Steven High, Executive Director of the Ringling Museum of Art, talks about John Ringling's progressive ideas for his art collection. Hear the entire podcast at http://www.suncoastcultureclub.com or on your favorite podcast player.

Lisa Goss of SCF Veterans Services describes what her department does for veteran students. Hear the SCF Symphonic Band along with actors from the SCF Theatre Program perform the concert "Calling All Veterans" honoring our SCF veteran students, staff, and faculty, on Thursday, November 12, at 7:30 …

Anne-Marie Russell, Executive Director of the Sarasota Art Museum, talks about how the founders of the new museum saw the need for a contemporary art museum on the Suncoast. Hear the entire podcast at http://www.suncoastcultureclub.com or on your favorite podcast player.

How does the stress level change when rehearsing a musical during a pandemic? SCF Musical Theatre Ensemble member Connor Shaff describes the added pressures that are worth the reward. Hear the entire podcast at http://www.suncoastcultureclub.com or on your favorite podcast player.

Jim Shirley, Executive Director of the Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota, talks about the importance of organization and individual membership in the Alliance. The lobbying arm for the arts works to secure funding for your favorite arts organization. Hear the entire podcast at http://www.sunco…

Samantha Bennett, violinist and co-founder of Ensemble New SRQ, talks about why she and George started the contemporary music ensemble. Hear the entire podcast at http://www.suncoastcultureclub.com or on your favorite podcast player.

Brendan Ragan, Co-Artistic Director of Urbanite Theatre, tells young actors about the importance of staying focused and not getting discouraged during these hard theatrical times. Hear the entire podcast at http://www.suncoastcultureclub.com or on your favorite podcast player.

Dr. Robyn L. Bell talks about how the SCF Bradenton Symphony Orchestra was founded. Hear them perform with violin soloist and SCF violin instructor, Dr. Felicia Brunelle, on the SCF Music Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/SCFmusicprogram) on Thursday, October 15, at 7:30 p.m. All that an more…

Mark Mitchell, Conceptual Pop Painter and Multimedia Artist, explains why he left a steady job with benefits in New York City and moved to the Suncoast of Florida to become an independent fine artist. Hear the entire podcast at http://www.suncoastcultureclub.com or on your favorite podcast player.

SCF Music Faculty discuss the “family” atmosphere and the health and safety of staff and students. Hear the entire podcast at http://www.suncoastcultureclub.com or on your favorite podcast player.

Andy Sandberg, Artistic Director and Chief Executive Officer, explains the purpose and mission of the Hermitage Artist Retreat. Hear the entire podcast at http://www.suncoastcultureclub.com or on your favorite podcast player.

KT Curran talks about how SOURCE Productions’ films encourage positive behavior, healthy decision making, and psychological wellness in young people. Hear the entire podcast at http://www.suncoastcultureclub.com or on your favorite podcast player.

Lynn Cleary, conductor of the Manatee Community Concert Band and the Suncoast Wind Ensemble, talks about the devastation COVID-19 has had on community music makers. Hear the entire podcast at http://www.suncoastcultureclub.com or on your favorite podcast player.

Joey Panek, Senior Producer of the Suncoast View on ABC-7, talks about how local arts organizations have been reinventing ways to present performances. Hear the entire podcast at http://www.suncoastcultureclub.com or on your favorite podcast player.

Joe McKenna, Executive Director of the Sarasota Orchestra, talks about the music education loss during the pandemic. Hear the entire podcast at http://www.suncoastcultureclub.com or on your favorite podcast player.

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Mary Bensel, Executive Director of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall talks about the tremendous impact the pandemic has had on the arts economy in Sarasota. Hear the entire podcast at http://www.suncoastcultureclub.com or on your favorite podcast player.

Dr. Carol Probstfeld, President of the State College of Florida talks about the importance of an arts education. Hear the entire podcast at http://www.suncoastcultureclub.com or on your favorite podcast player.

Dr. Joe Holt talks about the wide variety of concerts being presented by the
Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota in its 25th season.Hear the entire podcast at http://www.suncoastcultureclub.com or on your favorite podcast player.

Rich and Stacy Ridenour talk about the success of their “Sarasota Keys” project, which put pianos all over Sarasota and made one homeless man famous. Hear the entire podcast at http://www.suncoastcultureclub.com or on your favorite podcast player.

Rich and Stacy on Keys, Brandon on Trumpet, Ross on Drums

Rich and Stacy on Keys, Brandon on Trumpet, Ross on Drums

Cassandra Holmes, Executive Director of the SCF Foundation, talks about the passion of Suncoast donors and how much arts education means to them. Hear the entire podcast at http://www.suncoastcultureclub.com or on your favorite podcast player.

Lynne Lash and Bernadette Cattanach talk about why they chose Sarasota for retirement and share all the musical organizations that they participate in. Hear the entire podcast at http://www.suncoastcultureclub.com or on your favorite podcast player.