Latest Utah politics Podcast Episodes
Season 2, Episode 15: Salt Lake West Side Stories with UDHA
Culture Bytes - November 23, 2020 15:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratingsThis week we spoke with Brad Westwood, the Senior Historian at the Utah Department of Heritage and Arts about the new blog series Salt Lake West Side Stories: A History of the Pioneer Park Neighborhood. This serial blog series explores the history of the Pioneer Park Neighborhood and the many d...
Season 2, Episode 14: Discussing the Classical Indian Art Form of Bharatanatyam
Culture Bytes - November 16, 2020 15:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratingsThis week, we spoke with Jyothsna Sainath, Executive Director of the Nitya Nritya Foundation. She discusses the rewarding experience of bringing the classicial Indian art form of Bharatanatyam dance to Utah as well as what it means to perform this movement.
Season 2, Episode 13: Diving into The Monarch
Culture Bytes - November 05, 2020 15:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratingsThis week, we spoke with Thaine Fischer, Managing Partner at The Monarch in Ogden. Thaine delved into what exactly The Monarch is and what types of programming can be found there in conjunction with Ogden Contemporary Arts. He also detailed more about the "Monarch in Moda" mural installed at The...
Season, Episode 12: Utah Presents in Learning and Implementing DEIA
Culture Bytes - October 19, 2020 22:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratingsIn this episode, we speak to Brooke Horesji, Executive Director of Utah Presents, on her role within the organization. We specifically focus on Utah Presents' efforts of implementing DEIA in to their everyday practices and what she has learned from doing so. In addition, we speak about Artists E...
Season 2, Episode 11: SB Dance and Adapting to COVID-19 Challenges
Culture Bytes - October 13, 2020 14:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratingsThis week we speak to Stephen Brown, Executive and Artistic Director for SB Dance. He speaks to us about his experience in the performing arts space and how SB Dance has adapted to COVID-19, especially with their "Curbside Theater" program.
Season 2, Episode 10: Alf Engen Ski Museum and Adapting to COVID-19
Culture Bytes - October 05, 2020 14:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratingsThis week, we spoke with Connie Nelson, Executive Director of the Alf Engen Ski Museum. She details how the museum has approached re-opening during the pandemic, especially with the return of larger crowds than expected. She also tells us of things she has learned in her experience as Executive ...
Season 2, Episode 9: Utah Black Artists Collective and Supporting Black Artists in Utah
Culture Bytes - September 28, 2020 15:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratingsIn this episode, our Programs Coordinator Ernesto Balderas speaks with Jayrod Garett and Wynter the Poet from Utah Black Artists Collective. They speak about establishing UBLAC in the era of COVID-19 and during the Black Lives Matter movement. They also discuss becoming a black artist in Utah, s...
Season 2, Episode 8: KZMU Moab Community Radio and Reaching Indigenous Populations
Culture Bytes - September 21, 2020 15:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratingsThis week, Ernesto Balderas, Programs Coordinator for Utah Cultural Alliance, speaks with Serah Mead, General Manager for KZMU Moab Community Radio. Serah speaks about the variety of programs available through KZMU in addition to the artists showcased by KZMU and lessons she has learned about re...
Season 2, Episode 7: How Clever Octopus is tackling environmental issues and re-use in the arts
Culture Bytes - August 24, 2020 15:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratingsThis week, we speak to Sheri Gibbs, Executive Director for Clever Octopus, and Melanie Espinal, Communications Director for Clever Octopus. They share with us their various goals on obtaining and reusing materials for art programs and projects for Clever Octopus programming.
Season 2, Episode 6: Moab Valley Multicultural Center and creating a culturally vibrant community
Culture Bytes - August 17, 2020 20:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratingsThis episode, we speak with Rhiana Medina, Executive Director for Moab Valley Multicultural Center. Hear about what the Center accomplishes for Moab and their local community along with their Multicultural Mural.
Season 2, Episode 5: Conlon Bonner and HCT Sandy's new goals for DEIA
Culture Bytes - August 11, 2020 15:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratingsFor this week's episode, we speak to Conlon Bonner, Hale Center Theatre Sandy's new Director of Diversity and Outreach. Conlon outlines what his new role will entail at HCT Sandy and some goals he has for the Diversity and Outreach committee at the organization.
Season 2, Episode 4: PIK2AR and reaching the Pacific Island Community of Utah
Culture Bytes - August 06, 2020 17:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratingsIn this week's episode, we speak to Susi Feltch-Malohifo’ou of Pacific Island Knowledge 2 Action Resources. We discuss the various aspects of her organization and what it means to truly reach the under served Pacific Islander community within Utah.
Season 2, Episode 3: Treehouse Museum and COVID Adaptation
Culture Bytes - July 14, 2020 20:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratingsJoin us as we talk to Wes Whitby from Treehouse Museum! Wes is the Programs Manager for Treehouse Museum and Director of the Treehouse Troupe for the Museum. We discuss the many ways that Treehouse Museum has adapted to the challenges of COVID-19.
Season 2, Episode 2: West Valley Arts Addressing COVID-19 and DEIA
Culture Bytes - July 06, 2020 18:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratingsWe speak to Melanie Budge, Manager of Development, Marketing, and Communications for West Valley Arts, a member-organization of Utah Cultural Alliance. She discusses with us the various items of discussion within her organization as to how best to tackle COVID-19 and ensuring that programming ca...
Season 2, Episode 1: Mexican Art and Lineage in Utah
Culture Bytes - June 22, 2020 22:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratingsThis week, we start a new season of our podcasts looking at an organization that strives to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within all of their programming for the state of Utah. Join our Programs Coordinator intern, Ernesto Balderas, as he discusses Mexican-American artwork and the exp...
Episode 25: Ben Hart and Utah's COVID-19 Response and Next Steps
Culture Bytes - June 15, 2020 18:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratingsIn this episode, we discuss Utah's economic response to the challenges posed to organizations during these times of COVID-19. Joining us is guest Ben Hart, the Deputy Director of the Governor's Office of Economic Development.
Episode 24: Speaker Brad Wilson and Culture
Culture Bytes - June 08, 2020 21:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratingsFor this episode, we spoke to Speaker of the Utah House of Representatives Brad Wilson on various issues related to the arts and humanities within Utah. Speaker Wilson gives some background in to initiatives he would like to see implemented to support the cultural sector and what the arts and hu...
SPECIAL: Gubernatorial Candidate Jon Huntsman
Culture Bytes - June 03, 2020 15:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratingsIn this special episode we spoke with GOP Gubernatorial Candidate Jon Huntsman about his positions regarding the arts and humanities. He took questions live via zoom! Stay tuned for more interviews like this one with the rest of the candidates!
SPECIAL: Gubernatorial Candidate Thomas Wright
Culture Bytes - May 18, 2020 04:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratingsIn this special episode we spoke with GOP Gubernatorial Candidate Thomas Wright about his positions regarding arts, humanities, film, and museums. He took questions live via zoom! Stay tuned for more interviews like this one with the rest of the candidates!
SPECIAL: Gubernatorial Candidate Thomas Wright
Culture Bytes - May 18, 2020 04:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratingsIn this special episode we spoke with GOP Gubernatorial Candidate Thomas Wright about his positions regarding arts, humanities, film, and museums. He took questions live via zoom! Stay tuned for more interviews like this one with the rest of the candidates!
Episode 23: Utah State University Utah Eastern - Prehistoric Museum
Culture Bytes - May 11, 2020 04:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratingsWe spoke with Tim Riley about Archeology, Early Peoples, and the new exhibit opening at the Prehistoric Museum. Learn more here. Check out virtual events here. See what is reopening here.
Episode 22: Utah Humanities
Culture Bytes - April 13, 2020 16:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratingsWe spoke with Caitlin McDonald the Program Manager for the Utah Humanities Utah Center for Local Initiatives. Learn more here. Events as heard in this episode Ririe Woodbury Virtual Creative Movement Dance Class for Young Movers 11 AM every week day Locals Lounge Every Night at 7PM Facebook L...
Episode 21: Art Education in Utah
Culture Bytes - March 11, 2020 18:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratingsWe spoke with UCA Board Member James Rees, full time art teacher at Provo High School and decorated art educator. As heard on this episode Guerrilla Girls Artist Lecture - Presented by Utah Museum of Contemporary Art at Jeanne Wagner Theatre, Salt Lake City UT MAR 09 2020 Adult $20 Student $15...
Episode 20: Craft Lake City
Culture Bytes - March 02, 2020 16:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratingsWe spoke with Angela Brown publisher of SLUG magazine and Executive Director of Craft Lake City. Listen in to find out more about the DIY Festival Aug 7-9 and how to get assistance in submitting your application. As heard on this episode: UCA Texting Service - Text UCA to 833-456-7183 for upd...
Episode 19: Film Incentives and the Tumbleweed Film Festival
Culture Bytes - February 24, 2020 18:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratingsWe spoke with Mariah Mellus from the Utah Film Center today about how the Film industry is faring in the Utah Legislative Session and the Tumbleweed Film Festival. Events you heard about on this episode: Weber State University Storytelling Festival February 24-26 at Ogden Eccles Conference Cent...
Episode 18: We LOVE the Humanities!
Culture Bytes - February 10, 2020 21:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratingsWe spoke with Josh Wennergren Director of the Center for Educational Access at Utah Humanities. Learn more about Utah Humanities here: https://www.utahhumanities.org/index.php/About-Us/about-us.html As heard in this episode: Tanner Talk with Ibram Kendi, author Feb 18th at the Utah Museum of Fi...
Episode 17: State Support for the Humanities and Arts
Culture Bytes - February 03, 2020 19:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratingsWe spoke with our Cultural Caucus Chairs at the State Legislature about the importance of publicly funding the humanities and arts and this year's advocacy asks. We are asking for a $3 million dollar increase to the grants budget and an increase to the Beverly Taylor Sorensen Learning Arts Progr...
Episode 16: Salt Lake Acting Company
Culture Bytes - January 27, 2020 15:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratingsWe spoke with Cynthia Fleming (Executive Artistic Director) and Heather Nowlin (Dramaturg) about their newest production A DOLL's HOUSE, PART 2 by Lucas Hnath. Running February 5th through March 5th. Learn more here: https://www.saltlakeactingcompany.org/this-season/item/1470-a-doll-s-house-pa...
Episode 15: Film, Sundance, and Incentives
Culture Bytes - January 22, 2020 16:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratingsWe spoke with Mariah Mellus Director of External Relations with the Utah Film Center and a UCA board member. Mariah describes the film scene in Utah and you may be surprised to learn all the shows that have been filmed here. Learn more about the Utah Film Center Here: https://www.utahfilmcente...
Episode 14: Silent Night
Culture Bytes - January 13, 2020 19:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratingsWe spoke with Craig Irvin who is starring in Utah Opera's Silent Night January 18 - January 26. More information and tickets here: https://utahopera.org/event/id/22598/
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