This weekly arts and culture program focuses on the stories of the individuals and organizations that make West Central Florida such an artistically vibrant region.
Episode 401Visit the Studio@620 and its open-minded staff, meet an artist who breathes life into his creations, tour an old theater that's surviving the digital age, and meet a painter who preserves the longstanding traditions of North American art.
Episode 402
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Episode 402An annual festival in Tampa aims to share the many facets of Latino culture, a gifted illustrator tries her hand at another art form, an artist uses his unique humor and whit to captivate his audience, and learn how creativity heals.
Episode 403
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Episode 403A father-daughter duo whose art is green in more ways than one, the sunbaked buildings of the old West, young artists pay homage to the Vegas showgirl-past and present, and an artist and entertainer's unique skills propel him to stardom.
Episode 404
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Episode 404See a rare backstage look at the creation of Asolo Rep's brand new South Pacific orchestrations, meet a couple bound together by art, a photographer soars to capture beauty, and learn the joy of getting lost in the music.
Episode 405
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Episode 405Sarasota High School's band rings in the new year in a big way, a museum recovers from a devastating theft that occurred over 20 years ago, a creative artist turns scrap metal into art, and the nation's only Spanish-speaking conservatory.
Episode 406
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Episode 406Aiming to raise awareness about cancer, a new kind of canvas helps to change lives, cancer patients experience the therapeutic power of the arts, a serious diagnosis fuels an artistic surge, and the past and present through photography.
Episode 407
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Episode 407A local artist uses sculpting and canvas painting to tell vivid stories, the battle of "what makes art art" revs up, meet a musician who bridges science and sound, and learn how a sculptor fell into claymation.
Episode 408
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Episode 408Hear the sounds of jazz in St. Petersburg, an artist brings the prehistoric age back to life, dive into the creative process, and learn there's more than what meets the eye when looking at a Norman Rockwell.
Episode 409
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Episode 409The new leader of the Florida Orchestra explains why classical music still matters, see how a pilot's love of maps directs her to the arts, a designer strives for clean lines and a cleaner world, and indulge in the glamour of a bygone era.
Episode 410
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Episode 410Get an inside look at a 21st century pipe organ, an artist creates works of art on her cell phone, meet a craftsman who puts soul into every instrument he creates, and discover the story behind an Academy Award-winning biopic.
Episode 411
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Episode 411A Tampa tradition dormant for 70 years is resurrected, get lost in a historic cemetery, a jazz musician passes the musical baton to future generations, and the natural world springs to life with hyper-real drawings.
Episode 412
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Episode 412Meet some teen poets who aren't afraid to have their voices heard, a collector who gives us a look at his esteemed penny scales, a creative type whose love of architecture informs his art, and learn how Jews put the rock in rock 'n' roll.
Episode 413
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Episode 413A Tampa theater hosts a play inspired by true events that tells a human tale, a performance troupe dances to a different beat, a study on wheels comes rolling into town, and a photographer remembers a treasured loved one in a unique way.
Episode 414
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Episode 414A youth orchestra provides fun classical music training in Tampa, theater takes on stereotypes, a Las Vegas native captures Hollywood's stars passing through town, and an inside look at the beauty and complexity of the human body.
Episode 415
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Episode 415See the innovative designs of architect Brett Zamore and learn about the charity Heart Strings for Heroes.
Episode 416
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Episode 416A Tampa Bay teacher captures the imagination through the third dimension, an on-screen love affair crosses into real life, tap into the artistic spirit in all of us, and visit a living memorial to the Holocaust.
Episode 417
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Episode 417A LEGO enthusiast from Oldsmar, Florida proves that playing with toys isn't just kid stuff, a beloved Broadway production goes local, a little impromptu music draws crowds, and one artist learns that computers don't solve everything.
Episode 418
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Episode 418An event brings the stage closer to the audience than ever before, dancing offers hope and direction, elaborate designs pop up in unusual places, and an architect combines his love for landscapes and sculpture.
Episode 419
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Episode 419A Tampa musician encourages social change, spirituality finds its expression in stained glass, the celebrity artist behind big brand General Electric is revealed, and a performance artist combines Japanese calligraphy with music.
Episode 420
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Episode 420See what it takes to get racing ready in Pinellas Park, a photographer's students express their artistic talents, an artist's use of unconventional materials drives his creativity, and visit one of the largest art collections in America.
Episode 421
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Episode 421Tampa Bay residents use music as a healing and communication tool, an exhibition challenges the traditional meaning of fiber art, meet a true Renaissance man and all his creations, and the art of paper takes center stage.
Episode 422
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Episode 422Reach new heights with Sarasota high wire walker Nik Wallenda, see one artist's passion for her school and city, meet an artist capturing a new perspective of the world around us, and indulge in Italian glamour.
Episode 423
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Episode 423Meet an inspirational skateboarder in St. Petersburg, hear from the very first Poet Laureate of the Navajo nation, see the artistry of Liberace's fabulous costumes, and twisted metal turns to shimmering works of art.
Episode 424
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Episode 424A father-son duo in St. Petersburg performs death-defying acts, live a day in the life of a prima ballerina, a photographic road trip spans decades, and worlds collide in one artist's contemporary work.
Episode 425
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Episode 425A St. Pete artist makes the art of ceramics accessible to all, find inspiration in an unlikely place, learn how art can promote peace, and meet the man behind the music.
Episode 426
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Episode 426A local painter finds inspiration from jazz music, Madeleine Albright uses pins to explain the "art of diplomacy," intimate portraits of the greatest generation, and take an inside look at the puppets of War Horse.
Episode 427
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Episode 427The Imperial Symphony Orchestra of Lakeland celebrates 50 years of classical music, second chances arise through poetry, a musician who has mastered a difficult combination, and light and sound converge into art.
Episode 428
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Episode 428The art of storytelling is passed on to the next generation, grand landscapes converge with age-old allegories, meet two explorers who are safeguarding the traditions of tribal Africa, and artists take to the streets.
Episode 429
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Episode 429A Tampa Bay artist crafts amazing works of art out of candy, a little known history gets retold, a baker takes her cake designs to the next tier, and learn the art behind art forgeries.
Episode 430
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Episode 430A St. Pete artist uses a larger than life canvas that transforms the community, find creativity in a river of grass, a photographer focuses a lens on his heritage, and watch as theater actors hone their craft.
Episode 431
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Episode 431A prize-winning artist brings his characters to video, an acclaimed ballerina lights up the stage, learn what makes a great pianist truly great, and Ken Burns shares his process.
Episode 432
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Episode 432Local artist Jeanne Cameron uses digital and fine art to tell a story on canvas, a non-fiction writer delves into a new creative journey, an artist turns trash into high design, and learn the story behind that iconic blue dog.
Episode 433
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Episode 433Go behind the scenes of Dunedin's Wearable Art fashion show, hear from top national and international sculptors, learn about Russian artist Nicholas Roerich, and tour the Bush-Holley House, which served as a hub for 20th-century artists.
Episode 434
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Episode 434Tampa Bay artist Timothy Raines creates harmony between traditional and abstract, a man of the circus reveals how he got his start, a new art space generates major buzz, and storytelling through the lens of a camera.
Episode 435
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Episode 435Retired circus elephants make their home in Polk County, meet an artist who snaps photos from high above, a jazz talent looks back before going forward, and art for the greater good.
Episode 436
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Episode 436A Riverview, Florida museum celebrates the art and nostalgia of the traveling show, an artist who changed course and never looked back, nature turns into sculpture, and the art of good cooking and business come together.
Episode 437
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Episode 437A piano legend passes the torch to the next generation, the brilliant mind behind top-selling comics, textile design from start to finish, and a painter's portfolio captures a simpler time.
Episode 438
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Episode 438Tampa Bay veterans share their stories of service on stage in The Telling Project, an ancient art is resurrected, women filmmakers find empowerment through community, and look for hope and inspiration in the clouds.
Episode 439
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Episode 439The stories of black military veterans become a documentary film, fine dancing knows no age, see another side to film luminary David Lynch, and a photographer recalls how she fell for photos.
Episode 440
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Episode 440A Brandon man's military career- and love of dance- lead him to travel the world, an art space takes on the open road, the piano bar rolls onto the boardwalk, and it's never too late to pursue art.
Episode 441
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Episode 441An open mic night offers military veterans an opportunity for healing, sculpture with an earth-saving function, Indian traditions spring to life in America, and a teen plays the blues like the greats.
Episode 442
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Episode 442The Tampa Taiko ensemble performs the art of Japanese drumming, a fascinating history of art looted during the second World War, a chainsaw acts as one artist's instrument of choice, and exquisite textiles from the past get a new life.
Episode 443
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Episode 443Florida Southern College prepares for its Christmas Gala, motorcycle enthusiasts share the love of the ride, actor Zach Braff speaks about what inspired his latest project, and get a glimpse inside the craft of bookbinding heirlooms.
Episode 444
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Episode 444Christopher Still honors 500 years of Florida history through painting, a theatrical look at history, the artists of the silk soar overhead, and puppets come to life.
Episode 445
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Episode 445Local artist Cassandra LeSar offers a unique take on classical Byzantine art, can money be art?, bringing the funk to Vegas, and powerful photos that further a humanitarian mission.
Episode 446
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Episode 446Young artists display their work at one of Tampa Bay's most prestigious museums, an artist transforms trash into works of art, the art of crafting craft beer labels, and witness cutting-edge art as it's created.
Episode 447
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Episode 447Two women preserve the art of quilting in the oldest African American town in the US, a tiny theater draws a big crowd, the passage of time capture on film, and glass etching cuts to an artist's roots.
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