Podcasts about cultural alliance

On this episode we talk with Executive Director Lou Ursone from Curtain Call about theatre and shows in 2025! CURTAIN CALL: A THEATRE COMMUNITYAs Stamford's longest-running and only year 'round, nonprofit producing theatre company, we are proud to offer 10 to 12 (or more) full-scale productions each year in our two venues: The Kweskin Theatre  and The Dressing Room Theatre. Professionally managed but primarily a volunteer organization, Curtain Call is the proud recipient of: .The Governor's Award for Excellence in Culture & TourismAn ACE Award from the Cultural Alliance of Fairfield CountyHas been named the area's Best Local Theatre 10 years in a row.For more info > https://www.curtaincallinc.com

In this adventurous episode, join us as we hop on the Culture Train for another adventure to the lush, vibrant island of Jamaica. Once again, we meet with Dr. Horace Alexander and Ms. Dorothy McCloud from the Jamaica Cultural Alliance to dive deeper into the captivating culture of this beautiful Caribbean destination. As the journey unfolds, you will be introduced to Jamaica's national fruit, ackee. Ms. Dorothy paints a vivid picture of this unique fruit, explaining how it transforms from a closed, apple-like shape to a beautiful, flower-like structure when ripe. She also shares the crucial safety tip of waiting for ackee to naturally open before consuming it, as eating it prematurely can be dangerous. Dr. Horace then takes us on a culinary journey through the history of Jamaican jerk seasoning. He reveals the ingenious methods used by the Maroons, the brave people who escaped to the mountains for freedom, to cook meat underground without revealing their location through smoke. This fascinating technique gave birth to the rich, smoky flavor of jerk seasoning, a staple in Jamaican cuisine. You will also discover delightful Jamaican desserts, many of which are made from coconut. Ms. Dorothy describes the colorful and chewy treats, including "grater cake" and the intriguingly named "Bustamante's backbone," a tough candy that pays homage to a revered Jamaican Prime Minister. The episode further explores the symbolism of the Jamaican flag, with its unique combination of black, green, and gold, representing the island's challenges, lush landscape, and sunny optimism. Dr. Horace shares the positive outlook embodied by the Jamaican people and explains the cultural significance of the colors often associated with the Rastafarian community.

We're taking a vibrant journey to the beautiful island of Jamaica! Join us as we welcome special guests Ms. Dorothy and Mr. Horace from the Jamaica Cultural Alliance. Together, we uncover the rich history, diverse landscapes, and unique cultures of Jamaica. Discover the warm, friendly greetings of Jamaicans and the island's motto, "Out of many, one people." Learn about the Taíno people, the Maroons, and how various cultures have shaped Jamaica into the melting pot it is today. We'll explore the stunning beaches, lush mountains, and fascinating landmarks like the Blue and John Crow Mountains, Dunn's River Falls, and the magical Green Grotto Caves. Hear about the languages spoken in Jamaica, including the local dialect, Patois, and the influence of Spanish. And for those with a love for adventure, find out about the ecotourism opportunities and bird-watching experiences that await. As always, our episode is filled with fun and learning, with a special birthday shoutout and heartwarming messages from our listeners. Don't miss the chance to dive into the wonders of Jamaica and learn how to celebrate our differences with curiosity, equality, and respect. Jamaica Cultural Alliance: https://jamaicaculture.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JamaicaCulturalAlliance/ Culture Kids Website (leave us a voicemail here!) http://culturekidsmedia.com Instagram: @culturekidsmedia Please leave us a 5 star rating on Apple! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/culture-kids-podcast/id1649055929 Comments, birthday shoutouts and more: hello@culturekidsmedia.com

Arts organizations around Florida are scrambling to make up budget shortfalls after Governor Ron DeSantis vetoed $32 million in cultural and museum grants. The cuts will have an impact on hundreds of theatres, museums, performance groups and other arts organizations large and small. The vetoes are part of nearly $1 billion that DeSantis trimmed from the state budget, which is now a whopping $116.5 billion. “We're making big investments in our future while spending less of our taxpayer's money to maintain our state's strong financial standing and robust economy," DeSantis wrote in a letter to Secretary of State Cord Byrd listing the line-item vetoes. To talk more about the role of arts organizations in the Tampa Bay economy and how they will navigate the next year without those state grants, we spoke with David Jenkins, Producing Artistic Director at Jobsite Theater at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts in Tampa, Mary Bensel, Executive Director at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall in the city of Sarasota, Brian Hersh, CEO of the Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota and Jennifer Jones, President and CEO, Florida Cultural Alliance.

Arts organizations around Florida are scrambling to make up budget shortfalls after Governor Ron DeSantis vetoed $32 million in cultural and museum grants. The cuts will have an impact on hundreds of theatres, museums, performance groups and other arts organizations large and small. The vetoes are part of nearly $1 billion that DeSantis trimmed from the state budget, which is now a whopping $116.5 billion. “We're making big investments in our future while spending less of our taxpayer's money to maintain our state's strong financial standing and robust economy," DeSantis wrote in a letter to Secretary of State Cord Byrd listing the line-item vetoes. To talk more about the role of arts organizations in the Tampa Bay economy and how they will navigate the next year without those state grants, we spoke with David Jenkins, Producing Artistic Director at Jobsite Theater at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts in Tampa, Mary Bensel, Executive Director at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall in the city of Sarasota, Brian Hersh, CEO of the Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota and Jennifer Jones, President and CEO, Florida Cultural Alliance.

Painting since 2008, Kathy Gale's work leans heavily toward impressionism with a strong abstract quality. Her current pieces are rooted in the landscape and inspired by the photos she takes while traveling throughout Washington, Idaho, Oregon and Montana. In 2013, Kathy, joined by local artist Teresa McHugh, started the CDA Artists' Studio Tour. It continues to grow yearly, with the ongoing support of The CDA Arts and Cultural Alliance. For Kathy, the practice of making art is not a solitary endeavor. Though actual paint time is secluded, her life is truly sustained by the love of family and friends, which no painting on earth can replicate. To view Kathy's unique style of art, visit her website at kathygale.com or follow her on Facebook or Instagram.

Erika K. Wesley, the Executive Director of the Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County, sits down for a conversation with Bridgeport Mayor Joseph Ganim. They discuss Bridgeport's numerous cultural initiatives and growing status as a city where many artists and other creative professionals choose to live. This interview marks the beginning of a 2024 series in which Erika plans to connect with the mayors of Fairfield's urban communities.

Host: David Green Our July "Spotlight" shined a light on 9 quite different organizations in our region who received the highly competitive "Good to Great" grant, jointly administered by the CT Office of the Arts and CT Humanities, designed to help transform the visitor experience at their institutions. The grant is awarded to "organizations of all sizes who demonstrate deep thinking about who they are as organizations, and what they could be if granted access to capital funding." We thought this was a great opportunity to spotlight these organizations, the work they do, and how they will be using their grants to transform their organizations. Our guests were: • Cybele Maylone, Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum, Ridgefield • Peter Gistelinck, Avon Theatre Film Center, Stamford • Kathy Maher, Barnum Museum, Bridgeport • Tracy Kay, Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens, Stamford • Howard Lasser, Brookfield Craft Center, Brookfield • Hilary Wittmann, Carriage Barn Arts Center, New Canaan • Clare Murray, cARTie, Shelton • Maggie Dimock, Greenwich Historical Society, Greenwich • Steve di Costanzo, WPKN, Bridgeport

HOST: David Green The arts bring renewed vitality, energy, engagement and economic stimulus to our communities. The arts especially can breathe new life into old buildings when they are smartly and sensitively restored. This month we look at the journey that two groups took in finding the right space for their arts organization, how they redeveloped the buildings they found, and what the impact has been. The Norwalk Art Space opened in June 2021 and greeted 14,000 visitors in its first year. Metro Art Studios in Bridgeport opened in November 2021. Both buildings won Awards of Merit from PreservationCT in 2022. In addition, we look at a building that is currently being restored and renovated for use as an art space: The Granite Church in Redding. Guests: Jane Davila, Executive Director, Metro Art Studios Robin Panovka, The Norwalk Art Space Richard Wenning, Executive Director, Be Foundation, Co-founder at SpreadMusicNow & Granite Church Christopher Wigren, Deputy Director, Preservation Connecticut

Host: David Green If you are interested in your health and well-being (who isn't?) then spend your lunch hour with us at NOON by tuning into @wpkn89.5 for our monthly live interview series Spotlight On Arts and Culture: "The Arts and Healing." We will examine the power of creative expression as a means of coping, healing, and restoration. We will hear about how the arts can be a bridge to mindfulness, reflection and transformation, particularly in the context of the current state of our world. Our guests are Dianne Niklaus, a Creative Wellness Coach; Darcy Hicks, visual artist and Co-director of Education at The Norwalk Art Space; Felicity Kostakis, artist and art teacher; Tatiana Mori, Director of the Greenwich Arts Council; and Patricia Spugani, Community Outreach & Lighting Designer at Town Players of New Canaan which recently produced Ordinary People to contribute to the conversation around mental health. Tune in and enjoy! Learn more at https://lnkd.in/ey5-VTpx Connecting. Informing. Promoting. Advocating. Together. CAFC supports the Arts and Culture landscape of #fairfieldcountyct #artsandhealth #artsandwellbeing #healthandwellness #wellbeing #healthandwellbeing #artsmatter #listenandlearn #reachhigh #bettertogether #newperspective

Hortense Gerardo talks about her plays I SEE YOU, COUNTERPOINT, TOASTING MAN, MIDDLETON HEIGHTS, GLACIAL INCANTATIONS of THE HERAKLES PROJECT and THE HOUR BETWEEN DOG AND WOLF, as well as the PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AWARD from ICWP, the DRAMATIC WRITING AWARD from Mass Cultural Council, the ALFRED P. SLOAN FOUNDATION, and the CHANGEMAKER ANTI-RACIST PEDAGOGY LEARNING COMMUNITY FELLOWSHIP at the University of California, San Diego. Hortense is a playwright and anthropologist. She is the Director of the Anthropology, Performance, and Technology  (APT) Program at the University of California, San Diego and her works have been performed nationally and internationally, including: LaMama Experimental Theatre, the Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) in Boston, the International Performance Art Festival, the Performance Mix Festival, The Fence, and the Nuit Blanche Festival, Toronto For more information go to: www.hortensegerardo.com Past  works of note THE MEDFIELD ANTHOLOGY – June 4, 5, and 11, 2020, produced by the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) and the Cultural Alliance of Medfield on the video platform ZOOM during the Covid Pandemic. THE SAUNA PLAYS – March 20, 2020 produced by ARDNA in Oslo, Norway with funding from the Mass Cultural Council. This production was cancelled due to the Covid Pandemic. PAINLESS – June 18 – 30, 2021, produced by Speakeasy Stage as part of the Boston Project Resilience. Works to look out for MIDDLETON HEIGHTS in Concord, MA March 31 – April 23, 2023 https://freedomsway.org/event/middleton-heights-world-premiere/2023-04-02/ GLACIAL INCANTATIONS for the Without Walls Festival produced by La Jolla Playhouse in San Diego on April 27- 30, 2023  THE HOUR BETWEEN DOG AND WOLF directed by Jessica Ernst and produced by Sleeping Weasel Theater as part of the Boston Theater Marathon on May 7, 2023. See the Author Online  Website: www.hortensegerardo.com Twitter - @hfgerardo Web page where plays can be found: https://newplayexchange.org/users/261/hortense-gerardo  Hortense was interviewed by Dr Jennifer Munday, Charles Sturt University, Australia.

Thank you to WPKN 89.5 FM for hosting today's discussion - "The Arts and Social Justice." CFJ's President and CEO Debra Greenwood, left in the photo, joined Edith Boyle, President and CEO of LifeBridge, to discuss how the arts can help organizations such as ours in the work we do. On the right is David Green, Executive Director, Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County.

Where do you start to become the next voice-over professional? What skills do you need? How will you land your first job? Or, how can you scale up your current work?A career as a voice-over artist is within reach with the right dedication and commitment. It doesn't require any formal training or special skills, just pick an area of interest and start practicing. If you're willing to put in the effort, success will follow.In this episode, Gina Scarpa joins us to chat about her career as a voice-over artist. Hear all about how she got started, her career progression, and the valuable lessons she has learned. She also provides key advice on how to become a successful voice-over artist. Tune in now to get more tips that could help you kickstart your own dream job.Snapshot of the Key Points from the Episode:[05:06] Gina's backstory and what she does in her space. Her success mantra in life.[11:53] What are entrepreneurs doing to double their income? What entrepreneurs do during their downtimes.[14:00] One of Gina's favorite performances.[16:57] Gina's superpowers that have made her a success.[18:27] The incredible power of networking.[21:55] How Gina creates engagement with her fanbase.[25:49] How has Gina navigated the artistic and business side of things in her career?[27:36] Tips for success as a voice-over artist.[29:15] What does working from your happy place mean to Gina?About Gina Scarpa: - Gina Scarpa is an accomplished professional voiceover artist and coach. She has spent decades in radio broadcasting and voice acting. She is proud to have voiced national TV and radio commercials, video game characters, and corporate content for some of the biggest brands in the country. Some of Gina's happy clients include VistaPrint, Burger King, Xfinity, L'Oreal, and Invesco. Gina is an award-winning teacher and director and was named the 2019 ACE Educator of the Year by the Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County in CT. She is also the founder, owner, and Creative Director of Positive Voices Studio, which provides coaching and educational programming for children, teens, and rising adult voice actors.How to connect with Gina Scarpa:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/voiceoversbyginaTwitter - https://twitter.com/ginascarpaLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/gina-scarpa-874baa22/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ginascarpa/Websites: https://ginascarpa.com/ https://positivevoicesct.com/About the Host -Belinda Ellsworth is a Speaker, Trainer, Best-Selling Author, and PodcasterShe has been a professional speaker, mover, and shaker for more than 25 years. Having built three successful companies, she has helped thousands of entrepreneurs make better decisions, create successful systems, and build business strategies using her "Four Pillars of Success" system.Belinda has always had a passion and zest for life with the skill for turning dreams into reality. How to Connect with Belinda:Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/workfromyourhappyplaceLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/belindaellsworthInstagram -https://www.instagram.com/workfromyourhappyplace/Website - www.workfromyourhappyplace.comQuotes:“Failure should never be an option! No matter what, you must keep pushing forward to reach your goals and succeed.”“Networking is the key to success in all aspects of life. Whether it's for career, personal or business connections, expanding your network can make a world of difference.”

This interview was conducted in association with the Southern Arizona Symphony Orchestra and the Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance. Hailed as “absolute tuba genius”, French tubaist Thomas Leleu is an unconventional artist at the height of his creative powers. The 35-year-old prodigy is equally at home performing as a classical soloist in concert halls across the world or experimenting through his own genre-defying recordings. Mr. Leleu was the first tuba player to win the prestigious French Victoires de la Musique Classique award for Soloist of the Year in 2012. His latest album ‘Born to Groove' combines classical, jazz, pop, and world music. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/takeoverloungetus/message

Producer/Hosts: Ron Beard and Liz Graves Theme music for Talk of the Towns Theme music for Talk of the Towns is a medley from Coronach, on a Balnain House Highland Music recording. Talk of the Towns: Local Community concerns and opportunities This month: While many individual organizations have cultural heritage as part of their mission, the new Cultural Alliance of Maine, begun in 2020, is highlighting the many aspects of culture in our state, including the celebration of Cultural Heritage Week in Maine, March 15-22. -What is culture? And what are some of the more easily understood elements of culture in Maine? What elements are now coming into focus in our state, or those overlooked? -What led to the creation of the Cultural Alliance of Maine? -Who are the constituents of the Cultural Alliance of Maine? -What is the work of the Cultural Alliance of Maine? -Why is this work important, both to your constituents, and to the state as whole? -How does culture intersect with business, health, community-building, education, quality of life? -What is Cultural Heritage Week in Maine (March 15-22) and who/what will you showcase? Guest/s: Molly Cashwell, Co- Director, Cultural Alliance of Maine, prior work with cultural organizations internationally and in the US, board member of MDI Historical Society and Jesup Library, Lamoine Ekhlas Ahmed, Co-Director, Cultural Alliance of Maine, former educator, human rights activist, resettled to Maine in 2005, a refugee from Sudan, board member for Portland Public Library and Mayo Street Arts, Windham Stu Kestenbaum, Steering Committee and co-founder, Cultural Alliance of Maine Senior Advisor, Monson Arts, former Poet Laureate, former director of Haystack Mountain School of Crafts, Deer Isle About the hosts: Ron Beard is producer and host of Talk of the Towns, which first aired on WERU in 1993 as part of his community building work as an Extension professor with University of Maine Cooperative Extension and Sea Grant. He took all the journalism courses he could fit in while an undergraduate student in wildlife management and served as an intern with Maine Public Television nightly newscast in the early 1970s. Ron is an adjunct faculty member at College of the Atlantic, teaching courses on community development. Ron served on the Bar Harbor Town Council for six years and is currently board chair for the Jesup Memorial Library in Bar Harbor, where he has lived since 1975. Look for him on the Allagash River in June, and whenever he can get away, in the highlands of Scotland where he was fortunate to spend two sabbaticals. Liz Graves joined Talk of the Towns as co-producer and co-host in July 2022, having long admired public affairs programming on WERU and dreamed of getting involved in community radio. She works as the Town Clerk for the Town of Bar Harbor, and is a former editor of the Mount Desert Islander weekly newspaper. Liz grew up in California and came to Maine as a schooner sailor. The post Talk of the Towns 3/8/23: Cultural Alliance of Maine & Cultural Heritage Week first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Host:Peter Neill Producer: Trisha Badger Music by Casey Neill Conversations from the Pointed Firs is a monthly audio series with Maine-connected authors and artists discussing new books and creative projects that invoke the spirit of Maine, its history, its ecology, its culture, and its contribution to community and quality of life. This month: Our guests this month on Conversations from the Pointed Firs are David Hopkins and David Greenham of the Maine Arts Commission. Guest/s: DAVID GREENHAM is the executive director of the Maine Arts Commission. Prior to stepping to that post, he was the Associate Director of the Holocaust and Human Rights Center of Maine, where he developed educational outreach programs, curated exhibits, and presented various HHRC programs to schools and communities throughout the state. In addition to his work at the Maine Arts Commission, David is an adjunct lecturer in drama at the University of Maine at Augusta and is a frequent contributor to the online Boston-based arts magazine The ArtsFuse. David is a member the boards of the New England Foundation for the Arts, the Cultural Alliance of Maine, the Friends of the Blaine House, and Ladder to the Moon/Amjambo Africa. DAVID HOPKINS has served on boards for the Farnsworth Museum, Waterman's Community Center on North Haven, and the North Haven Historical Society. He also served as commissioner of the Maine State Museum. In March of 2021 Governor Janet Mills appointed Hopkins chair of the Maine Arts Commission board. Born in Bangor, Maine, David grew up on North Haven Island then spent 30 years of his career at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. He now owns and operates Hopkins Wharf Gallery on the island of North Haven in midcoast Maine, where he lives. About the host: Peter Neill is founder and director of the World Ocean Observatory, a web-based place of exchange for information and educational services about the health of the ocean. In 1972, he founded Leete's Island Books, a small publishing house specializing in literary reprints, the essay, photography, the environment, and profiles of indigenous healers and practitioners of complimentary medicine around the world. He holds a profound interest in Maine, its history, its people, its culture, and its contribution to community and quality of life. The post Conversations from the Pointed Firs 11/4/22: Maine Arts Commission first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Join Travis Condon and Kat Deal on the road with Jessie Olson and Tiana Burnett at Fitchburg Cultural Alliance located at 675 Main Street in Fitchburg. Tune in to hear about the long history FCA has the importance of an artist space on Main St.

Spotlight On Arts & Culture | October 10, 2022 | Double Header: Americans for the Arts & The Bridgeport Art Trail Hosted by David Green of The Cultural Alliance Of Fairfield County. In our double-header show in October, we first introduced Randy Cohen, Vice President of Research at Americans for the Arts, and the main force behind the influential Arts & Economic Prosperity Study. This measures the economic impact of the nonprofit arts and culture industry on our towns, regions and states, and the Cultural Alliance is leading the study by conducting audience surveys at cultural events through April 2023. Hear from Randy why this is such a big deal. Then we invite several of the organizers and presenters of the Bridgeport Art Trail to talk about some of the highlights of the upcoming 14th Art Trail, slated for Nov. 10-13. Hear founder and chief organizer, Suzanne Kachmar, and other key participants, including artist and gallerist Cris Dam, artist Richard Killeaney, and Bridgeport Downtown Special Services District President & CEO, Lauren Coakley Vincent, talk to what's special about the BAT and why this one promises to be the “best ever.”

You might know him as the former Producing Artistic Director at the Players Centre, but Jeffery Kin has a new job and mission and he wants to share it with the world.Join Robyn Bell and Jeffery Kin as they both talk about their new jobs, the vision of Sarasota Rising, and their plot to get the Benderson Corporation to explore one more philanthropic initiative, this one for the arts organizations of Sarasota County.All that and more on this episode of the Suncoast Culture Club Podcast.Come along and join the club!• Sarasota Rising Facebook & Instagram• SCF Foundation Website & Facebook & Instagram• The Pops Orchestra of Bradenton and Sarasota Website & Facebook & Instagram• The Players Centre for the Performing Arts Website & Facebook & Instagram & YouTube• Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County Website & Facebook & Instagram & Twitter Support the show

Amy Pleasant received a BFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (1994) and an MFA from the Tyler School of Art, Temple University (1999).

Amy was awarded a John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation Fellowship in 2018, the South Arts Prize for the State of Alabama (2018), Joan Mitchell Foundation Painters and Sculptors Award (2015), Mary Hambidge Distinguished Artist Award (2015), Cultural Alliance of Birmingham Individual Artist Fellowship (2008), and Alabama State Council on the Arts Individual Artist Fellowship (2019/2003). She has held solo exhibitions at Hunter Museum of American Art (Chattanooga, TN), Brackett Creek Editions (NYC), Geary Contemporary (NYC/Millerton, NY), Laney Contemporary (Savannah, GA), Institute 193 (Lexington, KY), Jeff Bailey Gallery (Hudson/NYC), whitespace gallery (Atlanta, GA), Augusta University (Columbus, GA), Indianapolis Museum of Contemporary Art (IN), Birmingham Museum of Art (AL), Atlanta Contemporary (GA), Auburn University's School of Liberal Arts (AL), Rhodes College (Memphis, TN), Candyland (Stockholm, Sweden), and the University of Alabama at Birmingham (AL) among others. Her group exhibitions include Brackett Creek Editions (Bozeman, MT), Zuckerman Museum of Art (Kennesaw, GA), Knoxville Museum of Art (Knoxville, TN), Hesse Flatow (NYC), SEPTEMBER (Hudson, NY), Mindy Solomon Gallery (Miami, FL), Tif Sigfrids (Athens, GA), Hemphill Fine Arts (Washington, D.C.), Adams and Ollman (Portland, OR), Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts (AL), Cuevas Tilleard Projects (NYC), The Dodd Galleries (Athens, GA), Weatherspoon Museum of Art (NC), Hunter Museum of American Art (Chattanooga, TN), Columbus Museum of Art (GA), National Museum of Women in the Arts (D.C.), The Mobile Museum of Art (AL), and the U.S. Embassy, Prague, Czech Republic. Her work has been reviewed in publications such as World Sculpture News, Sculpture, The Brooklyn Rail, Art in America, Artforum, Art Papers, Bad at Sports and BURNAWAY.

Her first monograph, The Messenger's Mouth Was Heavy, was released in 2019, co-published by Institute 193 and Frank. Amy also co-founded the curatorial initiative The Fuel And Lumber Company with artist Pete Schulte in 2013.

It's always the season of the arts on Florida's Space Coast. Let an expert like Kathy Engerran, Executive Director of the Brevard Cultural Alliance (BCA) guide you to the cultural attractions, performers, and places that distinguish the Space Coast from other Florida destinations and contribute to its cultural identity. As the designated local arts agency, the Brevard Cultural Alliance (BCA) provides a unified voice for the cultural sector of the Space Coast while providing high-quality programs, services, marketing, promotional efforts, and advocacy for the cultural community and visitors to the Space Coast to thrive. Join us on 321 Lift Off on Friday, September 16, 2022, at 10 am when we speak with Kathy Engerran, Executive Director of the Brevard Cultural Alliance, and learn more about what all the cultural arts and events the Space Coast has to offer visitors #culture #brevardcounty #travelpodcast

Patricia Mathews, Principal Consultant with Workplace Experts, LLC, has over forty years of experience in Human Resources management and consulting. Her clients have included union and non-union, for profit and nonprofit, and public and private sector organizations.   Pat served as Vice President of Human Resources for the Argosy Gaming Company in Illinois; and Human Resources Director for Anheuser-Busch Companies, Inc. She received her MBA in Operations Planning and Controls from the State University of New York at Buffalo.   Pat was recognized as 2020 HR Professional of the Year by the Sarasota-Manatee HR Association. She served on the Board for the Manatee County Habitat for Humanity for six years, was a 2013 and 2014 Sarasota Woman of Influence, served on the grant committee for the Sarasota Arts and Cultural Alliance, and was the 2011 President of the Sarasota-Manatee Human Resources Association during which time the association received the Gold Award from the Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM) for outstanding achievements in chapter operations.   A published writer on HR topics, she has appeared as an HR expert in the media and has been a guest speaker locally and nationally.   Listen to this informative The Confident Retirement episode with Patricia Mathews about human resources from decades of experience. Here is what to expect on this week's show: ●     How working for fortune 100 firms exhausted Pat to the point of starting her own business and that she wish she did it earlier.  ●     Pat enjoys HR audits and organization development the most. ●     Her ideal business to work with is 100 – 300 employees. ●     Employee retention starts with proper recruiting. ●     Incentives for employees work for motivation.     Connect with Patricia: https://workplacexperts.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by David Green of The Cultural Alliance Of Fairfield County. The Norwalk Art Space – Increasing opportunities and equity in the local arts community Our June program featured The Norwalk Art Space (TNAS), celebrating its first anniversary this month as a 5-star arts center that promotes local artists, offers free art classes to high-schoolers and provides a welcoming space for the public to enjoy the arts and music. It is located in a beautifully renovated Christian Science Church adjacent to Norwalk's Mathews Park. TNAS celebrates its first anniversary with a gala June 23, has just signed an agreement with the Sono Collection mall to host an extension gallery, has just received an Award of Merit from PreservationCT for the quality of the renovation of this historic building, and the visionary founder of TNAS, Alexandra Korry received a posthumous ACE Award from the Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County at its 2022 ACE Awards Breakfast this month. Alexandra died shortly before the Norwalk Art Space was opened, and the building, ADK House, is named in her honor. Hear Alexandra's husband and partner in this venture, Robin Panovka speak about the journey to create the Space and how he judges its success; Duvian Montoya, Artistic and Education Director speak about the impact of the first year of TNAS on himself and the community; and hear Lorena Sferlazza, one of the first four "Resident Artists," who taught Norwalk high-schoolers in exchange for a studio in the building speak about its impact on herself as an artist, her students, and the community.

The Arts are back. After two years of the COVID-19 pandemic -- live productions are once again headlining at theaters, musical performances and concerts are drawing big audiences and visual arts and exhibits are on display at museums and public places like before the pandemic. The Arts are not only for enjoyment, education and culture, but are an economic driver as well. The Arts contribute $27.1 billion to Pennsylvania's economy. During the pandemic, more than 16,000 people employed in the Arts lost their jobs and the state lost $4.4 in economic activity. On the bright side, artists and performers say the pandemic may have produced even more creativity during their time at home or at least not being able to work publicly. Tuesday's Smart Talkexplores the state of the Arts in Central Pennsylvania from the Fulton Theatre in Lancaster. Appearing on the program are Nicole Hackman, Director of Advancement and Government Relations at the Fulton Theatre, Guy McIntosh, Executive Director of the Lancaster Symphony Orchestra, Kelley Gibson, President of the Cultural Alliance of York County and artist and educator Ophelia Chambliss. Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jennifer Paxton is the VP of People at Smile.io, a company that creates effective loyalty programs for smaller businesses. With an extensive background in tech startups, she is a prominent leader in the world of HR and recruiting. Alongside her position at Smile.io, she sits on the board for the Cultural Alliance of Medfield. She has previously worked as a director of talent for other leading companies such as Privy, LevelUp, and TrueMotion. She is a proponent of direct sourcing and employment branding, having developed her unique style of recruitment. In this episode…  How do you consciously build a great work culture?  Almost every business has a mission statement and some ideals, but what does that look like in action? Building a culture is a thorough and intensive process, touching every aspect of your business. It starts from the ground up and requires proper leadership to see it cultivated. With the rise in remote work, it's become more difficult than ever to keep your employees unified. Fortunately, Jennifer Paxton has learned how to do it. Dov Pollack has an in-depth conversation with Jennifer Paxton, the VP of People at Smile.io, to talk about company culture and the role that HR plays. They go over the common problems in the workplace, including addressing conflict and overcoming the challenge of remote work. They then discuss Jennifer's own experiences and how she was influenced by the leaders in her life. Find out the rest by tuning into this episode of the Next Wave Leadership Podcast!

This is Derek Miller Speaking on Business. In Utah there are over 155,000 people employed in the arts, humanities, and cultural sector who generate an amazing $7.2 billion in revenue each year. Crystal Young, with the Utah Cultural Alliance, has more about efforts to enhance such opportunities in the Beehive State. CRYSTAL YOUNG The Utah Cultural Alliance was founded in 1980 to advance the arts, entertainment, museums, and humanities. Today as the industry association, we represent over 400 organizations and businesses, and thousands of creative professionals, and support them through our foundation and advocacy efforts. Studies show that students who participate in the arts and humanities are more likely to have higher grades and graduation rates, making Utah an attractive place for companies to locate and grow. The Utah Cultural Alliance works to enhance the commitment to the arts by meeting with government leaders to help them understand the positive impacts cultural efforts can have. As part of that outreach, we help those interested draft community cultural plans to improve the lives of Utah citizens. We also manage NowPlayingUtah.com, a statewide calendar of everything to see and do here. It gets over four million hits a year. Go enjoy the business of living. DEREK MILLER The National Endowment for the Arts reports that Utah is the number one state for art participation and number two for attending live performances. We enjoy over 350 museums and more, thanks in part to the Utah Cultural Alliance. I'm Derek Miller with the Salt Lake Chamber, Speaking on Business. Originally Aired: December 10, 2021

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Hi everyone. Hope you are well. It is hard to imagine how time is flying…it has been just about over a year since I landed in China since the pandemic started. Now this past week I just had an exhibition opening which went okay. Felt kinda relieved after and was able to relaxed a bit. Now back to documenting and working on new projects. Gotta keep moving.Anyway, for this week, I have the amazing Ashanti McGee, an artist and arts advocate who has been living in Las Vegas for over 25 years. Ashanti began working in with arts institutions through grant writing and has since been part of WESTAF's Emerging Leaders of Color program and most recently served as a district representative for Nevada Congresswoman Susie Lee, focusing on outreach for Black, Native American, and LGBTQ+ communities around arts and culture, and environment and public lands. A proud parent of four, Ashanti has committed her work to updating arts education standards for the Nevada Department of Education; serving as a board member for Cultural Alliance of Nevada; co-founding the Las Vegas Womxn of Color Arts Festival, and acting as a core member of NUWU Cultural Arts + Activism complex. She also just curated "A Common Thread" at the Barrick Museum of Art at the University of Nevada, an exhibition celebrating womxn of color textile artists. I got to talk with Ashanti about many of these amazing activities, along with the importance of finding support in the arts while finding rest for yourself. Sit back, relax, and I hope you enjoy this.Links Mentioned: * Ashanti's Instagram* A Common Thread Exhibition* WESTAF* Emerging Leaders of Color* Mesa Gallery* African Diaspora of LV* Giovanni Melton Foundation Follow Seeing Color: * Seeing Color Website* Subscribe on Apple Podcasts* Facebook* Twitter* Instagram 

What an honor it was to speak one-on-one with Jean in this episode. Jean is leading a project in building a new and, what I think will be, revolutionary cultural center in our town. We speak about unlearning, social justice, storytelling, community, culture and self-expression. The conclusion? All roads for a better world lead to and come from the arts. Tune in to hear Jean's several ways of defining arts and their impact. This episode is for the creatives, changemakers, artists, community builders, activists, and anyone on the path to re-embracing those parts of themselves.    About the guest Jean Mineo (she/her/hers) is Executive Director of the Cultural Alliance working to build the performing arts center at the former Medfield State Hospital. Jean has spent her career managing other non-profit arts organizations including the Boston Sculptors Gallery, JP Open Studios, the New Art Center in Newton and as a public art consultant for the City of Boston. To learn more about the work Jean is doing, visit www.medfieldculture.org and follow the Cultural Alliance of Medfield on Facebook.   About the host Lisa Chin (she/her/hers) believes that knowing ourselves is central to being happy and fulfilled. This podcast is about the observation and examination of self - exploring all the things that make us who we are. Why? Because the better we understand ourselves, the more good we can do in the world. Lisa creates and podcasts from the traditional and unceded land of the Nipmuc/k and Massachusett tribes in a town outside Boston, MA. To learn more about Lisa, her writing as well as opportunities to work with her, visit www.lisaforreal.com. You can also find her on Instagram as @reclaimingmotherhood. 

What happened in Medfield in September 2021, and what's coming up in October? In this episode of Mupdates we're covering Medfield Day, the new art opening at Dwight Derby House, an Introduction to Sustainable Medfield, Medfield Coalition for Suicide Prevention's initiatives, and Fall Sports Captain Interviews. There is also an update from the School Committee, and then we'll cover events coming up in October including Medfield TV's Spooktober and a dance performance and workshop organized by the Cultural Alliance.

This episode of Mupdates, your monthly Medfield updates, is all about May 2021. We're covering the Cultural Alliance of Medfield's Building 10 Mural and PorchFest event, a recap of the Mental Health Monday Project, Medfield Together's Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Knowledge Quest, Annual Town Meeting, the Anti-Racism Vigil, and Memorial Day highlights. We also have an interview with Meghan Bannister from Active Minds at Medfield High School and an update from the School Committee.

Jim from Roots Junction talks with Greg Matthews of the Lost River Bluegrass Festival on this week's show. The Lost River Bluegrass Festival is held annually on the 2nd weekend of July in Merrill, OR at the Merrill Civic Center. It is a 3-day bluegrass festival and offers camping. It made possible by the Lost River Arts and Cultural Alliance, a 501c3 non-profit. Hear new episodes of Roots Junction on KWNK 97.7FM every Friday at 10am & Sunday at 3pm.

In this episode, Eric Brotman is joined by Eliot Pfanstiehl (LM), who represents all things leadership—having served as program facilitator for Leadership Maryland, Leadership Montgomery, Leadership Southern Maryland, Leadership Washington County, and Leadership Allegany since their inception. Throughout the episode, Eric and Eliot walk listeners through the Leadership Maryland experience—highlighting the intimacy and state-wide networking opportunities created during the program, as well as the vast perspectives, ideas, and issues that participants encounter. Eliot breaks down what it really means to be a leader and how to use leadership tools to create positive change for others, as well as his next steps since officially retiring. How to use the Leadership Maryland network and the transformational leadership experiences that occur throughout the program and after graduation The formula for getting people from different backgrounds, beliefs, and ways of life to open up and collaborate with one another The importance of studying models of other leaders and mobilizing resources Breaking down what leadership is versus what it is not—the why vs. the how How to use your leadership skills to benefit and create value for others The impact of 2020 on the arts, reinventing social learning, and the rebirth of community organizations Meet Eliot Pfanstiehl (LM): Mr. Pfanstiehl (LM) is Founding CEO Emeritus of the Strathmore Hall Arts Center in Bethesda, MD. Born in Washington, D.C. and a life-long resident of Montgomery County, he is a graduate of George Washington University, where he majored in psychology. After college, he worked for the Maryland State Department of Education and went on to be the arts coordinator for Montgomery County Government in Montgomery County, Maryland. During his time there, he opened the original Round House Theatre. In 1983, he was hired as the first Executive Director of the Strathmore Hall Foundation. Inc. and went on to build the world class Music Center at Strathmore and Pike and Rose AMP Strathmore. He conceived and launched the Strathmore East County Initiative and the innovative Partnership with MCPS and Strathmore called Think Big Café. He’s served as the chairman of the Maryland State Arts Council, the Maryland Citizens for the Arts, and the Montgomery County Conference and Visitors Bureau. Mr. Pfanstiehl founded and served as president of the Montgomery County Arts Council, the League of Washington Theatres, the MetroArt I and II Consortiums, and Maryland Leadership Workshops, Inc. He has facilitated over 400 non-profit retreats, leadership training workshops, and educational conferences. He has served as program facilitator for Maryland’s leadership programs and was a member of the inaugural class of Leadership Greater Washington, a member of the National State Leadership Directors, and currently serves as a founding board member of the National Give a Note Foundation. Within the cultural industry, Mr. Pfanstiehl has served on the boards of the Cultural Alliance of Greater Washington; Alvin Ailey Dance Theatre Foundation of Maryland; Community and Friends Board of the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts; Round House Theatre; Maryland College of Art and Design; Black Rock Center for the Arts; Conference and Visitors Bureau of Montgomery County, and the Maryland Association of Non-Profit Organizations. Mr. Pfanstiehl was named 2001 Washingtonian of the Year for his leadership in a new 2,000 seat Concert Hall and Arts Education Center at Strathmore scheduled to open in 2005. He and his anthropologist spouse, Cynthia, are proud parents of their four grown children in Silver Spring, Maryland where they are adapting to retirement by being busier than ever. For show notes & more: https://www.leadershipmd.org/engaging_leaders.html

Welcome to 321 Lift Off Today, The crew talk with Kathy Engerran who is the interim director for the Brevard Cultural Alliance. We discuss Kathy's role as interim director. We learn about the role of the BCA and their partnership with the Space Coast Fun Guide. We learn how Covid has affected their marketing. We also learn about special events coming up.

How does one go from owning a medical sales company in Atlanta, Georgia to being the Executive Director of the Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County? Jim Shirley is here to tell us. As our area's number one lobbying group for the arts, Jim's organization oversees hotel tax dollars designated for our arts organizations, provides office and meeting space for various arts entities, and even coordinates the tour guide program at Patriot Plaza at Sarasota's National Cemetery. That's just the tip of the iceberg! Hear all that and more on this Suncoast Culture Club Podcast. Come along and join the club!• Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County Website & Facebook & Instagram & Twitter • Siesta Key Website & Facebook & Instagram• Sarasota Sharks Swim Team Website & Facebook & Instagram & Twitter & YouTube• Sailor Circus Academy at the Circus Arts Conservatory Website & Facebook & Instagram & Twitter & YouTube• The Pops Orchestra of Bradenton and Sarasota Website and Facebook and Instagram• Sarasota Orchestra Website and Facebook and Instagram• Florida Studio Theatre Website • SCF Music Program Website & Facebook & Instagram• SCF Theatre Program Website & Facebook Page & Instagram• SCF Art Gallery Facebook & Instagram• SCF Foundation Website & Facebook & Instagram & LinkedInSupport the show (https://scf-foundation.org/suncoastcultureclub/)

Founded in 1980, Utah Cultural Alliance is the crossroads of Utah's art commitment through our museums, art, film and over 400 plus cultural businesses and 1000's of professionals. Utah Cultural Arts advocates on behalf of the importance and overall positive impact of the arts on society. In the capable hands of Crystal Young Otterstrom, Executive Director this association is principled by their stewardship, education outreach, attracting tourist and economic development. If you want to know what is happening with the art scene in Utah checkout the statewide calendar at utculture.org. Utah's main streets define the character of our communities, as much as our cities and national parks. Through innovation, resilience and hope, small business owners in Salt Lake County and throughout the state are rising to meet the challenges of the 21st century. Visit Salt Lake and the Utah Office of Tourism invite you to join us as we hear the inspiring stories of these small business owners in a series we call Mighty Main Street. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted by David Green of The Cultural Alliance Of Fairfield County. Our July 2020 edition of Spotlight will introduce you to three black women artists who are members of the Cultural Alliance: painters Tara Blackwell and Alicia Cobb, and poet and painter Shanna Melton. In this time of heightened awareness of the Black Lives Matter movement, we present the voices and stories of three black women artists speaking about their art, their lives and their thoughts about the present moment. All three took part in Beechwood Arts & Innovation's AMPLIFY program, the subject of our August SPOTLIGHT.

Join us as we sit down (via Zoom) for a quick chat with community leader, champion of the arts, and President of the Cultural Alliance of York County, Kelley Gibson! We chat triathlons, 80's fashion, Harry Potter knowledge, and the importance of supporting the arts in even the smallest ways. We want to remind you that Give Local York is May 1st! You can be part of this important day of giving back! So many York County non-profits need your support right now. We hope you will consider making a donation to the Appell Center for the Performing Arts during this incredibly challenging moment in our history! Visit www.GiveLocalYork.org on May 1st! ---------- The Cultural Alliance of York County’s partner agencies and artists foster interest in and exposure to arts, history, and culture for thousands of adults and children throughout the region. Educational outreach, performances, gallery openings, classes, and camps are just some of the activities of our member agencies. Follow them on Facebook @CulturalAllianceYork  

David Green, Director of Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County, discusses how the CAFC and the arts are meeting the challenges of isolation and funding, and announces some exciting new initiatives coming up soon.

Lauren served in a combat zone. The constant threat of explosions combined with the harsh natural environment caused her a near immediate physical reactions to the stress. Hear her story and find out how she manages P.T.S.D. and constant pain. We learn how she manages, and is able to thrive in life despite it. Lauren is a photographer and healer with her photos currently on exhibit at The Cultural Alliance in Long Beach, CA. She chronicles her story on Instagram and Facebook. Find out more about Lauren on social media. Follow her if you want to learn more about stellate ganglion block. Links below. Wanna connect with this podcast click here: https://mailchi.mp/f2201ed895f6/thefemaleveteranspodcast Instagram: @hippieandaveteran Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hippieandaveteran/ Stellate Ganglion Block for PTSD Info: https://www.anxiety.org/stellate-ganglion-block-sgb-for-ptsd-research-update The before: https://youtu.be/li7WqnYTlH8 The after: https://youtu.be/tbMuGWFhI1U ****A message from Lauren: This is Part 2 and was recorded shortly after I received a Stellate Ganglion Block for the treatment of PTSDs physical and mental symptoms at the Long Beach VA. CPTSD seems to be an over active nerve caused by prolonged exposure to stressful events in combat. This literally takes away all that bad sh*t floating in your head, the pain in your neck and gives you YOU back. Long Beach CA https://www.bhpain.com Overland Park KS https://www.kcpaincare.com Annapolis MD https://www.rosm.org

Mary Bensel (Executive Director) came to the Van Wezel in December of 2007 and is entering her twelfth season at the theatre. Under her leadership, the Hall went from a projected City subsidy of $1,800,000 to earning a surplus that has reached over $1,250,000 and operates on an unrivaled 94 to 6% earned / non-earned income ratio. She credits this to her hardworking staff, creative and diverse booking, target marketing for each production and tighter fiscal controls. Prior to that, she was Director of Touring and Sales for Troika Entertainment, a Broadway touring company, where she directed the booking of such Broadway tours as: CATS, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, MOVIN’ OUT, CHICAGO and EVITA. Before that, Mary spent ten years as General Manager of the Barbara B Mann Performing Arts Hall in Ft. Myers, FL. Prior to coming to Florida, Mary spent fifteen years in Philadelphia as General Manager for the Walnut Street Theatre and the Merriam (former Shubert) Theatre. She received her BA from Mansfield University in Speech, Theatre and English and her MA from the University of Pittsburgh in Acting and Directing. Mary was a founding member of the Pittsburgh Public Theatre and served as Marketing Director/Press Agent for the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, the Arizona Theatre Company and Stage West. Mary was a member of Leadership Lee County, served on the Steering Committee and was a member of their Foundation Board of Directors. She received the award for Arts Management from the Cultural Alliance of Sarasota, the Horizon Council Award for Tourism, the Video Archive Award and Business Partner of the Year from the Lee County Foundation for Public Schools. Mary was President of the Florida Facilities Managers, is a member of their Board of Directors and is a member of the Florida Presenters. Mary is a Tony Voter and is a member of the Broadway League, the Van Wezel Foundation Board of Directors and the Sarasota Woman’s Alliance. Bensel accepted a Congressional Proclamation from Congressman Vern Buchanan for the Hall’s dedication to the Arts and Arts Education. The Van Wezel has been voted the number one tourist attraction in Sarasota County in the recent past. Under her leadership, the Hall has made a number of capital improvements including the Van Wezel Sunset Terrace, all new seating for the Hall, a new Sound System, the Hearing Loop, a new orchestra pit lift and has renovated its restrooms, installing a new orchestra shell and new carpet. Continuing community programs include Total Access, Family Nights at the Theatre, Senior Access and Military Access. Since Mary has been here, she has booked the following stars for the Gala and Anniversary shows: Ringo Starr, Sheryl Crow, Barry Manilow, Il Divo, Jerry Seinfeld, Jay Leno, Tony Bennett, Sarah McLachlan, Josh Groban, Steve Martin and Martin Short and Diana Ross among others! 

Class of 2005 Flinn Scholar Matt Rolland has had a fiddle in his hand since the age of four. Best known as the bandleader and fiddle player for the Tucson-based band, Run Boy Run, Matt has performed at festivals and concert halls across the country, released six studio albums and was twice featured on American Public Media's popular radio show, “A Prairie Home Companion.” In addition to being a touring musician and recording artist, he is the director of programs at SAACA (Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance) and serves on the board of the Tucson Folk Festival. Matt is a graduate of the University of Arizona and was a Fulbright Scholar to Mexico. Links: - https://www.runboyrunband.com/ - https://www.rebekahrolland.com/ - https://www.saaca.org/about-catalyst.html --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ajay-karpur/message

Marcie Mulligan discusses the 32nd Celtic Classic Highland Games and Festival in Bethlehem, PA and the work of the Celtic Cultural Alliance.

Selby Gardens is on track to be a model in sustainability while safeguarding the world’s best collection of orchids and bromeliads, preserving Selby Gardens’ history, and welcoming guests with proper amenities. Jennifer O. Rominiecki began her tenure as President and Chief Executive Officer of Marie Selby Botanical Gardens in February 2015. Since she arrived, she has overseen the re-positioning of the institution as a “Living Museum” and enacted this new operating model, yielding a 47% increase in admissions, a 60% increase in membership, and a 59% increase in overall earned revenues in just three years. Rominiecki has also overseen the creation and execution of a new five-year Strategic Plan for Selby Gardens, as well as the development of a new Master Site Plan. She possesses twenty years of experience at major New York City cultural institutions. Rominiecki served The New York Botanical Garden for 15 years in increasing roles of responsibility. As the Garden’s Vice President for Institutional Advancement and Special Assistant to the President, she was involved in many aspects of the organization’s management, including oversight of the Garden’s seven-year campaign to raise $479 million in capital, operating, and endowment support. Earlier in her career, Rominiecki held key positions at The Metropolitan Opera and the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Art History and English from Lafayette College in Easton, Pennsylvania, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude with Honors in Art History. Rominiecki also completed the Women’s Leadership Forum at Harvard Business School in June 2017 and is a member of Leadership Florida Cornerstone Class XXXVI. Currently, Rominiecki serves on the Boards of the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce and the Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County, and is also Chair of the Board of the Science and Environment Council of Southwest Florida. In 2017, she was honored with the AJC Civic Achievement Award and the Leadership Award for Arts Management from the Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County. She has also received the SRQ Magazine’s Women in Business “Hear Me Roar” Leadership Award in 2016. Rominiecki is joined in Sarasota by her husband, Robert, and their two boys.

Selby Gardens is on track to be a model in sustainability while safeguarding the world’s best collection of orchids and bromeliads, preserving Selby Gardens’ history, and welcoming guests with proper amenities.Jennifer O. Rominiecki began her tenure as President and Chief Executive Officer of Marie Selby Botanical Gardens in February 2015. Since she arrived, she has overseen the re-positioning of the institution as a “Living Museum” and enacted this new operating model, yielding a 47% increase in admissions, a 60% increase in membership, and a 59% increase in overall earned revenues in just three years. Rominiecki has also overseen the creation and execution of a new five-year Strategic Plan for Selby Gardens, as well as the development of a new Master Site Plan. She possesses twenty years of experience at major New York City cultural institutions. Rominiecki served The New York Botanical Garden for 15 years in increasing roles of responsibility. As the Garden’s Vice President for Institutional Advancement and Special Assistant to the President, she was involved in many aspects of the organization’s management, including oversight of the Garden’s seven-year campaign to raise $479 million in capital, operating, and endowment support. Earlier in her career, Rominiecki held key positions at The Metropolitan Opera and the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Art History and English from Lafayette College in Easton, Pennsylvania, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude with Honors in Art History. Rominiecki also completed the Women’s Leadership Forum at Harvard Business School in June 2017 and is a member of Leadership Florida Cornerstone Class XXXVI. Currently, Rominiecki serves on the Boards of the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce and the Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County, and is also Chair of the Board of the Science and Environment Council of Southwest Florida. In 2017, she was honored with the AJC Civic Achievement Award and the Leadership Award for Arts Management from the Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County. She has also received the SRQ Magazine’s Women in Business “Hear Me Roar” Leadership Award in 2016. Rominiecki is joined in Sarasota by her husband, Robert, and their two boys.

On Episode 7, Stephanie sits down with Colin Mochrie, improv artist from the fabled Whose Line is it Anyway and more recently, on tour with Brad Sherwood in Scared Scriptless. Colin and Brad joined us backstage before they performed to a packed house this March. Listen in as we talk weird fan mail, Tim Horton's and other things Canadian, word association, and some of Colin Mochries first acting roles!  ––––––––––––––––––––  This special episode also includes mention of our 2019-2020 Season Show Announces! Visit appellcenter.org to learn about our nonprofit organization, for more information on our upcoming shows, to get on our mailing list, and to become a member! Become a member on May 3rd during Give Local York. Not only will you be eligible for our May 6th Member Pre-sale and get complimentary CapFilm and CapComedy tickets, the first $2500 dollars raised will be matched by the Cultural Alliance of York County! Your gift will make a meaningful impact on the performing arts in York County, Pennsylvania! If you are local, you also have a chance to watch our CEO sing on the marquee of our historic theatre if we eclipse our Give Local York goal of $20,000!   

In this episode you'll learn about the state of creative placemaking in South Jersey and find out more about the ArtsTank competition, a creative placemaking riff on a similarly named television show. The winner receives $5,000 for a project and the honor of being selected. Subscribe to our newsletter for updates.  Like our podcasts? You'll love our webinars. Register now!

This week host John Voket rings up the Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County and invites listeners and community builders to this week's Creative Placemaking Conference to focus on the role artists, creative businesses and cultural nonprofits can play in the economic, community development and well-being of Connecticut. Then we'll learn why Wallingford's Gaylord Hospital has earned accreditation in not one, not two, but three critical three sub-specialties for brain, spinal cord and stroke rehab - and what it means for patients under their care.   And we'll close visiting with the founders of the CMAK Sandy Hook Memorial Foundation to recap all the accomplishments they've achieved with their Race4Chase youth triathlon program - honoring one of the young lives lost at Sandy Hook Elementary School.

Nat May is the executive director and cofounder of the Hewnoaks Artist Colony, a retreat located in western Maine that encourages emerging and mid-career artists by offering time and space to work on their practice. He is also a board member and cofounder of Common Field, a national network of arts organizations and organizers who support artist-centered practices. From 2004 to 2016 he was the executive director of SPACE Gallery in Portland, a nonprofit art space, studio building, and grantmaking organization. He cofounded the Bakery Photo Collective, a not-for-profit darkroom and digital photo lab. He has served on the boards of the Portland Arts and Cultural Alliance, Portland's Downtown District, and Creative Portland. He has served as a juror and grant reviewer for organizations such as the National Endowment for the Arts, the Maine Arts Commission, the Monhegan Residency, and Creative Capital. https://www.themainemag.com/radio/radio-guests/nat-may-2/

Josh Carin on effective communication today ~ "I think that's the challenge with technology today is that we are so accustomed to communicating via email, via texting. I tell my team if you can't communicate what you need to say in three sentences, pick up the phone and call them." Josh Carin, owner Geppetto Catering in studio A Ockershausen: This is Andy Ockershausen and this is Our Town. We're so delighted to have a special guest. Now, I say that to everybody because I mean it. I'm delighted to have you here, Josh Carin. A great tennis player, Arthur Ashe, said "From what we get, we can make a living. What we give, however, makes a life". If that's true, then our next guest has quite a life. He's a business owner. He's a finalist in Washington Business Journal Small Business Philanthropist. He's worked with The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. He fundraisers for WORC and the MDA. He's active in the Greater Washington Board of Trade. He's been a mentor for The Small Business Academy. He's involved with Goodwill, The Cultural Alliance, and The DC Chamber of Commerce, The Levine School of Music, and DC Central Kitchen. Josh Carin, in your spare time, you're one of the great caterers in the free world. How do you have time for all these things? Josh Carin: Time? What is that? A Ockershausen: It used to be a very good magazine. Josh Carin: Yes. Yes. Exactly. No, my work, my family, my philanthropy, that is my life. Family first. Work, a very close second. I would say the philanthropy is tied in second place. Those are the things that I do to keep myself busy. A Ockershausen: Everything you're saying that you're doing is really making you a success. Whether your business is a success or not, you are a success Josh, which is great. Josh Carin: Thank you for that. Thank you. I've been very, very blessed. I was fortunate to be recognized years ago by an organization, and I made the comment that I could not do what I'm doing without the people who have supported me. My work, which I love, has afforded me the ability to provide for my family and to give back, which then helps foster new relationships, which then fosters new business relationships. Then, it allows me to get my family involved. It's a great circle, a great cycle. A Ockershausen: Josh, it's amazing what you're saying. It's sort of the mantle we've had at WMAL. We used to have for many, many, many, many years and you're a native. You're local. What I didn't say is about Geppetto Catering is your business. I apologize to you, but I figure everybody knows you as a catering business. But, the way the name Geppetto, I know where I thought of it the first time, but where did you come up with this idea? What's in a Name? Josh Carin: I can't take credit for that. My partner, Charlie, owned a restaurant in town. For the long time Washingtonians, you might know Geppetto Pizza. He and I met when I was in college and we decided to start Geppetto Catering. Obviously, we used the name Geppetto from the restaurants, because it was a known brand within Washington. A Ockershausen: Yeah, but where did he get the name from? Let me tell you where I first heard it: in the movie Pinocchio. Josh Carin: Which is what everyone knows it from and obviously, Geppetto was the puppeteer, the woodcarver. A Ockershausen: He was Pinocchio's father. Josh Carin: That is correct. A Ockershausen: I love the name. Josh Carin: I actually asked my partner, Charlie, where the name came from. He told me he was reading the story Pinocchio to his daughter and boom, there was a name. A Ockershausen: What a wonderful name. Anybody in this town, in Our Town, thinks of catering, they think of Geppetto, because the name is so great. It really has scored. Josh Carin: Thank you. A Ockershausen: That's important branding. Philanthropy is Branding Josh Carin: Branding is very important, and where you started with philanthropy. Philanthropy is branding. A dear friend of both of ours,

This week, host John Voket is appealing to animal lovers by introducing the Bankwell Pet Adoption Project, which is helping Southern Connecticut animal rescue groups connect loving pets to welcoming homes. Then we'll chat with Connecticut's Director of Culture and The Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County about the state's first SpaceFinder program - connecting creatives to the space they need to make it happen. And we'll close reminding everyone that March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and how thousands of lives can be saved across the state with several simple, mostly noninvasive screening.

Mal Vincent was recently awarded the Vianne B. Webb Lifetime Achievement Award for his 50-plus years of arts support in Hampton Roads, by the Cultural Alliance of Greater Hampton Roads.

Jennifer Cover Payne, President of the Cultural Alliance of Greater Washington, discusses developing and promoting the DC region as an arts and cultural capital.

How do you create a new program that exceeds your wildest expectations without having a massive budget to launch and run it? This week Beth shares an on-site interview with the leadership and communications team from The Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance about jumping into teen programming for the first time.

batt_003_necole.mp3 batt_003_necole.oggIn this podcast, we interrogate Necole and the group on a BATT Conference, the Hierarchy of Creatitivy, mention TED's Hole in the Wall, Innovation Washing, and more. Mentioned in this podcast: Kathryn's Creativity Workshop at Tweet Speak Symiosys Real World Laboratory Arts and Cultural Alliance of Central Florida Taylor's Hierarchy of Creativity Engineering Creativity Sugata Mitra: Build a School in the Cloud Stephen Pressfield National Novel Writing Month Taylor's Hierarchy of Creativity Expressive Creativity Technical Creativity Inventive Creativity Innovative Creativity Emergent Creativity Inspiration: The 39 Steps at the 2013 Orlando Fringe Festival (Facebook) Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival Urban ReThink BarCampOrlando, May 18th, 2013 Music: Old Dam Tucker by Uncle Dave Macon Follow us: Necole Pynn @neekono Hire Kathryn on LinkedIn @KathrynLNeel Ryan Price @liberatr

The second in our series looking back at 2010 and ahead to 2011. We chat with Autumn Ames from the Arts And Cultural Alliance Of Central Florida about the state of the arts, plus review some of the area's festive offerings.