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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
230 Episodes
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The Scene: Nicole Petrik and Pottery

This week on The Scene – Join host Laura Holloway as she meets with Nicole Petrik who is the owner of The Pottery Art Cafe in McMinnville! Hear all about how she got into pottery, the other art she creates, the work she does now, and more! New episodes every…
17 Dec 17 min

The Scene: Michael Evanichko on Writing and Directing

This week on The Scene – Join host Laura Holloway as she meets with Michael Evanichko who is a writer, actor, and possibly future director. They talk all about the writing process itself, when he started writing, and more! New episodes every Sunday at 8am on Lite Rock 95.9.
2 Dec 15 min

The Scene: Emily Neal on Ball Room Dance Instruction

This week on The Scene – Join host Laura Holloway as she meets with Emily Neal who is a ball room dance instructor here in Cookeville. They also discuss how she got into dancing, Irish dancing, instructing, and more! New episodes every Sunday at 8am on Lite Rock 95.9.
25 Nov 15 min

The Scene: Prudence Van Aalten on The Witch at TnTech

This week on The Scene – Join host Laura Holloway as she meets with Prudence Van Aalten, who is the director of the upcoming Witch play at TnTech. The play opens this Thursday, November 14th at the Backdoor Playhouse. New episodes every Sunday at 8am on Lite Rock 95.9.
12 Nov 16 min

The Scene: Carolyn Isbell on The Nov. 8-9th Art Prowl

This week on The Scene – Join host Laura Holloway as she meets with Carolyn Isbell, who has been creating art for her entire life. Hear all about her art history, schooling, work with the Art Prowl coming up, and more! New episodes every Sunday at 8am on Lite Rock…
4 Nov 16 min

The Scene: Dana Beal On Plateau Women's Chorus And Young Singers

This week on The Scene – Join host Laura Holloway as she meets with Dana Beal, who is the founder of two organizations called the Plateau Women's Chorus and Young Singers. Hear all about these programs, Dana's past, and more! New episodes every Sunday at 8am on Lite Rock 95.9.
22 Oct 16 min

The Scene: Terri Ritter on Upcoming Art Events

This week on The Scene – Join host Laura Holloway as she meets with Terri Ritter who has been an artist throughout her life. She studied art as a child and young adult, then picked it back up in her later years after being a flight attendant. New episodes every…
7 Oct 16 min

The Scene: The Cast of The Kitchen

This week on The Scene – Join host Laura Holloway as she meets with the 9 person cast of The Kitchen which is premiering in New York very soon! This is a play about loss, and love, family, and pecans. Learn more today! New episodes every Sunday at 8am on…
24 Sep 15 min

The Scene: Artists Jason Gaw, Chad Hancock, and Marcus Hill

This week on The Scene – Join host Laura Holloway as she meets with Jason Gaw, Chad Hancock, and Marcus Hill who are all musical artists based here in Cookeville. They discuss Hancock the band, which was formed by Chad and is produced by Jason and Marcus. New episodes every…
3 Sep 14 min

The Scene: Founders Tim Richardson and Gene Gantt

This week on The Scene – Join host Laura Holloway as she meets with Tim Richardson and Gene Gantt from the Overton Arts Council. The Overton County Arts Council promotes and cultivates the visual arts in Overton County. Anything relating to painting, pottery, drawing, sculpting, etc.. Listen to hear more!…
27 Aug 16 min

The Scene: Director Kimberly Frick-Welker

This week on The Scene – Join host Laura Holloway as she meets with Kimberly Welker, the director of the show Nice People Dancing to Good County Music by Lee Blessing. They discuss what the show is about, how she came into the role, why she is directing this show…
19 Aug 15 min

The Scene: Underground Artisans Owner Brielle Gerardi

This week on The Scene – Join host Laura Holloway as she meets with Brielle Gerardi, the owner of Underground Artisans in Cookeville! They talk about her journey as an artist, the farmer's and night market, Cookeville's flourishing art scene, and more! New episodes every Sunday at 8am on Lite…
7 Aug 15 min

The Scene: Local Actor/Director Mark Creter

This week on The Scene – Join host Laura Holloway as she meets with Mark Creter, local actor, director, and figure in Cookeville. They discuss his previous work, teaching at Tech, future work, Shakespeare, and more! New episodes every Sunday at 8am on Lite Rock 95.9.
6 Aug 16 min

The Scene: Tenured Artist Mitchell White

Mitch White, long term art teacher at Cookeville High School talks about his history, art shows, teaching, education, and more! This week on The Scene – Join host Laura Holloway as she meets with Mitchell White, teacher of 30 years at CHS and favored artist in Cookeville. They discuss all…
3 Jul 17 min

The Scene: Local Writer Erica Duarte

This week on The Scene - Join host Laura Holloway as she meets with Erica Duarte, local artist and author. They discuss her beginnings with poetry, her writing style now, various publishing companies, and more! New episodes every Sunday at 8am on Lite Rock 95.9.
24 Jun 18 min

The Scene: Local Celebrated Artist Emily Sands

This week on The Scene - Join host Laura Holloway as she meets with Emily Sands, tattoo artist and business owner in Cookeville! They talk about her journey as an artist, inspiration, current work, and more! New episodes every Sunday at 8am on Lite Rock 95.9.
24 Jun 15 min

The Scene: Inside Photography With Abby Weeden

This week on The Scene - Join host Laura Holloway as she meets with Abby Weeden, photographer and local business owner in Cookeville. They talk about her new storefront, her history, current work and more! New episodes every Sunday at 8am on Lite Rock 95.9.
24 Jun 15 min

The Scene: Lynda LaCoax and A Better Me Yoga

This week on The Scene - Join Marcia Lee as she talks with Lynda LaCoax about the Bend class that is offered at A Better Me Yoga. Also hear about the health effects that classes like these can have on your body! New episodes every Sunday at 8am on Lite…
24 Jun 5 min

The Scene: Jen Luna, Owner of Maple Moon Designs in Cookeville

This week on The Scene - Join host Laura Holloway as she meets with Jen Luna, business owner and artist at Maple Moon Designs. They talk about her love for the arts, the work she does, and more! New episodes every Sunday at 8am on Lite Rock 95.9.
24 Jun 15 min
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