arts 2009 archive
KBIA News brings you a look at arts and entertainment this week in mid-Missouri in Off the Clock, with host Maureen McCollum.
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08/14/09 
Local group Artists Benefitting Animals draws attention to animal welfare issues
through the arts. Also, a look inside Sedalia's Daum Museum, which houses many modern art gems. Finally, thanks for everything Les Paul! (Pictured: Caged pup from Human Society Legislative Fund scorecard booklet)
08/07/09 There's a new football team in town this summer, the Columbia Trojans, and it's giving men from various backgrounds the opportunity to continue playing competitively. Also, Rocheport photographer Jack Eads talks about his "work", much of which captures his adventures around the world. (Pictured left: #77 Barry Long celebrates with Columbia Trojan teammate)
Web Extra! To view Eads’s photos, click here. His work is available through Christopherson Art Gallery. (Pictured right: Jack Eads)
07/31/09 Although they were heading towards extinction, some drive-in movie theaters in Missouri are still thriving, with 11 scattered throughout the state. KBIA's JJ Stankevitz takes us on a tour of three surviving drive-ins. Also, a visit to Hallsville and a look inside Sassafras Moon World Gifts and its glass art studio. (Left: Speakers at Cuba's 19 Drive-In)
Web Extra! A map pinpointing Missouri's drive-in theaters here.
07/24/09 Food, Inc., returns to the RagTag, after its U.S. debut at the True/False Film Festival last February. Director Robert Kenner talks about his views on the food industry. Also, the Annual Heritage Festival is looking for vendors to sell handmade crafts at this year's fair in September.
Web Extra! Hear the full interview a with Robert Kenner, including his view on veggie libel and Monsanto's soybeans.
07/17/09 In this week's "Off the Clock," go behind the scenes and listen to a rehearsal of "Gumbo Bottoms: A Big Muddy Musical," a musical set in 1928 that tells the tale of Vivian Marks, a wealthy easterner whose husband has suddenly died, leaving her with nothing but a piece of Missouri rivierland. After its premiere in Boonville last November, the stage is now set for a Performance in Jefferson City. (Pictured: Director and choreographer Lesley Oswald watches actors Amy Humphrey, Deb Jewett and Willie Cogshell perform during rehearsal.)
Web Extra! To see an audio slideshow of a "Gumbo Bottoms: A Big Muddy Musical" rehearsal, click here.
07/10/09 Every community theatre struggles to raise money in good times or in bad, but the Maplewood Barn Community Theatre manages to stay afloat despite these bad economic times. Also, years ago, tourists traveling along historic Route 66 may not have stopped in Cuba, Missouri. However, in 2007, a project created 12 murals on Cuba buildings along the famous highway and it's attracting international visitors. (Pictured: Bette Davis mural in Cuba, MO)
Web Extra! To see an audio slideshow of Cuba: Mural City, click here.
Even More Web Extras! Listen to Chip Lange, a 19-year-old Cuba resident who currently attends Westminster College in Fulton, talk about his experience working with and being in Cuba’s Civil War mural. (Pictured: Chip Lange looks at the mural in which he is painted in in the hat with red in the right hand corner. "Rescue at Leasburg" is one of five Civil War murals which depict events that happened during Civil War near Cuba, MO)
Wilbur Vaughn tells the story of his encounter with famed movie actress Bette Davis, the inspiration for one of Cuba’s 12 murals. (Pictured: Vaughn admires the Bette Davis mural. He was just 19 when he took the picture of Davis. Vaughn is pictured in the mural taking a picture of Davis.)
07/03/09 Columbia's own roller derby team, COMO Derby Dames, have been skating for 3 years and they're still beating each other up. KBIA's Brandon Spencer caught up with several members of the team and found out there's more going on than just chicks on skates. Also, an audio postcard featuring jazz group Lisa Rose and Hothouse at the Shelter Garden Concert Series. (Pictured: Como Derby Dames [in blue] take on Northwest Arkansas Roller Girls, with jammer Slamrock [L] racing past pivot Fice-T [R])
06/26/09 This week, the music industry and the world were surprised by the death of Michael Jackson. While the airwaves have been saturated with his greatest hits, "Off the Clock" takes a look at his legacy. MU School of Music Professor Michael Budds discusses the King of Pop's place in history. (Pictured: Michael Budds, courtesy of the MU School of Music)
Web Extra! To hear the entire conversation with Budds, click here.
06/19/09 Astronomy enthusiasts follow in Galileo's footsteps as KBIA's Joe Garber takes us to the 2009 Mid-States Region Astronomical convention. Also, an overview on Juneteenth celebrations taking place across mid-Missouri this weekend. Hosted by KBIA's Maureen McCollum.
Web Extra! To hear the full astronomy convention piece, click here.
06/12/09 Columbia community theatre troupe 5th Wall Productions presents "The Complete Works of William Shakespeare, Abridged" all weekend at the Boone County Courthouse outdoor amphitheater. KBIA's Taylor Reeh attended the open-air, off-the-wall show and sends an audio postcard. Also, Mid-Missouri PrideFest is this weekend at Stephens Lake Park. Hosted by KBIA's Maureen McCollum. (Pictured: 5th Wall Productions' Chris Bowling looks out on Ben Hedrick while performing a scene from Hamlet.)
06/05/09 The Orr Street Studio in Columbia hosts 'The Artists' Way' workshop on Tuesday nights. KBIA's Taylor Reeh recently attended the introductory class, talked with artists, and explains why they're on a path to creative recovery. Also, a preview for this weekend's Art in the Park at Stephens Lake Park. Hosted by KBIA's Maureen McCollum. (Pictured: Columbia writer Stephanie Dorman, left, listens to workshop facilitator Marta Ferguson, right, during 'The Artist’s Way' class.)
05/29/09 This week, we're weaving our way into fiber arts. The Fiber Arts Tour and Exhibit is going on until the end of June throughout Columbia. One venue is the University of Missouri Museum of Art and Archeology, which is housing an exhibit titled Pre-Columbian Textile Art: Design that Speaks Today. KBIA's Eric Durban recently visited the exhibit to speak with curator Mary Pixley about the 34 Peruvian textile pieces. Also, KBIA's Shane Hoffman visits the MU Fiber Arts Studio. Hosted by KBIA's Maureen McCollum.
Web Extra! To see a photo slide show of MU Fiber Arts students and their work, click here.
05/22/09 Columbia bands have another place to play besides the obvious clubs. KBIA's Ken Boehlke has more on Columbia Access Television's show, Notes From Underground. Also, KBIA's Stephanie Zepelin has an audio postcard from a senior prom, but not one for high schoolers. Finally, the Pedaler's Jamboree is this weekend, where bikers ride leisurely from Columbia to Boonville along the Katy Trail... with music along the way. Hosted by KBIA's Maureen McCollum. (Right: Spectravox on Notes From Underground)
05/15/09 We take a look at two groups providing an outlet for Columbia's youth. The Mid-Missouri High Steppers is a drum, dance and drill team. Rolando Barry organized the group to help get kids off the streets. Now, the High Steppers are looking for a permanent home so they'll have a place to practice. KBIA's Brandon Spencer attended a recent fundraiser and returned with an audio postcard. Also, our final installment of the TRYPS children's theater series, where KBIA's Steve Sliker looks at production week for Willy Wonka Junior. Hosted by KBIA's Maureen McCollum.
05/08/09 Part two of the TRYPS children theater series, and KBIA's Steve Sliker looks at production week, where the young actors and TRYPS staff adjust to their new surroundings for Willy Wonka Junior. Also, True/False fans and movie lovers have the opportunity to become a screener for the film festival. If interested, send an e-mail to submissions@truefalse.org. Hosted by KBIA's Maureen McCollum.
05/01/09 Part one of three on a series about TRYPS children's theater. This week, KBIA's Steve Sliker shows what goes into producing a children's play. Also, "Milk" screenwriter and Academy Award winner Dustin Lance Black visits University of Missouri's campus and KBIA's Nina Moini talks with students who attend the event. Hosted by KBIA's Maureen McCollum.
04/24/09 It's Artrageous Friday in Columbia, a city-wide interactive art experience for the community. Host Maureen McCollum sits down with organizer and PS Gallery owner Jennifer Perlow to talk about the quarterly event. Also, KBIA's Celeste Miller visits one of Artrageous Friday's participants, Orr Street Studios, and discovers art in an unlikely place.
04/17/09 A local radio host is trying to make the Boone County Courthouse the setting for a national TV show. Also, Stephens College celebrates knitting in history with "Get Looped!” on display until May 10th. Hosted by KBIA's Maureen McCollum.
04/10/09 Hear the sounds of Indian-American a cappella group Chai-Town in an audio postcard. Also, Jose Fernando Siale Djangany, an author from Equatorial Guinea, recently stopped on MU's campus to commemorate the African country's 40 years of independence from Spain. Finally, MU students premiere their film "Salad Daze" this weekend at the Missouri Theatre. Hosted by KBIA's Maureen McCollum. (Pictured: Jose Fernando Siale Djangany, courtesy of the College of Arts and Science)
04/03/09 At a time when people are e-mailing their favorite You Tube clip of the week, there are two guys out there traveling the country to show their favorite VHS clips in a theater. Nick Prueher and Joe Pickett are the curators of the Found Footage Film Festival. Since the early 90's, they've searched thrift stores and dug through garage sales to find videos that probably weren't meant to be shown in public- anything from work training videos and home movies, to exercise videos. Prueher and Pickett grew up together in Wisconsin and have since moved on to New York. Prueher currently works for "The Colbert Report" and Pickett is with The Onion. But those are their day jobs. KBIA's Maureen McCollum talks with Prueher, who says Found Footage is their passion. On Saturday, they're bringing the third installment of the traveling show to Columbia's RagTag Cinema. (Pictured left: The Fabulous Ones, featured in Found Footage)
Web Extra! You can hear the entire conversation, where we discuss women in fishing waders and whether Prueher and co-curator Joe Pickett are a modern day Barnum and Bailey. Click here.
03/27/09 If you're sick of art text books filled with works by dead, earless white guys, then Truman State University's current guest exhibit, "Pap Art" might strike your fancy. KBIA's Lindsey Foat spoke with guest curator and featured artist Nancy Mizuno Elliott about the exhibit and reproductive health. Also, Hollywood may start rushing in the state at a faster rate than usual now that a Missouri lawmaker is pushing for an increase in tax credit for qualified feature film productions. KBIA's Carolina Astrain spoke to Platte County state representative Jason Grill about the proposed bill. Hosted by KBIA's Maureen McCollum. (Pictured Left: Constance Maher "Untitled" & Right: Laurel Nathanson "I Deserve to Feel This Good")
03/20/09 After 17 years, Columbia's Festival of the Arts is coming to an end, and KBIA's David Goldstein reports, this is producing mixed reactions from local artists. Also, KBIA's Steve Weinman visits with the new coach of Tiger Wheelchair Basketball. Hosted by KBIA's Maureen McCollum.
03/13/09
KBIA's Shane Hoffman talks with Columbia chef and Sycamore co-owner Mike Odette, who is nominated for a James Beard Foundation Award, a top honor in the restaurant industry. Also, MTV pioneer reality show "The Real World" holds roommate tryouts in Columbia. If you're looking for things to do this weekend, there’s the petroglyphs at Thousand Hills State Park near Kirksville, and in Columbia, music, movies, and dance. Hosted by KBIA's Maureen McCollum.
(Pictured above: Sycamore's Odette & daughter) 
03/06/09 KBIA's Zack Shalchter talks with two independent filmmakers, Sterlin Harjo and Blackhorse Lowe, who will grace the University of Missouri campus next week, each with a feature film in tow as part of a 2-day Native American film series. Also, KBIA's Brandon Spencer chats with Darryl "DMC" McDaniels, one-third of the pioneer hip-hop group Run DMC. He talks about the future of hip-hop and how Sarah McLachlin saved his life. Hosted by KBIA's Maureen McCollum. (Pictured right: Darryl "DMC" McDaniels, from his website)
03/02/09 To view an audio slide show of True/False sights and sounds, click here.
True/False Film Festival attendees enjoyed films and live music this past weekend. KBIA's Carolina Astrain saw Sour Mash Hug Band before the documentary "Reporter."
02/27/09 The 6th annual True/False Film Festival takes place this weekend in Columbia. KBIA’s Maureen McCollum talks with festival co-founder David Wilson and music director Kim Sherman about movies and musicians fest goers can expect to see and hear. Hosted by KBIA's Maureen McCollum.
Web Extra! Exclusive interviews with True/False directors!
First, Robbie Kenner directed Food, Inc., which is about how US food no longer comes from small farms, but large industrialized corporations, and how these corporations don’t want people to see inside and talk about their food. Kenner sat down with KBIA's Courtney Flatt at Kaldi's Coffee House in downtown Columbia to discuss his film. Click here to listen (Pictured left: Robbie Kenner)
Also, A documentary playing at True/False Film Festival highlights a forgotten chapter of US history. Director Justin Strawhand says the idea of bringing the American Eugenics Movement to the big screen has haunted him for the last seven years. Now he's adapted Edwin Black’s book "War Against the Weak" into a feature documentary. KBIA's Elle Moxley sat down with Strawhand to discuss how he turned his obsession into a history lesson. Click here to listen
KBIA’s Carolina Astrain caught up with “Waltz with Bashir” producer Yael Nahlieli after a True/False screening of the animated documentary. Nahlieli talks about being the only female on the production team, her favorite moment in the film, and interpreting movies. Click here to listen (Pictured right: Yael Nahlieli)
02/20/09 Two staff writers from satirical newspaper The Onion visit Kirksville, high school students take art classes at Columbia Art League, and Columbia's first bike boulevard could be a reality this summer. Hosted by KBIA's Maureen McCollum.
02/13/09 Film critic and author Jonathan Rosenbaum talks with KBIA's Zack Schlachter about his upcoming visit to Columbia, where he'll explore the "Unknown Orson Welles." Also, KBIA's Kayla Bell tells us why the Tour of Missouri bicycle race isn't stopping in Columbia. Hosted by KBIA's Maureen McCollum. (Pictured right: Jonathan Rosenbaum)
02/06/09
Host Maureen McCollum talks with mid-Missouri musician Noah Earle, in this in-studio performance and chat, from KBIA's Prod 1, on this week's edition of Off the Clock. (Pictured above: Noah Earle)Web Extra! Listen to entire live songs from Earle performing at KBIA: "Postcards from Home" , "This Is the Jubilee" , "Family Man" , "Lose You In a Crowd" , "Rain Dance" , & "Sky's On Fire"
01/30/09
An interview with Ragtag Cinema's Matthew Freundlich and Whit Loy about the 81st Academy Award nominations and the "independent" films that made it. Hosted by KBIA's Maureen McCollum.To access archives of Off the Clock features in streaming audio, click on year:
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