Art Beat - WUCF
307 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 12 years ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingArtBeat looks at news and events from UCF and beyond. Host Ann Kenda explores the many arts events both on and off campus, as well as programs and projects from the university's music, theater, art and other cultural departments. ArtBeat also covers the wider Central Florida arts community. It airs Fridays at 12:00 and 4:00 on 89.9 WUCF-FM.
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Episodes
1/16/09 - President Hitt (part 2)
January 16, 2009 16:56 - 6.87 MBMore of my conversation with UCF President John Hitt. Learn more about university initiatives and awards: Center for Emerging Media Awards for Civic Engagement UCF 40th Anniversary
1/14/09 - UCF President John Hitt
January 14, 2009 17:02 - 6.87 MBJohn Hitt became UCF's 4th president in 1992 and from the beginning, partnership was one of his major goals. On today's ArtBeat, Hitt talks about the importance of partnership and some of the cultural partnerships UCF has with the Central Florida community.
1/12/09 - UCF Create
January 12, 2009 17:00 - 6.87 MBA look at CREATE - UCF's Center for Research and Education in Arts, Technology and Entertainment. Director Stella Sung fosters project-based initiatives that bring together faculty, students and the business community.
1/9/09 - Parallel Lives
January 09, 2009 16:00 - 6.87 MBUpdate - An extra performance has been added on Saturday, January 17 at 8pm. Parallel Lives tells the story of two writers - a black man and a white woman - who grew up in segregated Central Florida during the final days of the Jim Crow era. This play follows them as they confront the effects of their divided world. Performances are Jan. 9-11 at the Garden Theatre.
1/7/09 - Orlando Repertory Theatre
January 07, 2009 18:00 - 6.87 MBLast fall, Orlando Repertory Theatre won a major award from Bank of America. Directors Gene Columbus and Jeff Revels talk about it. The Rep is a professional theatre for young audiences, in partnership with UCF.
1/5/09 - Arts Integration
January 05, 2009 17:03 - 6.87 MBFormer UCF professor Mary Palmer is now a consultant for education and the arts. She is working with teachers at Grand Avenue Primary School on how to integrate the arts into their classroom, thanks to a partnership between the Orange County Arts Education Center and the Orlando Magic.
1/2/09 - Expressions of China Exhibit
January 02, 2009 17:00 - 6.87 MBMonday is the last day to see Expressions of China, an exhibit of photographs taken by UCF students who were part of the ChinaVine project. The exhibit is at the Burnett Honors College.
12/31/08 - Light Up UCF
December 31, 2008 17:08 - 6.87 MBLight Up UCF brings outdoor ice skating, lights and holiday movies to the UCF Arena. You can spend New Year's Eve there, skating and enjoying 2 holiday movies at 6pm, 8pm and 10pm, and a New Year's Countdown at Midngiht. Skating continues through Sunday.
12/29/08 - ChinaVine.org
December 29, 2008 16:00 - 6.87 MBFrom the archives - our September story on ChinaVine.org, a project that sent UCF students to China to make documentary films on the countries ancient folk arts. There's also a photography exhibit currently on display at the Burnett Honors College, through Monday, Jan. 5.
12/26/08 - Public Art Treasure Hunt
December 26, 2008 15:00 - 6.87 MBDiscover sculptures all over Orange County in the Public Art Treasure Hunt. At each piece of art, there is a hidden cache with a journal for you to sign. Visit one or all thirteen!
12/24/08 - Maitland Art Center
December 24, 2008 02:00 - 6.87 MBThe Maitland Art Center offers classes, workshops, rotating exhibits - and a natural retreat in the midst of busy downtown Maitland. Explore the fantasy architecture of Andre Smith.
12/22/08 - Blueman Group
December 22, 2008 17:47 - 6.95 MBThe Blueman Group is a very popular multi-media show at Universal CityWalk. One of the Bluemen is a UCF alum - meet Richard Cravens on today's program. Special holiday shows have been added - see the calendar here.
12/19/08 - It's a Wonderful Life
December 19, 2008 17:00 - 6.88 MBOrlando Theatre Project presents It's a Wonderful Life - a Live Radio Play at the Garden Theatre in Winter Garden.
12/17/08 - Lennon Sisters Best Pals
December 17, 2008 15:00 - 6.87 MBKathy and Janet Lennon, of The Lennon Sisters, still perform, but also have a line of vintage rag dolls and CDs for kids called Best Pals. The products are available locally at Judy's Dolls in Longwood.
WUCF ArtBeat for 12/15/08 - Dickens by Candlelight
December 15, 2008 17:00 - 6.87 MBDickens by Candlelight is an intimate telling of A Christmas Carol by 3 veteran actors - Robin & Terry Olson and Morgan Russell. Performances are at the new Athens Theatre in DeLand on December 17-20 (386-736-7456) and in downtown Orlando at CityArts Factory, December 21-23. Tickets for Orlando performances are at Red Chair Project.
12/12/08 - Wayne Gratz
December 12, 2008 17:00 - 6.87 MBPianist Wayne Gratz has been a leading artist in the new age field for almost 20 years. He has a new Christmas CD out and you can hear him perform it live this Monday, Dec. 15 at 7:30 at the Plaza Theatre.
12/10/08 - A Christmas Story
December 10, 2008 16:48 - 6.87 MBA Christmas Story is onstage at Orlando Repertory Theatre and the Plaza Theatre, where Ian Petrella of the original film is starring as grown-up Ralphie. He talks about the making of the film.
12/8/08 - A Gift for Music
December 08, 2008 16:00 - 6.87 MBA Gift for Music, funded by the Walt Disney World Co., teaches violin to 3rd, 4th & 5th graders in at-risk Orange County schools. Students in 5th-12th grade can participate in orchestra and those students are giving a concert this Saturday, Dec. 13 at 3pm at the Lowdnes Shakespeare Center. If you're interested in becoming an instructor, assistant or volunteer, contact Program Manager, Sally Carter.
12/5/08 - Mary Palmer's "Through the Arts"
December 05, 2008 04:03 - 6.87 MBFormer Dean of the College of Education, retired UCF professor Mary Palmer is now a consultant for education and the arts. She is working with teachers at Grand Avenue Primary School on how to integrate the arts into their classroom, thanks to a partnership between the Orange County Arts Education Center and the Orlando Magic.
12/3/08 - One Man Christmas Carol
December 03, 2008 17:00 - 6.87 MBDavid McElroy stars in his 1-man adaptation of A Christmas Carol this weekend, taking on 37 characters in the beloved Dickens story. Performances are Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8 and Sunday at 2 at Seminole Community College's Fine Arts Theatre.
12/1/08 - ChinaVine Exhibit
December 01, 2008 17:00 - 6.87 MBChinaVine is a film project that documents the ancient arts of China. UCF film professor Kristin Congdon and her students traveled across the country filming, but they also brought home photographs. Some of their striking images are in the Expressions of China exhibit on display through Jan. 5 at the Burnett Honors College.
11/28/08 - Huega Center Concert
November 28, 2008 17:00 - 6.87 MBCellist Annie Sundquist will present another CELLO AND FRIENDS concert this Sunday, Nov. 30 as a benefit for the Huega Center for Multiple Sclerosis. It features two world premieres by UCF Music Professor Jay Batzner and some jazz arrangements for cellos by Moe Lowe. It's Sunday at 6pm at the Mennelo Museum of American Art in Loch Haven Park.
11/26/08 - Sing Live USA
November 26, 2008 17:00 - 6.87 MBSingers from Sing Live UK and Sing Live USA have come together this week to perform at Epcot's Candlelight Christmas and on a Caribbean Cruise. In preparation for that cruise, the singers are giving an international concert Wednesday night, Nov. 24 at 8 at the Royal Palm Hotel near Downtown Disney. This is a rebroadcast from 10/1/08.
11/24/08 - Moshe Pelli
November 24, 2008 17:00 - 6.87 MBProfessor Moshe Pelli talks about his latest book, The Shadow of Death - Letters in Flames. Pelli is the Director of UCF's Judaic Studies Program.
11/21/08 - Maitland Art Center
November 21, 2008 17:09 - 6.88 MBWant to get away from it all? Check out the Maitland Art Center - with gardens, outdoor structures and an art gallery where currently on display is WILLIAM E. ORR - MOMENTS OF LIGHT, WATER & AIR. Today's Calendar Events: UCF Pottery Sale at VAB; Festival of Trees; UCF Music Concerts; Claire Lynch Band; Urban Think Reading; Light Up UCF
11/19/08 - Ayako Yonetani
November 19, 2008 16:00 - 6.87 MBMeet UCF professor Ayako Yonetani - she opens her 4th annual chamber music series at the Polasek Museum in Winter Park this Sunday, Nov. 23 at 5pm. For tickets call 407-647-6294 or see the Red Chair Project website.
11/17/08 - Manuel Velazquez
November 17, 2008 17:00 - 6.87 MBA rebroadcast of the story on legendary guitar-maker Manuel Velazquez. (original broadcast - 9/26/08)
11/14/08 - Thomas Potter
November 14, 2008 17:00 - 6.87 MBThomas Potter, professor of voice at UCF, is starring in this weekend's season opening production for Orlando Opera. Potter talks about his career in Europe and the US.
11/12/08 - Theatre-Marisol and UCF Symphony
November 12, 2008 17:00 - 6.87 MBTwo UCF events this week -- 1 - UCF Symphony in an all-Beethoven concert featuring Laurent Boukobza. It's a free concert Saturday, Nov. 15 at St. Luke's Lutheran Church in Oviedo. 2 - UCF Conservatory Theatre presents Marisol in the Black Box Theatre. It runs Nov. 13-23; Box Office - 407-823-1500.
11/10/08 - UCF Student Art Winner
November 10, 2008 17:00 - 6.87 MBMelissa Simser, a UCF senior majoring in photography, is the 2008 winner of the annual Student Art Contest held by the UCF Women's Research Center. Her exhibit, After Dark, runs through December 1st; the Center is on the 3rd floor of the Foundation Building, 12424 Research Parkway.
11/7/08 - Dr. Atomic from The Met
November 07, 2008 17:00 - 6.87 MBJohn Adams' opera, Dr. Atomic, is the next in The Metropolitan Opera's Live in HD series, presented at movie theatres around the world. Locally, it can be seen at the Altamonte Mall AMC, AMC Pleasure Island, Pointe Orlando on I-Drive, and the Regal cinema at Waterford Square.
11/5/08 - Voci Dance
November 05, 2008 17:00 - 6.87 MBVoci Dance begins its 9th season this weekend with performances at the new Garden Theatre in Winter Garden. Voci's company of professional dancers will welcome guest artists from New York and Chicago.
11/3/08 - SPIRIT OF THE CHILD
November 03, 2008 19:00 - 6.88 MBSpirit of the Child is a special themed concert by the UCF Chorus and Chamber Singers, led by Dr. David Brunner. It's presented to raise awareness of the plight of neglected children worldwide. The concert is Thursday, Nov. 6 at 7:30 at First United Methodist Church of Winter Park. It's free but donations will benefit the Children's Home Society of Central Florida. Related Links - Children's Home Society Source for Ugandan Beads or Local Source
10/31/08 - Stella Sung Premiere
October 31, 2008 17:00 - 6.88 MBSaturday night, the Orlando Philharmonic will give the premiere of a new work by Stella Sung, a composer and professor in UCF's Digital Media department. The concert is at 8pm at the Bob Carr PAC.
10/29/08 - Theatre & Undergraduate Research
October 29, 2008 17:00 - 6.87 MBDr. Jennifer Blackmer is a playwright and a theatre professor at Ball State University in Indiana. She was the keynote speaker at a statewide symposium sponsored by UCF's Office of Undergraduate Research. She talks about some surprising ways the performing arts can be used in research.
10/27/08 - UCF English Department
October 27, 2008 17:00 - 6.87 MBJocelyn Bartkevicius talks about the activities offered by the university's English Department, including this week's reading by Honor Moore and Eamon Grennan.
10/24/08 - UCF Alum is a Blueman
October 24, 2008 17:00 - 6.88 MBThe Blueman Group is the wildly popular show playing across the country, including Universaly Orlando CityWalk. One of the group's members is UCF alumnus, Richard Cravens.
10/17/08 - West Side Story at UCF
October 17, 2008 17:00 - 6.87 MBUCF Conservatory Theatre brings this popular musical to the stage. Be Boyd directs. Tickets are going fast - call the Box Office at 407-823-1500.
10/15/08 - Home Movie Day
October 15, 2008 17:00 - 6.87 MBThe UCF Film Department invites you to bring your old 8mm, 16mm and Super 8 films to Orlando's Home Movie Day; it's part of an international Home Movie Day event.
10/13/08 - Latin American Festival
October 13, 2008 17:00 - 6.87 MBThe final events of the festival include two art exhibits. At the UCF Art Gallery an exhibit with Pedro Brull and Obed Gomez runs this week only - and a reception is Tuesday at 6pm. Brull's work is also featured in the Masceras exhibit at the Maitland Art Center.
10/10/08 - Carnival Daring Do
October 10, 2008 17:00 - 6.88 MBTwo UCF faculty members, visual artist Carla Poindexter and electronic musician Jay Batzner, collaborated on the short animated film Carnival Daring Do. Batzner talks about the film score. Related Sites - Carla Poindexter; Jay Batzner
10/6/08 - Latin American Festival
October 06, 2008 17:00 - 6.59 MBA look at more events at the Latin American Cultural Festival, including a concert by the UCF Symphony and the film Por Sus Propios Ojos, a 2008 Argentian film, shown at the Enzian Theatre.
10/3/08 - Newcomer & the Arts
October 03, 2008 17:00 - 6.34 MBIf you're new to town, United Arts of Central Florida wants to help you get plugged in to local arts and culture. In Your Backyard: Where Newcomers Meet the Arts is a new series of gatherings - the first is October 8.
10/1/08 - Sing Live USA
October 01, 2008 17:00 - 7 MBSing Live gives amateur singers a chance to perform for the pure joy of singing - and with no auditions! One local singer is Judy Holcomb, an instructor for UCF's Rosen College of Hospitality Management. She and director John Morris talk about this Saturday's Sing Swing concert at 7 PM at the Bob Carr PAC.
9/29/08 - UCF Theatre
September 29, 2008 17:00 - 7.37 MBUCF Conservatory Theatre is a nationally-recognized program where students have regularly won awards at the Kennedy Center's American College Theatre Festival. ArtBeat talks to Kate Ingram, an associate professor in the department.
9/26/08 - Luthier Manuel Velazquez
September 26, 2008 17:00 - 6.91 MBThe UCF Latin American Cultural Festival pays tribute to 91-year old Manuel Velazquez, a master guitar maker from Puerto Rico who lives - and still makes guitars - and his studio in Winter Springs with his son, Alfredo.
9/24/08 - Young Composer's Challenge
September 24, 2008 17:00 - 6.53 MBThis weekend you can hear the finals of the Young Composer Challenge, a competition for teenage composers sponsored by local philanthropist Stephen Goldman, the Orlando Philharmonic and UCF CREATE.
9/22/08 - UCF CREATE
September 22, 2008 17:00 - 7.08 MBA look at a unique department at the University of Central Florida - CREATE - the Center for Research and Education in Arts, Technology and Entertainment. Director Stella Sung fosters project-based initiatives that bring together faculty, students and the business community.
9/19/08 - Orlando International Piano Contest
September 19, 2008 17:00 - 7.34 MBAfter a week of competition, the field of 22 contestants have been narrowed to 3 at the Grand Bohemian Orlando International Piano Competition. Meet some of the competitors on today's ArtBeat and see the finals Saturday night at the Bob Carr Performing Arts Center.
9/17/08 - The Met Live in HD
September 17, 2008 17:00 - 7.26 MBEach year, WUCF broadcasts the live Saturday broadcasts from the Metropolitan Opera. Now, in addition to the radio broadcasts, opera fans can also enjoy live HD simulcasts at a local movie theatre. Related Links - Orlando Opera