Art Beat - Wucf

Author Susan Hubbard – creating a world where sometimes, the vampires are the good guys. Tune in to 89.9 to hear what it's like for this UCF professor turned literary rock star.

Margot Knight, President and CEO of United Arts of Central Florida –offering a unique perspective of local arts and culture; what we're doing right and what we could stand to change.

“The Lion in Winter” - A medieval chess match of politics, power, betrayal and love. Mad Cow Theatre invites you to spend the holidays with a family that may very well be more dysfunctional than your own.

From heartbreak to acceptance, circling back to unconditional love... The Rest of the Way, by Enid Jackowitz, is a new book that explores one woman's coming out story as the mother of a gay son.

Poor posture causes far more troubles than general pain and discomfort, it also inhibits the quality of one's creative expression. Yoga instructor Janice Stieber Rous teaches the Alexander Technique, a physical awareness program dating back to the 1890s. And though the program was created by an actor for actors – Rous says everyone can benefit from the process.

Happy 30th Anniversary WUCF! There's no better way to celebrate than by featuring “Jazz on the Beach” host Jack Simpson. After 26 years at the station Jack has seen a world of changes. Tune in to hear what this delightful man has to say.

UCF's Opera Program: Nurturing creative talents and surprisingly, grass roots activists. Listen in to hear Thomas Potter, Director of UCF's Opera Program, share insights into what makes this group special.

Jeff Shonkwiler is president of Artistsregistry.com and Director and Curator of Gallery at Avalon Island, offering him a unique perspective of the Central Florida's arts scene. Listen in to hear some of Jeff's challenges in running a gallery, and also the many rewards.

As part of a new ongoing series - you've heard about the creative process from the artists but what do the arts promoters and gallery curators have to say? Listen in to hear independent arts promoter and curator Brad Biggs share his insights into what it really takes to get an exhibit up and running.

"Yankee Tavern" at the Orlando Shakespeare Theater in Partnership with UCF - a mystery thriller that tackles the topic of 9/11 governmental conspiracy theories. Tune in to hear about Director Anne Hering's hopes and concerns for the production.

UCF Conservatory Theatre's production of “The Pirates of Penzance”. Listen in to learn how Director/Choreographer Brian Vernon chose to stick with tradition, and where he strayed.

Puppet shows are just for kids, right? Guess again. The 5th Annual Orlando Puppet Festival presents “The Bride of Wildenstein”, a bawdy adult musical about the infamous Lion Lady, Jocelyn Wildenstein. Listen in to hear how Marsian, the puppeteer and star of “Bride” manages performing 10 characters and a major physical transformation.

Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of Voci Dance! This edition of ArtBeat features Voci's Artistic Director Genevieve Bernard, who shares an insider's look into how this award-winning dance troupe sets its own path, both on stage and off.

Performance artist Jeremy Seghers: The surprising way he got his start and his unique thoughts about the collaborative process. Also, saying goodbye to actor Peni Lotoza.

Award-winning photographer Peter Burg is an extensive traveler who can now add Cuba to his list. He returned with approximately 6,000 images, 31 of which are currently in an exhibit at the University of Central Florida's Main Campus Library. Listen in to hear why Burg's preconceptions were completely overhauled upon arrival.

For the past 33 years Douglas J. Nesbitt has been blazing his own trail as both a fine art and commercial photographer. Once a still photographer for television and film, his career has been a series of “lucky breaks”. Listen in to hear how Douglas J. Nesbitt's success is about far more than mere chance.

The Literary Arts Partnership at UCF: Founder and Director Terry Ann Thaxton shares stories about how this creative writing program is dramatically changing lives in the community.

Painter Robin Maria Pedrero was born to be an artist. And though life has caused a few faltering steps along the way, her star is on the rise.

Is architecture art? Architect Maurizio Maso, the designer of UCF's College of Medicine explores the possibilities during a tour of the unfinished building. A rebroadcast from 6/29/09.

ELLA - Elevate. Listen. Love. Appreciate - Celebrating the Florida Female Artist. It's time for the 3rd annual ELLA Music Festival! Listen in to hear how festival founder Robert Johnson brings it all together, and what drives him to keep at it.