Peak Radar Live: Later: Recent Episodes
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This is the new podcast spinoff of a long-running live video series produced by PeakRadar.com, the Pikes Peak region’s cultural website. It features interviews, performances, behind-the-scenes access, sneak previews, and personal tours highlighting the rich cultural life of our community. Peak Radar Live: Later is hosted by Angela Seals, Deputy Director of the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region, with technical direction from Studio 809, and a rotating array of special guests from all corners of the local arts and cultural scene. Watch the over 70 videos from this series since 2016 at http://www.YouTube.com/PeakRadar. Connect to hundreds of events, cultural guides, and creative initiatives year-round at http://www.PeakRadar.com.
Meet two exciting new leaders at the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College. Michael Christiano, Director of Visual Arts & Museum, and Pirronne Yousefzadeh, Producing Artistic Director of the Theatre Company join host Angela Seals in this special episode.
They share how their careers led them to join the creative community of the Pikes Peak region and their visions for the future of the FAC, and enjoy a lively Q&A. Learn more about the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College at https://fac.coloradocollege.edu
Watch the video of this conversation at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcN4FWX5eeQ
Peak Radar Live features live interviews, performances, behind-the-scenes access, sneak previews and personal tours highlighting the rich cultural life of the Pikes Peak region of Colorado. It has been hosted by Angela Seals of the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region since 2016, alongside a rotating array of special guests from the local arts and cultural scene. (See over 70 videos of the local arts community at Peak Radar’s YouTube page.) Connect to hundreds of events, cultural guides, and creative initiatives year-round at http://www.PeakRadar.com.
Special thanks to Studio 809 Supporter and Community Partner, Springs Homes. https://www.springshomes.com
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The meaning of "comeback", resilience, and live performance in a pandemic are explored in this wide-ranging conversation ahead of the Philharmonic’s Comeback Celebration concerts on Jan. 15-16. Host Angela Seals sits down at the Pikes Peak Center in Downtown Colorado Springs with Nathan Newbrough, CEO of the Colorado Springs Philharmonic. Event details about all of the concerts in the orchestra’s 2022 season can be found at http://PeakRadar.com.
Watch the video of this conversation at: https://youtu.be/K4Vz2EoBH0w
Peak Radar Live features live interviews, performances, behind-the-scenes access, sneak previews and personal tours highlighting the rich cultural life of the Pikes Peak region of Colorado. It has been hosted by Angela Seals of the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region since 2016, alongside a rotating array of special guests from the local arts and cultural scene. (See over 70 videos of the local arts community at Peak Radar’s YouTube page.) Connect to hundreds of events, cultural guides, and creative initiatives year-round at http://www.PeakRadar.com.
Special thanks to Studio 809 Supporter and Community Partner, Springs Homes. https://www.springshomes.com
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Get a personal studio tour with Karen Mosbacher at Cottonwood Center for the Arts, and be inspired to buy gifts from local makers this holiday season. Karen's work is part of these exhibits this month, which opened on First Friday, Dec. 3, 2021. You can find it online at https://www.KarenMosbacher.com
Cottonwood Center for the Arts studios & shop, plus the exhibit "Paper Tiger"
https://www.peakradar.com/event/paper-tiger/
G44 Gallery's 10th Annual Holiday Show
https://www.peakradar.com/event/10th-annual-holiday-show/
The exhibits continue throughout the month, and additional creative holiday shopping can be found through Peak Radar's Gallery Guide: https://www.PeakRadar.com/GalleryGuide!
View video from this live December 1, 2021 broadcast at https://youtu.be/8BrbJP1m3Gc
Peak Radar Live features live interviews, performances, behind-the-scenes access, sneak previews and personal tours highlighting the rich cultural life of the Pikes Peak region of Colorado. It has been hosted by Angela Seals of the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region since 2016, alongside a rotating array of special guests from the local arts and cultural scene. (See over 70 videos of the local arts community at Peak Radar’s YouTube page.) Connect to hundreds of events, cultural guides, and creative initiatives year-round at http://www.PeakRadar.com.
Special thanks to Studio 809 Supporter and Community Partner, Springs Homes. https://www.springshomes.com
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In celebration of Arts Month 2021, the community of Monument is invited to Monument Lake to help paint a mural of the Front Range designed by local artist, Lawson Barney. In this episode, we meet Lawson to hear more about the project and tour his art studio. Painting will begin on Saturday, October 9 from 9AM–4PM and continue on each following Saturday throughout the month of October until completion. Details are at https://artsoctober.com/.../town-of-monument-mural-project. Follow all the exciting Arts Month happenings at https://artsoctober.com/
Watch the video of this conversation and tour at: https://youtu.be/9ocGhRCfq9s
Peak Radar Live features live interviews, performances, behind-the-scenes access, sneak previews and personal tours highlighting the rich cultural life of the Pikes Peak region of Colorado. It has been hosted by Angela Seals of the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region since 2016, alongside a rotating array of special guests from the local arts and cultural scene. (See over 70 videos of the local arts community at Peak Radar’s YouTube page.) Connect to hundreds of events, cultural guides, and creative initiatives year-round at http://www.PeakRadar.com.
Special thanks to Studio 809 Supporter and Community Partner, Springs Homes. https://www.springshomes.com
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In celebration of Arts Month 2021, A Music Company Inc. is producing a one day blues music festival, Blues on the Mesa, featuring national and regional artists. Live on the Street correspondent A.B. Lugo caught up with festival organizer Amy Whitesell at one of the summer concerts leading up to the Festival – to hear more about what's planned and whether this is the launch of a new annual event. Festival details are at http://PeakRadar.com!
View the video of this interview at
https://youtu.be/eaGH7v5sz1Q
Peak Radar Live features live interviews, performances, behind-the-scenes access, sneak previews and personal tours highlighting the rich cultural life of the Pikes Peak region of Colorado. It has been hosted by Angela Seals of the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region since 2016, alongside a rotating array of special guests from the local arts and cultural scene. (See over 70 videos of the local arts community at Peak Radar’s YouTube page.) Connect to hundreds of events, cultural guides, and creative initiatives year-round at http://www.PeakRadar.com.
Special thanks to Studio 809 Supporter and Community Partner, Springs Homes. https://www.springshomes.com
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Monument, Colorado has a lively arts community that will be showcased at two local events in the coming week - Front Range Open Studios (Sept. 11-12) and Monument Art Hop (Sept 16). We take you live to beautiful Bella Art & Frame gallery to visit with local arts leaders organizing both events. Let's learn more about these opportunities to explore the Tri-Lakes and Northern El Paso County creative scene! Event details for both are at http://www.PeakRadar.com. This episode was originally a live streamed video on September 8, 2021. See the video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-uvCefr77k
Peak Radar Live features live interviews, performances, behind-the-scenes access, sneak previews and personal tours highlighting the rich cultural life of the Pikes Peak region of Colorado. It has been hosted by Angela Seals of the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region since 2016, alongside a rotating array of special guests from the local arts and cultural scene. (See over 70 videos of the local arts community at Peak Radar’s YouTube page.) Connect to hundreds of events, cultural guides, and creative initiatives year-round at http://www.PeakRadar.com.
Special thanks to Studio 809 Supporter and Community Partner, Springs Homes. https://www.springshomes.com
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Come ON STAGE with us before dress rehearsal of THEATREWORKS' new production of "Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill", running July 15-August 1 at Ent Center for the Arts. We'll see the set, hear what's inspiring the cast, and savor the warmth of those stage lights that have been dark for so long! Show details and tickets at https://www.peakradar.com/.../lady-day-at-emersons-bar-grill.
LINKS:
THEATREWORKS
https://www.facebook.com/THEATREWORKSCS/
Ent Center for the Arts
https://www.facebook.com/EntCenterArts/
Peak Radar on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/user/PeakRadar
Peak Radar Live features live interviews, performances, behind-the-scenes access, sneak previews and personal tours highlighting the rich cultural life of the Pikes Peak region of Colorado. It has been hosted by Angela Seals of the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region since 2016, now with production by Studio 809, alongside a rotating array of special guests from the local arts and cultural scene. (See over 70 videos of the local arts community at Peak Radar’s YouTube page.) Connect to hundreds of events, cultural guides, and creative initiatives year-round at peakradar.com.
Special thanks to Studio 809 Supporter and Community Partner, Springs Homes. https://www.springshomes.com
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The newly-opened Boot Barn Hall is already wowing audiences with its impressive venue in the rapidly changing North Gate area of Colorado Springs, Colorado. Founded by locals with world-class ambitions, the Hall now welcomes touring international, national and regional acts on the main stage, and hosts lively "Sunset Patio Sessions". We talk with Chris Phillips, President of B Entertainment, to savor the full vision for this new creative juggernaut and what it means for our local scene. View video of this interview here.
See upcoming Boot Barn Hall events here.
Peak Radar Live features live interviews, performances, behind-the-scenes access, sneak previews and personal tours highlighting the rich cultural life of the Pikes Peak region of Colorado. It has been hosted by Angela Seals of the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region since 2016, now with production by Studio 809, alongside a rotating array of special guests from the local arts and cultural scene. (See over 70 videos of the local arts community at Peak Radar’s YouTube page.) Connect to hundreds of events, cultural guides, and creative initiatives year-round at peakradar.com.
Special thanks to Studio 809 Supporter and Community Partner, Springs Homes.
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Join us live in beautiful Green Mountain Falls, CO as this summer's Green Box Arts Festival begins. Their robust festival lineup features the first James Turrell Skyspace for the state of Colorado, New York’s American Ballet Theatre, concerts, NEW events, classes, camps, culinary arts and more through July 11. Details here.
Peak Radar Live features live interviews, performances, behind-the-scenes access, sneak previews and personal tours highlighting the rich cultural life of the Pikes Peak region of Colorado. It has been hosted by Angela Seals of the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region since 2016, now with production by Studio 809, alongside a rotating array of special guests from the local arts and cultural scene. (See over 70 videos of the local arts community at Peak Radar’s YouTube page.) Connect to hundreds of events, cultural guides, and creative initiatives year-round at peakradar.com.
Special thanks to Studio 809 Supporter and Community Partner, Springs Homes.
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The arts are hitting the streets of our community in a new way thanks to Colorado College's new Mobile Arts program! The vividly painted truck is crisscrossing the region with high quality, free arts experiences. We hear from Dr. Naomi Pueo Wood about the generous creativity fueling the new program's travels.
Watch the video version of this episode here.
CC Mobile Arts on Facebook
Peak Radar Live features live interviews, performances, behind-the-scenes access, sneak previews and personal tours highlighting the rich cultural life of the Pikes Peak region of Colorado. It has been hosted by Angela Seals of the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region, alongside a rotating array of special guests from the local arts and cultural scene. (See over 70 videos of the local arts community at Peak Radar’s YouTube page.) Connect to hundreds of events, cultural guides, and creative initiatives year-round at http://www.peakradar.com.
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We take you live to the new Weidner Field in Downtown Colorado Springs for a creative look at the state-of-the-ART new stadium! From the massive Epicenter sculpture at the entrance to a vivid series of 9x12' images by internationally-known artist LeRoy Neiman exhibited publicly along its outer wall, you'll get a colorful look at the recently-unveiled artworks of Weidner Field with our Live on the Street Correspondent, Jennifer DeDominici, and host, Angela Seals.
View the video version of this tour here.
Peak Radar Live features live interviews, performances, behind-the-scenes access, sneak previews and personal tours highlighting the rich cultural life of the Pikes Peak region of Colorado. It has been hosted by Angela Seals of the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region since 2016, now with production by Studio 809, alongside a rotating array of special guests from the local arts and cultural scene. (See over 70 videos of the local arts community at Peak Radar’s YouTube page.) Connect to hundreds of events, cultural guides, and creative initiatives year-round at peakradar.com.
Special thanks to Studio 809 Supporter and Community Partner, Springs Homes.
Counterweight Theatre Lab is focused on intimate, honest, and experimental productions that ask important questions, stimulate the senses, and tell unique stories. We meet their Artistic Director, Ethan Everhart, to preview their new outdoor theatrical experience, "Dream by Day," which runs April 9-18 on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Details at https://www.peakradar.com/event/dream-by-day
See the Video at:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=diLTVABWmIQ
Peak Radar Live features live interviews, performances, behind-the-scenes access, sneak previews and personal tours highlighting the rich cultural life of the Pikes Peak region of Colorado. It has been hosted by Angela Seals of the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region since 2016, now with production by Studio 809, alongside a rotating array of special guests from the local arts and cultural scene. (See over 70 videos of the local arts community at Peak Radar’s YouTube page.) Connect to hundreds of events, cultural guides, and creative initiatives year-round at http://www.peakradar.com.
Don't miss an episode. Subscribe (free) to the Peak Radar Live: Later podcast wherever you get your podcasts, including:
We're live with wolves! Well, primarily with Erika Moore, Animal Caretaker Supervisor at Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center to learn about tours and events at their beautiful sanctuary in Divide, CO. Learn about their education and advocacy efforts and the importance of reintroducing wolves into Colorado’s ecosystem. Upcoming event details at https://www.peakradar.com/.../party-for-the-planet-earth-day
View the video of this chat on Facebook:
https://fb.watch/4i49TmBsDc/
View on YouTube: https://youtu.be/8hZXI28LrUY
Peak Radar Live features live interviews, performances, behind-the-scenes access, sneak previews and personal tours highlighting the rich cultural life of the Pikes Peak region of Colorado. It has been hosted by Angela Seals of the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region since 2016, now with production by Studio 809, alongside a rotating array of special guests from the local arts and cultural scene. (See over 70 videos of the local arts community at Peak Radar’s YouTube page.) Connect to hundreds of events, cultural guides, and creative initiatives year-round at http://www.peakradar.com.
Don't miss an episode. Subscribe (free) to the Peak Radar Live: Later podcast wherever you get your podcasts, including:
Explore the new PPLD - Manitou Springs Library inside of Manitou Art Center and all of the new creative benefits available to library cardholders thanks to this partnership! Our "Live on the Street" correspondent, Jennifer DeDominici, takes you along on a tour and conversation with the MAC's Natalie Johnson. View the video version of this episode at http://www.YouTube.com/PeakRadar.
Peak Radar Live features live interviews, performances, behind-the-scenes access, sneak previews and personal tours highlighting the rich cultural life of the Pikes Peak region of Colorado. It has been hosted by Angela Seals of the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region since 2016, now with production by Studio 809, alongside a rotating array of special guests from the local arts and cultural scene. (See over 70 videos of the local arts community at Peak Radar’s YouTube page.) Connect to hundreds of events, cultural guides, and creative initiatives year-round at http://www.peakradar.com.
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We visit Alvarez Gallery & Art School in Colorado Springs for a look at their "Fakes and Forgeries" Art Show & Sale with owner and local artist, Chris Alvarez. In this mischievous and impressive exhibit, local artists connect with the great masters by copying their work, adding their own twists, or creating new work in their style. Full details of how to see the show through March 28 are on PeakRadar.com. View the video version of this episode at www.Facebook.com/PeakRadar.
Peak Radar Live features live interviews, performances, behind-the-scenes access, sneak previews and personal tours highlighting the rich cultural life of the Pikes Peak region of Colorado. It has been hosted by Angela Seals of the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region since 2016, now with production by Studio 809, alongside a rotating array of special guests from the local arts and cultural scene. (See over 70 videos of the local arts community at Peak Radar’s YouTube page.) Connect to hundreds of events, cultural guides, and creative initiatives year-round at http://www.peakradar.com.
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Peak Radar Live is back! Meet inspiring personalities behind the current happenings of the arts community surrounding Pikes Peak in Colorado. This time, we're live with Rhonda Maehara to hear about how Colorado Springs Chinese Cultural Institute is adapting their 20th Annual Chinese New Year Celebration to be a virtual feast of Asian culture, starting on Saturday, Feb. 6 at 10 a.m.! View the Chinese New Year virtual program online at http://www.CSCCI.org. View the video version of this episode at https://youtu.be/wZb3BRFyY44.
Peak Radar Live features live interviews, performances, behind-the-scenes access, sneak previews and personal tours highlighting the rich cultural life of the Pikes Peak region of Colorado. It has been hosted by Angela Seals of the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region since 2016, now with production by Studio 809, alongside a rotating array of special guests from the local arts and cultural scene. (See over 70 videos of the local arts community at Peak Radar’s YouTube page.) Connect to hundreds of events, cultural guides, and creative initiatives year-round at http://www.peakradar.com.
Don't miss an episode. Subscribe (free) to the Peak Radar Live: Later podcast wherever you get your podcasts, including:
In this episode, we tune in to the music scene and dance community of the Pikes Peak region with interviews and performances that will get your toes tapping!
- :20 - We learn about the brand new School of Rock Colorado Springs and get an exclusive look at their new location.
- 8:47 - Harrison School District Two's superintendents share a message of appreciation and support for local arts education
- 10:42 - Angela previews this week's Community Conversations. Full details are at ArtsOctober.com.
- 11:41 - Jordan McHenry encourages everyone to come learn the steps to "Thriller" together with @Colorado Springs Dance Theatre at Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum on Oct. 31 and discusses his new show, "Living Safely Between", which premieres at OrmaoDance Company on Oct. 30.
- 26:17 - We share the new #ElevatedbyArt campaign that launched on Oct. 20 and invite you to tell your stories of how art elevates you in hard times with the new hashtag.
Peak Radar Live features live interviews, performances, behind-the-scenes access, sneak previews and personal tours highlighting the rich cultural life of the Pikes Peak region of Colorado. It has been hosted by Angela Seals of the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region since 2016, now with production by Studio 809, alongside a rotating array of special guests from the local arts and cultural scene. (See over 70 videos of the local arts community at Peak Radar’s YouTube page.) Connect to hundreds of events, cultural guides, and creative initiatives year-round at PeakRadar.com.
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We listen in to the literary, poetic, and laugh-out-loud funny creativity of the Pikes Peak region in this fourth episode of our special 5-week series for Arts Month 2020!
Episode Guide:
- :25 – “Live On the Street” correspondent Jennifer DeDominici visits the Stick Horses in Pants Tailgate Improv
- 6:40 – We explore the current public programs of Pikes Peak Library District with Amy Rodda
- 16:02 – Brandon Bornes, founder of My Black Colorado, offers an inspiring Arts Month message
- 17:47 – We preview this week’s Creative Conversations with local literary dynamos Ashley Cornelius and Jenny Maloney
Peak Radar Live features live interviews, performances, behind-the-scenes access, sneak previews and personal tours highlighting the rich cultural life of the Pikes Peak region of Colorado. It has been hosted by Angela Seals of the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region since 2016, now with production by Studio 809, alongside a rotating array of special guests from the local arts and cultural scene. (See over 70 videos of the local arts community at Peak Radar’s YouTube page.) Connect to hundreds of events, cultural guides, and creative initiatives year-round at PeakRadar.com.
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In this episode, the Pikes Peak region’s theater and film scene are in the spotlight, with interviews and multimedia that will leave you applauding.
Episode Guide:
- 0:15 – Cyndi Parr gives us a behind-the-scenes perspective on the Virtual Theatre Showcase
- 10:12 – We explore local melodrama with Rebekah Ratteree of Iron Springs Chateau in Manitou Springs and Chris Armbrister of Thin Air Theater Co. in Cripple Creek
- 25:23 – Arts Month video message about cultural tourism from Doug Price of Visit Colorado Springs
- 26:25 – We preview the upcoming Community Conversations this week with Ralph Giordano of Independent Film Society of Colorado and Scott Levy of Fine Arts Center Theater Company at Colorado College
- 35:37 – We close on a high note with a comedic clip from the Artist-of-the-Day series of #ArtsOctober, starring actress Birgitta DePree’s characters reflecting on “Why Art Matters”
Peak Radar Live features live interviews, performances, behind-the-scenes access, sneak previews and personal tours highlighting the rich cultural life of the Pikes Peak region of Colorado. It has been hosted by Angela Seals of the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region since 2016, now with production by Studio 809, alongside a rotating array of special guests from the local arts and cultural scene. (See over 70 videos of the local arts community at Peak Radar’s YouTube page.) Connect to hundreds of events, cultural guides, and creative initiatives year-round at PeakRadar.com.
Don't miss an episode. Subscribe (free) to the Peak Radar Live: Later podcast wherever you get your podcasts, including:
Savor the visual and culinary arts scene in the Pikes Peak region with interviews and features so good you can taste them … almost!
Episode Guide:
:22 – “Live On the Street” correspondent Jennifer DeDominici interviews Forrest Jackson at COATI Uprise in Downtown Colorado Springs
8:24 – Video message from Leslie Lewis of Manitou Springs Chamber of Commerce
9:45 – Curate Your Space shares 4 tips for hanging artwork in your home and introduces their new arts consulting business!
15:46 – Mina Liebert of Pikes Peak Community Foundation offers an inspiring reflection on the role of artists in our community and the support available for the arts from PPCF.
18:08 – Daisy McGowan of UCCS Gallery of Contemporary Art and Samantha Wood of Rocky Mountain Food Tours preview their upcoming Arts Month Community Conversations later this week.
28:55 – Jon Khoury of Cottonwood Center for the Arts reflects on the resilience and strength of the local culinary and arts scenes.
Peak Radar Live features live interviews, performances, behind-the-scenes access, sneak previews and personal tours highlighting the rich cultural life of the Pikes Peak region of Colorado. It has been hosted by Angela Seals of the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region since 2016, now with production by Studio 809, alongside a rotating array of special guests from the local arts and cultural scene. (See over 70 videos of the local arts community at Peak Radar’s YouTube page.) Connect to hundreds of events, cultural guides, and creative initiatives year-round at PeakRadar.com.
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Everything in 2020 has had to adapt to these historic times, and our region’s celebration of Arts Month has, too. In this episode, we explore those adaptations and new features of the campaign with the personalities leading them. Highlighted Arts Month projects include the new ArtsOctober.com, Arts Month’s theme weeks, the Litter Letter Project, Artist of the Day series, Community Conversations, and the Arts Month kickoff panel discussion “The Art of Social Justice” on Oct. 1.
We also enjoy a performance of aerial acrobatics from Emily Wegert of Aerial Aura. And we get an Arts Month pep talk from the Mayor of Colorado Springs, John Suthers, and Debbie Swanson from Southern Colorado Women’s Chamber of Commerce.
Remember, “have one new cultural experience (virtual or in-person) with friends or family this October!”
Peak Radar Live features live interviews, performances, behind-the-scenes access, sneak previews and personal tours highlighting the rich cultural life of the Pikes Peak region of Colorado. It has been hosted by Angela Seals of the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region since 2016, now with production by Studio 809, alongside a rotating array of special guests from the local arts and cultural scene. (See over 70 videos of the local arts community at Peak Radar’s YouTube page.) Connect to hundreds of events, cultural guides, and creative initiatives year-round at PeakRadar.com.
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Get to know EPIC, the new music organization in Colorado Springs that promises “We will NOT be another “stuffy” classical music series!” EPIC was founded right before the pandemic began this spring. They won the 2020 Peak Arts Prize for Small Org., and the dynamic energy of founder Sergei Vassiliev is still powering big plans featuring international guest artists and local performers. Will they be able to live up to their name and bring a new kind of music experience to local audiences?
We explore the possibilities in this interview with Sergei Vassiliev, Founder & Artistic Director of EPIC (and clarinetist with the Colorado Springs Philharmonic) and Shauna Smith, a musician who will be featured in EPIC's first Community Concert on August 30. (Concert details at www.PeakRadar.com. Learn about EPIC at https://epicmustsee.org.)
Peak Radar Live features live interviews, performances, behind-the-scenes access, sneak previews and personal tours highlighting the rich cultural life of the Pikes Peak region of Colorado. It has been hosted by Angela Seals of the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region since 2016, now with production by Studio 809, alongside a rotating array of special guests from the local arts and cultural scene. (See over 70 videos of the local arts community at Peak Radar’s YouTube page.) Connect to hundreds of events, cultural guides, and creative initiatives year-round at PeakRadar.com.
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This episode features highlights from the August 7th First Friday gallery openings in Downtown Colorado Springs, Old Colorado City, and Manitou Springs Creative District – plus the debut of Curbside Culture and a performance by My Name Is Harriett! Full information about all First Friday events can be found on www.PeakRadar.com.
On this episode:
2:35 – The Modbo reopens tonight in the Arts Alley District! We talk to gallerist Lauren Ciborowski and featured artists in the show “Modern Storytellers,” JayCee Beyale and Gregg Deal.
13:20 – Manager Kenny Idleman shows us around the beautiful Squash Blossom gallery in Old Colorado City.
21:15 – We learn about the new “Curbside Culture” program of the Cultural Office from Executive Director, Andy Vick, and one of the dynamic roster artists, Harriett Landrum. (Full details are at PeakRadar.com/CurbsideCulture.)
32:30 - We savor a gorgeous performance by “My Name is Harriett”!
37:55 – Our on-the-street correspondent Jennifer DeDominici visits one of the new artworks in “Art on the Streets" 2020.
42:30 – Lincoln Rose Gallery opens tonight on Boulder Ave.! We hear about gallerist Amanda Jean’s vision for the space.
49:40 – Our on-the-street correspondent Jennifer DeDominici visits another of the new works in Art on the Streets 2020 and inspires everyone to check out the full public art exhibit.
Peak Radar Live features live interviews, performances, behind-the-scenes access, sneak previews and personal tours highlighting the rich cultural life of the Pikes Peak region of Colorado. It has been hosted by Angela Seals of the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region since 2016, now with production by Studio 809, alongside a rotating array of special guests from the local arts and cultural scene. (See over 70 videos of the local arts community at Peak Radar’s YouTube page.) Connect to hundreds of events, cultural guides, and creative initiatives year-round at PeakRadar.com.
Don't miss an episode. Subscribe (free) to the Peak Radar Live: Later podcast wherever you get your podcasts, including:
This episode features highlights from the July 3, 2020 gallery openings along the Creative Corridor of Downtown Colorado Springs, Old Colorado City, and Manitou Springs. The episode ends with a preview of the reimagined July 4th “Symphony On Your Porch” program of the Colorado Springs Philharmonic the following night. Event information for First Fridays each month can be found at PeakRadar.com/VirtualFirstFriday.
This month’s regional First Friday event included a Virtual First Friday Challenge Grant to local organizations that support healthy Black communities: Colorado Springs Black Business Network, My Black Colorado, and Poetry 719. The first interview highlights this support of the local #BlackLivesMatter movement through an interview with and performance from Poetry 719 co-founder Ashley Cornelius. We encourage the community to learn more about and support all three of these inspiring organizations at their websites:
Colorado Springs Black Business Network
My Black Colorado
Poetry 719
Episode Lineup (Minutes into Episode):
2:10 – Poetry 719 Page co-founder Ashley Cornelius highlights their inspiring organization and performs a poem
9:47 – First Friday Gallery Visit: Kreuser Gallery with artist Jasmine Dillavou
21:00 – Live on the Street with Jennifer DeDominici: Cottonwood Center for the Arts "Cottonwood One Way"
25:47 – Musical Guest: Audrey J. Bussanich
36:46 – First Friday Gallery Visit: Commonwheel Artists Co-op
43:54 – Live on the Street with Jennifer DeDominici: Dine Out Downtown in Downtown Colorado Springs
50:58 – Colorado Springs Philharmonic‘s Nathan Newbrough previews "Symphony from Your Porch" on July 4.
Peak Radar Live: Later is the new podcast spinoff of a long-running live video series produced by PeakRadar.com, the Pikes Peak region’s cultural website. It features interviews, performances, behind-the-scenes access, sneak previews, and personal tours highlighting the rich cultural life of our community. Peak Radar Live: Later is hosted by Angela Seals, Deputy Director of the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region, with technical direction from Studio 809, and a rotating array of special guests from all corners of the local arts and cultural scene. Watch the over 70 videos from this series since 2016 at YouTube.com/PeakRadar.
Connect to hundreds of events, cultural guides, and creative initiatives year-round at PeakRadar.com.