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
Weekly English South Africa Arts · Society & Culture
237 Episodes
180 – 200

Debi Wichman & Clay

Join host Emily Newman as she sits down with Cookeville clay artist Debi Wichman. They discuss some of her clay pieces that she has made, as well as where she finds the inspiration for them in nature and animals. Art Prowl Director Liz Kassera interviews The Helio Collective Group to…
15 Nov 2020 21 min

Becca Dilldine & Ceramics

Join host Emily Newman as she sits down with local ceramic artist, and gallery manager at the Tennessee Tech Appalachian Center For Craft, Becca Dilldine. They discuss when and how she got into ceramics, her fine arts education at Tennessee Tech, and the differences between creating pieces for herself rather…
8 Nov 2020 24 min

Mixed Media Artist & Poet Robin Smith

Join host Emily Newman as she sits down with local mixed media artist and poet Robin Smith. They discuss when and how she became interested in the arts, how she got started writing poetry, and how it led to her becoming a published poet. Local ceramics artist Marilee Hall discusses…
1 Nov 2020 26 min

Artist, Author, & Illustrator Rebecca Stout

Join host Emily Newman as she sits down with fine artist, illustrator, and local author Rebecca Stout. They discuss where her interest in art came from, and "Flutterby: The Fantabulous Butterfly" - the book that she wrote and illustrated. Learn about alternative process photography with Jeremy Blair, and his innovative…
25 Oct 2020 25 min

Flavia Gjishti & Graphic Design

Join host Emily Newman as she sits down with Tennessee Tech graphic design student Flavia Gjishti. They discuss the various mediums she enjoys creating in, such as water colors and photography, and the differences between working with them. Jay Replogle of Replogle Armory discusses his step by step process for…
18 Oct 2020 25 min

Austin Messner & Ink Drawing

Join host Emily Newman as she sits down with Cookeville ink artist Austin Messner. They discuss some of the various portraits he's drawn, and how and where he finds the inspiration for his various pieces. Cookeville graphic artist Haley Kissell discusses her experience in logo design, and her process when…
11 Oct 2020 22 min

John Lucas & Woodturning

Join host Emily Newman as she sits down with Cookeville woodturner and artist John Lucas. They discuss how he got into the craft of woodturning, and the various projects he enjoys working on alongside fellow woodturners. Find out more about how carver Emma Levitz, owner of Little Mountain Stone Works,…
4 Oct 2020 25 min

James Himsworth & Portrait Painting

Join host Emily Newman as she sits down with portrait painter James Himsworth. They discuss where his passion and talent for art comes from, where his education in art comes from, and how he teaches others to hone their skills in art. Learn about alternative process photography with Jeremy Blair,…
27 Sep 2020 28 min

Helga Skinner & Images And More

Join host Emily Newman as she sits down with Baxter photographer Helga Skinner. They discuss how she became interested in photography, the types of photos and themes she enjoys capturing, as well as Images And More, her new shop in Cookeville. Susan DeMay of Made By DeMay Ceramics shares her…
20 Sep 2020 28 min

Cindy Billingsley & Traditional Art

Join host Emily Newman as she sits down with Cookeville traditional artist Cindy Billingsley. They discuss how she got into art, her training, and her specialization in painting wildlife, horses, murals, and portraits. Find out more about how carver Emma Levitz, owner of Little Mountain Stone Works, creates her sculptures…
13 Sep 2020 26 min

Charlotte's Arts

Join host Emily Newman as she sits down with Charlotte Seager of Charlotte's Arts in Doyle. The discuss her mixed media works, and how she is able to express herself through combining her spirituality with her art. Susan DeMay of Made By DeMay Ceramics shares her creative process when she…
6 Sep 2020 26 min

Iron Addictions

Join host Emily Newman as she sits down with Cookeville artist Steve Woodcock, owner of Iron Addictions. They discuss the custom metalworking services he provides, as well as his artistic process and the machines he uses when it comes to creating one of his metal or steampunk works. Find out…
30 Aug 2020 25 min

Maple Moon Designs

Join Host Emily Newman as she sits down with Cookeville artist Jennifer Luna, owner of Maple Moon Designs. They discuss her textile and block print making processes, where she finds her inspiration, and her involvement in Art Prowl. Susan DeMay of Made By DeMay Ceramics shares her creative process when…
23 Aug 2020 26 min

Replogle Armory

Join Host Emily Newman as she sits down with Cookeville bladesmith Jay Replogle of Replogle Armory. They discuss what bladesmithing is, how he forges his knives and swords, and the various contests and programs he's been a part of over the years. Find out more about how carver Emma Levitz,…
16 Aug 2020 26 min

Laura Beth Hellerstedt & Graphic Design

Join host Emily Newman as she sits down with Tennessee Tech University student and graphic designer Laura Beth Hellerstedt. They discuss why she made the change to graphic design over computer science, and what her creative process is from finding inspiration to the tools that she has learned and continues…
9 Aug 2020 28 min

Golden Hour Graphics

Join host Emily Newman as she sits down with Haley Kissell of Golden Hour Graphics in Middle Tennessee. They discuss how she got her start in photography, and how National Geographics inspired her growing up. Maple Moon Designs' Jennifer Luna explains her creative process, and how long it takes from…
2 Aug 2020 26 min

Robin Ford & Painting

Join host Emily Newman as she sits down with Cookeville High School art teacher and painter Robin Ford. They discuss her observational-realistic style of painting, how she decides what mediums to use for each piece, and how the Upper Cumberland influences her work. Nancy Donadio of Nancy Donadio Art goes…
26 Jul 2020 26 min

Sandy Miller & Ceramics

Join host Emily Newman as she sits down with Cookeville ceramic artist Sandy Miller. They discuss how she got her start working with ceramics, and the different hats that she wears when it comes to promoting her art. Nancy Donadio of Nancy Donadio Art goes through the steps she takes…
19 Jul 2020 28 min

Carol Stevens & Plein Air Painting

Join host Emily Newman as she sits down with Carol Stevens, a plein air painter from Crossville. They discuss the unique challenges of painting outdoors, and the tools and mediums she carries with her when going out to paint. Local ceramics artist Marilee Hall discusses her artistic process when she…
12 Jul 2020 26 min

Nancy Donadio Art

Join host Emily Newman as she sits down with Nancy Donadio of Nancy Donadio Art.  They discuss her impressionistic oil paintings, how she got her start painting murals, and where she finds inspiration for her Tennessee inspired pieces. Learn about alternative process photography with Jeremy Blair, and his innovative process…
5 Jul 2020 27 min
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