The Scene

Spotlight a growing and vibrant arts community in the Upper Cumberland with The Scene on Lite Rock 95.9. Host Laura Holloway interviews local artists, performers, and more to learn what goes into their craft and why. Find out where their ideas and talents originate, while also keeping a pulse on upcoming performances and galleries around the Upper Cumberland each week on The Scene.

Showcase local talent from across the Upper Cumberland with Laura Holloway and The Scene - Sunday mornings 8-10am on Lite Rock 95.9
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241 Episodes
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Chestnut Oaks Art And Craft Fair On May 17th

During this episode, our host Mark Creter sits down with Dylan Dunn, Tammie Scott, Tammy Vickers, Victoria Whitley. These folks all have something to do with the upcoming art and craft fair. Hear more about what they do, the services/products they offer and sell, and more! Listen To The Scene…
12 May 15 min

Beers For Brahms And Mary Popping At CHS

Mark Creter, Dan Alcott, and Christine Klein talk Beers for Brahms and your final chance to see Cookeville High School's production of Mary Poppins. Listen To The Scene Podcast Today!
4 May 15 min

Shane Langford And Dance Around The UC

Mark Creter talks dance with choreographer, dancer, and performer Shane Langford who recently choreographed Prescott South's production of Lion King Jr. Hear all about what he's working on now, when he will be on stage next, and more! Listen To The Scene Podcast Today!
28 Apr 15 min

Jennifer Gallegos On Somebody/Nobody At Tennessee Tech

During this episode of The Scene, our host Mark Creter talks to the Director of Somebody/Nobody At Tennessee Tech. Hear about her background in theater, how that led her to working at Tennessee Tech, info on Somebody/Nobody shows, and more! Listen To The Scene Podcast Today!
21 Apr 15 min

Rachel Wingo And Responsibilities At CPAC

Join host Mark Creter as he meets with the cultural arts superintendent at CPAC, Rachel Wingo. They discuss her day to day tasks at CPAC, current events, future events at CPAC, and more! Listen To The Scene Podcast Today!
13 Apr 15 min

Dr. Erin Hoover On Creative Writing

During this episode of The Scene, Dr. Erin Hoover sits down with host Mark Creter to discuss the art of creative writing. Plus, hear about your chance to enjoy the production of Sound of Music at Upperman High School. Listen To The Scene Podcast today!
7 Apr 15 min

Dan Alcott On The Bryan Symphony Orchestra

During this episode of The Scene, hear all about who Dan Alcott is, what he does as a conductor at Tennessee Tech, about the Bryan Symphony Orchestra, and more! Listen To The Scene Podcast Today!
4 Apr 16 min

Tim Richardson And The Overton Arts Council

Listen in to hear all about how the Overton Arts Council nonprofit was founded, what their mission is, and more from founder Tim Richardson. There was such a high demand for an organization in this area to bring people together around the arts to enjoy presentations, learn, and grow together…
24 Mar 15 min

Judith Sullivan And Blending The Spheres

Hear from the director of the Tennessee Tech Master Singer's upcoming show called Blending The Spheres Sunday February 2nd, 2025. She speaks on what this program is, who will be performing, who is accompanying the show, the type of music performed, and more! Listen To The Scene Podcast Today!
28 Feb 15 min

Patrick And Michael On Every Brilliant Thing

In this episode of The Scene, hear all about the upcoming show at CPAC called Every Brilliant Thing. This is an autobiography of a man whose mother who has attempted suicide, and how the man (as a boy) writes a list of great things in the world. Patrick Mannle and…
6 Feb 16 min

The Scene: Director Jennifer Williams

This week on The Scene – Join host Laura Holloway as she meets with Jennifer Williams, who is directing Every Brilliant Thing that is an autobiography show upcoming to CPAC in Cookeville. Here all about the story, the wonderful people who are playing the roles, and more! New episodes every…
23 Dec 2024 17 min

The Scene: Nicole Petrik and Pottery

This week on The Scene – Join host Laura Holloway as she meets with Nicole Petrik who is the owner of The Pottery Art Cafe in McMinnville! Hear all about how she got into pottery, the other art she creates, the work she does now, and more! New episodes every…
17 Dec 2024 17 min

The Scene: Michael Evanichko on Writing and Directing

This week on The Scene – Join host Laura Holloway as she meets with Michael Evanichko who is a writer, actor, and possibly future director. They talk all about the writing process itself, when he started writing, and more! New episodes every Sunday at 8am on Lite Rock 95.9.
2 Dec 2024 15 min

The Scene: Emily Neal on Ball Room Dance Instruction

This week on The Scene – Join host Laura Holloway as she meets with Emily Neal who is a ball room dance instructor here in Cookeville. They also discuss how she got into dancing, Irish dancing, instructing, and more! New episodes every Sunday at 8am on Lite Rock 95.9.
25 Nov 2024 15 min

The Scene: Prudence Van Aalten on The Witch at TnTech

This week on The Scene – Join host Laura Holloway as she meets with Prudence Van Aalten, who is the director of the upcoming Witch play at TnTech. The play opens this Thursday, November 14th at the Backdoor Playhouse. New episodes every Sunday at 8am on Lite Rock 95.9.
12 Nov 2024 16 min

The Scene: Carolyn Isbell on The Nov. 8-9th Art Prowl

This week on The Scene – Join host Laura Holloway as she meets with Carolyn Isbell, who has been creating art for her entire life. Hear all about her art history, schooling, work with the Art Prowl coming up, and more! New episodes every Sunday at 8am on Lite Rock…
4 Nov 2024 16 min

The Scene: Dana Beal On Plateau Women's Chorus And Young Singers

This week on The Scene – Join host Laura Holloway as she meets with Dana Beal, who is the founder of two organizations called the Plateau Women's Chorus and Young Singers. Hear all about these programs, Dana's past, and more! New episodes every Sunday at 8am on Lite Rock 95.9.
22 Oct 2024 16 min

The Scene: Terri Ritter on Upcoming Art Events

This week on The Scene – Join host Laura Holloway as she meets with Terri Ritter who has been an artist throughout her life. She studied art as a child and young adult, then picked it back up in her later years after being a flight attendant. New episodes every…
7 Oct 2024 16 min

The Scene: The Cast of The Kitchen

This week on The Scene – Join host Laura Holloway as she meets with the 9 person cast of The Kitchen which is premiering in New York very soon! This is a play about loss, and love, family, and pecans. Learn more today! New episodes every Sunday at 8am on…
24 Sep 2024 15 min
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