The Art Box

The Art Box is thrilled to welcome Michelle Lopez and Kaesee Bourne from the Nevada Department of Wildlife to our podcast. With diverse educational backgrounds in biology, STEM education, environmental studies, ecology, evolutionary studies, psychology, and neuroscience, they bring a unique perspective on protecting Nevada's wildlife. So, put on your headphones, grab a water bottle, and enjoy this informative and entertaining episo...

We are incredibly proud to welcome Loïs Levy to The Art Box, our first international guest and the talented creator of our much-celebrated opening and closing music. Loïs graciously navigated the time difference between Munich, Germany, and Mesquite, Nevada, joining our Zoom call after getting his daughter to bed at 9 PM his time, which was noon for us.

Loïs, a French producer born in 1985, has been creating music for the past two ...

After months of planning, the Virgin Valley Artists' Association is excited to announce their move into the new Pottery Studio adjacent to the Mesquite Fine Art Center at 15 West Mesquite Blvd, in Mesquite, Nevada. Kathleen Birkholz, Diane Alexanian, and Tammy Weese, the dynamic trio leading the Potters move tribe, joined us at the Mesquite Works STEAM Center Art Box studio. They shared updates on the move, exciting new programs th...

Morrigan Devito is a dedicated environmental advocate and passionate educator with the Red Rock Audubon Society in Las Vegas. With a background in wildlife biology and conservation, Morrigan has devoted her career to studying and protecting avian species in the Nevada desert. Her work involves leading birdwatching tours, conducting ecological research, and organizing community outreach programs to promote awareness of local bird ha...

We were fortunate to connect with Monica Aissa Martinez through our friend Jen Urso (Episode 102), and we finally managed to align our busy schedules for a fascinating conversation about how she blends science and art in her practice. Our discussion covers a range of intriguing topics, including the creation of egg tempera and casein paint, the intricacies of wandering nerves, the unexpected beauty of viruses, and her experiences n...

Welcome to The Art Box! Today, we are thrilled to introduce our listeners to the esteemed Dr. Joyce Hunt Brown, a distinguished resident of Mesquite and a Certified Crisis Chaplain. Dr. Joyce joined our host, Tyler Roylance, in the Mesquite Works STEAM Center recording studio for an inspiring conversation about her lifelong dedication to serving others and educating them on self-care. Our discussions covered a range of topics, from...

Join us for a heartfelt and inspiring episode as our friend Diana Lee Rose sits down with Galen Allen, the proud owner of Table of Contents Café, nestled in the Mesquite, Nevada library. Galen shares the journey of opening the café with his partner, Hugh Scott McPherson, under the Randolph-Sheppard Program, which empowers visually impaired individuals to run their own businesses.

In this touching interview, Galen opens up about the...

We are excited to welcome our friend Diana Lee Rose from the Opportunivore Podcast as she chats with Mike Gomes, the owner of All In Cycles in Mesquite, Nevada.

Since recording this episode, Mike and his team have celebrated the grand opening of their newly expanded bike shop. The new shop is still located at 1085 Pioneer Boulevard, right where the old one was. Mike shared, "This move will allow us to serve our customers much bette...

Linda and Steve took a drive south to Las Vegas to interview the multi-talented artist and art administrator Sapira Cheuk. In this delightful chat, they explore her creative journey, artistic passions, and her role in supporting Nevada artists through her position at the Nevada Arts Council. Sapira joined the Nevada Arts Council as an Artist Service Program Specialist in 2022, where she provides support for current artists' service...

Recently, Suzie introduced The Art Box to a potential new guest, Kaye Ashbridge. Over the past week, we've had the pleasure of spending time with Kaye at various events, including the Love Family Prom, where we all volunteered, the STEAM Center, and today in our podcast studio. Kaye's immense energy and positivity are truly infectious. This episode is a must-listen—fun, informative, and it might just inspire you to visit Kaye's stu...

We discovered Lynh through the Clark County Arts "At The Fair" exhibition at the Rotunda Gallery in the Clark County Government Building. Among the impressive entries, Lynh's adorable Silkie Chicken stood out as Steve's wife Gwen's favorite. Lynh's journey of creativity began at a young age, and her exceptional talent with the crochet needle shines through in her work. She runs her business, Dreams of Thread, where her artistic ski...

🎙️ Tune In! 🎙️ Floyd Johnson is back with another captivating conversation, this time featuring Kaylea’ Layah Whitefeather, the talented artist who won the June Best in Show award at the Mesquite Fine Arts Center. Slip on your headphones and enjoy a delightful ten-minute chat with Kaylea’ Layah, whose stunning art graces the Mesquite Fine Arts Center each month. Don’t miss this opportunity to get to know the artist behind the mas...

Join us for our milestone 200th episode as the multi-talented artist Lynda Holman joins Linda and Steve at the Mesquite Works STEAM Center studio. Lynda's visit was so enriching that we decided to split our conversation into two parts. In the first segment, "Art Box," we explore her artistic journey, while the bonus episode delves into an engaging discussion on math and science for our STEAM Chat Podcast. Don’t miss this unique opp...

Suzie hosted a rousing episode on-stage with the cast of Snow White and the Dancing Dwarfs. There is singing, laughing and fun. 

The Summer Youth Theater will present Snow White and the Dancing Dwarfs at the Mesquite Community Theater this weekend. Showtimes will be Friday, June 14 at 7 pm; Saturday, June 15 at 1 pm and and again on Saturday at 7 pm.

Directing the cast of 32 young cast members is Mitzi Bender. All actors in this pr...

Our first episode, recorded on June 8, 2022, and published on June 12, 2022, with guest Tyler Roylance, will always hold a special place in our hearts. Despite our careful preparations, we were venturing into the unknown world of podcast journalism. We had many questions: Would our questions be engaging? Would we freeze? Would we say too many "umms" and "ahhs"? How would we handle editing? Would anyone listen, and would we survive ...