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
Weekly English United States Arts · Society & Culture
268 Episodes
260 – 268

Storyteller Theatre Company

Join host Emily Newman as she sits down with Storyteller Theatre Company Cofounder Kathleen Gilpatrick and Bryan Boles, a reader for the Company. Find out how Storyteller Theatre Company came to Cookeville, and their mission to bring theater and improv to the Upper Cumberland. Learn about local ceramics artist Pookah's…
24 Nov 2019 25 min

Emma Levitz & Little Mountain Stone Works

Join host Emily Newman as she sits down with Emma Levitz, owner of Little Mountain Stone Works. Find out how she got into specializing in limestone and marble carving and sculptures, and why she enjoys creating functional decor out of those materials for the home. Learn about alternative process photography…
17 Nov 2019 25 min

Hannah LaRue & Glassblowing

Join host Emily Newman as she sits down with local glassblower Hannah LaRue. Hear what got her into the unique craft of glassblowing, and where she found the inspiration to design and create her glass piece "The Sacred Relic." Find out more about how carver Emma Levitz, owner of Little…
10 Nov 2019 25 min

Pamela Claytor & Photography

Join host Emily Newman as she sits down with local freelance photographer Pamela Claytor. Hear how her childhood surrounded by cameras and photographers due to her parents' careers led her to pursue a degree and career in photography. Find out more about David Fricke's latest commission piece at Father Tom's…
3 Nov 2019 24 min

Melinda Poston & Painting

Join host Emily Newman as she sits down with local artist and painter Melinda Poston. Hear how Melinda's childhood influenced her artistic abilities, and how she developed her own self-taught styles and techniques for her paintings. Find out more about Hannah LaRue's glass piece "The Sacred Relic," and where she…
27 Oct 2019 25 min

Marilee Hall & Ceramics

Join host Emily Newman as she sits down with Marilee Hall, a local ceramics artist in Cookeville. Find out how she got into the world of art and took an interest in working with ceramics, and hear the advice she has for anyone wanting to get into making or pursuing…
20 Oct 2019 24 min

P-Dilly's Cupcakes

Join host Emily Newman as she sits down with Machelle Staggs, baker owner of P-Dilly's Cupcakes in Cookeville. Discover how P-Dilly's Cupcakes came to be, and how Machelle and her team focus on finding and using the best ingredients available to create special treats made from scratch with care for…
13 Oct 2019 24 min

Brad Sells & Woodworking

Join host Emily Newman as she sits down with local woodworking artist Brad Sells. Discover how he became passionate about being able to shape wood into various shapes, and later turn it into original pieces of 3D art. Emily also talks with Machelle Staggs, baker owner of P-Dilly's Cupcakes in…
6 Oct 2019 23 min
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