Greg’s guest is Jackie Iyari Barragan, and the topic is “Film in the Arts.” Specifically, Jackie is sharing about Femme Frontera, grants that are open until August 1, the Minifest coming up on August 10, and other insights into what is happening locally with film.
Greg’s guests are Penny Peace and George Ivolin talking about their sponsorship of Café con Leche, their support for the arts, and the upcoming opening of the Mad Hatter’s Gallery. It is certain to be a fun hour.
Greg’s guest is painter, photographer, and collector Dave Sorensen. Topics are Dave’s own journey with art here and what he has observed about the power of art locally and nationally.
Greg kicks off July with a conversation on music and Israel with Amalia Zeitlin. Given that July 4th is just two days later, some thoughts on “Patriotism and the Arts” may round out the conversation. Amalia is an accomplished musician who was instrumental in getting Camerata del Sol started, and she will be leaving soon for Israel. The conversation is sure to be engaging and wide ranging.
Greg’s guests will be Dennis and Jeff Milligan-Lujan, Laura Williams, and Cat Jonet. Dennis and Jeff have been hosting a range of gallery shows in their home for a number of years, and Dennis is a multifaceted artist in his own right. Laura and Cat are deeply involved in making FBAFF and Zine Fest happen in upcoming days. The hour promises to be informative and entertaining.
Greg Smith presents LGBTQ and the Arts, Part 3. Guests Mike Cook and Joshua Peugh are returning guests and are looking forward to sharing their perspectives on topics relating to our LGBTQ community and the arts. Mike has been involved in theater arts in various capacities along with using his writing skills to report on the arts and other news stories. Joshua has also been engaged in performing arts through dance, both on stage and in producing what is performed.
Greg Smith is joined by Charlie to share information about the upcoming Spaceport America Cup. Then Ryan and Chantelle discuss their experiences with LGBTQ and the Arts.
In honor of LGBTQIA+ Pride Month, Greg Smith is doing four “LGBTQIA+ and the Arts” Café con Leche conversations in the month of June. Topics include progress in the 55 years since Stonewall, impacts on artists’ lives and the arts, and how supportive our community is for our guests and their arts. Greg’s guests are musician and cultural storyteller Randy Granger, and new Las Cruces Community Theatre board president Dustin Wright.
Greg Smith wraps up Preservation Month with Part 3 of his “Cultural Awareness and Historic Preservation” conversation. He speaks with Troy Ainsworth, recently Historic Preservation Officer at the City of Las Cruces and now Historian at Ft. Bliss, and Paul Dulin who was long associated with KTAL before his move to North Carolina. Paul’s experiences across a broad spectrum of circumstances will bring additional perspective to the subject.
Pat and Wendy Taylor joins host Greg Smith to talk about the role historic preservation plays in our sense of where we live and what we have here.
Pat and Wendy have been working on the Guadalupe House in Mesilla, but it is only one of their projects. Alex is bringing in an important indigenous perspective. |
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