Creatives Talk Podcast Season One
Check Out Season One Below
This week, we celebrate the final episode of our first season with silversmith and master jewelry maker Mandi Wirtanen. Mandi talks about how she discovered her love of jewelry making at a young age and her determination to hone her skills.
Take a listen and enjoy the conversation with Mandi.
This week, we sat down with Holly Galbo Bopp, the owner of Habitat Inspired.
We discussed the importance of creating personal space to reflect who you are and much more.
Take a listen and enjoy the conversation with Holly.
This week, we sat down with Rosine Bena, the Founder and Artistic Director of Sierra Nevada Ballet.
We talked about her career in ballet and the new facilities for the Sierra Nevada Ballet.
Take a listen and enjoy the conversation with Rosine.
This week, we talked to Janet Lazarus about theatre, the Sierra School of Performing Arts’ new facility, and much more. So take a moment and join us for this week’s Creatives Talk Podcast.
Janet Lazarus is one of the founders of the Sierra School of Performing Arts. She has been guiding SSPA and creating great theater for us since 2005.
This week, we had a wonderful conversation with Joseph Galata about how the arts are necessary for the health of the individual and the health of our society.
Joseph Galata is an award-winning professional and Executive Director of the Sierra Association of Foster Families. He advocates for children and youth by creating and facilitating various support programs. He is also an author, actor, dancer, and world traveler.
This week, we talked to Mandy Medlin, the new owner of Nevada Fine Arts. Mandy expressed her excitement about the opportunity to take the store forward into the future for the Reno Arts Community.
Take a listen to the podcast to find out more.
We had the extreme pleasure of talking to Candace Garlock in her studio. Candace is more than an artist and educator, she is an inspiration.
This week, we are joined by Debbie McCarthy, also known as About Town Deb. Take a listen as we discuss community, family, and the future.
“Debbie McCarthy, widely known as About Town Deb, is a spirited community advocate, passionate volunteer, and the engaging host of City Talk. Renowned for her dynamic presence both online and in the heart of Reno, Debbie embodies the spirit of connection and positive change. Her journey, enriched by diverse experiences in media, philanthropy, and community engagement, highlights her resilience and dedication to making a difference.
This week, we talked to Megan Berner, the Arts & Culture Manager for the City of Reno.
The conversation ranged from current and future Arts Projects for Reno and Berner’s personal art practice.
This is the link that Berner talks about in the podcast: https://www.reno.gov/community/arts-culture
We had the extreme pleasure of sitting down with Sam Sprague, who owns Micano Home.
Sam was one of the founders of the Midtown District and has quite the story of how he became a successful store owner and artist in Midtown.
We had a wonderful conversation with Eileen Fuller about local arts clubs and organizations. Eileen’s art is always inspirational, and I am sure you will find inspiration in our conversation.
Today, we celebrate International Women’s Day with Marilyn Newton.
For more than half a century, Marilyn Newton was a photojournalist for the Reno Gazette Journal. Covering the news, she made friends along the way, and Newton’s stories reflect a life lived with a passion that few can even imagine. We sat down with Marilyn Newton as she reflected on her life and shared her enthusiasm for the photos of Nevada she now creates and displays at the Artists Co-op.
We sat down with Nettie Oliverio to talk about her involvement with the Reno Arts Community and some of the current art projects she is involved in. This was a fascinating conversation that you will want to listen to.
Here is Nettie’s bio.
Your hosts Tina and Dana talked to Jesse James Ziegler about his poetry and the spoken word community.
Listen to our first Podcast and check out what is happening in the spoken word community here in Reno. Jesse James Ziegler serves as Poet Laureate for the City of Reno (5th-Jan/24-Dec/25). He is the creator and manager of Monday Night Poetry and Spoken Views Collective vice president.
To find out more go to: linktr.ee/SidewaysEight
With special thanks to:
Nevada Fine Arts for their continued support of the podcast.
Reno Arts News for their undying support of the Reno Art Scene.
Season One Episode One: Jesse James Ziegler