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
220 – 240

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

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
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