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Arts Blast on the Air with Willi Miller

Arts Blast on the Air with Willi Miller

By: Jesse Kriske
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 I began covering the arts on Florida's Treasure Coast almost 25 years ago after working in Miami with WTMI-FM. Before Miami, I spent 16 unforgettable years in the U.S. Virgin Islands, getting my feet wet in broadcasting at WVWI, as program director and host of a radio talk show, and learning how to live in the Caribbean - not easy but so worth the effort.
When I made my way north to the Treasure Coast, I landed at WQCS, the regional NPR affiliate, producing Arts Spotlight and arts-related special programs for 15 years or so. I tried retirement, but that wasn't for me. Soon I was tapped to produce a weekly radio segment for the Cultural Council of Indian River County. My arts coverage spilled over from radio to print when I was asked to write an arts and entertainment column for TCPalm.com. At the end of 2018, I tried retirement again, and immediately realized there was no retiring from spreading the word about the wealth of arts, culture, and entertainment we have to offer.
Over the years, I've met hundreds of interesting and talented people and discovered places to go and things to do that I just have to share. From Brevard County to North Palm Beach County and looking west, Willi Miller's Arts Blast will keep you moving, learning, and having fun. Subscribe to the free weekly eMagazine at willimiller.com or just check back here every week for the latest issue. On Facebook, it's Willi Miller's Arts Blast and Willi Miller's Arts Blast Extras. Come explore with me.Copyright EverGreen Media Network Art Entertainment & Performing Arts Music
Episodes
  • Adam Schnell (Ballet Vero Beach) and Rob Volsky (Vero Beach Theatre Guild)

    Adam Schnell (Ballet Vero Beach) and Rob Volsky (Vero Beach Theatre Guild)
    Nov 5 2025
    Adam Schnell invites us to "An Interpratation of Double Portraits," a collaboration of Ballet Vero Beach and Vero Beach Museum of Art. Enjoy two shows on Saturday, November 15th. Tickets and details can be found at BalletVeroBeach.org. We also discuss BVB Films and the documentary now available online, as well as "Nutcracker of the Indian River," December 11-14 at Riverside Theatre.

    We're then joined by Rob Volsky of the Vero Beach Theatre Guild, who gets us excited to see "Dancing on the Dingle," an original Irish Christmas Musical on the last week of November. We also dicuss a collaboration with the Vero Opera. Details can be found at VeroBeachTheatreGuild.com

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    25 mins
  • Caitlin Swindell (Vero Beach Museum of Art) and Staci Rosbury (Melbourne Municipal Band)

    Caitlin Swindell (Vero Beach Museum of Art) and Staci Rosbury (Melbourne Municipal Band)
    Oct 29 2025
    We speak with Chief Curator at Vero Beach Museum of Art, Caitlin Swindell, about "Second Saturday," a FREE event with family activities, tours, film screening, art viewing, and even a performance by the Space Coast Symphony Orchestra. The next "Second Saturday" is November 8th at 11am at Vero Beach Museum of Art.

    Staci Rosbury joins the show by phone to tell us about "Spooks and Spells," a special concert on Thursday, November 6th at 7pm, with an informal pre-show by 321 Jazz Orchestra at 6pm. "Spooks and Spells" is at Melbourne Auditorium at 625 East Hibiscus Blvd. We also discuss the New Horizons Band which is comprised of adults with beginning and intermediate musical skills, perfect for anyone who wants to learn or pick up that instrument they haven't played in years. Details can be found online at MelbourneMunicipalBand.org
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    25 mins
  • Rachel Carter Murphy and Larry Strauss

    Rachel Carter Murphy and Larry Strauss
    Oct 22 2025
    Rachel Carter Murphy of Community Church of Vero Beach joins the show to talk about "Tricks and Treats," a special concert this Saturday, October 25th, 2025, at 3pm, with pianist Jacob Craig at Grace Chapel. It features everything from early boroque music to modern times. We also discuss the Church's Holiday plans, including the Free Christmas Ensemble Celebration, December 7th.

    We then speak with Larry Strauss about Vero Beach Theatre Guild's production of "Dancing on the Dingle," November 29th and 30th at 2pm, with music by Jacob Craig and storybooks and lyrics by Larry Strauss. We also discuss the upcoming Irish Christmas Musical. Get tickets and details at the box office, 772-562-8300, or VeroBeachTheatreGuild.com
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    25 mins
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