Greg Smith welcomed artist Paulo Rivera to Café con Leche for a conversation about creativity and community. Paulo, a painter, photographer, and music jockey, shared insights into his current projects in Las Cruces and reflected on the journey that brought him here.
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On this episode of Café con Leche, Greg Smith is joined by Stuart Kelter, former psychologist with Las Cruces Public Schools, and Bob Wofford, current LCPS board member. Drawing from his experience and research, Stuart shares his thoughts on how we might approach school reform in our local district. The conversation explores ideas for positive change and how policy and practice can better support students and educators.
On this week’s Café con Leche, Greg welcomed Joshua Peugh for a conversation about the creative process and upcoming dance events with Dark Circles. They discussed the evolving dance landscape in Las Cruces and beyond, as well as the Brunch Salon happening on April 13.
On this week’s Café Con Leche, Greg Smith welcomed Lea Wise-Surguy and Patrick DeSimio to discuss the creative programs and opportunities at Cruces Creatives. Since 2018, this downtown Las Cruces makerspace has been fostering innovation and community collaboration.
On this week’s Café Con Leche, Greg was joined by Karrie Porter, executive director of the Doña Ana Arts Council, and Natalia Martinez, gallery manager at DAArts. They discussed the upcoming Las Cruces Arts Fair, happening on Saturday and Sunday, March 22nd and 23rd, and shared updates on other exciting activities at the Arts Council.
In this program, poet and English teacher Tim Staley treats us to some perspectives on poetry, language, images, and how they shape our ideas of reality. The conversation opens with Tim reading Rumi, the Persian Sufi, mystic poet and Muslim scholar. Tim expands into how poetry can bring us into the moment, the very centers of our own lives. He guides us through an exploration of how our minds and emotions are influenced by word choices. Tim shares his thoughts about how AI may come to influence our writing, even of poetry. In addition to Rumi, he reads writings from several poets, including his own and those of Las Cruces, NM resident and internationally recognized poet Joseph Somoza.
On this week’s Café Con Leche, Chef Drake from the Culinary Arts program at Doña Ana Community College joined Greg to discuss the program, the art of great food, and his journey in the culinary world.
Adrián Aguirre discussed his art and themes connecting to our border region. He also updated listeners on an exciting residency he recently completed.
Irene Oliver Lewis joined host Greg Smith to talk about a special honor she is celebrating with a gala on February 28 and work she has done on the creative economy over the years and creative industries more recently.
Karen Rayand Margaret Bernstein joined Greg to discuss Artists’ Workshop Week coming up March 15 through 22. The workshops, conducted by Karen, 32 other artists, and the LC Metals Guild will take place in artists' studios and spaces throughout Las Cruces. More information can be found at gabrieleteich.com. Workshops include paint, clay, words, ink, fabric, dance, gourds, music, movement, print, jewelry, and metal.
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