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- Series 1 Edition 15: Artist's Block
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- Barika Edwards
When opportunity comes around its like scratching of a lottery ticket with just one number to go. You scratch and you see the red of the red cherry even a little green of the steam. You've invested your saving, pulled a spike lee with you credit card, the critics are already writing scores of positive articles and then as your coin finishes off the, the shavings clinging to your quarter its the red bell with the green bow.... And dear artist you've been blocked.
Artist's Block- When your career is stop at the door because of things beyond you. What to do when you are blocked at the border, when the "sure thing" fails, and actor plagued. Interviews with art immigration lawyers, Kristian Larsen and Julia Lamanna; and Broadway Choreographer, Jerry Mitchell (founder of Broadway Bares) touches on the importance of support. Spot of Culture lead by Spencer on how to avoid the actor plagues that come to actors. Jon Braman (The Artsy Fartsy Show Songwriter) performs live and a recap of our successful Battle of the Bands competition on Sunday, April 10, 2011 at Arlene's Grocery.
About Artsy Fartsy Show
Artsy Fartsy Show is WBAI 99.5FM’s new hip arts magazine airing weekly, Tuesdays at 2pm EST, and streams live on www.wbai.org. The Artsy Fartsy Show covers all that is new and relevant in the performing, visual and culinary art worlds. Hosted by Executive Producer, Barika Taheer Edwards and Spencer Howard, the radio program also features segments regarding art politics, artists’ rights and highlights the cultures that make up New York City. Contributors on the show include, Hollis Witherspoon (Spot of Culture), Peter Gleason (Politico Art), Jon Braman (Resident Songwriter), Melissa Silver (Visual Art), Nikki Dinki (Food), Jack Dourakos (Music) and Philip Seidman (Theatre). You can follow the Artsy Fartsy Show on twitter.com/artsyfartsyshow and the program’s website is www.artsyfartsyshow.com
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Piece Description
When opportunity comes around its like scratching of a lottery ticket with just one number to go. You scratch and you see the red of the red cherry even a little green of the steam. You've invested your saving, pulled a spike lee with you credit card, the critics are already writing scores of positive articles and then as your coin finishes off the, the shavings clinging to your quarter its the red bell with the green bow.... And dear artist you've been blocked.
Artist's Block- When your career is stop at the door because of things beyond you. What to do when you are blocked at the border, when the "sure thing" fails, and actor plagued. Interviews with art immigration lawyers, Kristian Larsen and Julia Lamanna; and Broadway Choreographer, Jerry Mitchell (founder of Broadway Bares) touches on the importance of support. Spot of Culture lead by Spencer on how to avoid the actor plagues that come to actors. Jon Braman (The Artsy Fartsy Show Songwriter) performs live and a recap of our successful Battle of the Bands competition on Sunday, April 10, 2011 at Arlene's Grocery.
About Artsy Fartsy Show
Artsy Fartsy Show is WBAI 99.5FM’s new hip arts magazine airing weekly, Tuesdays at 2pm EST, and streams live on www.wbai.org. The Artsy Fartsy Show covers all that is new and relevant in the performing, visual and culinary art worlds. Hosted by Executive Producer, Barika Taheer Edwards and Spencer Howard, the radio program also features segments regarding art politics, artists’ rights and highlights the cultures that make up New York City. Contributors on the show include, Hollis Witherspoon (Spot of Culture), Peter Gleason (Politico Art), Jon Braman (Resident Songwriter), Melissa Silver (Visual Art), Nikki Dinki (Food), Jack Dourakos (Music) and Philip Seidman (Theatre). You can follow the Artsy Fartsy Show on twitter.com/artsyfartsyshow and the program’s website is www.artsyfartsyshow.com
Additional Credits
Guests: Jerry Mitchell, Kristian Larsen, Julia Lamanna