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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237 Episodes
200 – 220

Marilyn Aitken & Painting

Join Host Emily Newman as she sits down with local Cookeville artist Marilyn Aitken. They discuss how she got into painting, and the processes and textures she uses to create her abstract, realism paintings. Learn about alternative process photography with Jeremy Blair, and his innovative process for achieving the unique…
28 Jun 2020 27 min

Justin Blackmon & Pyrography

Join Host Emily Newman as she sits down with Justin Blackmon, a local pyrography artist in Cookeville. They discuss the art of pyrography and wood burning, how he got his start in the arts, as well as his artistic process when it comes to this unforgiving art form. Find out…
21 Jun 2020 25 min

Charles Steven & Abstract Sculptures

Join Host Emily Newman as she sits down with Charles Stevens, an abstract sculptor and jeweler in Cookeville. They discuss how he got his start as a sculptor, and where he finds inspiration for his abstract pieces. Susan DeMay of Made By DeMay Ceramics shares her creative process when she…
14 Jun 2020 26 min

Dementaria Enigmatica Visual Arts

Join Host Emily Newman as she sits down with Tabitha Larson of Dementaria Enigmatica Visual Arts. They discuss her artistic process, and where she finds inspiration for her more surreal and darker art pieces. Susan DeMay of Made By DeMay Ceramics shares her creative process when she goes about making…
7 Jun 2020 25 min

PhotoArt Studio & Gallery

Join host Emily Newman as she sits down with Ron Baker, owner of PhotoArt Studio & Gallery in Cookeville. Find out more about the new PhotoArt Studio & Gallery, Ron's background in art and photography, and the projects that he continues to work on with local businesses and artists. Susan…
31 May 2020 28 min

Manic Knits

Join host Emily Newman as she sits down with Jordan Braswell of Manic Knits. Find out how he got into working with yarn, the various tools that he uses while knitting, and the types of projects he enjoys working on and what his process for working on them is like…
17 May 2020 27 min

Threadz Art

Join host Emily Newman as she sits down with Adele Seitzinger, owner of Threadz Art. They discuss what silk art is, and color theory in regards to the popularity between various color combinations. Susan DeMay of Made By DeMay Ceramics shares her creative process when she goes about making a…
10 May 2020 25 min

Choreography & Wigs

Join host Emily Newman as she sits down with Jens Crain-Foster, choreographer and wig master at Cumberland County Playhouse in Crossville. They discuss how she got her start in the arts, and what it's like working with wigs for Playhouse productions. Tennessee Tech student Jesse Filoteo of Filoteo Illustrations discusses…
3 May 2020 27 min

Haven's Wardenclyffe

Join host Emily Newman as she sits down with Haven of Haven's Wardenclyffe. They discuss his custom woodworking, and how he brings his imagination to life through his work. Tennessee Tech student Jesse Filoteo of Filoteo Illustrations discusses his design process, and the various tools that he uses when painting…
26 Apr 2020 29 min

Carol Ludgate Art

Join host Emily Newman as she sits down with Carol Ludgate of Carol Ludgate Art. Learn more about her figurative and abstract acrylic pieces, and where she got her start in the arts. Find out more about Kathy Reed's semiprecious gemstone jewelry, and the process that she uses in creating…
19 Apr 2020 26 min

Raw Artt

Join host Emily Newman as she sits down with Raven Williamson of Raw Artt. They discuss her digital and painted art, and the tools that she uses for each medium, as well as how she got started creating art. Find out more about Kathy Reed's semiprecious gemstone jewelry, and the…
12 Apr 2020 26 min

Cosmic Clay Studio

Join host Emily Newman as she sits down with Louis Colombarini of Cosmic Clay Studio. They discuss the Neo-primitive ceramics that he and his wife collaborate on, and what goes into their unique custom ceramic making process. Find out more about Jack Loeb and his abstract, expressionistic pieces, and the…
5 Apr 2020 28 min

Betty Turner & Character Illustrations

Join host Emily Newman as she sits down with mixed media artist Betty Turner. Learn more about her unique style of illustrations, and how her family and the people around her influences her drawings. Find out more about Jack Loeb and his abstract, expressionistic pieces, and the materials that he…
29 Mar 2020 30 min

Barnes Wearables & Interiors

Join host Emily Newman as she sits down with Stephanie Barnes of Wearables & Interiors. Learn more about her artistic career, and the various metalwork jewelry and other works that she makes and sells online. Find out more about Jack Loeb and his abstract, expressionistic pieces, and the materials that…
22 Mar 2020 31 min

Sandra Bos Gallery

Join host Emily Newman as she sits down with Sandra Bos, owner of Sandra Bos Gallery in Cookeville. Learn more about her training and education in painting, and how Cookeville and its residents and community inspired her to continue teaching art. Find out more about Jack Loeb and his abstract,…
15 Mar 2020 28 min

Sadie Wang Jewelry

Join host Emily Newman as she sits down with Sadie Wang of Sadie Wang Jewelry. Learn more about her one of a kind, handmade jewelry, tableware, and more, as well as silver and gold materials that she uses for her pieces. Sandra Bos, owner of Sandra Bos Gallery in Cookeville,…
1 Mar 2020 27 min

Filoteo Illustrations

Join host Emily Newman as she sits down with Tennessee Tech student Jesse Filoteo of Filoteo Illustrations. Learn more about his artistic background, what made him change directions in his education towards art, and the differences between working with computers for design over more traditional mediums for painting and illustrations…
23 Feb 2020 29 min

Dina Smith Painting

Join host Emily Newman as she sits down with Dina Smith of Dina Smith Painting. Learn more about her artistic background, and the processes and materials she uses for her acrylic abstract art. Cosmic Clay Studio's Louis Colombarini shares his unique method for firing his Neo-primitive ceramics, and what goes…
16 Feb 2020 25 min

The Munkey Wrench

Join host Emily Newman as she sits down with Bruce Heard, owner of The Munkey Wrench in Cookeville. They discuss his eclectic style of art, the various mediums and materials that he enjoys working with, and where he finds inspiration for his pieces. Tennessee Tech student Jesse Filoteo of Filoteo…
9 Feb 2020 29 min

Jeremy Blair & Alternative Process Photography

Join host Emily Newman as she sits down with Jeremy Blair, owner of Jeremy Blair Art. Find out more about alternative process photography, and the innovative processes that he uses to achieve the unique effect on his images. Susan DeMay of Made By DeMay Ceramics shares her creative process when…
2 Feb 2020 26 min
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