Weekly Podcast at Conway Scene: Recent Episodes
Todd Jones
Mike McCullars talks 25 years of the Conway Men's Chorus and the upcoming holiday concert.
Website:
https://conwaymenschorus.org/
Learn more about CIM
https://www.conwayinstituteofmusic.com/
Conway Institute of Music is Conway's largest music school, teaching over 1900 students from ages 4 to adult. Whatever instrument you or your child wish to play, odds are we teach it: Piano, electric & acoustic Guitar, Drums, Bass, Voice and Singing, Violin, and Rock Band all taught under one roof.Jim Skelton is the CEO and Founder of the Conway Institute of Music.
Book:
https://a.co/d/fzNqG5c
S4E3 Learning more about the Central Arkansas Collective with Faye Hedera & Barbara Satterfield, founders of the art organization.
Website: https://www.centralarcollective.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/centralarcollective
In this episode I visit with THV11 Meteorologist Skot Covet about being prepared for weather emergencies.
Julia Dossett Morgan talks about the Conway Alliance for the Arts, its history and the upcoming ArtsFest in October 2023.
Liks:
https://conwayarts.org/
ArtsFest
https://conwayarts.org/artsfest/
The Max Event Venue
https://www.experiencethemax.com/
Show notes Kim Williams
Kim Williams
Executive Director, Conway Downtown Partnership
SummaryWe discuss downtown Conway during the holidays, including:Christmas Open House
Small Business Saturday
Illuminate Conway
Mistletoe Madness
All of these events are on our website calendar:
https://conwayscene.com/calendar/
Links, Resources & Mentionshttps://conwayarkansas.org/pages/downtown-conway/
https://www.facebook.com/DowntownConway
https://conwaychristmas.com/
Show notes Treci Buchanan
BioTreci Buchanan is an experienced leader in both Nonprofit and Retail Management with a determined spirit to lead and develop teams to their highest capacity in life and at work. She is currently the chairperson of the City of Conway Tree Board.
Summary - outlineTalked about her involvement with EcoFest
The Conway Tree Board - made up of volunteers
The board is a city board
Three city departments work with the board along with Conway Corp
Tree board has been around for 17 years
Started under Mayor Townsell
Arbor Day celebrates 150 years in 2022
She talks about benefits of having trees in our communities
Treci talks about Arbor Day on November 5, 2022
Find out more online
https://conwayarkansas.gov/boards/tree-board/
https://www.facebook.com/conwaytrees/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/conwaytrees/
https://www.instagram.com/conwaytrees/
Show notes Jessica Crum
Guest BioAt Silverlake Design Studio, I serve as CEO leading our branding agency in serving businesses and nonprofits through logo and website design. Since Silverlake was founded in 2015, we have worked with more than 400 clients across the country.
In 2020, with the mission of exposing the next generation to what's possible, I founded the Creative Institute of Central Arkansas. Our programs include the Emerging Talent Program and Conway Art Walk.
Between those endeavors, I also serve as Creative Director for The Studio Downtown and Producer on my husband's feature films.
SummaryWe chatted about:
When Jessica moved to Conway ten years ago.
Starting Silverlake Design Studio.
Working from Blue Sail Coffee as a de facto co-working space.
The need for a co-work space in Conway.
How Jesscia is a serial entrepreneur.
Co-work space, The Studio.
The Creative Institute and the need for training creative industries.
How The Creative Institute started and the process.
How students can be part of the program.
We also talk about the Conway Art Walk and how it began.
Jessica explains what you can expect the first (or next) time you go to the art walk.
LinksCreative Institute
Conway Art Walk
Silverlake Design Studio
BioRickey Gulley is the consummate Conway resident. He grew up in Conway, graduated from Conway High School, and from the University of Central Arkansas in Conway. He is also a veteran, having served in the Marines.
We visited with Rickey about his journey and his love for Conway, AR.
Summary - outlineRickey Gee
Born in Camden, AR
Moved to Conway when he was 4
Graduated CHS in 1996
Talks about his time in the Marines and what he learned the most.
Tells the story of why he went to college even though he was older.
Rickey explains about why he started giving his thoughts on Facebook each day.
Talks about how he documents things with pictures.
Gives a quick history lesson of roundabouts in Conway.
Rickey gives some numbers about Conway.
He talks about the things he wants to see improved in Conway.
Rickey talks about his participation in the arts community in Conway.
He talks about things he likes to do for fun and his go to Karaoke song.
Links, Resources & MentionsYou can find Ricky on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/rickeygee2
Websites:
Conway County Youth Club
https://www.arkfw.org/
Funk Fusion Dance Company
https://www.funkfusioncompany.com/
Thriller in the Park
https://www.facebook.com/events/479860453596800
Grant site
https://www.latonyachante.com/
https://www.instagram.com/jm4peace/
https://vimeo.com/710149188
Josh talks about how you can be a part of cleaning up your community.
Our Faulkner County County-wide cleanup will be on October 7th and 8th. There will be roll-off containers set up at these locations:
The hours will be 8 a.m.-3 p.m. on Friday the 7th and 8 a.m.-12 noon on the 8th.
More info:
https://www.fcsolidwaste.com/electronic-waste-recycling
You can inquire about donating by contacting Lacey:
Public Information Officer
Conway Police Department
Desk: 501.513.3583
Email: lacey.kanipe@conwayarkansas.gov
The 2022 Shakespeare Theatre Season
https://conwayscene.com/arkansas-shakespeare-theatre-returns-for-summer-2022/
Scheduled performances
Shauna Meador
https://uca.edu/ftcw/facultystaff/shauna-meador/
History of Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre
Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre:
Website
Show Notes:
The 2022-2023 Season at Reynolds
https://conwayscene.com/ucas-reynolds-performance-hall-announces-2022-23-season/
Previous Reynolds news at Conway Scene
https://conwayscene.com/?s=reynolds+performance+hall
Amanda Horton, Directory
https://uca.edu/publicappearances/facultystaff/amanda-horton/
Wendy Sparks, Director of Marketing and Finance
https://uca.edu/publicappearances/facultystaff/wendy-sparks/
Notes:
https://conwayscene.com/calendar/
Submit event: https://conwayscene.com/calendar/community/add
Show Notes:
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/therogueroundabout
Kickstarter Campaign:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/448317555/the-rogue-roundabout-craft-kitchen-beverage-lab
See Transcript at website
Show Notes:
Christina runs a PR firm with Michelle Pugh.
Christina is starting Natural State Update, a digital news platform.
Christina is not on TV doing the news anymore.
Christina still does commercials for local businesses.
Christina's dogs appear when the delivery person shows up.
We recorded during the middle of a storm, so the thunderstorm shows up too!
Natural State Update launched with Christina, Jason Pederson, Scott Inman, and Ann Jansen.
Natural State Update is doing stories that matter and make an impact.
Natural State Media Links:
Website
https://www.facebook.com/TheNaturalStateUpdate
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLoAhPrGbK-fKrc6QUMD0kQ
Show Notes
Opening day is May 7th.
Over 50 vendors have applied and been approved.
Each vendor is a local artisan who makes their own items to sell
A board of 6, including Allen, leads downtown Conway Farmers' and Crafts
This year's market will feature two food trucks
Lots various types of items for sale each week, especially for Mother's Day
Judith Allen assumed President role a three years ago
Allen and her husband own SalScilla Farms
SalScilla Farms has a cafe and also prepares pre-made meals
SHOW NOTES
Toad Suck Daze has been around for 42 years
$2M in scholarships since the beginning
Scholarships given to students to attend UACCM, UCA, Central Baptist College, or Hendrix
TSD originally started at Toad Suck Park
One of the most unique named festivals in the country
Music headliner this year is Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors
Toad Suck Daze Page
Music by Joystick – https://www.joystock.org
Conway NOW provides information in a timely manner.
Works in hospitality
Attends UACCM
Studying Business
Loves learning more about the community and delivering timely news.
Started Conway NOW in August 2016, in tenth grade
Show Notes
Raven @ Conway Scene
https://conwayscene.com/author/rnobles/
Bear Serves
https://uca.edu/americorps/bsl/
Creative Institute
https://creativeinstitutear.org/
Art Walk
https://creativeinstitutear.org/artwalk
April Art Walk
https://conwayscene.com/calendar/conway-art-walk/2022-04-21/
PR & Communications, UCA
https://uca.edu/communication/pr/
SHOW NOTES
Website
Facebook Page
Opening Day April 23, 8 am to 1 pm:
Conway Scene Calendar Event
Community Partners:
Baptist Health
Centennial Bank
Conway Corp
Conway Convention & Visitors Bureau
Music by Joystock – https://www.joystock.org
New calendar sponsor Ace Hardware
https://conwayscene.com/calendar/
New article, Featured Business Profile, The Chew Chew Station
https://conwayscene.com/the-chew-chew-station/
Rachel Lovelace
https://conwayscene.com/womens-history-month-rachel-lovelace-of-raylovethreads/
I don't use pop-up ads, here's why
SHOW NOTES
The Unseen Campaign Website:
http://conwaysunseen.weebly.com/
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/See-the-Unseen-760438317380159
Events:
https://www.facebook.com/events/828923318507900
https://www.facebook.com/events/374982657443313
City of Hope Outreach
https://www.coho58.org/
THINK Coffee
https://www.facebook.com/thinkcoffeearkansas
Music by Joystock - https:; www.joystock.org
Show Notes:
State of the Conway Scene - March 2022
Entering the 5th year of Conway Scene
First article was published on Jan 28 2017 about UCA Downtown
Since then we have published 405 articles + various other types of content including events, organizations in our business directory.
Eight diff people have written articles along with 16 guest posts
Popular posts in 2021=
- Trail of Christmas lights for
- How did Toad Suck get its name? Evergreen article
- Markus Pearson
- Freedom Fest
- Conway Scene Calendar via events
Since we launched in 2017-
- 55K users since we launched
- 104K pageviews
Most of our traffic has come from Google and Facebook
440 subscribers on the email list
What's new going forward?
Podcast, gonna change up the format some.
Various types including interviews, etc.
Just created a pricing list for those wanting to grow their business using Conway Scene
Looking at running polls throughout the year. Looking for someone to help sponsor polls
Two student writes this Spring, Raven, and Madelyn. Expect to hear more about them in the future.
I'm looking to make the Conway Scene directory even more robust in hopes of featuring more small businesses in our Business Profile Series.
Including more coffee shops in our Meet your Barista segment this year.
I am working on a way for individuals to help support Conway Scene, similar to a Patreon.
Businesses can now sign up to sponsor sections of our content, our email, and also our podcast.
We continue to fill up our calendar to make it the most sought community calendar in the Conway area.
We have expanded our footprint to include all of Faulkner County and Conway County.
Have a great week!
Todd
Upcoming Events
Conway Junior High & Senior High Choir Christmas Presentation Tuesday, Dec 14, 6.30 pm HS auditorium
Conway Art Walk is Thursday starting at 5 pm
Winter Candyland talent show - Saturday 6-8 pm
See the calendar
Latest article:
Multicultural Public Relations Class Presents PR Diversity Expo
Shout out to Kellie McAnulty: AY Media Group Digital Media Director
We discuss upcoming holiday events as well as take a look at the Holiday Gift Guide.
Calendar
Holiday Gift Guide
Three things this week
Thanksgiving Food Poll
Upcoming Holiday Events
Holiday Gift Guide
Weekly Shoutout: Shannon Westbrook
Episode 10: November 7, 2021
What's up Conway, welcome to the Weekly, our weekly look at what's happening at Conway Scene.
Calendar - events
Startup Stories: iProv
Wed, November 10 - 12 pm, Makerspace
Minority Entrepreneurs Pitch Night
Thursday, November 11, 6-9 pm, UCA Welcome Center
Markus Pearson at Hatchet House
Saturday, November 13, 7-10 pm
Downtown Christmas Open House
Sunday, November 14, 1-6 pm downtown Conway
Shoutout goes to
Dr. Houston D. Davis, Prez of UCA
New at Conway Scene
Thanksgiving Poll is live
https://conwayscene.com/poll-thanksgiving-food/
New Business profile with Jessica Hornsby of Pure Joy Capture.
Announcement:
A note about Christmas/Holiday events. I am putting them on the calendar as I find them. I have parades for Vilonia, Greenbrier, Morrilton, and Mayflower. Still waiting to learn about Conway.
I will make sure things are tagged Christmas and hope to do some roundups of some of the more popular events.
Signing off:
Chat next week Conway. In the meantime, plant a seed, give a smile, and make a difference
November 1, 2021
Snow Notes:
Calendar - events:
Greenbrier Hometown Holiday Open House
November 7, 12-5 pm
Get your holiday and Christmas events added to the calendar!
Holiday Gift Guide - Shop local for the holidays!
Downtown Christmas Open House - Conway
November 14, 1-4 pm (note, I said 13th in the podcast, but its the 14th)
Christmas tree is going up downtown Conway
Weekly Shoutout
Charles Finkenbinder, Conway City Attorney
New at Conway Scene
Markus Pearson - from Dwight to Alt-Country Rock
He will play Hatchet House BBQ on November 13th
Weekly Podcast for the week of October 17, 2021
You may submit your gift idea here:
https://conwayscene.com/gift-guide/submission/
Show Notes: October 10-11-2021
Calendar
Wed Oct 13
Windgate Museum of Art’s Gay Chorus Deep South Film Screening and Panel Discussion
Regular events: Bear's Den, Library storytime, Hatchet BBQ, Farmers' markets,
Need your events for the holidays. Halloween / Festivals, November and December events- get them in.
Weekly Shoutout:
Musicians! -
Leroy Williams - the sax player
New at Conway Scene
Recent - Barham's Ozark Beef
Coming - Meet your Barista from Zeteo
Until next week, I bid you adieu
October 3, 2021
We are gonna look at three events, our weekly shoutout, and check out what's new and coming soon at Conway Scene.
This is gonna be quick. Buckle up, you don't wanna miss it!
Calendar - event
Wednesday, Oct 6 Windgate Museum of Art’s Evening with Nikki Finney
College Night @ Hatchet BBQ 5 pm Thursday, Oct 7- half price for college students
Friday, Oct 8 Artist in Residence Ivalas Quartet will perform at the Reynolds Performance Hall at UCA
Weekly Shoutout
LaTonya AKA Chante Duncan
Coming up
Meet your Barista
A new business profile
Announcement:
Get in your Halloween and Fall Festival events, let's get them on the calendar!
Show Notes:
Calendar - events
Conway Farmer's Market thru October
Medicare Educational Seminar at Pizza Ranch
Thursday is Geek Breakfast at 7 am at Bob's
Wingate Musem of Art @ Hendrix - screening and panel, To Kill a Mockingbird
Weekly Shoutout
Jessica Crum and Kate Carnahan - The Studio Downtown expanded looks fantastic
New at Conway Scene:
Get in those harvest fest, Halloween, trunk or treat events - sent to conwayscene@gmail.com
Holiday Gift Guide starts in November. Be thinking of the product you want to sell. We will start collecting those the last week of October.
Are you a student who wants to get some writing experience? Feel free to send me an email.
Music: joystick-write-your-story Joystock.org
Week of September 20th
Faulkner County Fair & Parade
- Parade on Tuesday - starts 5 pm
Check out the calendar at Conway Scene
Got an event coming up this fall, add it to the calendar
Two new articles at Conway Scene:
- Kevin's Video Review- WunderHause August Forrester
- Biz Profile: Arkansas Medicare Resource Center, LLC, and Davis Insurance Resource, LLC
New:
Fountain Bleau Conway opens on October 21, Building 1
Toad Suck Mini Golf, about two weeks out
Shout out:
My friend Laura Holloway who runs the Blue Barn Bakery - love her keto treats
Looking Ahead:
- Harvest fests, haunted houses & pumpkin patches! let's get them on the calendar
- Holiday Gift Guide - we will start taking requests in November
- Meet your Barista - new one coming - submit your coffee shop's barista, drop me a note and I'll get you the form
Music by: Music by Joystock - https://www.joystock.org