Dec

01

Laura Bishop – Executive Director of The 418 Project

Artist Interviews / Podcast

Screen Shot 2013-11-27 at 9.24.06 AMOn November 28, 2013, dancer and Executive Director of the 418 Project, Laura Bishop spoke to Nada Miljkovic on Artists on Art in the KZSC radio studio about the upcoming, Incandescence, Black Tie Black Light 20th Year Anniversary Gala Event happening December 7, 2013.

This Gala event will have food by India Joze, music by  SambaDá, and dance performances by the 418 Project Performers that includes Aerial Dance, Contact Improv, Blues Dance and a LED Hoop Performance.

The 418 Project is located at 418 Front Street in downtown Santa Cruz and is a hub for social, ethnic and concert dance. We talked about how it began 20 years ago by Rita Rivera under the name of Santa Cruz Dance Gallery as one of the first non-profit arts center in Santa Cruz. It began with supporting a dance population that featured modern dancers, as well as artists including drummers and visiting teachers from Africa and Brazil. Soon after, Papiba Ghodinho began teaching capoeira.  Thirteen years ago, Sunday mornings became sacred space when Dance Church opened its doors.Today, the 418 Project programming includes a variety of classes from Contact Improv to Hoop Dance, Samba, Zumba, and West African Dance.

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Nov

29

Papiba Godinho of SambaDá

Artist Interviews / Podcast

Screen Shot 2013-11-27 at 9.25.37 AMPapiba Godinho is a local treasure who has been teaching Capoeira martial art form from Brazil  for the last 20 years and performing the lead vocals, percussion, cavaco and acoustic guitar for SambaDá the Afro-Brazilian Samba Funk Dance Band based in Santa Cruz for the last 15 years.

We talked about how Papiba came to Santa Cruz via Brazil and New York and the formation of his work in tandem with beginning of the 418 Project, the first non-profit art center in Santa Cruz, CA, 20 years ago. Come celebrate with Papiba with his band SambaDá at the 418 Project 20th Year Anniversary Gala Event, Incandescence, happening December 7, 2013. This Black Tie Black Light gala event includes food, dance, performances and live music. To hear our interview click on the grey button.

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Nov

29

SBDC Central Coast – Getting the Most Our of You Advertising Dollars

Artist Interviews

On October 10, 2013, the Central Coast SBDC / BEC Brown Bag Series, sponsored by Doing What Matters and SBDC, hosted “Getting the Most of Your Advertising” roundtable presentation featuring Mike Blaesser, Ron Slack, Michael Olson, and Michael Hobson and moderated by John Sandidge. Each presenter shared his expertise and experiences with various media from newspaper advertising to cable TV and radio media outlets. If you are interested in advertising and marketing, there’s a lot of great advice given by the panel.

This monthly series is at the Santa Cruz Main Library Upstairs Community Room, 224 Church St, Santa Cruz. Free and open to the public. Registration required.

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Nov

22

TEDxSantaCruz Activate

Artist Interviews / Gamers on Game

Screen Shot 2013-11-21 at 8.33.37 AMWe are pleased to announce our next full-day TEDxSantaCruz conference on Saturday, March 8, 2014. From the spark of inspiration to the act of realization, we will feature speakers and performers whose ideas sparked experiences, projects, work, or creativity that is setting in motion a new reality, igniting new connections, or energizing communities. Join the TEDx SantaCruz community on March 8th for a full day of exhilarating live talks, TED videos, and delicious lunch served poolside at the fabulous Paradox Hotel. If you or someone you know about can activate our community with a unique idea worth spreading, we invite you to apply to be part of this exciting event. Delight us, inspire us, educate us, challenge us: ACTIVATE US! »

Here’s a video from the last TEDxSantaCruz.

Learn more and submit a nomination at tedxsantacruz.org!

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Nov

19

Nancy Carlin & Gary Alan Wright

Artist Interviews / Podcast

Screen Shot 2013-11-19 at 6.42.25 PMOn November 13, 2013, director Nancy Carlin & actor Gary Alan Wright came onto Artists on Art to talk about It’s a wonderful Life, Radio Show, a Shakespeare Santa Cruz and UCSC Theater Arts Department co production.

Celebrate the season at Shakespeare Santa Cruz with this heart-warming radio play rendition of the classic American film, It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play, written by Joe Landry.  The Show runs November 15 – December 8, 2013 at the UCSC Theater Arts Mainstage.

Screen Shot 2013-11-19 at 6.42.34 PMBecome the studio audience as just nine actors perform dozens of beloved Bedford Falls characters, all in the style of a live 1940s radio broadcast. Complete with amusing jingles and classic sound effects produced right on stage, this production has become an annual favorite in cities across America. Join in the holiday spirit and experience this classic story about the power of community with a production for the entire family.

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Nov

15

TEDxSantaCruz Co-organizers Irene Tsouprake & Jon Luini

Artist Interviews / Podcast

Screen Shot 2013-11-21 at 8.33.37 AMCo-organizers of TEDxSantaCruz, Irene Tsouprake and Jon Luini came into KZSC and spoke with Nada Miljkovic about the upcoming TEDxSantaCruz 2014: Activate Launch Party at Hotel Paradox, Thursday, November 21st, from 5 to 7 pm. kick off with a cocktail gathering at the Solaire Restaurant and Bar.

This event is free and open to the public and will feature former speakers and attendees, a chance to make a video pitch of an “idea worth spreading,” and a free taste of the TEDxSantaCruz Signature Cocktail, The BLAST. Those attending will get a chance to learn about the upcoming March 8, 2014 TEDxSantaCruz live event, view video highlights from previous events, and meet with others in the growing TEDxSantaCruz community. No-host bar; no RSVP required. We hope you will join us to kick off TEDxSantaCruz: 2014: Activate.

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Nov

06

Annie Sprinkle & Beth Stephens

Artist Interviews / Podcast


Performance Artists, Sexecologists, Eco-Artists, and long-term collaborators Annie Sprinkle and Beth Stephens came onto Artist on Art to talk about the upcoming West Coast Premiere of their movie, Goodbye Gauley Mountain, an Ecosexual Love Story. This takes place the opening night of the Santa Cruz Film Festival,  November 7, 2013 at 7pm at the Del Mar Theater.

Screen shot 2013-11-06 at 9.43.32 PMAfter the show, there will be a question and answer period and then a short walk over to the Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History (MAH) Opening Night Party. and runs through the 10th changing from usual Spring to Fall schedule. Plus with 40 plus movies showing, there are a bunch of fun events planned.

“This is, without compare, the sexiest nature documentary and one of the most profound films to deal with the beauty and tragedy of the Appalachian Mountains in the age of King Coal.” Russ McSpadden, Earth First! Journal.

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Nov

01

Ian Bell

Artist Interviews / Podcast

Screen shot 2013-10-31 at 9.46.36 AMLocal musician, guitarist and songwriter, Ian Bell came on Artist on Art to talk about the release of his first full length CD, Red Wine and Tears. It’s beautiful, full of amazing singing and interesting songwriting, like a young Richard Thompson with a better voice.

On October 30, 2013, Ian graced our KZSC station playing three live songs. The first song, What’s for Sale?, can be heard at 4″48″”.  Ian performs, Recipe to Disappear, at 10″06″” and Hand Me the Mirror at 18″08″”.

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Oct

30

Beth Gummere

Artist Interviews / Podcast

The President of the Board of Directors at Santa Cruz Film Festival, Beth Gummere came into KZSC, October 30, 2013 to talk about the upcoming 12th event.

This Santa Cruz Film Festival is like never before. The opening is November 7, 2013 and runs through the 10th changing from usual Spring to Fall schedule. Plus with 40 plus movies showing, there are a bunch of fun events planned.

The Opening Night Party is at the Museum of Art and History (MAH), on Friday night, November 8 from 7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. the festival gets retro and hosts a Roller Disco Party at the Santa Cruz Roller Palladium. Then, Saturday November 9, the dudes abide at The Big Lebowski Party at the Pacific Arts Complex. Celebrating the classic Coen Brothers film with a costume contest, music, full bar, mini bowling and screenings of The Big Lebowski. This party is 21+.

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Oct

29

James Robinson

Artist Interviews / Podcast

October 23, 2013, Guitar Phenom, James Robinson played live on Artist on Art, and spoke about his upcoming live recording at Cascal Restaurant in Mountain View, November 16, 2013. The ” James Robinson Group has playing in this venue for ten years. In the studio, James was accompanied by Louis Carranza on percussion.

James Robinson also play @ The Hotel Paradox Solaire Restaurant + Bar in Santa Cruz, California plays every Wednesday 6:30-8:30.

Cascal Restaurant every Saturday, James plays at the 400 Castro Street, Mountain View.

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