Table To Stage

Corrin Zareck is an art educator, an artist, and the curator at the Gallery at the Mill in Unionville, Connecticut. She's been surrounded by art since early in her life, and remains surrounded by it - her own and the work of other artists from the area. The gallery is situated throughout a building that also houses various businesses and workshop spaces, so the pieces are in constant view - and open to the public whenever a drop-in is possible! Take a look at www.galleryatmill.com, and see Corrin's own work at www.corrinzareck.com. #art #gallery #connecticut #keepcreating

Sodada is based out of Massachusetts, part of the thriving Northampton music and art scene. Their sound is hard to pin down to a genre - which is part of what makes it so engaging. Hannah and Andy have been through a few iterations of this project, adapting their sound as they find inspiration and instrumentation to fit their creative vision. And they're just a damned joy to talk to. And support local music! sodada.bandcamp.com sodadamusic.com #creativity #indiemusic #livemusic #music #keepcreating

Richard DiCarlo started in the Bronx, freelancing as a ghost illustrator, and now works as a multimedia sculptor. His 3D paintings are self-contained stories, homages to cultural icons, and downright entertaining to see. Visit The Studio of Richard DiCarlo on Facebook to take a look at his work, which includes the Beatles, Ernest Hemingway, and Fisher Price, among others. #3dpainting #sculpture #connecticutartist #keepcreating

This episode is little on the short side - but oh boy is it packed! Hear from game designers from Phase Shift and Geek Fever, Off Cut, Stone Bones, and Table Fighter, plus a little Con recap with my good friend Joe of JBrooks Public Relations. ConnectiCon is a great event, with some of the most #creative #cosplayers in the region, and the events that the larger Con encompasses are fantastic. We spent most of our time with CTFIG, playing games and talking with game creators - the creative talents of this group is incredible! https://www.phaseshiftgames.com/ http://www.geekfevergames.com/ https://www.offcutgames.com/#/ https://www.stonebonesgames.com/ https://www.tablefighter.com/ http://connecticon.org/ http://www.ct-fig.com/ #keepcreating #connecticut #CTFIG #ConnectiConXVII #boardgames #games

If you visit amygenser.com you are going to see some incredibly vivid colors and interesting patterns. And if you listen to this episode you'll hear from Amy Genser about how she creates these amazing visuals using paper. It's a fascinating process, and Amy's artistic journey is a story worth hearing. From New Orleans to Hartford, this Connecticut artist has incorporated her experiences into some truly incredible art. #paperart #connecticutartist #keepcreating

Arts for Learning CT is dedicated to the integration of creativity and the arts into the classroom; encouraging the use of music, theater, and art in conjunction with history, math, English, and more. Alex Novak Foster, Craig Norton, and Anthony DePoto are all a part of the organization, and will be participating in the first annual "Cultivating Creativity" event at Quinnipiac University on July 10. Visit AFLCT.org for more information on the organization, its teaching artists, and the programs that it offers.   #education #artseducation #creativity #creativelearning #cteducation #keepcreating

East Hampton, Connecticut-based artist Andrew Wallach is starting a revolution in spin art. It's a physical labor of love, putting his body in motion to give his paintings the sense of movement that his Revolution Art needs. And it's loud. Painting with the stereo cranked up, letting the music influence the process. Andrew's work will be showing at Sacrosanct Gallery of Contemporary American Art in East Hampton for the month of July, so stop in a take a look if you're in the area.   #keepcreating #revolutionart #spinart #painting #connecticutartist

Jay Cole is a Canadian podcaster, musician, Yogi, and author ... among other things. We spoke about his experience living in Los Angeles - which could have been en episode on its own - his music and podcast projects, his use of Yoga and doctorate in metaphysics (Is it a thing? You be the judge.), and his new book, "How to Calm the Fuck Down: Meditation for the Blue Collars". #keepcreating #yoga #author #selfhelp #Canada #podcast #beats #meditation

"Commercial" art can often be overlooked. The people behind some of the world's most iconic logos and advertising campaigns don't get the recognition that their creations do. But in order to distill a brand to a single, instantly identifiable logo or catch phrase requires extraordinary creativity. The world of advertising hasn't changed much, but the faces of professionals are resembling the cast of "Mad Men" a little less every day. Gabriel and Zaida Perez are the husband and wife team behind VP Creative Agency, each finding space to operate within their own strengths and helping each other to shine. And as young entrepreneurs they face an uphill creative battle. #keepcreating #creativity #creative #marketing #advertising #entrepreneur

The Storyteller's Cottage in Simsbury, Connecticut, is a creative setting for writers and other creatively-minded people to mingle, explore their work, and escape into an adventure. Meet and speak with authors and publishers, get lost in the fantasy as you solve a mystery, or just have a cup of coffee with people who share your passion for stories. The Storyteller's Cottage came about almost accidentally - so hear the story from it's founder, Lisa Natcharian. #storytelling #stories #writing #writers #authors #mystery #mysteryroom #escaperoom

From grand cathedral windows to a small suncatcher in the kitchen window, stained glass comes in all shapes, sizes, and imagery. And a lot of glass has to get broken to create it all. Sarah Segovia has been breaking glass professionally for some time now, but she also reassembles it into stunning pieces of art. Her designs are often inspired by gothic or horror themes, but lighter motifs are also included. Sarah also teaches the art form to students of any skill level - though playing with glass probably isn't a great idea for really young kids. #stainedglass #creativity #glassart #sugarskull #frankenstein #fragilebeauty #keepcreating

There are very few magazines these days that really venture into the same territory as The Sun. It's a completely independent, advertising-free publication that provides a platform for some of the most exceptional writing and photography on the planet (is this guy's opinion, anyway). Derek Askey is one of the assistant editors of The Sun, and his journey from aspiring but hesitant writer to editorial staff is worth hearing about, and maybe a little familiar. #TheSunMagazine #TheSun #writing #editor #magazine #fiction #poetry #journalism #NorthCarolina #ChapelHill #Pittsburg #Pitt

For listeners of Connecticut Public Radio, the voice of Colin McEnroe is a familiar one. His newspaper columns appeared in the Hartford Courant for more than 3 decades before recently moving to Hearst Connecticut Media Group to explore new avenues for this writing. He's got great stories, wonderful insight, and the perspective on media that come only with decades of experience. And he still agreed to speak with me ... I guess no amount of experience can prevent some lapses in judgement! #npr #radio #hartford #courant #hearstmedia #ColinMcEnroeShow #connecticutpublicradio #wnpr 

Hartford to Miami is not your average commute, but for Maestro Doris Lang Kosloff it's a reality. As the artistic director of Opera Connecticut, director of the Hartt School opera theater and vocal studies departments, and the principal guest conductor at the Miami Lyric Opera, she's got herself quite a few frequent flyer miles. And she's used her lifelong immersion in music to impact audiences and performers from all over the world. #opera #HARTTSchool #operaconnecticut #music #performance #maestro

Most meetings should just be emails. It's a fact. And it's an irritation that is universally accepted. Well, there's an anthem for that feeling now, and Thomas Benjamin Wild, Esq. is responsible for it. Tom is from Bedford, England, and his song "I've No More Fucks to Give" has racked up more millions of views than I'm going to count. He plays the banjolele dressed as someone who stepped out of a time machine from the 1940s, and mixes humor and stories from his life to create some unique and thoroughly entertaining songs. Visit thomasbenjaminwildesq.com to order a copy, or stream wherever you get your music!

Bill Covitz moved from the heat of a French cuisine kitchen to the sub-zero temperatures of the ice house in pursuit of of creative passions. A chain saw may not seem like the tool of an artist, but when you see the way Bill uses power tools to bring life to ice there is no doubting the artistry at hand. And there's music to be had in the ice, too. Visit icematters.com for photos or to commission an ice carving for your event! #icecarving #icesculpture #ice #icemusic #chainsaw #powertools #carving

Rebecca Maloney is a Naugatuck-based artist, painter, and pet portrait extraordinaire. You can spend an evening painting with her, take one of her more intense workshops, or visit one of her upcoming gallery showings - and definitely visit rebeccamaloneyart.com to get a glimpse at her work. Vivid color seems (at least to my untrained eye) to be a hallmark of her personal style, and there is an expression of joy in each piece. Follow her on Instagram or Facebook to keep up with workshop and paint night dates, too! #paint #ctartist #visualarts #painting #paintnight

Newington, Connecticut, native #filmmaker and #actor Erik Bloomquist has been involved in #theater and #film since high school, and has studied the craft intensely. Erik's latest film, Long Lost, is a #suspense #thriller that leans into the tension and doesn't give up. Erik previously worked with some of the film's cast members on his project "The Cobblestone Corridor," which was picked up by PBS. For more information about Erik's projects, check out his production company, Mainframe Pictures. Long Lost is available now to stream exclusively on Amazon, so dive in for a game of #sharksandminnows. #KeepCreating #PBS #IndieFilm #fluffybunny #CobblestoneCorridor

It's episode 50! :::drops a funky beat::: How does a local, theater-loving, son of a teacher and a musician grow up to be an #Ableton Programmer and an orchestrator? Well, apparently by accident. Scott Wasserman stumbled into learning the Ableton system while working on a small project called #Hamilton. But he worked REALLY REALLY hard to get that lucky break, and has worked with some of #Broadway's most iconic figures, including Lin-Manuel Miranda, Alex Lacamoire, and Alan Menken. Scott is also the co-host of one of my favorite #podcasts, Song Salad, with his long time friend, lyricist Shannon Deep. Scott recently put up his first full orchestration of an original musical with "Austen's Pride" which is running through April 14. Visit ACT of CT for ticket information. You can see what else Scott has been up to at scott-wasserman.com - including #DearEvanHansen and #TheGreatComet. #musicaltheater #orchestration #ableton #songsalad #keepcreating

#Grammy-winning songwriter Bill Pere joins the pod today to talk about his life-long passion for songwriting and social justice. The LUNCH Ensemble represents Bill's work toward ending childhood hunger, and he has incorporated his songwriting passion into this work. He's also written "The Songwriter's Coloring Book" to help other budding songwriters work on the craft. Bill is also a former Connecticut State Troubadour, and is a member of the Connecticut Songwriter's Association. This was a wonderful conversation with a genuine expert in his craft. Be sure to visit lunchensemble.com, ctsongs.com, and billpere.com for more information and upcoming programs. #songwriting #grammy #ctsongs #harrychapin #music