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British Pianist Martin James Bartlett will perform at Tempe Center for the Arts, Sunday, April 13th, as part of the Hayden's Ferry Chamber...

DJ Akshen keeps the party going with more music and summer fun. Brendan Ross of Tempe Arts and Culture explains why summers are so important for keeping kids engaged and people healthy. He'll also talk about the great activities happening inside the Gallery at Tempe Center for the Arts, like the Draw-a-thon. Libraries have hosted summer reading programs since the late 1800s. Tempe's summer reading program has everything from wild animal shows to dance parties. Oh, and there are books. Tempe Public Library's Jessica Jupitus shares the events for all ages happening this summer.  Josh Roffler of the Tempe History Museum jumps into the Tempe Time Machine, the museum's free Wednesday summer program. See Ballet Folklorico and other entertainers at no cost, explore the exhibitions and have fun with craft activities.  We've been talking all season long about the overnight stay at the new Omni Tempe Hotel at ASU that you can win just for listening. General Manager Todd Gagnon gives us a rooftop view of the new hotel from restaurants to pool cabanas. Find all the fun at tempe.gov/familyfun! Listen for your chance to win at tempe.gov/TempeThisWeek  

About: PTNA aka Justin Olson began his music journey with the Violin at age 3. By the time he was in college, Justin shared his songs in live performances and open mics building confidence as a performer, and learn the satisfaction of sharing his creations with the world. As an artist, it is easy to become lost in your head and process, live performance is a very important tool to receive feedback and input that guides your creative output and can give you the needed confidence to share it with the world. In 2014, Justin began his journey into Synthesizers, Electronic Drums, Samplers and Drum Machines. Since 2014, Justin has focused on creating musical projects, performances and albums on his Eurorack Modular. He has released 20 + albums of music during this time-frame and has enjoyed the process of patching a song over hours to days and then performing it live and capturing the performance. Justin has performed around the state of Arizona including: Tempe Center for the Arts “ Singer Songwriters Showcase” in partnership with PBS, “Knock the Blues out of Hunger” Blues Festival, Glendale Folk Festival, Weekly “Fun Fridays” at the Tempe Center for the Arts and most recently, a live Eurorack Modular Performance at , “ Wireheads” in downtown Phoenix. Justin enjoys introducing people to Modular synthesis and being a knowledgeable resource to expose and bring students into the area of study and creation. His mission is to help guide newcomers through the vast market of gear, resource material and introducing them to basic skills that build on each other and provide a strong foundation to continue their very personal journey of building their own Modular instrument. Justin is currently a modular Synthesizer instructor and has taught at the Academy of Modern Music Production (AMMP) in Mesa, AZ. Links: https://ptna.bandcamp.com/ http://m.soundcloud.com/ptna

Hey Identifier, https://news.sky.com/story/arizona-police-officers-placed-on-leave-after-watching-man-beg-for-help-and-drown-12629166 #Seanbickings #tempepolice #drowning Three police officers in Arizona have been placed on paid leave after they refused to rescue a homeless man from drowning in a lake. Newly released bodycam footage and transcripts show Sean Bickings repeatedly shouted for help, saying "I'm going to drown", while the officers stood by and watched. The 34-year-old's drowning was described as a "tragedy" by Tempe city manager Andrew Ching and Police Chief Jeff Glover, following the release of 12 minutes of edited police body camera video showing the moments before his death in Tempe Town Lake on 28 May. The officers were responding to a reported disturbance between Mr Bickings and his partner near the Tempe Center for the Arts at 5am. They denied any argument and co-operated fully with police, according to a statement by city officials. Leave us a Voice Mail or Support https://anchor.fm/the-identity-booth/message https://anchor.fm/the-identity-booth/support Sub to the channel here https://www.twitch.tv/theidentitybooth Donate https://streamlabs.com/projecteto/tip The Goal: Try to Identify with you as you try to Identify with me. Find Heero here: https://linktr.ee/the_identity_Booth outro Hey Baby (Produced By Melv) Take Care --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-identity-booth/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-identity-booth/support

Head with us to the sunny state of Arizona, where we catch up with Kelly Lovell-Taylor, Marketing & PR Officer at Tempe Center for the Arts. Kelly, who recently won the Impact Award at the 2022 EAMC Conference, talks about her involvement in the creation of the Tempe Black Employee Alliance, the first black employee group established in any government organization in Arizona. She walks us through the process of its creation, and what it has meant to city employees. She takes us through challenges of the last couple of years, working through unique quirks of the venue, and unique ways Tempe Center for the Arts adapted in 2020. Buckle up as we explore Kelly's career adventure - from Canadian venue roots to the promoter side with Harlem Globetrotters and Cirque du Soleil - learn how different sides of the industry compliment each other. This episode is great for someone digging for career advice or looking to find ways to bring their authentic self into the workplace.Kelly Lovell-Taylor: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedInTempe Center for the Arts: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

R&B/Soul music artist/Owner of Tracy Cruz Vocal StudioMultiple award-winning R&B/Soul/Jazz music artist Tracy Cruz has a voice that will melt even the toughest of hearts. This vocal powerhouse aims to connect communities with her universal language of love, hope, and happiness. Her unique musical and lyrical blend -- Bay Area urban soul tinged with the influence of her indigenous Filipino roots --has captured the ears of music lovers around the world. Boasting a vocal range that might be bigger than her, Cruz emanates a classic and timeless feel. She has won numerous awards including four Bay Area Black Music Awards, two Gran Royale Music Awards and three Muse’s Muse Awards. In addition, she has received five Hollywood Music in Media Awards nominations, seven Northern California Entertainers Music Awards nominations, and three Soultracks.com nominations. She has shared the stage and opened for Kenny Lattimore, Moonchild, Raheem Devaughn, Miki Howard, Sy Smith, Bilal, Pete Escovedo & Orchestra, Apl. de. Ap of the Black Eyed Peas and many notable music artists. She has performed at Yoshi’s (six times) Harlow’s (Sacramento, CA), Yerba Center for the Arts Theatre (San Francisco, CA), San Jose Center for the Performing Arts, Tempe Center for the Arts (Tempe, Arizona), Rockwood Music Hall (New York), Vitello’s Supperclub (Los Angeles, CA), etc. She released her music trilogy on 7/28/18 which featured production from Detroit-based, Grammy nominated producer Brandon Williams. Tracy has been featured on global television show “Balitang America” on ABS-CBN’s The Filipino Channel and “Asia Pacific America” with Robert Handa on NBC Bay Area. Tracy and her band “Instrumentali-T” will be performing songs from her two full length albums, four EPS, fan favorites, and new music. www.tracycruzmusic.com

R&B/Soul music artist/Owner of Tracy Cruz Vocal StudioMultiple award-winning R&B/Soul/Jazz music artist Tracy Cruz has a voice that will melt even the toughest of hearts. This vocal powerhouse aims to connect communities with her universal language of love, hope, and happiness. Her unique musical and lyrical blend -- Bay Area urban soul tinged with the influence of her indigenous Filipino roots --has captured the ears of music lovers around the world. Boasting a vocal range that might be bigger than her, Cruz emanates a classic and timeless feel. She has won numerous awards including four Bay Area Black Music Awards, two Gran Royale Music Awards and three Muse’s Muse Awards. In addition, she has received five Hollywood Music in Media Awards nominations, seven Northern California Entertainers Music Awards nominations, and three Soultracks.com nominations. She has shared the stage and opened for Kenny Lattimore, Moonchild, Raheem Devaughn, Miki Howard, Sy Smith, Bilal, Pete Escovedo & Orchestra, Apl. de. Ap of the Black Eyed Peas and many notable music artists. She has performed at Yoshi’s (six times) Harlow’s (Sacramento, CA), Yerba Center for the Arts Theatre (San Francisco, CA), San Jose Center for the Performing Arts, Tempe Center for the Arts (Tempe, Arizona), Rockwood Music Hall (New York), Vitello’s Supperclub (Los Angeles, CA), etc. She released her music trilogy on 7/28/18 which featured production from Detroit-based, Grammy nominated producer Brandon Williams. Tracy has been featured on global television show “Balitang America” on ABS-CBN’s The Filipino Channel and “Asia Pacific America” with Robert Handa on NBC Bay Area. Tracy and her band “Instrumentali-T” will be performing songs from her two full length albums, four EPS, fan favorites, and new music. www.tracycruzmusic.com

Tune in with Sean for this timely and important interview with Ralph Remington (Artistic Director, Tempe Center for the Arts) and Larry O'Keefe (Broadway Composer and Lyricist - Bat Boy, Legally Blond, Heathers)!

David Lee Jensen is a 2 time Bestselling Author, Fortune 50 Speaker, Coach, Online Marketer and a Hiring Expert. These days David is on a mission to teach others how they can leap into entrepreneurship and land safely. David’s path to entrepreneurship was anything but straight. He grew up in an abusive household, began his career as a literary agent, was a headhunter, moved into small business consulting, and then as President of a payment processing company grew revenues to 2.5 billion dollars. Ten years of seeing bonus checks going to the owners when he has a decent six-figure salary but no ownership convinced him it was time to try entrepreneurship. He hasn’t looked back. In this episode David: Spoke about growing up with an abusive father and tells us about the 911 call that changed his life Talked about the things he learned over a 20 year career working for others Went deep on the process he used to transition to entrepreneurship Explains why he is so passionate about helping others transition to self employment Tells us  that planning for his upcoming CR8 Your Future Conference in Tempe Arizona began years ago when he walked onto a stage at the Tempe Center for the Arts Shared what participants can expect at the CR8 Your Future event on March 27th and 28th Explains why he believes retirement is death Reveals the two words he wants on his gravestone David Lee Jensen is a remarkable, humble human being, who’s passion to serve others is as honest as it is obvious. Enjoy.  You can reach David at: Website: https://www.cr8conference.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidleejensen/ Please do not hesitate to reach out to me. I’d love to hear your thoughts, comments, and stories, or just make a connection. Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/stnwithtimalison/Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/screwthenaysayers/LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-alison/Screw The Naysayers- www.screwthenaysayers.com  Full EpisodeiTunes: https://apple.co/2LkWSPVScrew the Naysayers Episode Page: https://screwthenaysayers.com/podcastGoogle Play Music: https://bit.ly/2NBgqMvSpotify: https://spoti.fi/2MF5T6gStitcher: https://bit.ly/2uYCsRCPodbean: https://screwthenaysayers.podbean.com/e/206-David-Lee-Jensen/ 

Learn more about our guest, Tiesha Harrison and her business, I Love This Journey.Personal statement: Tiesha Harrison is an Arizona native and a multi-disciplinary creative collaborator who is the Founder and Artistic Director of I Love This Journey LLC. She was born to live life unapologetically and to experience the unknown, embrace emotions, and gain knowledge for fulfilling her purpose. Tiesha's life purpose is to use imagination, life experiences, intuition, creativity, and compassion to serve others through inspirational art and immersive events. She thrives on self-mastery to help bring awareness to important topics like mental health, vulnerability and authenticity. Invested in her community, Tiesha has built a successful career by combining her creativity with detail orientation, exceptional customer service and inclusive leadership. These unique skills have led to supporting and leading significant community projects including My Beauty Within Movement, The SCREAMM Project campaign, Tempe Center for the Arts EDGE Series: Battle of the ARTwist, Social Spin Laundromat Art Installation, and Humanize My Hoodie. She finds pure joy in traveling, meditating, and expressing herself through creative ideas while living her purpose. Company mission:I Love This Journey's mission is to provide motivational immersive art events, services, campaigns and merchandise as a vehicle for unlocking human potential through creativity, community and connection.Social Media / Website / Contact information:www.ilovethisjourney.comIG @iluvthisjourneyFB: www.facebook.com/ilovethisjourneyilovethisjourney@icloud.comAlso mentioned in this episode:Social Spin LaundromatSeed Spot0:58 - The creation of I Love This Journey2:30 - My Body Within Movement4:03 - The SCREAMM Project14:26 - How mentors have assisted Tiesha17:24 - Tiesha shares more about the art installation at Social Spin18:46 - Resources that have helped Tiesha with her business20:30 - How Tiesha stays motivated22:24 - How to express yourself though art when you don't think you have artistic talent24:37 - 2019 highlights27:24 - What's next for Tiesha in 2020 

Head writer and co-executive producer of E!'s Fashion Police with Joan Rivers and extraordinary comedian Tony Tripoli joins Stephen, Eric, and Rand for rusty nails and loads of laughs. They talk about proper bed bug etiquette when going out, professional cuddling, and share a couple poop stories that perfectly define Hyperbrole's calibur of comedy. Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and tell a friend! Find out more about Tony at www.tonytripoli.com See Eric perform at the Tempe Center for the Arts Feb 7th at 7:30pm https://www.tempecenterforthearts.com/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/67662/5071?curm=2&cury=2020 Huge thanks to Podcorn for sponsoring this episode. Explore sponsorship opportunities and start monetizing your podcast by signing up here: https://podcorn.com/podcasters/ --- 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/hyperbrole-podcast/message

Special guest and comedian Mary Upchurch joins Stephen, Eric, and Rand to help with every day problems, like making an example of someone to prevent a crew of 1,000 construction workers from stealing tools, if breakfast is REALLY important, fun ways to brush your teeth, and more. Much more. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review! We will read it :) Follow Mary on IG: @maryupchurch @phoenixfunny @wingswithfriends Listen to Mary's Podcast Wings with Friends: https://soundcloud.com/user-536055277 See Mary perform at the Tower City Comedy Festival in Paris, TX January 30-31st and at Jimmy Kimmel’s Comedy Club in Las Vegas on Feb 1st See Eric perform at the Tempe Center for the Arts Feb 7th at 7:30pm https://www.tempecenterforthearts.com/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/67662/5071?curm=2&cury=2020 Follow us on IG: @hyperbrolepodcast Send us questions, quotes, reviews, or anything else at hyperbrolepodcast@gmail.com --- 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/hyperbrole-podcast/message

This week we present to you a Skyline Chili inspired 3-way with Stephen, Eric, and special ingredient Michael Turner. We were so glad to get Michael on before he moved to L.A. to serve up some juicy self-help and advice for people that need help with resolutions, need to get rid of a mouse, or are just really confused that there's a cookie on their mailbox. Listen right away! Follow Michael NOW: Instagram & Twitter @notmiketurner Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TurnerComedy/ TurnerComedy.com @thisweeksuckstonight (IG) will be at The Comedy Store starting 1/26 Listen to the Brothers Turner Podcast & Blank Canvas with Mike and Mo! See Eric Hughes perform at the Tempe Center for the Arts on 2/7 at 7:30. https://www.tempecenterforthearts.com/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/67662/5071?curm=2&cury=2020 --- 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/hyperbrole-podcast/message

In this mini-bonus snackable episode, Stephen is joined by comedian Eric Hughes as they discuss cuddling hunks, sounding nice in emails, which cryo chamber is best....and more. See Eric perform at the Tempe Center for the Arts on 11/22: https://tca.ticketforce.com/ordertickets.asp?p=3907&src=eventperformances&_ga=2.16130294.1582339787.1574287385-1311842943.1574287385 --- 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/hyperbrole-podcast/message

On this episode with Co-Host Sandra Rogers, Musician Jonathan Falasco will speak about his upbringing and music. Graduate of the recording program at Mesa Community College in 2013, he has worked in the valley doing sound engineer gigs at dive bars, jazz clubs, theaters, and out-door festivals for the last 4 years. He is also an accomplished local drummer and guitar player with a smooth, 'John Mayer' type voice. Lately, Jonathan has been working with The Nash jazz center, Tempe Center for the Arts, and arts programming and booking with Southwest Arts and Music. Check Him out on YouTube: 'Jonny Falasco' for his latest tune Rocky Rift. This show will be music to your ears. Don't miss out.

About: Justin Olson began his music journey with the Violin at age 3 before joining the Phoenix Boys Choir at age 8 where he learned to sight read sheet music and was featured as a solo vocalist. Following his involvement with the Phoenix Boys Choir, Justin went on to play Saxophone in the Junior High School Band and began to learn the Guitar at the age of 12. During this same year, Justin acquired a 4-track tape recorder and began to record himself and write songs. Justin continued to write songs and make recordings through High school, where he joined his first band, which won the “battle of the bands,” and where he performed with the high School Choir. In College, Justin shared his songs in live performances and open mics. This was a great way to build confidence as a performer, and learn the satisfaction of sharing your creations with the world. As an artist, it is easy to become lost in your head and process, live performance is a very important tool to receive feedback and input that guides your creative output and can give you the needed confidence to share it with the world. After College, Justin began to play Performance Gigs around the state of Arizona including: Tempe Center for the Arts “ Singer Songwriters Showcase” in partnership with PBS, “Knock the Blues out of Hunger” Blues Festival, Glendale Folk Festival, Weekly “Fun Fridays” at the Tempe Center for the Arts and most recently, a live Eurorack Modular Performance at , “ Wireheads” in downtown Phoenix. In addition to various live Performances, Justin signed a Music Contract with Electric Lotus Music and Recorded his first Studio album titled, “Amber Waves.” In 2014, Justin began his journey into Synthesizers, Electronic Drums, Samplers and Drum Machines. Justin wanted to take a step out of his comfort zone and grow as an artist ; He was seeking new challenges and tools to make music. Justin explored many electronic music machines from Elektron, Korg, Moog, Dave Smith etc. In late 2014, Justin dove into Eurorack Modular synthesis. Justin was struck by the interface of blinking lights, cables and creating his own custom instrument. Eurorack synthesis is an amazing sound creation tool to learn the individual elements of a synthesizer and to become very efficient at signal flow and sound design. Since 2014, Justin has focused on creating musical projects, performances and albums on his Eurorack Modular. He has released 19 albums of music during this time-frame and has enjoyed the process of patching a song over hours to days and then performing it live and capturing the performance. Justin enjoys introducing people to Modular synthesis and being a knowledgeable resource to expose and bring students into the area of study and creation. His mission is to help guide newcomers through the vast market of gear, resource material and introducing them to basic skills that build on each other and provide a strong foundation to continue their very personal journey of building their own Modular instrument. Justin is currently a modular Synthesizer instructor at the Academy of Modern Music Production (AMMP) in Mesa, AZ. Selected Live Modular tracks from Justin Olson aka PTNA’s latest two albums “Shadow Bridge” and “Interwoven Apparitions.” Each track included in this set was performed and recorded live on his Modular Synthesizer between April and June 2019. Links: https://ptna.bandcamp.com/ http://m.soundcloud.com/ptna https://www.teepublic.com/user/ptnamusic http://www.ammp.studio Facebook: Justin Olson aka PTNA Instagram: ptnamusic

This week, Danae (that's DAN-EYE, https://www.instagram.com/healingisradical/) and I (https://twitter.com/imogenarate) invoke some magic with our respective poems, "Casting a SexyTimes Spell" and "Conjurings in the Night," and chat about ways to get from the digital to the physical. Take a listen to also find out poetry events taking place in the valley during the week of April 1st. (No joke!) Check out what Danae is up to: 1. April 12th (5:30-9p): Universal Love Event at Tempe Center for the Arts (https://www.facebook.com/events/374070083357444/) 2. The Sonoran Small Publishers Summit (https://www.facebook.com/groups/2182221448761815/) 3. Thursday nights (7:30p): Danae leads a weekly yoga class at Urban Yoga (https://urbanyogaphx.com/) Picture of Danae Barnes (https://www.instagram.com/downtempo_danae/) below provided by Tonissa Saul (https://www.instagram.com/tonissamonster/) #poetrypodcasts #ImogenArate #DanaeBarnes #CastingASexyTimesSpell #ConjuringsintheNight #poet #writer #activist #yogaguru #DCIntermedia #militarizationofthepolice #angeragainstanger #strategyvstactics #AlwunHouse #UniversalLoveEvent #TempeCenterfortheArts #ShannonLove #TheSonoranSmallPublishersSummit #UrbanYoga #mediacircus #blackpanther #radicalselfcontrol #radicalcommunitybuilding #communitybuilding #powerofourattention #poetry #visceral #specificityofwordchoice #poetryevents #FinishingSchool #SanFrancisco #BayArea #get100rejectionsayear #dragqueen #lingam #vulva #mouth #anus #fancyunderwear #gettingphysical #earthmamamagic #personalpleasures #noinstagramfilterneeded #DatingApps #Tinder #Match #Grindr #badactors #asexual #anxiety #extendthecircleofourconcern #desiretobeconnected #minoritize #democratizationofaccess #marginalization #colorization #queercommunity #GonewiththeWind #Lincoln #StevenSpielberg #AntiWarMovies #OscarsSoWhite #SocialMediaStarts #BeingHeard #HighSchoolPoetryContest #ConnectandHeal #ArizonaMastersofPoetry #BuildingBridgesPerformances #SouthMountainCommunityLibrary #RichardNihil #IAmHologramOpenMic #IrenesTaproom #KimDower #SunbathingonTyronePowersGrave #PCRising #New #VoicesLiveReading #PhoenixCollege #TRANSAMPhx #ThirdSpace #TraumaHealingServices #TakeBacktheNightRally #CivicSpacePark #DaughterofZen #TheBlackCatCoffeeHouse #TaylorHeines #HomePress

Everyone has a story. In that story are powerful experiences which define many aspects of our life. There is a place for those who looking to share their story to inspire or inform others. That place is DebX. Deb Shapiro is a professional speaking coach who has made it her commitment to provide the stage to for others to share their powerful stories to inspire and inform others. Having recently completed the third DebX event at a sold out Tempe Center of The Arts, Deb has introduced over 40 stories to over 1500 people and impacted thousands of lives in the process. Let’s talk about these stories, Deb’s motivation, and the impact this experience has had on those who have participated in the DebX program.

Sam Decross is back on the show? Talk about a Poor Life Choice, am I rite? Sam invited over to his pad to talk about how his music talent management business has evolved and expanded since we last talked. He shares how every artist should wake up thinking about finding a new audience, what he looks for in artists to work with, and how Chelsey Louise could take over his company herself if she wanted. Fairy Bones will release the video for the next single "Hang with the Bois" off of their recent album 0% Fun on April 20, and will be promoting it live at KWSS that day. Paper Foxes will be dropping a new video soon, and you can see them at Tempe Center for the Arts on April 27. The Sink or Swim will be opening for The Sherlocks at Last Exit Live on April 29. Follow all three bands and Poor Life Choice Management on Facebook and Instagram, and learn more about all these shows and more at Poor Life Choice Rate Review and Subscribe to keep us going!

Andre Johnson is a TYA actor who believes that we stop putting clear messages in our stories as we get older because we assume we've already learned everything. Unfortunately, he is wrong and I am right. Andre joined me at Cartel Coffee in Tempe to discuss the practicality of college in the arts, the frustrations of having to constantly represent a minority group, and why we should all be more like Terry Crews. Andre has a Youtube channel called CascoreGamer where he does fun playthroughs of video games. You can also see Andre in public performances of The Snowy Day Sat/Sun's until March 11 at Tempe Center for the Arts, more info at childsplayaz.org Also check out Laughing Pig Theatre for future monthly events! Also, just rate, review and subscribe guys.

We had Golden Girls superfan Valerie Roberts (@ValleyValAZ, Tempe Center for the Arts) on the Golden Girls podcast! Valerie won all 3 Golden Girls prizes at our last live show at the Big Pine Comedy Festival, so yes, we had to have her on. It’s a ghostisode! We watched the one where Blanche’s family plantation is being torn down and she will do everything to stop it! Also, Sophia gets a visit from her dead husband. We talked about ghosts, ghosts and more ghosts. Music by Mike Dennison (@mikd33) and Brian Kokernak (@kokernutz).

Arizona's number one hypnotist, Pattie Freeman, returns to The Tempe Center for the Arts! If you have never seen a comedy hypnosis show you are missing out. Be prepared to see your friends and family like you have never seen them before as Pattie weaves her "magic," or volunteer yourself and discover what if feels like to be hypnotized!

A night at Tempe Center for the Arts Class Clowns comedy show with headliner Kirsten Alberts. Kirsten her credits include Comedy Central Radio, appearing on the FOX TV show Laughs, she has performed in the She-Devil Festival, and was the Runner Up in the "Battle to Florida" Comedy Competition and a Semi-Finalist in the 2014 Arizona's Funniest Competition. She has performed with Jackass' Steve-O, Bobby Lee, Chris Distefano, Kevin Nealon, Ritch Shydner, Hannibal Burress, Rodney Perry and many more.

“Music does everything for my life.  It feeds me, it heals me, it gives me the opportunity to connect with people.  It's a language.” Walt Richardson is an Arizona music legend and a man full of life lessons and poetic words. He was inducted into Arizona's  Music Hall of Fame at the Tempe Center for the Arts.  What he calls one of the great joys of his life. Climbing to the top of the music industry isn't easy, but Richardson has managed to do this with grace and a positive spirit. He likens his quest for a peaceful life to music.  “When a note doesn't fit, I call it a bad vibration.” It is good advice for all of us to limit the “bad vibrations” in our lives. The other thing Walt Richardson limits is being competitive with others.  Rather, he looks at himself as competition.  Constantly challenging himself to evolve.  The next song being better than the last song and the next show being better than the last show. One of eight children, Richardson's father was a Tuskegee Airman who left a legacy of rising to the occasion no matter what the obstacle. When we asked for his thoughts about the Black Lives Matter movement, Richardson told us he has an “interesting take on the planet as a whole.” He believes as long as we are “putting labels on ourselves” we are always going to have some sort of issues. “I know there are some hateful things and damaging things going on out there.”  He goes on to say, “we can't solve this problem with one person.  It's all of us.” The Sr. Richardson used to say, “when you are in a tough situation, don't split, don't quit, just sit.” Walt Richardson's parents brought him up to be ambitious, soulful, and always follow his dreams. “There's a lot of people walking this planet with a story in their head,” Richardson says. His story was all about music and his family encouraged him to write the story the way he wanted. The post Peace, Love and All Lives Matter with Arizona Music Legend Walt Richardson appeared first on Inspired Media 360 TV - Inform | Inspire | Engage.

Beth Sistrunk began her artistic endeavors as a child in rural Ohio. Quoted from her website, she shared that for her, beauty is the essential driving force of her work: "I'm always chasing beauty in my work. For me a painting should be beautiful. It should captivate the viewer, if only for a few seconds. And for those few seconds let them forget themselves, their worries, their troubles and transport them to a place of beauty and peace." Beth is a master oil painter residing in Naples, Florida and she had excelled in prestigious art awards and contributions such as the Art Renewal Center's 2012/2013, The National Oil and Acrylic Painters' Society for "Recipe for a Beautiful Day," and a Creative Achievement Award for "Essence of the Sea" at the Tempe Center for the Arts. Her artwork portrays unbelievable detail, depth, and obvious passion through creating. Beth is blowing minds with her talents. Here are the highlights of my funky conversation with Beth:  04:51 Starting out with crayons during her childhood to playing trumpet and piano during her adolescent years, Beth talks about how she cannot live without creativity and art.  06:15  Leaving her goal of being a veterinarian or a marine biologist, she shares how she got started and pursued arts despite the scary transition. 09:18 How she overcame her struggles and the push backs through hard work and with the help of her better half. 16:03 Her great goal of having a permanent piece in a museum and what she is currently doing to be able to get to this point including finding a great teacher and mentor. 19:19 The fundamentals that she worked on to hone her skills and the habits she developed to keep her long term goal. 21:25 A step-by-step process on how she goes about creating her art and insights on where and from who her techniques are derived from. 27:33 The substance behind her art, the emotional impact of her narratives and the hidden secrets that adds interests to her paintings. 32:46 Hiring teach sooner, exposing her younger self to the arts and some of the things she may do differently in from her past.

Don't miss Amy at the Tempe Center for the Arts January 24th @7:30 pm! Go to www.ComedySchools.com and enter the promo code TONY for $2 off your ticket! For further dates go to www.amyblackwellcomedy.com also chack back with www.thedisjointedpodcast.com for upcoming live shows!--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/disjointedpod/support