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356: Exhibiting Artists Share Creative Background Ahead Open Studio Tour
On this episode of Northeast Newscast, we will continue our Open Studio series. Local artists, cake sculptor and muralist, Mike Elder and author, Jerry Potocnik join Julia Williams in the studio to discuss their creative backgrounds and current work, which they will prepare to exhibit this weekend, Dec. 7 and 8 at the Northeast Kansas City Chamber of Commerce’s EGG space for Northeast Arts KC’s third annual Open Studio tour. To learn more about the history of Northeast Arts KC’s Open studio tour — including more of this year's featured artists and locations — check out the first episode of this series with Northeast Arts KC Treasurer, Rebecca Koop. For more information on Elder and Potocnik — including where to purchase their work or to request a custom piece — visit their respective websites: https://blacksheepcakes.com/ , https://www.thecrowsomen.com/ .
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355: Northeast Arts KC Prepares for 3rd Annual Open Studio Tour
On this week’s Northeast Newscast, Julia Williams is joined in the studio with local artist, owner of Back Door Pottery and Northeast Arts KC Treasurer, Rebecca Koop to introduce a new segment — highlighting preparations for Northeast Arts KC’s third annual Open Studio Tour this weekend, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday Dec. 7 and 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 8. For this first episode, Koop will discuss the history of Open Studio in Northeast Kansas City and highlight this year’s featured artists and locations. The second episode will introduce two of this year’s Open Studio artists who will have their work displayed at the Northeast Kansas City Chamber of Commerce’s EGG space (2659 Independence Ave) throughout the weekend. Keep an eye out for a map of this year's locations and artists, which will be available in-person at the EGG and online at https://www.northeastartskc.org/ and https://www.nekcchamber.com/.
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354: California Novelist Shares Northeast Heritage, Inspiration for Short Stories
On this week’s Northeast Newscast, Julia Williams sat down with California-based author Sarah Amos to discuss her short stories and Northeast Kansas City familial roots, which she said have largely influenced her haunted works. In this episode, Amos shares her Northeast family heritage, tales of her relatives and gives listeners an inside scoop on her memoir in progress. *Warning* This episode may contain topics related to death, suicide and supernatural experiences.
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353: Scarritt Renaissance Neighborhood Association Sets the Stage for 29th Annual Scare-it Halloween
On this week’s Northeast Newscast, Julia Williams sat down with Scarritt Renaissance Neighborhood Association President, Jacob Luke and Scarritt Renaissance Neighborhood Association President Elect, Dylan Van Gerben to discuss the neighborhood’s 29th annual Scare-it Halloween event Oct. 31 and additional happenings around Scarritt. Additional discussions include current projects the neighborhood association is working on as well as a formal introduction to Van Gerben, who will step into a new role as the President of Scarritt Renaissance Neighborhood Association in January 2025.
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352: Missouri House of Representatives District 19 Democratic Candidate Shares Campaign Intiatives
On this week’s Northeast Newscast, Editorial Assistant Emily Wheeler sat down with Missouri State House of Representatives District 19 Democratic Nominee, Wick Thomas to discuss their campaign efforts and goals for legislation.
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