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

July 16, 2025 24 mins
Dee Rose, President of Vero Beach Theatre Guild, joins the show to tells us about "A Chorus Line" and the show's 50th Anniversary.  "A Chorus Line" plays at Vero Beach Theatre Guild July 18th - August 3rd.

We also speak with Michael PIsacane, Director, Actor and Board Member of Pineapple Playhouse in Fort Pierce.  Auditions are coming for "Boeing Boeing" July 20th and 21st at 7pm, and the new season starts with the "Soapy Murder Cas...
Mark as Played
Emily Rose Olsson, a star of the upcoming "Alumni Showcase" at Riverside Theatre, joins the show to tell us how this showcase of talent is raising funds for the Riverside Theatre for Kids’ tuition assistance program on Thursday, July 17th. 

Dr. Crystal Bujol also joins the show to tell us about how she discovered the Treasure Coast area and about the Gifford Youth Orchestra.
Mark as Played
July 2, 2025 25 mins
We speak with Director of Marketing and Communications at Vero Beach Museum of Art, Suzanne Seldes... and then we reach out to Executive Director of the Brevard Cultural Alliance, Catherine Esrock.
Mark as Played
Rob Steele of the Historical Society of Martin County joins us to tell us about what is new and happening at the Elliott Museum and the Gilbert's Bar House of Refuge.  Find details at hsmc-fl.com

Mark as Played
June 18, 2025 25 mins
Ballet Vero Beach gears up for summer events, including the Riverside Dance Festival. Guests Annora Daige and Oscar Sales share their artistic journeys and the importance of music education. Oscar emphasizes keeping music alive in the community, while events raise funds for youth programs, ensuring access to the arts. An alumni showcase highlights former students' experiences.
Mark as Played
June 11, 2025 25 mins
We speak with Christopher Confessore as the Brevard Symphony Orchestra returns for free July 4th Symphony Under the Stars                The Brevard Symphony Orchestra (BSO) is thrilled to announce the return of the “Symphony Under the Stars” in celebration of Independence Day. In partnership with the city of Cocoa, this free concert will take place on July 4th, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. at Cocoa Riverfront Park and features the work of J...
Mark as Played
June 4, 2025 25 mins
"Annie, Jr." plays Riverside Theatre June 13th and 14th, 2025, starring a cast of talented children.  Baylin Bischoff is the star of the show; she plays Annie the orphan.  Kevin Quillinan is the director of this show and Willi speaks to Baylin and Kevin about their origins in acting, their difficulties, their successes and their motivations.   
Mark as Played
May 29, 2025 24 mins
Richard Sabino joins the show to tells us about the Central Florida Winds Concert on Sunday, June 1st, 2025 at 3pm.  It's the Silver Anniversary Concert held at Suntree United Methodist Church, 7400 N. Wickham Road in Melbourne.  Admission is free but a $10 donation is appreciated. Discover more at CFWinds.com.

Erin Kolenda, the 2025 Dancing with Vero's Stars Champion stops by to tell us about her experience dancing and raising fund...
Mark as Played
Conductor Aaron Collins joins the show to tell us about "The Best of John Williams: Side By Side" concert coming up, with music from films such as "JFK," "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade," "E.T," "The Empire Straikes Back" and more.  The concerts are Saturday, May 24th at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Melbourne and Sunday, May 25th at Vero Beach High School Performing Arts Center.  Get tickets and details at SpaceCoastSymphon...
Mark as Played
May 16, 2025 25 mins
The Center for Spiritual Care is the topic of discussion this week.  Carol Ludwig tells us about next season's art exhibits and what's happening over the summer.  And Lori Ferrell discusses her interesting past living in Southeast Asia, becoming an accredited missionary, helping expand international markets for silk, and now hosting a space that offers holistic healing - addressing the wellbeing of the whole person through spiritua...
Mark as Played
May 7, 2025 25 mins
Adam Schnell tells us about Ballet Vero Beach and a fun way to end the season with its upcoming show, "Young and Cool," at Indian River State College on May 16th and 17th; and at Riverside Theatre May 23rd and 24th.  Pro tip: cockatails will be aviailable at the Riverside show.  And Adam hints that they're always looking for donors.  Get tickets at BalletVeroBeach.org

Gloria Allen then invites us to see "79 and Holding" at the Knigh...
Mark as Played
April 30, 2025 25 mins
Maestro David Amado joins us to talk about his history as music director of the Atlantic Classical Orchestra, his role as music director laureate with the Delaware Syphony Orchestra,  and his position with The Oregon Mozart Players. Learn more at atlanticclassicalorchestra.com


Then Campbell Mobley, curator at the Flagler Museum, talks about its history and beauty and the Maxfield Parrish exhibition’s extended run, now through May ...
Mark as Played
Jill Truax and Miguel Bonachea are instudio to discuss their upcoming concert "Letting Go," featuring classical guitar and piano, May 4th at 3pm at Grace Chapel at Community Church of Vero Beach.  Find tickets and details online at: ccovb.org

We then speak with Tom Fitz, a local wildlife filmmaker whose work has been featured on BBC, PBS, Discovery Channel and National Geographic and has founded a non-profit, Schooyard Films.  He's ...
Mark as Played
We speak with Tara Giovannone, who grew up performing on stage in Vero Beach.  Together with her talented grandmother, Tara has written a musical which will make its debut on the Vero Beach Theatre Guild stage May 2-18, 2025.  Find tickets and details at VeroBeachTheatreGuild.com

And we chat with Bobbee Larssen and Brad Gardner of the Vero Beach Choral Society, whose concert, "Gilbert & Sullivan, Sondheim & Schwartz: A Chora...
Mark as Played
April 9, 2025 25 mins
Executive Director of the A.E. Backus Museum and Gallery Marshall Adams joins the show to talk about the Moods of Nature, a new, long-term exhibition with large, 6- to 8-foot tall murals that stretch around the building on their campus in Veterans Memorial Park in Historic Downtown Fort Pierce.  They're also accespting entries for the 30th Annual Through the Eye of the Camera exhibition.

We also speak with Dominic Del Brocco, Execut...
Mark as Played
April 3, 2025 15 mins
Sarah Ellis and Nick Moulton, two very talented actors in the upcoming play, "Beautiful: The Carole King Musical" join the show for a special interview.  Sarah plays Cynthia Weil and Nick plays Barry Mann, songwriters in the office next door to Carole King and husband and writing partner Gerry Goffin in the Brill Building in New York, considered the center of the American music industry at the time.  

"Beautiful: The Carole King Mus...
Mark as Played
Katherine Eppink of Ballet Vero Beach joins the show to tell us about Program 3 of the Choreographer's Notebook, featuring comedic ballets from Peter Anastos, April 11the & 12th.  "Watch at Home" versions are also immediately available after the show at BalletVeroBeach.org.

And then, we're joined by Suzanne Seldes and Pamela Londono of Vero BeachMuseum of Art, to let us know about the upcoming summer adult art classes and summer...
Mark as Played
March 26, 2025 26 mins
Poet extraordinaire Sean Sexton joins the show to invite everyone to "Poetry and Barbecue" to support the Laura Riding Jackson Foundation at the Richardson Center at IRSC in Vero Beach on April 5th.  Discover more at LRJF.org

And Jill Truax joins us to tell us about the musical offerings at Vero Beach Community Church, including the new jazz pianist, Michael Telesmanick.  "Poetry and Music for Lent" continues March 27th, April 3rd, ...
Mark as Played
March 19, 2025 25 mins
Charles Jones joins the show to talk about a free concert in Stuart’s Memorial Park to honor and benefit Ron Corbin, retired founder of Martin County High School’s OPUS, March 30, 2 p.m.

We then speak with Annie Royer, who is lending her voice in "Piaf: The Tribute" at the Kravis Center in West Palm Beach on Tuesday, April 8th.  
Mark as Played
Maria Sparsis talks about Indian River Clay, a very popular local non-profit organization on 16th Street in Vero Beach, and her upcoming show called "Form and Fire" on Friday, March 21st at Raw Space Gallery at 1795 Old Dixie Highway.  And we discuss "Yours, Mine & Ours" on March 28th and 29th.  Find details at IndianRiverClay.org.

Gloria Allen and Dee Rose join the show to tell us about Vero Beach Theatre Guild and its upcoming...
Mark as Played

Popular Podcasts

    If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.

    Dateline NBC

    Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com

    The Breakfast Club

    The World's Most Dangerous Morning Show, The Breakfast Club, With DJ Envy, Jess Hilarious, And Charlamagne Tha God!

    The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show

    The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show. Clay Travis and Buck Sexton tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and current events with intelligence and humor. From the border crisis, to the madness of cancel culture and far-left missteps, Clay and Buck guide listeners through the latest headlines and hot topics with fun and entertaining conversations and opinions.

    Latino USA

    Latino USA is the longest-running news and culture radio program in the U.S. centering Latino stories, hosted by Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Maria Hinojosa Every week, the Peabody winning team brings you revealing, in-depth stories about what’s in the hearts and minds of Latinos and their impact on the world. Want to support our independent journalism? Join Futuro+ for exclusive episodes, sneak peaks and behind-the-scenes chisme on Latino USA and all our podcasts. www.futuromediagroup.org/joinplus

Advertise With Us
Music, radio and podcasts, all free. Listen online or download the iHeart App.

Connect

© 2025 iHeartMedia, Inc.