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In this episode, Mark Creter sits down with Gale Latuszek of Art By Gale to explore how art became both a passion and a path to healing. After years working in animal care and facing significant health challenges, Gale found comfort in painting—starting with a neighbor’s dog and growing into…

From science to sawdust, this artist found her passion in an unexpected place! Mark sits down with Alexandra Mavrikis, a resident artist at the Craft Center, as she reflects on her two-year journey and what comes next as her residency winds down. From building her first (not-so-perfect) table in Los…

Fast-paced comedy, big personalities, and nonstop chaos—this show brings the laughs! Mark Creter sits down with Eleni Fragopoulos, director of Rumors at Tennessee Tech’s Backdoor Playhouse, to talk about bringing this high-energy production to life. From her journey into theater to balancing roles as a director, actress, and teacher, Eleni…

For 28 years, the Appalachian Center for Craft has thrown open its doors — and this is the ONE day you can see this incredible campus in all of its glory! Mark chats with the talented Ashley Lusietto about the 28th Annual Celebration of Craft, her love of puppetry, and…

What started as a few local musicians gathering on a farm has grown into one of the most unique music festivals in the Upper Cumberland region. Carter Muncy, operations manager for Hippie Jack's Music Festival, joins the show to share the story behind the event and how it all began…