Arts Blast on the Air with Willi Miller

Arts Blast on the Air with Willi Miller

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.

Episodes

February 4, 2026 24 mins
Chrissy Barber and Pam Londono join us to tell us about the Vero Beach Museum of Art and its Open House on February 14th.  You can be part of a community project by bringing a fabric that's red, white or blue.  Admission is free that day from 10am-4pm, and registration will be open for Springtime classes and workshops.  Details can be found online at VBMuseum.org

We then speak with Nancy Turrell, Executive Director of Martin Arts.  ...
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Local painter Leslie Stokes joins the show and we talk about her new paintings to be featured at the Center for Spiritual Care during February 2026.  Her show, "Mirage," features her abstract art as an ode to Florida's disappearing landscape.  It opens with a reception February 6, 5-7 p.m., and runs weekends through February 27, at the Center for Spiritual Care, 1550 24th St., Vero Beach.

We then speak with Michael Naffziger, Execut...
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Chief Curator of Vero Beach Museum of Art, Caitlin Swindell and Deputy Director Suzanne Seldes tell us about the American Made exhibition featuring paintings and sculptures dating as far back as 1780.  It runs January 31st to June 7th.  We also get an update on the construction and the upcoming 40th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, February 14th with free entry from 10am-3pm. Details can be found online at vbmuseum.org

We also s...
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We speak with Gregory Enns, publisher of Indian River Magazine and author of the new book, "Cow Creek Chronicles" which can be purchased online at IndianRiverMagazine.com.
And also joining us is David Amado, music director and conductor of Atlantic Classical Orchestra.  Performances are scheduled for January 22nd at Community Church of Vero Beach and January 23rd at Lyric Theatre. Tickets and details can be found at AtlanticClassica...
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Camilo A. Rodriguez (with his dog Frankie) stopped by to tell us about Ballet Vero Beach's presentation of "All Rodriguez," a performance of three full dances he choreographed. Rodriguez is the company’s Ballet Master as well as a principal dancer.  Don't miss it, January 16th and 17th at the Vero Beach Performing Arts Center.  Get tickets at BalletVeroBeach.org.

We then speak with Linda Sposato, founder of the Music Angels Educatio...
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Author Brad Meltzer joins us by phone to talk about some of his books, including his newest book "The Viper," his thriller "The Tenth Justice," and his children's book series, "Ordinary People Change the World."  You can meet Brad Meltzer at his book signing on Saturday, January 10th, 2026, at 12pm noon, at Vero Beach Book Center.

Barry Shapiro joins us in studio to talk about the very successful Treasure Coast Sock Drive.  They're ...
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Dr. Jacob Craig is the Director of Music and Arts at First Presbyterian Church of Vero Beach.  He's also a Board Member of Indian River Symphonic Association.  The 2026 Season is coming up with more access to the world-class orchestras than ever.  Details at IRSymphonic.org

Tregoney Shepherd and Lauren Maria Medina share their experiences in 'A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder' at Riverside Theatre. They discuss the production, ...
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John Bolton joins the show to discuss the "sheep to sweater" knitting and crochet process, how he founded Long Thread Media, a majority-women owned small business dedicated to hand crafts and publisher of independent handcraft magazines.  He also founded BeerandBrewing.com and the Beer and Brewing Podcast.

Warren Obluck is another interesting guest; he has worked in foreign service for thirty-two years.  Today, he's the Cultural Coo...
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Larry Brown and his Quintet are back in Vero Beach!  See them perform Friday, January 16th at 7pm at the Vero Beach Theatre Guild. Enjoy performances of music made famous by the likes of by Miles Davis, George Gershwin, and Cole Porter.  Kids are welcome, and in fact, encouraged to attend.  Get tickets and info at VeroBeachTheatreGuild.com.  We also talk about the Summer Jazz Camp in June; find details online at JazzSociety.org.   ...
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Adam Schnell joins us to talk about Ballet Vero Beach and their production of Nutcracker on the Indian River, December 11-14, 2025, featuring a cast of 40 kids and 20 professionals.  The VIP Add-On Experience is still available.  We also discuss the Dance Education Program at Riverside Theatre.  Be sure to get tickets to Nutcracker on the Indian River at BalletVeroBeach.org or RiversideTheatre.com

Mike Block joins us to discuss a ne...
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Elise Mahovlich joins the show to tell us about the wonderful events happening at the ELC, including Wintergreen Night Lights, December 12th and 13th. You'll enjoy illuminated canoe trips through the mangrove tunnels, s'mores by the fire, aquariums and touch tank, a campfir and music, and on Friday 12/12 only, there's a special performance by Aerial Antics! 

Additional events include Family Fishing Day (Nov. 29, 8:30-10:30), Kids Wi...
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J. Marshall Adams of the A.E. Backus Museum and Gallery joins the show to tell us about their new exhibit, "Glory in the Glass: The Conrad Pickel Studio."  This enjoyable exhibit will focus on stained glass art with images and tools on display to showcase the whole process.  The exhibit runs November 21 - January 4, 2025.  Become a member and get details online at BackusMuseum.org.

We're also joined by Jeffery Backwell, actor in "Da...
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Marcos Flores joins us to talk about the 20th Anniversary of the Concert Series at Christ By The Sea United Methodist Church.  The new season starts Sunday, November 23rd, with a Piano Concert featuring Grand Piano renditions of the majestic Liszt’s Sonata in B Minor, and other jewels from the piano literature such as Debussy’s Clair de Lune and Malagueña by Lecuona.  We also discuss Marco's brother, Jose Daniel Flores, formerly of...
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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 on the Indian River," December 11-14 at Riverside Theatre.

We're then joined by Rob Volsky of the Vero Bea...
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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 ...
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October 22, 2025 25 mins
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 Th...
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Indian River Clay is the epi-center of the Soup Bowl fundraiser for the Samaritan Center, producing over 1,000 hand-made soup bowls each year for their worthy cause.  The 33rd Annual Samaritan Center Soup Bowl is November 6th, 2025, and guests are invited to make donations in exchange for their soup and pottery, with all proceeds supporting Samaritan Center’s mission of assisting homeless families in Indian River County.  Contact t...
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The President of the Board of the Vero Beach Theatre Guild, Dee Rose, joins the show.  We talk about Dee's beginings, the history of Vero Beach Theatre Guild, and the progress of the new building and the new Black Box Studio. 
"Young Frankenstein" starts October 17th, and you won't want to miss Robin Volsky's "Creature Feature Monster Make-Up Show" October 25th from 10am-12pm in the Black Box.  
Auditions for Shakespeare's "Taming of...
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Aaron Collins joins the show to discuss "Back Home Again: A Tribute to John Denver and the Space Coast Symphony Orchestra," a special benefit concert for the Space Coast Symphony Orchestra in conjunction with Music Works, November 22nd, 2025 at the Emerson Center in Vero Beach.  Get tickets at MusicWorksConcerts.com.

Performers Clint Hromsco and Nicholas Ward then join us in studio to tell us about their roles in "Little Shop of Hor...
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September 24, 2025 25 mins
Andrew Kato tells us about the Maltz Jupiter Theatre, its new addition of 8,500 square feet of state-of-the-art classrooms, it's upcoming shows of "Misery" based on the Stephen King novel, and "Million Dollar Quartet."  Find more details online at JupiterTheatre.org

And we speak with Maddie Williams of the Saint Lucie Cultural Alliance.  Maddie tells us about Art Walk on the 3rd Friday of every month, how the St Lucie Cultural Allia...
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