Videos

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.

Braden River High School’s Band Director, Jeramiah Bowman, talks about the importance of the arts to high school students and ways they have overcome not being able to make music together. “It’s different…not worse.” Hear the entire podcast at http://www.suncoastcultureclub.com or on your favorite podcast player.

Tony nominated orchestrator Steve Orich explains the barriers to Broadway's quick return. Hear the entire podcast at http://www.suncoastcultureclub.com or on your favorite podcast player.

Ringling College of Art and Design’s President, Dr. Larry Thompson, explains the financial burden of the COVID shutdown on his college and the amazing job his faculty did in a short time to go all online. Hear the entire podcast at http://www.suncoastcultureclub.com or on your favorite podcast player.

Fernando and Betsy Traba talk about how the Sarasota Orchestra has been handling the pandemic with its musicians. Hear the entire podcast at http://www.suncoastcultureclub.com or on your favorite podcast player.

Managing Artistic Director of the Players Centre for the Performing Arts, Jeffery Kin, talks about the vital role the arts plays in our lives. Hear the entire podcast at http://www.suncoastcultureclub.com or on your favorite podcast player.

Liz Bergmann and SCF Dance Instructor Kelly Burnette talk about the use of technology in today's performance environment. Hear the entire podcast at http://www.suncoastcultureclub.com or on your favorite podcast player.

Asolo Repertory Theatre's General Manager, Corinne Deckard, and State College of Florida's Director of Vocal Studies, Melodie Dickerson, talk about how the arts will survive and thrive. Hear the entire podcast at http://www.suncoastcultureclub.com or on your favorite podcast player.

Janene Amick, Chief Executive Officer of the Manatee Performing Arts Center explains why the arts are so important to our community. Hear the entire podcast at http://www.suncoastcultureclub.com or on your favorite podcast player.