Michael H. Thompson, Special Effects Photographer and Painter
Michael Thompson is a digital artist, photographer and painter. He has been exposed to art his entire life while growing up in Cumberland, MD. After graduating from Frostburg State University with a Bachelor’s of Art (Graphic Design) he moved out of the area and has returned with an appetite for creating fine art. Starting in 2011 Michael started to create pieces for local juried art shows. Subsequent to having a few years of luck in those shows and some encouragement, he decided to make his first series.
Michael also shares exciting information about the newest spring event The Allegany National Photographic Competition and Exhibition.Michael's Interview:http://traffic.libsyn.com/recordtalklisten/Mike_Thompson_.mp3
For more info on Michael Thompson go to:
Current Show: Metropolitan Coffee House
Upcoming shows@ Saville Gallery 5/5-5/30 @ Eye for art in Oakland in August
For more information: Arts Council Events
Bill Dunlap, Artist, Painter
Bill Dunlap is an artist who tends to move around between Western Maryland, and New York City. Most of the art making happens here in Cumberland. His work as been shown in galleries, museums, and art fairs in North America, Europe, and Africa. His work is included in several permanent collections including the New York Museum of Modern Art and a recent acquisitions by the Universities of Maryland and Wisconsin.Many of our listeners have noticed his large scale barn murals throughout the state of Maryland. His work has been featured extensively in art magazines, books and on many art blogs. He also works as in illustrator, and his images and cartoons have appeared in magazines and newspapers nationwide.For more information on Bill click the link below:www.billdunlap.comInterview:http://traffic.libsyn.com/recordtalklisten/Bill_Dunlap.mp3Enjoy!
Shane Riggs, Editor, Author, and Playwright
Today we are lucky enough to talk to Shane Riggs.Shane is the Editor in Chief of Allegany Magazine, published author with Song of the Red Sparrow Trilogy, and Playwright of four plays that have been produced and performed all over the country.Enjoy!http://traffic.libsyn.com/recordtalklisten/Shane_Riggs_1_.mp3For more information on Shane and his projects:Allegany Magazine Allegany Magazine Facebook PageShane's Novels Terri Riggs Stephens Memorial Grant Information
Gina Powell, Musician & Artist
Gina Powell joins us on today's show! Gina is a well rounded artist from playing and writing music, to painting beautiful works of art. She describes her sound and painting as a fun throwback style. She is currently working on a new album and has some upcoming performances in the area.
http://traffic.libsyn.com/recordtalklisten/Gina_Powell_1.mp3
See Gina Live:
February 20th @ Wisp Resort
www.wispresort.com/wisp-events.php
March 13th @ Pleasant Street Morgantown, WV
Check out the Following links for more information.
Buy Gina's 2009 Release
Look @ Gina's Art
Gina's current show is on display at Dante's until the end of the January.
Sam White, Farming and Environmental Activist
On todays show we will be talking to Sam White, a local farmer and environmental activist. Sam was a wealth of information from farming to the fracking debate in Western Maryland.
Sam mentions websites below in the podcast here are the links for more information.Farming Resources:Cedar Rock Farm/ Leaning PineJoel SalatinLancaster Farming NewspaperAcres USA Fracking Debate:Citizen ShaleState of Maryland*If you are interested in the Fracking debate, there will be a anti-fracking rally at City Place in Frostburg on Feb. 7th .https://www.facebook.com/events/765920850168456/?ref_dashboard_filter=calendarClick the link and Enjoy!Sam_White.mp3
Nathan Forbeck, Winter Gear
Nathan is featured on the show today, Nathan will be joining us throughout the year to talk about outdoor gear of all kinds from clothing to camping and everything in between.Today's episode features information about winter gear and the importance of the logic of you get what you pay for. Nathan mentions some wonderful companies and websites to make all of your gear dreams come true!!Marmot ClothingSmith OpticsPatagonia.comREIBackcountry.comSierra Trading PostCampmor6pm
Jess Clay, Shift - Farm to Table Restaurant
On today's show we were lucky enough to speak with Jess Clay the owner operator of a new farm to table eatery Shift in Frostburg MD.The mission of Shift is to source local foods and to eat with the seasons.For More information on Shift check out their Facebook Page!Shift Below are links to local farms and organic distributors:Frankferd FarmsBackbone Food FarmCedar Rock FarmRice's OrchardsFirefly FarmsGoodness GrowsDeberry FarmHigh Country Creamery and MarketSavage River FarmsFrostburg Grows