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Podcast Episodes

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    Delaware State of the Arts Podcast – April 19, 2020

    An interview with Delaware artist, Leo Kahl, about his career and new book, “101 Watercolor Stories.”

    April 19, 2020

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    Delaware State of the Arts Podcast – April 12, 2020

    Paul Weagraff interviews the managing director of the Delaware Theatre Company, Matt Silva, along with cast members from “Million Dollar Quartet,” Skip Robinson, Taylor Rodriguez, and Chris Wren.

    April 12, 2020

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    Delaware State of the Arts Podcast – April 5, 2020

    Paul Weagraff interviews Mark Fields, Executive Director of The Grand in Wilmington, about the current hiatus of arts programming during the COVID-19 State of Emergency, staying in touch with audiences, and planning for the future.

    April 5, 2020

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    Delaware State of the Arts Podcast – March 29, 2020

    Paul Weagraff interviews Dr. Jordan Kinsey and Jody Stein of the Delaware Winds about its origins in 2018, and their growth as a semi-professional wind ensemble serving Delaware and regional musicians and audiences.

    March 29, 2020

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    Delaware State of the Arts Podcast – March 22, 2020

    Paul Weagraff interviews Kristina Kambalov, Executive Director and co-founder of First State Ballet Theatre, about the company’s place in the Delaware arts community, the importance of dance training for young children, and the rigor of dance as a career.

    March 22, 2020

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    Delaware Division of the Arts Podcast – March 15, 2020

    Paul Weagraff interviews Leslie Shaffer of The Delaware Contemporary about their upcoming event, “Art & Couture: A Contemporary Centennial,” featuring fashion designs by Shawn Baron Pinkney, modeled by “Modern Day Suffragist Honorees.”

    March 15, 2020

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    Delaware Division of the Arts Podcast – March 8, 2020

    Paul Weagraff interviews Catherine Wimberley from New Castle County Libraries and Pat Birchenall from the Newark Public Library about this year’s New Castle County Reads program and Min Jin Lee’s novel, “Pachinko.”

    March 8, 2020

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    Delaware State of the Arts Podcast – March 1, 2020

    Paul Weagraff interviews Wesley Paulson from the Clear Space Theatre Company, highlighting their growth in programming, activities, marketing, and artist recruitment.

    March 1, 2020

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    Delaware State of the Arts Podcast – February 23, 2020

    Paul Weagraff interviews Brendan Cooke, General Director of Opera Delaware, about its 75th anniversary celebration, as well as its place in the opera world, upcoming opera festival, and national and international recognition.

    February 27, 2020

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    Delaware Division of the Arts Podcast – February 16, 2020

    Paul Weagraff interviews Melissa Paolercio, Executive Director of the Center for the Creative Arts, about their history, programming, and vision for the future.

    February 16, 2020

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    Delaware Division of the Arts Podcast – February 9, 2020

    Paul Weagraff interviews Tracy Richardson, co-artistic director of Melomanie, about the ensemble, their mission, and upcoming concerts that transcend cultures, gender, and time.

    February 9, 2020

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    Delaware State of the Arts Podcast – February 2, 2020

    Paul Weagraff interviews Dr. Joyce Hill Stoner and 2nd year fellow Amanda Kasman about the Winterthur/University of Delaware Art Conservation program and the work that Amanda is currently doing in conserving dioramas from the 1940 American Negro Exhibition in Chicago.

    February 2, 2020