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A Toast to The Arts

Big Blend Radio Network

Celebrate The Arts with Big Blend Radio’s podcast conversations and expert interviews focusing on Music and Entertainment, Books and Poetry, Fine Art and Photography, Theater, Film and the Performing Arts.

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26:41

Novels and Short Story Collections for Holiday Gifts

A Toast to The Arts ·

2024/12/02

Looking for the perfect book for those avid readers and bookworms in your life? Check out our Holiday Shopping chat with author, writer, and editor Clifford Garstang who gives an overview of his novels and short story collections that make idea gifts. More at https://cliffordgarstang.com/

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19:14

Celebrate the Holiday Season at DeGrazia Gallery in...

A Toast to The Arts ·

2024/11/25

Featuring Lance Laber, Executive Director of the DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun, this episode of Big Blend Radio focuses on holiday gift ideas, seasonal events and current exhibits at this Tucson landmark. Hear about the annual La Fiesta de Guadalupe, held on Dec. 8, 2024, that honors Mexico’s patron saint with music, dancing and performances including mariachi bands, folklorico dancers, and Yaqui Deer Dancers. Piñatas filled with treats are hoisted hourly for the kids while vendors offer regional

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54:27

Celebrating Native American Music

A Toast to The Arts ·

2024/11/24

In honor of Native American Heritage Month, this episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND Show with musician Joey Stuckey celebrates Native American musicians and music. CHECK OUT - Our Indigenous Voices music playlist on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/ydef7wup - National Association of Native American Music site that includes Nammy nominee music playlists, and performer history: https://www.nativeamericanmusicawards.com/ Co-host of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND Show every 4th Sunday,

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46:00

Author CB Wilson - Barkview Dog Mysteries

A Toast to The Arts ·

2024/11/20

In perfect time for the holiday shopping season, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Pet Connection" Show features award-winning author C.B. Wilson, who is known for her popular Barkview Dog Mystery series. Hear about her books, her Bat Dogs petition, and much more. Visit: https://cbwilsonauthor.com/ Plus, check out her fun song, "12 Days of Barkview Christmas" on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPMzjs0y7NM In celebration of the holiday gift giving season, this episode is also featured on

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34:37

Author Michael Wolk - DevilsGame

A Toast to The Arts ·

2024/11/19

This episode of Big Blend Radio features Michael Wolk, author of the immersive cyber novel "DevilsGame," that's crafted for the digital age, merging traditional storytelling with cutting-edge technology. DevilsGame invites you to step into a world where your mobile device isn’t just a tool—it’s a gateway to a gripping, interactive story that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Follow the intense journey of Nathan Rifkin and Claire Bodine as they race against time to uncover a deadly conspiracy

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54:42

A Visit to Lucille Ball's Hometown

A Toast to The Arts ·

2024/11/19

This episode of Big Blend Radio’s 3rd Monday “Food, Wine & Travel” Show with IFWTWA features travel writer Tamara MC who shares her adventures exploring comedic icon Lucille Ball's hometown in Chautauqua County, New York. Offering a unique blend of nostalgia, entertainment history, and small-town charm this adventure included a visit to the Lucy Desi Museum in Jamestown, along with the National Comedy Center, the Lucille Ball Memorial Park, Lucy's childhood home at 59 Lucy Lane, and Lake View

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32:03

Early Pottery of the Southwest

A Toast to The Arts ·

2024/11/17

In honor of Native American Heritage Month, this episode of Big Blend Radio's WORLD OF ART Podcast with artist Victoria Chick focuses on early pottery of the southwest including Arizona, New Mexico, West Texas, Southern Colorado, Southern Utah, and Northern Mexico. Read Victoria's article about it here: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/early-pottery-of-the-southwest/ Victoria Chick is a contemporary figurative artist and early 19th/20th century print collector based in Silver City, New

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40:14

Janine Kovac - The Nutcracker Chronicles

A Toast to The Arts ·

2024/11/14

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Wednesday "Books & Authors" Show with Books Forward features award-winning author Janine Kovac who discusses her memoir, "The Nutcracker Chronicles," that blends her personal life with the events in ballet’s most famous show: “The Nutcracker.” Out now, "The Nutcracker Chronicles” tells the story of Janine’s pursuit of an elusive dream that compels her to endure blistered toes, weekly weigh-ins, second-hand pointe shoes, and constant insults from her

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54:53

Success Insider with Author Matt Cost

A Toast to The Arts ·

2024/11/13

So, what does it take to be successful as an author? This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Success Insider" spotlight features acclaimed author Matt Cost, who is known for his historical novels, Goff Langdon Mainely Mystery series, Clay Wolfe/Port Essex mystery series, and Brooklyn 8 Ballo mystery series. His latest book, "Mainely Mayhem (A Goff Langdon Mainely Mystery)," is out today (Nov. 13, 2024). More: https://www.mattcost.net/ Enjoy the podcast and check out Matt Cost’s answers to our 10 Author

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01:01:23

Astrophotographer Stan Honda in Hawai'i Volcanoes...

A Toast to The Arts ·

2024/11/01

This shared episode of Big Blend Radio's "Toast to The Arts & Parks" Show features acclaimed astrophotographer and photojournalist Stan Honda, the National Parks Arts Foundation's Fall 2024 artist-in-residence at Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park.Stan Honda is an experienced photojournalist who now works with natural landscapes — usually night-time panoramas — that fuse sky and earth. Based in New York-based, he worked as a photojournalist for 34 years including Agence France-Presse (AFP) (the

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37:37

Author Joanne Howard - Sleeping in the Sun

A Toast to The Arts ·

2024/10/31

Celebrate the end of National Book Month and Family History with this episode of Big Blend Radio featuring debut novelist Joanne Howard. Hear about her historical fiction debut "Sleeping in the Sun" that was inspired by her family history and shares the story of how unlikely friends uncover the cruel reality of British-led India. Out now through She Writes Press, "Sleeping in the Sun" transports readers to the past where a young American and his Indian servant must face the reality behind a

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48:39

Author Joseph Bauer - Sailing for Grace

A Toast to The Arts ·

2024/10/30

On this episode of Big Blend Radio's TOAST TO THE ARTS Show, award-winning author Joseph Bauer discusses his new novel "Sailing for Grace." The book shares the story of how a man’s promise to his dying wife leads him into uncharted waters as he confronts the realities of immigration at the US-Mexico border. Out now through Running Wild Press, "Sailing for Grace" explores the complexities of immigration and the effect current policies have on personal and family relationships. It's a powerful story

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45:15

Stephen Dees and Pete Hewlett of Novo Combo - 45th...

A Toast to The Arts ·

2024/10/28

This episode of Big Blend Radio features Stephen Dees and Pete Hewlett of Novo Combo, the 1980s rock band known for their electrifying blend of rock and pop. Hear about their new album, 45 West 55th, and their reunion to make it happen. Novo Combo founding members include Stephen Dees (lead vocals/bass), Jack Griffith (lead guitar), Pete Hewlett (vocals/guitar), and drummer Michael Shrieve, who is a Rock n Roll Hall of Fame inductee for his mesmerizing 70s era drum work with Santana. Shrieve’s

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19:22

Fall Exhibits and Experiences at DeGrazia Gallery in...

A Toast to The Arts ·

2024/10/27

On this shared episode of Big Blend Radio, Lance Laber, Executive Director of the DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun, talks about the fall exhibits and events you can experience at this Tucson landmark. Current exhibits featuring southwest artist Ted DeGrazia's work include, "Roadrunners," "Enamel on Copper Paintings," and “DeGrazia’s Textile Designs for Fuller Fabrics.” Along with the property's unique architecture and Ted DeGrazia's art, fall highlights include The Little Gallery that hosts visiting

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41:35

The Art of Giant Sequoia Trees

A Toast to The Arts ·

2024/10/19

Celebrate National Arts and Humanities Month with this episode of Big Blend Radio's WORLD OF ART Podcast with artist Victoria Chick. Hear how wilderness exploration and science converged with the assistance of art in the 19th century to spread the fame of that giant among trees, the Sequoia. Read Victoria's article about it all, including how art helped protect and conserve what is now Sequoia, Kings Canyon, and Yosemite National Parks, here:

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01:13:06

Literary Happy Hour Hang Out

A Toast to The Arts ·

2024/10/18

Celebrate October being National Book Month with this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Happy Hour Hang Out" Podcast Conversation that digs into the literary, plus, horse and dog, world of authors and writers, books and reading, libraries and bookshops, and the work that goes behind it all.FEATURED GUESTS IN THE PANEL * MATT COST - Author of mystery & history at https://www.mattcost.net/ * CHERYL LEUTJEN - Geologist, environmental law attorney an author of "Love Earth Now" at

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33:40

Author Melissa Connelly - What Was Lost

A Toast to The Arts ·

2024/10/09

When a young girl feels complicit in her own abuse, how does that thwart the adult woman?This episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Wednesday "Books & Authors" Show with Books Forward features debut author Melissa Connelly discusses her new novel, "What Was Lost." Melissa Connelly’s debut novel comes after a long career in education. A finalist for the 2019 Montana Prize and at 60, she’s ready to share her first novel; a story about a 40-year-old woman who returns to her old hometown in Vermont and

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55:21

Guitarist Jim Eannelli - Just Deserts Solo Album

A Toast to The Arts ·

2024/10/07

Celebrate Music Monday with episode of Big Blend Radio's A TOAST TO THE ARTS Show featuring Milwaukee-based producer, guitarist, and multi-instrumentalist Jim Eannelli who discusses his music and debut solo album, "Just Deserts." Jim Eannelli has been in every sort of band from hard rock to synth pop; he worked with Rick Derringer on the Colour Radio record, played guitar, performed and recorded with both former BoDean Sam Llanas and the Shivvers, the ‘80s power-pop band that finally gained

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34:40

Musician Rachel Mari Kimber's Residency Experience in...

A Toast to The Arts ·

2024/10/05

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Toast to The Arts & Parks" Show features musician and composer Rachel Mari Kimber, the National Parks Arts Foundation's Fall 2024 artist-in-residence at Saguaro National Park in Tucson, Arizona. This is part two of our conversation as a follow up of her residency. Check out Part One here: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/musician-rachel-mari-kimber-in-saguaro-national-park Rachel Mari Kimber is a musically creative artist from Wales, UK. She composes,

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29:24

Musicians Arthur and Kathleen Lamonica - Paradise is...

A Toast to The Arts ·

2024/09/30

Celebrate Music Monday with this episode of Big Blend Radio's TOAST TO THE ARTS Show, also featured on the Big Daily Blend Podcast, with Arthur and Kathy Lamonica, founders of the New York City band Rome 56. Hear about their new album "Paradise is Free" that's out now through Think Like a Key Music. Decades after making waves with gritty NYC new wavers The Shirts, Arthur Lamonica proves he's still got the hooks on Rome 56's infectious new outing "Paradise Is Free." Recorded between New York and

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