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PCA’s Creative Conversation Series is a forum for arts-related idea exchange and collaboration. The series brings together arts organizations, artists, educators, and other community leaders to develop strategies for strengthening the arts in our community.

The following conversation took place on February 15, 2011 at CitySpace and addressed the question, “What is the value of the arts?” The result is an open-ended discussion about the different ways the arts have value in our community, from participation in arts events to the notion of “art as luxury,” as well as specific arts and economic development initiatives in the Charlottesville area.

On a recent Wednesday evening, the cast and crew of Live Arts’ production of The Drowsy Chaperone prepared for the relaunch of their musical comedy. The show debuted in mid-December to glowing reviews, but took a a break for the holidays. I stopped by the brush-up rehearsal to find out more. In this podcast, we hear from actors Doug Schneider, Kimberly Hoffacker, Jane Scatena as well as director Ray Nedzel and musical director John Carden.

Drowsy Chaperone reopens this Saturday and runs through January 16 in Live Arts Downstage Theater. Ticket information is available on Live Arts’ website.  If you’re going, make sure to download the helpful study guide.

12.2.10 Professor of Painting and Drawing in the University of Virginia Studio Art Program Richard Crozier joins Coy to discuss his retirement. UVA will celebrate the event with a special gallery at First Friday’s tomorrow night. The conversation covers Crozier’s career in the fine arts, from realizing the sciences were not for him to getting into teaching at the collegiate level. Also included are the professor’s favorites: peices of art, places to paint, and much more.

Tom Wulf joined Coy Barefoot to discuss his film A Tale of Two Cities: The Circuit City Story which premiers tomorrow at 4:30 p.m. at the Vinegar Hill Theater as part of the Virginia Film Festival.

Filmmaker Kevin Edds discussed his film Wahoowa: The History of Virginia Cavalier Football which premiers Friday at 10:30 a.m. at Newcomb Hall as part of the Virginia Film Festival.

8.9.10- Author Alexandra Spunt joins Coy live on the program to discuss her book No More Dirty Looks.  The book highlights the dangers of everyday cosmetics.   Alexandra provides advice about shampoo, sunscreen, and expiration dates.

7.26.10- Local Author and Historian Susan Tyler Hitchcock joins Coy live in studio.  They discuss Hitchcock’s newest book, Frankenstein: A Cultural History.

7.23.10-Martin Phillips, President of the Charlottesville Jazz Society, joined Coy live in studio.  They discussed tomorrow night’s jazz event at Fellini’s, all the proceeds of which will go to the George Melvin Scholarship Fund.

7.14.10- Tyler Magill, long-time veteran DJ at WTJU, fills Coy in on the happenings at the free-form radio station owned by the University of Virginia.  He tells Coy about Monday’s town-hall meeting where it was decided that WTJU would remain eclectic. In addition, Magill gives his vision for changes he would like to implement at WTJU.

7.13.10- Filmmaker Kevin Edds, of the Discovery Channel, talks live with Coy Barefoot.  They discuss the recent passing of Howard Goodwin and Edds’ up-coming documentary WAHOOWA.

7.8.10- Michelle Krisel ,the General Director of Ash Lawn, and Chis Larkin, the Artistic Director, chat with Coy Barefoot about the Ash Lawn Opera’s current season.

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