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

December 3, 2025 25 mins
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...
Mark as Played
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...
Mark as Played
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...
Mark as Played
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...
Mark as Played
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...
Mark as Played
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 ...
Mark as Played
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...
Mark as Played
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...
Mark as Played
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...
Mark as Played
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...
Mark as Played
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...
Mark as Played
Barbara Hammett Glover joins the show to talk about the Artists Guild Gallery, in business for 35 years, and her work in oil and cold wax.  The discussion includes cold wax and oil paints vs encaustic painting as well as using acrylics and tapestry.  The gallery is found at 1974 14th avenue in Vero Beach, online at ArtistsGuildGalleryofVeroBeach.com and Barbara's website is BarbaraGloverArt.com

Casey Lunceford joins us to introduce ...
Mark as Played
September 10, 2025 25 mins
Elise Mahovlich of the Environmental Learning Center joins the show to talk about ELC's free fiber art exhibit, featuring pieces by the Florida Gator Group, working in a traditional form of rug hooking.  See the free demo October 19th from 2-3pm.  Find out more at DiscoverELC.org. 

Lynn Jackson joins us to talk about the Vero Beach Theatre Guild's production, "Rumors",a Neil Simon comedy running  through September 21st.       

Auditi...
Mark as Played
September 3, 2025 25 mins
Arts Blast highlights exciting upcoming events in Florida's arts community. A Nutcracker performance and a special concert for Marie Jureit-Beamish's birthday are on the horizon, according to guest Lindsay Garritson. The concert, featuring former and current students, takes place at St. Mary's Episcopal Church September 6th at 4pm in Stuart. 

Additionally, we speak with Paul Tardiff as the Melbourne Chamber Music Society kicks off i...
Mark as Played
August 27, 2025 25 mins
Musicians Manny Moreira and Lou Wilkin join the show to tell us about their musical careers and their upcoming show, "Beatles and Bossa," which combines the amazing music of the Beatles with the beautiful rhythm of Bossa Nova from Brazil.  "Beatles and Bossa" plays two shows on September 25th and October 9th, 2025 at the Waxlax Stage at Riverside Theatre.  Get tickets at the Riverside website, box office, or at BeatlesAndBossa.com.

Mark as Played
August 21, 2025 25 mins
Jon Bell, the "Singing Astronomer" and Associate Astronomy Professor at Indian River State College and Hallstrom Planetarium Director joins the show to tell us about the FREE Open House at the Planetarium on Saturday, August 30th from 6-9pm.  For details, call the box office in Fort Pierce at 772-462-4750 or visit irsc.edu.

Rob Volsky tells us about his upcoming show, "Rob Volsky's Creature Feature Halloween Monster Makeup Show" on ...
Mark as Played
August 13, 2025 24 mins
Domenic Del Brocco tells us about the Henegar Center For the Arts in Melbourne.  The opening show, "Hairspray" is playing August 15th through September 7th.  They're also hosting a fundraiser September 12th.  Tickets and details for the entire season can be found at HenegarCenter.com. 

Rosemary Knight then invites us to the Treasure Coast Theatre in Port St Lucie.  Their 6th season starts with a comedy, "Boeing Boeing."  Discounted ...
Mark as Played
Barbara DeMartis Bucci of the Martin Artisans Guild discusses her Mermaid Boxes, as well as the Summer Salon at Palm Room Art Gallery.  Details can be found at BarbBucciCreations.com.

Danielle Ziss joins us to talk about the Central Florida Vocal Arts, a non-profit music advancement organization.  "Music Man" is performing at the Vero Beach High School Performing Arts Center on August 17th at 3pm.  Discover more at CentralFloridaVoc...
Mark as Played
Vero Beach Museum of Art's Suzanne Seldes (Deputy Director) and Caitlin Swindell (Curator) join the show to discuss these excting times at the museum.  The Summer Exhibitions, "A Tangled Plot," "Well-Dressed" and "Timeless" are happening now.  The museum promotes Free Second Saturdays, where admission is free on every 2nd Saturday of the month.  They've just launched the "Ask a Curator" series on social media.  And the museum celeb...
Mark as Played

Atlantic Classical Orchestra's Music Director David Amado introduces a new addition to the lineup for the holidays and talked about the Masterworks and Chamber series coming in the 2025-2026 season.


Then composer R. Michael Dougherty and the Space Coast Symphony Orchestra’s principal clarinetist, Jennifer Royals, talk about the upcoming Orchestral Firepower concert as well as SCSO’s new season. Details are online at SpaceCoastSympho...
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.

    My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark

    My Favorite Murder is a true crime comedy podcast hosted by Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark. Each week, Karen and Georgia share compelling true crimes and hometown stories from friends and listeners. Since MFM launched in January of 2016, Karen and Georgia have shared their lifelong interest in true crime and have covered stories of infamous serial killers like the Night Stalker, mysterious cold cases, captivating cults, incredible survivor stories and important events from history like the Tulsa race massacre of 1921. My Favorite Murder is part of the Exactly Right podcast network that provides a platform for bold, creative voices to bring to life provocative, entertaining and relatable stories for audiences everywhere. The Exactly Right roster of podcasts covers a variety of topics including historic true crime, comedic interviews and news, science, pop culture and more. Podcasts on the network include Buried Bones with Kate Winkler Dawson and Paul Holes, That's Messed Up: An SVU Podcast, This Podcast Will Kill You, Bananas and more.

    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 Joe Rogan Experience

    The official podcast of comedian Joe Rogan.

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

Connect

© 2025 iHeartMedia, Inc.