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 United States Arts · Society & Culture
267 Episodes
200 – 220

Abe Pardee & Custom Metal Work

Join host Emily Newman as she sits down with Abe Pardee of Pardee Metal. They discuss how he best describes his custom metal work, where he received his training, his artist process, as well as what inspires him to create functional works. Presented by The Fragrant Mushroom in Sparta. New…
31 Jan 2021 15 min

David Fricke & Sculpting

Join host Emily Newman as she sits down with local wood, metal, and glass sculptor David Fricke. They discuss where he received his training and education, the bench that he created for Cookeville's Historic WestSide District, as well as some of his other well known works around Cookeville. Presented by…
24 Jan 2021 14 min

Perry Johnson & Painting And Teaching

Join host Emily Newman as she sits down with Perry Johnson, oil painter and Associate Professor of Painting And Print Making at Tennessee Tech University. They discuss what it means to be a figurative painter, what made him decide to teach art and how long he's been a teacher, as…
17 Jan 2021 15 min

Susan Stone & Ceramic Art

Join host Emily Newman as she sits down with ceramic artist Susan Stone. They discuss why and how long she's been making ceramic art, and why she incorporates birds and flowers into her lighthearted, functional designs. Presented by The Fragrant Mushroom in Sparta. New episodes every Sunday at 9 on…
10 Jan 2021 15 min

Ed Tincher & Tattoos And Monsters

Join host Emily Newman as she sits down with Cookeville tattoo artist, painter, and monster maker, Ed Tincher. They discuss when he took an interest in the arts, as well as where his love of monsters and other inspirations came from. Presented by The Fragrant Mushroom in Sparta. New episodes…
3 Jan 2021 15 min

Monya Nikahd & Weaving

Join host Emily Newman as she sits down with weaver and Tennessee Tech student, Monya Nikahd. They discuss what got her interested in weaving, the loom and materials that she enjoys using, and what inspires her to work with fibers. Presented by The Fragrant Mushroom in Sparta. New episodes every…
20 Dec 2020 15 min

Rena Wood & Fiber Art

Join host Emily Newman as she sits down Cookeville fiber artist and Assistant Professor of Fiber Art at the Appalachian Center For Craft, Rena Wood. They discuss when she first took an interest in fiber art, how she creates her pieces and series of works, and where she find the…
13 Dec 2020 15 min

Molly Perry & Design

Join host Emily Newman as she sits down Cookeville designer, illustrator, and Tennessee Tech University student Molly Perry. They discuss when she began taking an interest in the arts, what turned her focus towards digital art and design over traditional, and her education at TTU. Presented by The Fragrant Mushroom…
6 Dec 2020 15 min

Hippies & Gypsies Co.

Join host Emily Newman as she sits down with jeweler Matt Sandlin of Hippies & Gypsies Co. They discuss how and when he took an interest in jewelry, the studio space and techniques that he uses when working, and the first piece that he ever made. Presented by The Fragrant…
29 Nov 2020 15 min

Jessica Hagar & Textiles

Join host Emily Newman as she sits down with Cookeville textile artist Jessica Hagar. They discuss her specialization in accessories such as scarfs and hats, the materials that she uses for them, and how she incorporates elements of nature to express herself through her work. Presented by The Fragrant Mushroom…
22 Nov 2020 15 min

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
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