through Monday, they're bringing their Victorian horror stories to the John & Rita Lowndes Shakespeare Center for Phantasmagoria IX "Homecoming" - Orlando Dates.- Get extra freaked out at The Birds, showing at the Garden Theatre all this month. If you've ever seen Alfred Hitchcock's classic film, you know you're in for something scary.Don't miss Immerse 2018 from the Creative City Project, happening October 19 & 20!

COLE NESMITH, the creative director of the CREATIVE CITY PROJECT might be the perfect podcast guest. he is smart, funny, opinionated, outgoing, loves what he does & is really good at talking about it. we cover all this & more: being an artist & being responsible. the power of great hair. my problem with critical mass. […]

There's so much happening in the Orlando arts community!It's 'This Week In Art.'- Tuesday is Uncorked at The Abbey. Watch performances from ballet dancers and hear from Robert Hill, Artistic Director for Orlando Ballet Company and School.- This Thursday, get to know classical music at Bach Festival Society of Winter Park hosts Insights & Sounds: Harp and Strings.- Friday, Central Florida Community Arts opens Noises Off, a comedic play about plays going all wrong.And don't forget Immerse 2018 from the Creative City Project, happening October 19 & 20 in Downtown OrlandoGo experience something new!

Orlando is a hub for artists from all over the globe. This week, you can experience three art events that will leave you stunned. - This Friday is the opening of Vibrant Vision a collection that features work from African American artists from 1930 to today. There are two opening receptions: Vibrant Vision: African Diaspora Opening Reception at Crealdé School of Art and Vibrant Vision: African Diaspora Heritage Center Reception at Hannibal Square Heritage Center.- Also Friday, Nick Cave. Feat. opens at Orlando Museum of Art. The exhibit will feature sculptures and video installations tackling themes of social justice.- Saturday, The Mennello Museum of American Art presents Our Orlando: Artists Panel. Artists will talk about their work and stories.- Running until the end of September, go see A Year With Frog and Toad at Orlando Repertory Theatre. - Finally, don't forget about Immerse 2018 from the Creative City Project, happening October 19 & 20 in Downtown Orlando. Go out and experience something amazing!

This week’s featured interview is with Cole NeSmithCole NeSmith is an experienced curator, actor, writer, musician, and speaker. He is the Executive Director of the Creative City Project, which produces IMMERSE, an annual performing and interactive arts event in the heart of Downtown Orlando. Cole started the award-winning Creative City Project in 2012 to cultivate creative community locally and to help shape the global perception of Orlando as a place known for creativity and innovation. In 2018, the annual IMMERSE event will platform 1,000 artists for an audience of more than 40,000. Throughout the year, the Creative City Project connects patrons with the best of arts and culture throughout Central Florida.Cole is actively involved in cultural transformation through his leadership in initiatives like Project DTO — imagining the next ten years of growth for Downtown Orlando — and as the Creative Director of “Beautiful Together” — an artistic response to the Pulse tragedy in June of 2016. He has been named one of Orlando Magazine's “50 Most Powerful People in Orlando” and the Orlando Business Journal’s “40 Under 40.” He is also a regular contributor to the Orlando Sentinel’s “Central Florida 100."As an artist, Cole has appeared in professional theater, works of classical and contemporary music, film and TV. Cole also creates large-scale interactive installations and presentational elements for conferences, events, and brands. He is the author of two books and the host of a podcast called the Artrepreneur Podcast that helps artists move from hobbyist to making creativity their career. The CRTVCHURCH Podcast crew also takes you on a brief tour of the Mile High City while Emily gives the guys a little background on the Royal Wedding. Our REPLY ALL question is: What is your favorite Star Wars movie and why? For more extended answers, you can answer in our Facebook Group: CRTVTALKS. And, for more precise comments join the conversation on Facebook or Twitter by following @CRTVCHURCHFollow CRTVCHURCH on social media @CRTVCHURCH on all handles and check out our website CRTVCHURCH.com. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What is really good out there world?!?!  Tha Trap House is back in effect, and yo…..this episode is one of tha dopest we have done in a WHILE.  We broadcast live from tha CityArts Factory in downtown Orlando from tha Immerse 2017 event, presented by tha Creative City Project.  Our good friends from MOOD The … Continue reading "STH Show #143 – Trap2Go @ CityArts Factory with MOOD The Party"

This week on From the HeART, Mary Thompson Hunt on talks to Cole NeSmith, Drirector of IMMERSE, formerly known as the Creative City Project.

We can get into ways of thinking and operating that don't work for the long haul. As a leader, it's essential to rethink what you're doing and how you're doing it. Also, a potentially exciting opportunity for us to pitch IMMERSE from the Creative City Project to a new Gimlet Media Podcast!

Sometimes we win by turning the system on its head. It's easy to think competitively, but sometimes there's an entirely different way of doing things. More lessons on the road to building IMMERSE from the Creative City Project.

I love doing good. Everything we're doing at Creative City Project is about building community. But I was always asking the question, "What can we get." But we should have been asking a totally different one.

Work. Work. Work. When is it time to get away? Another glimpse into the process of building IMMERSE from the Creative City Project.

If you're out looking for investors or customers, chances are, you experience "no" a lot. Me too. Another glimpse into the process of building IMMERSE from the Creative City Project.

Often times, leaders and entrepreneurs are afraid to invite people into their thing. But the truth is, partners are the only way we'll scale what we're doing. Follow the journey as we building IMMERSE from the Creative City Project. 

We sat down with Cole NeSmith to talk about cultivating art, creating a community, and how Orlando used art to heal after the Pulse tragedy. Cole is an artist, actor, writer, producer, and the executive director of the Creative City Project, an annual arts event in Downtown Orlando featuring collaborations with Cirque du Soleil, Orlando Ballet, The CFCArts Orchestra, and over 1000 artists, performers, and musicians.