News Talk 94.1 The Scene

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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236 Episodes
140 – 160

Gretchen Peterson & Quilting

Join host Emily Newman as she sits down with Cookeville quilter Gretchen Peterson. They discuss what batik fabric is and why she prefers to work with it when quilting, the work that went into creating her frozen snowflake themed quilt, as well as what her artistic process is like from…
29 Aug 2021 16 min

Tracy Swack & Salvage Art

Join host Emily Newman as she sits down with Cookeville salvage artist Tracy Swack. They discuss how she got her start as a salvage artist, how she began selling her work, what her creative process is like when creating a new piece, as well as what inspired her to create…
22 Aug 2021 16 min

Mountain Sunrise Art

Join host Emily Newman as she sits down with Cookeville abstract painter, and owner of Mountain Sunrise Art, Larry Taylor. They discuss how he got his start as an artist, how and why he enjoys experimenting with different mediums for his art, as well as what inspires him the most…
15 Aug 2021 15 min

Jeanne Brady & Textile Art

Join host Emily Newman as she sits down with Smithville textile artist Jeanne Brady. They discuss how she got into the arts growing up, the concept behind one of her latest pieces - "It Weighs Heavily Still," as well as where she finds the inspiration for her various works of…
8 Aug 2021 15 min

Gerry Burklow & Folk Art

Join host Emily Newman as she sits down with Gerry Burklow, a Monterey folk artist specializing in papier-mâché and needle felting. They discuss how she got her start with needle felting, what her artistic process is like from start to finish, as well as how her childhood memories influence and…
1 Aug 2021 14 min

Susan DeMay & Clay Art

Join host Emily Newman as she sits down with Smithville clay artist Susan DeMay. They discuss what got her into clay as a medium, the differences between throw work and hand building work when it comes to her art, as well as the various subjects that she enjoys incorporating into…
25 Jul 2021 14 min

Mike Bruce & Cosplay And Props

Join host Emily Newman as she sits down with Sparta cosplay artist and prop maker, Mike Bruce. They discuss how he got his start as an artist, the materials and processes that he uses to create his props, as well as how he goes about creating replica paintings from various…
18 Jul 2021 14 min

Marc Burnett & Painting

Join host Emily Newman as she sits down with Cookeville painter Marc Burnett. They discuss when he became interested in painting, the events that led to him getting started, how he takes and uses pictures for his inspiration, as well as when that inspiration is most likely to hit him,…
11 Jul 2021 15 min

Damon MacNaught & Glass Art

Join host Emily Newman as she sits down with Silver Point glass artist, and teacher at Cumberland University, Damon MacNaught. They discuss his specialization in making unique paper weights, how long he's been an art instructor, what his artistic process is like for his paper weights, as well as where…
4 Jul 2021 15 min

Britnee Holley & Fiber Art

Join host Emily Newman as she sits down with fiber artist, and recent Tennessee Tech University graduate, Britnee Holley. They discuss where her interest in weaving comes from, what her final thesis at TTU was and how she conceptualized and designed everything for it, as well as what her artistic…
27 Jun 2021 15 min

Tabitha Thierjung & Glass Art

Join host Emily Newman as she sits down with Silver Point glass artist Tabitha Thierjung. They discuss what led to her wanting to be an artist, what her artistic process is like from start to finish, as well as where she finds her inspiration, and how she incorporates that inspiration…
13 Jun 2021 15 min

Brianna Wainright & Digital Art

Join host Emily Newman as she sits down with Sparta digital artist Brianna Wainright. The discuss how and when she became interested in art, how she comes up with her ideas, as well as where she draws inspiration from for her style of digital art. Presented by The Fragrant Mushroom…
6 Jun 2021 15 min

Anthony Alcorn & Metalsmithing And Blacksmithing

Join host Emily Newman as she sits down with local metalsmith and blacksmith, Anthony Alcorn. They discuss how he got his start in metalsmithing, his step by step process on how he makes some of his more intricate pieces, as well as where he finds inspiration for his various types…
30 May 2021 15 min

Oak Lawn Blacksmith

Join host Emily Newman as she sits down with Andrew Reist, owner of Oak Lawn Blacksmith. They discuss why he chose to major in Art Education and how blacksmithing played a large role in that decision, how he creates a piece from start to finish, as well as where he…
23 May 2021 15 min

Crystal Chrysalis Creations

Join host Emily Newman as she sits down with Cookeville jewelery designer and owner of Crystal Chrysalis Creations, Megean Hershey. They discuss where the name of her business comes from, what her artistic process is like when creating one of her pieces, as well as how the Upper Cumberland area…
16 May 2021 15 min

Kiki Dunham & Ceramic Art And Illustrating

Join host Emily Newman as she sits down with Cookeville ceramic artist and illustrator Kiki Dunham. They discuss when she first took an interest in the arts, what her process is like creating a piece of her wall art from start to finish, as well as how she finds inspiration…
9 May 2021 15 min

Jessica Howerton & Metalsmithing

Join host Emily Newman as she sits down with Cookeville metalsmith Jessica Howerton. They discuss when and how she began to dabble in metalsmithing, the details surrounding her these piece while she was a student at the Appalachian Center For Craft, as well as where she finds inspiration for her…
2 May 2021 15 min

Jason McCormick & Illustrating

Join host Emily Newman as she sits down with Cookeville artist and illustrator, Jason McCormick. They discuss when and where he got his start sketching illustrations, how he manages to capture the level of detail in his art that he is able to, as well as how he designed an…
25 Apr 2021 15 min

Shonga Mama

Join host Emily Newman as she sits down with Kristina England of Shonga Mama. They discuss her vintage, reworked clothing, how she brings new life to 100% up-cycled and vintage materials, her step by step process for creating a new piece of clothing, and how she mixes new and old…
18 Apr 2021 15 min

Darby Lewis & Ceramic Art And Fibers

Join host Emily Newman as she sits down with local ceramic artist, and fibers student at the Appalachian Center For Craft, Darby Lewis. They discuss how she became interested in ceramics, where she finds the ideas and inspiration for some of her pieces, and how she intends to incorporate fibers…
11 Apr 2021 15 min
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