Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchInside the Venice Chorale: Brent Douglas on Vision, Voice, and the Upcoming Season
What does it take to breathe new life into a community chorale? Brent Douglas, Music Director of the Venice Chorale, is transforming this beloved Florida ensemble into a hub of innovation, education,…
Published on 9 hours ago
Inside “The Hat”: How the Historic Asolo Theater Shapes Sarasota’s Art Scene with Elizabeth Doud
What’s “The HAT”? It’s more than just a nickname, it’s a beloved cultural landmark. In this inspiring episode of Behind the Masterpiece, Jeffery Kin sits down with Elizabeth Doud, Currie-Kohlmann Cur…
Published on 2 weeks ago
100 Years of Sarasota Art: Inside the Centennial Celebration at Art Center Sarasota
In this episode of Behind the Masterpiece, host Brian Hersh sits down with Alecia Harper, Centennial Archivist and Guest Curator for Art Center Sarasota, to celebrate 100 years of Sarasota's rich art…
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
Preserving Sarasota's Black History: A Conversation with Vickie Oldham of Sarasota African American Cultural Coalition
In this episode of Behind the Masterpiece, host Jeffery Kin sits down with Vickie Oldham, President & CEO of the Sarasota African American Cultural Coalition. Together, they dive into the emotional r…
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Behind the Curtain at Lemon Bay Playhouse with Lori Sigrist
Discover the inspiring story behind Lemon Bay Playhouse and its vibrant role in Florida’s cultural coast in this lively episode of Behind the Masterpiece. Host Jeffery Kin sits down with Executive Di…
Published on 2 months, 1 week ago
From Sarasota Cuban Ballet School to the Royal Ballet: Francisco Serrano’s Journey
In this episode of Behind the Masterpiece, Royal Ballet dancer Francisco Serrano returns to his roots in Sarasota to perform with the Sarasota Cuban Ballet School. Host Brian Hersh talks with Francis…
Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Inside The Bazaar on Apricot & Lime with Kim Livengood
In this lively episode of Behind the Masterpiece, Jeffery Kin sits down with Kim Livengood, entrepreneur, eternal optimist, and the driving force behind The Bazaar on Apricot & Lime. Kim shares the i…
Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Elizabeth & Barbara on Creative Liberties and the Power of Artist-Led Spaces
In this episode of Behind the Masterpiece, host Brian Hersh sits down with Elizabeth Goodwill and Barbara Gerdeman, co-founders of Creative Liberties, to explore how their artist-led spaces are build…
Published on 3 months ago
Building Community Through Music, Hospitality, and Heart with Fogartyville's Ariel Aparicio-Jerro
Step inside the beating heart of Sarasota’s arts scene: WSLR + Fogartyville. In this episode of Behind the Masterpiece, host Jeffery Kin sits down with Ariel, the dynamic director bringing new energy…
Published on 3 months, 1 week ago
Florida Studio Theatre’s Improv Festival: A Celebration of Comedy & Creativity
Discover the magic behind the laughter in this episode of Behind the Masterpiece as Jeffery Kin chats with Sarah Durham, Associate Director of Improv at Florida Studio Theatre. From her roots in sket…
Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago