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The Art Box

Every painting, every song, every photograph, every chunk of clay, every poem, every book, every dance, every artistic creation has a human story behind it. We just happen to have 300+ of them for you to enjoy. Listen to us at your leisure on Apple, Spotify, Podbean, Samsung, iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Podchaser or your favorite podcast app. The Art Box a lively and engaging discussion about creativity and humanity in the Virgin Valley of Nevada and beyond.

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The Art Box - Episode 360 - Opening the Field: Making...

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2025/09/28

In this inspiring conversation, we sit down with Cory Clemetson, founder along with his brother Chad of the Kids for Sports Foundation, a nonprofit committed to helping children in Mesquite and the Virgin Valley experience the joy and life lessons of organized athletics. Cory shares the story behind starting the foundation, the moment he realized cost was keeping too many kids on the sidelines, and how his team works to remove barriers so every child who wants to play can join in.Beyond sports,

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The Art Box - Episode 359 - Fresh Ideas with IKA...

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2025/09/22

In Episode 359 of The Art Box, MJ and Steve welcome Kirsten Pope to the STEAM Center recording studio for a lively conversation about IKA Greens, the innovative business she runs with her husband, Alex. We dig into what “IKA” really stands for, how their operation is changing the way our community thinks about fresh, locally grown produce, and why sustainable food systems matter now more than ever. Kirsten shares the story behind their business, their vision for the future of farming in the desert,

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The Art Box - Episode 358 - Shinrin-Yoku

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2025/09/19

In this calming, reflective and short episode of The Art Box, Steve invites listeners to slow down and discover the practice of forest bathing, the Japanese art of shinrin-yoku, or “bathing” in the forest atmosphere.Steve explores what forest bathing is, the science behind its benefits, from lowered stress and blood pressure to boosted immunity, and why it has become such a powerful wellness movement around the world. He shares his own experiences, from dozing under ponderosa pines at Mount

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32:44

The Art Box - Episode 357 - Dedicated and Motivated:...

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2025/09/19

In this inspiring episode of The Art Box, MJ sits down with her friend Oregon golfer Chris Oviatt, the 2024 NAGA Women’s Overall National Champion and Western Region representative for the 2025 USGA Adaptive Open Championship. Chris shares her 32-year journey as a competitive golfer, living with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, and how braces, a cane, and a positive outlook help her keep playing the sport she loves. She talks about her many victories, including 20 club championships and a win at the

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28:43

The Art Box - Episode 356 - The Power of Performance:...

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2025/09/17

In this inspiring episode of The Art Box, we sit down with Mesquite actor Bill Wright Jr. to explore how a soldier became a storyteller. Bill shares how his time in the U.S. Army taught him to speak confidently in front of crowds and cameras, and how reciting Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech became a defining moment in his life. That experience opened the door to his first performances in church plays and, eventually, to the Mesquite Community Theatre, where he now shines as one

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The Art Box - Episode 355 - Echos of Belonging

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2025/09/10

The Art Box – Episode 355: Echoes of BelongingIn this deeply personal conversation, three friends, Mary Jane Stiles, Eydie Ann Lieberman, and William R. Marye, open up about lives shaped by an absence: the missing threads of an unknown or absent parent. Together, they reflect on the emotional weight of not knowing where you come from, how long-kept secrets shaped their sense of self, and what it means to reconnect, or not, with family decades later. This is an episode about identity, loss,

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39:19

The Art Box - Episode 354 - Hugfest, Song, Dance and...

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2025/08/31

In this special follow-up episode, MJ sits down once again with Linda Villanueva of the Mesquite Cafe Blues Band to catch up on her ever-expanding creative journey. While the band proudly calls Mesquite home, their music now reaches even farther with performances in Las Vegas and Laughlin, sharing their soulful blend of blues and rock with new audiences.Beyond the stage, Linda is a familiar face in Mesquites' cultural scene, bringing her energy and artistry to groups like the Mesquite Showgirls and

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The Art Box - Episode 352 - Conversations in the...

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2025/08/23

In a very special episode of The Art Box, we hand the microphone to an unlikely guest , Josie the Joshua Tree, a wise and witty desert elder rooted at Mystery Ranch in Avi Kwa Ame National Monument. With humor and heart, Josie reflects on centuries of desert life: from her partnership with yucca moths to raising quail families in her shade, from Kim Garrison Means’ childhood at the ranch to witnessing Avi Kwa Ame’s designation as a National Monument.Along the way, Josie shares her fears, fire,

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The Art Box - Episode 351 - Guardians of Avi Kwa Ame:...

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2025/08/22

In this episode, we welcome Alan O’Neil, retired superintendent of Lake Mead National Recreation Area, to reflect on a lifetime dedicated to the stewardship of public lands. Growing up in Washington, D.C., Alan shares how his early summers spent exploring the West with his mother and identical twin brother, sparked a deep connection to the National Parks that would shape his career. We dive into his pivotal role in collaborating with the Searchlight community and tribal nations to secure protection

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59:57

The Art Box - Episode 348 - One Year of Fat Dough:...

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2025/08/17

Hard to believe it’s been a year since we first sat down with Junior Baeza back in Episode 220 to talk about a dream of bringing a unique artisan bakery to Mesquite. That vision, shared with his wife Sabra, has now blossomed into Fat Dough, a beloved cornerstone of our community.On this special one-year anniversary episode, Junior dropped by The Mesquite Works STEAM Center Art Box studio on a Friday evening to reflect on the bakery’s journey. From the challenges of opening day to the sweet success

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The Art Box - Episode 347 - Culinary Artistry - Meet...

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2025/08/11

When most think of art, the first thing they think of is painting, drawing, ceramics, wood working, jewelry making or photography. In the past few years, the imagination of the public has been captured by chefs or culinary artists, creating art with food design and presentation. It is through their creative process of imagining and blending art and science that chefs create art that is not only pleasing to the eye, but to the palate as well. In Mesquite, we are incredibly lucky to have Chef

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The Art Box - Episode 346 - Clark County Public Arts...

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2025/08/05

In this episode of The Art Box, we sit down with Mickey Sprott, a powerhouse in Nevada’s arts landscape and the Program Administrator for Public Art at Clark County’s Department of Parks and Recreation. Mickey leads a vibrant and multifaceted public arts program that reaches both rural and urban communities, bringing large-scale public art installations to life, mentoring professional and emerging artists, and supporting youth through creative education. Under her leadership, the Public Arts Office

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The Art Box - Episode 345 - Everybody Has A Story To...

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2025/08/04

Welcome to The Art Box, where creativity meets community. In Episode 345, Everybody Has A Story To Tell, we’re thrilled to introduce you to Terri Fitzsimmons—a published author, longtime educator, and generous supporter of local non-profits. Terri brings a deep well of life experience and a passion for storytelling that resonates far beyond the page. Whether she’s mentoring young writers, organizing community events, or penning her next piece, Terri leads with heart. Sandi and I had the pleasure of

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32:36

The Art Box - Episode 344 - Mesquite Senior Games -...

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2025/07/16

In this special Art Box public service episode, we shine a spotlight on a beloved community cornerstone: the Mesquite Senior Games.Founded 24 years ago to promote health and well-being through sports for seniors, the Games have grown from a local initiative into an internationally recognized event, drawing competitors from around the globe. Host Diana Lee Rose welcomes the dynamic Sandy Tudor, Executive Director of the Mesquite Senior Games, for an inspiring conversation about the organization's

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The Art Box - Episode 343 - Better Side of Me - John...

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2025/07/14

Hosted by MJ Stiles | Recorded at the Mesquite Works STEAM Center In this soulful and moving episode of The Art Box, MJ Stiles sits down with acclaimed musician and storyteller John McAndrew, a man whose music has reached audiences around the world, featured in major films, national events, and Grammy-considered albums. With a voice as raw as it is inspiring, John shares his journey of redemption, resilience, and the relentless pursuit of truth through song. From the legendary Muscle Shoals Sound

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The Art Box - Episode 342 - When We Help Others, We...

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2025/07/13

In this episode of The Art Box, Steve reconnects with muralist and musician Tanoo, a passionate artist whose mission is to bring public art and deeper meaning to overlooked spaces in downtown Las Vegas. After meeting Tanoo at the Fremont Street Spring Fair hosted by our friend Liezl, Steve knew this was a conversation worth having. What started as a simple idea for a podcast took a profound turn when Tanoo revealed he’s also a Buddhist monk living at Watpa Temple in Las Vegas. With artist and fellow

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The Art Box - Episode 336 - Meet Emsley's Assistant -...

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2025/07/06

Steve was deeply honored to sit down with one of his art heroes, Reno-based artist and professor Candace Garlock, whose generous spirit and boundless creativity make her not only an extraordinary talent, but also one of the kindest souls in the art world.Candace’s richly layered printmaking and mixed media work delves into memory, identity, and the emotional threads that connect us all. In this conversation, she shares her journey as both an artist and educator, offering thoughtful insights into

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The Art Box - Episode 335 - From Wild Grasses to Cast...

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2025/07/03

In this episode of The Art Box, we welcome back Utah author and longtime friend Kase Johnstun to talk about his powerful new book Cast Away. Co-hosted by published author and Art Box regular Sandi Randelle, the conversation dives deep into the heart of Kase’s storytelling—from the raw truths of Cast Away to the lyrical beauty of his earlier novel Let the Wild Grasses Grow (a personal favorite of Steve’s). Sandi and Kase spark some fascinating literary insights, discussing craft, theme, and the

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The Art Box - Episode 334 - Why the Humanities...

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2025/07/01

In this special episode of The Art Box, Sandi and Steve sit down with two powerful voices in the humanities: Bobbie Ann Howell from Nevada Humanities and Kase Johnstun from Utah Humanities. Together, they explore the vital role the humanities play in shaping the cultural and civic fabric of underserved and rural communities across the West. In an age of shifting priorities and tightening budgets, their conversation sheds light on what’s at stake when public funding for the humanities is threatened,

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32:42

The Art Box - Episode 333 - You Are a Light: Chantel...

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2025/06/25

In this heartwarming episode of The Art Box, MJ sits down with children’s book author Chantel Murray, whose children's book You Are a Light, Shine Bright is already lighting up hearts and homes. A devoted mom to two boys, wife to her best friend, and sunset-chaser at heart, Chantel shares how small moments of beauty and kindness inspire her storytelling.We talk about her mission to help kids discover the light within themselves, her love for life’s quiet wonders, and how she balances writing with

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