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Creative LifeOur series Creative Life offers an audio tour of arts, culture, and inspiration on the Cape and Islands. Our region is rich with creative diversity, and so are the stories we tell. The series airs every other Friday at 8:30am and 5:30pm, and Sunday evening at 7.Creative Life is edited by Jay Allison. Creative Life is made possible by The Circle of Ten, ten local businesses and organizations committed to local programming on WCAI. |
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Brazen Belles
Reported by Sara Robberson
Transom Story Workshop
November 30, 2012
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Brazen Belles of Woods Hole.
Photo: Aanjes Larkin
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Come backstage for the debut performance of the Brazen Belles in Woods Hole, where you'll find humor, song and strip tease.
The Brazen Belles will be performing at the Landfall in Woods Hole on December 14. Find out more at brazenbelles.com.
This piece came to us from our production partners at Atlantic Public Media through their media training program, the Transom Story Workshop in Woods Hole. You can find out more about the program at transom.org.
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Boat Sculptor
Reported by Alex Lewis
Transom Story Workshop
November 16, 2012
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Suzanne Leahy, master boat builder, at work in her shop.
Photo: Alex Lewis
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In Orleans, Suzanne Leahy, a master boatbuilder, brings the unique eye of a sculptor to the craft. Alex Lewis reports.
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The boats of Suzanne Leahy
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Leather Man
Reported by Lauren Ober
Transom Story Workshop
November 2, 2012
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Victor Powell's sign in Provincetown.
Photo: Lauren Ober
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Provincetown used to have a booming leather trade, which has all but died out. But Victor Powell continues to make sandals one pair at a time, for some very lucky feet. Lauren Ober reports.
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Victor Powell in his workshop.
Photo: Lauren Ober
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Visit the website of Victor Powell
Lil' Big Sound
Reported by Joanna Solotaroff
Transom Story Workshop
October 18, 2012
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Steve Gregory and his ukelele
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In ukulele classes at the Cotuit Center for the Arts, that tiny instrument is a big deal.
Visit the website of the Cotuit Center for the Arts
This piece came to us from our production partners at Atlantic Public Media through their media training program, The Transom Story Workshop in Woods Hole. Joanna was in last spring's class. A new class is currently in session here in Woods Hole. You can find out more about that program at Transom.org
The Figure Model
Reported by Andrew Norton
Transom Story Workshop
October 5, 2012
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Buck Dietz poses at an afternoon life drawing session at the Cape Cod Art Association in Barnstable.
Photo: Andrew Norton
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Any given week, The Cape plays host to a surprising number of figure drawing classes—and every one of these classes—they need models. Nude models. Buck Deitz is one of them and countless artists have sketched or painted his likeness around Cape Cod. Reporter Andrew Norton takes a ‘revealing’ look into the mind of a figure model.
Visit the website of the Cape Cod Art Association
This piece came to us from our production partners at Atlantic Public Media through their media training program, The Transom Story Workshop in Woods Hole. Andrew Norton was in last spring's class. A new class is currently in session here in Woods Hole. You can find out more about that program at Transom.org
Dancing in Capoeira
Reported by Jenna-Weiss Berman
Transom Story Workshop
September 21, 2012
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Leandro Lemos practicing Capoeira moves at his home in Vineyard Haven.
Photo: Jenna Weiss-Berman
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Martha’s Vineyard is home to three thousand immigrants from Brazil. Some of them have found community in the centuries-old Afro-Brazilian martial art Capoeira, which has become popular on the island in recent years
Visit the website of the MV YMCA
Hot Knife
Reported by Erica Kramer
Transom Story Workshop
September 7, 2012
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George Rebello at his forge.
Photo: Erica Kramer
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George Rebello has been making knives in his workshop in New Bedford for fifteen years. Normally it takes him two weeks to make a custom creation. The knife he is working on now--the knife he is obsessed with--has taken two years and counting. It's a memorial to his fiancé whose ashes are mixed into the steel of the blade. Erica Kramer reports.
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The pieces of Helen's knife.
Photo: George Rebello
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George Rebello.
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Visit the website of Indian George
A Capella Summer
Reported by Steve Junker
August 10, 2012
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The Hyannis Sound hanging around the living room.
Photo: Steve Junker/WCAI
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Every summer for nineteen years, young men from around the country have come to Cape Cod to sing a capella in The Hyannis Sound. The group is a creative collaborative. Not only do they create music and perform together - they all live in the same house. Steve Junker reports.
Visit the website of The Hyannis Sound
Plant Tapestry
Reported by Brian Morris
July 13, 2012
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Shannon Goheen
Photo: Brian Morris/WCAI
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Say the word “weaving,” and most people think of warm blankets, comfortable sweaters and other items created by hand with a needle and thread, or with a loom and its spinning wheel. But a Dennis woman has adopted a very different method of weaving - using plants - to create unusual works of art.
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Visit Shannon Goheen's website.
Greta Ribb & Big Collage
Reported by Erin Cisewski
Transom Story Workshop
June 29, 2012
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Greta Ribb
Photo: Erin Cisewski
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Harwich artist Greta Ribb is inspired by her surroundings, but her art is not typical. Erin Cisewski follows Greta into an offbeat and lesser known Cape art scene.
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Visit Big Collage's website.
This piece comes from production partners Atlantic Public Media, through their media training program, The Transom Story Workshop in Woods Hole. Find out more.
Monet on Nantucket
Reported by Steve Junker
June 15, 2012
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Larry Cronin in his habitat
Photo: Steve Junker
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On Nantucket, Larry Cronin is using frogs, snails, plants, and stone to recreate the enchantment of French impressionism.
To find out about Larry Cronin's Nantucket Water Garden Tour, "Designing with Nature in Mind," scheduled for July 28, contact Nantucket Island School of Design and The Arts.
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Photo: Jennifer Junker
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Photo: Larry Cronin
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Photo: Larry Cronin
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Photo: Steve Junker
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Metal Sea Life
Reported by Will Coley
Transom Story Workshop
June 1, 2012
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Syd Ahlstrom makes realistic metal sculptures of sea life. His neighbors in Orleans are snapping them up. But Syd says he’d rather make another kind of art, something that’s a tough sell on Cape Cod.
Visit Syd Ahlstrom's website.
This piece comes from production partners Atlantic Public Media, through their media training program, The Transom Story Workshop in Woods Hole. Find out more.
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Whale Tale
Reported by Lori Ann Brass
Transom Story Workshop
May 18, 2012
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Tim Dibble at work
Photos by Lori Ann Brass
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In the center of Cape Cod, a whale emerged from a block of marble. It was coaxed out by sculptor Tim Dibble, a long time Brewster resident. It took 4 men and and a crane to install the finished 3 1/2 ton sculpture on Shore Road in Chatham.
Visit Tim Dibble's website.
This piece comes from production partners Atlantic Public Media, through their media training program, The Transom Story Workshop in Woods Hole. Find out more.
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Photo: Meadow Dibble
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Photo: Tim Dibble
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Photo: Tim Dibble
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Photo: Meadow Dibble
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Giant Swords and Little Movies
Reported by Steve Junker
April 20, 2012
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Michael Craughwell's Rebellion Sword, from the game
Devil May Cry. |
Grinding a sword handle.
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Michael Crockwell is a welder. He was born in Galway, Ireland, but now lives in West Tisbury with his wife, a Martha’s Vineyard native, and their two small children. For our series Creative Life, Steve Junker paid him a visit.
The video the launched it all.
Watch more of Michael Craughwell's sword-wielding movies on YouTube.
See more pictures of making swords on Michael Craughwell's facebook page
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Michael Craughwell with the Rebellion Sword.
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Layout for a sword.
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So Much Joy and Spirit
Reported by Katie Klocksin
Transom Story Workshop
April 6, 2012
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Tara Murphy, joy and spirit.
Photo by Celeste Evans
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Tara Murphy has studied and performed just about every type of dance - from ballet to flamenco to Indian. For the past 20 years, Tara has focused on African dance. She says it helps her feel connected to her roots and she's sharing it with the community here on the Cape. For our Creative Life series, Katie Klocksin brought back this portrait from her class in Brewster.
Visit Cape Cod African Dance & Drum's website.
This piece comes from production partners Atlantic Public Media, through their media training program, The Transom Story Workshop in Woods Hole. Find out more.
From the Ashes
Reported by Sarah Reynolds
March 23, 2012
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Mackerel ash in the mortar and pestel.
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King painting the mackerel he burned, with its ashes.
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Kevin King is an artist, and he’s been painting for a long time in his North Falmouth studio. He paints all kinds of things with different styles and techniques, but he uses an unlikely medium.
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King in his studio with his crow painting, painted with crow ashes. (Sarah Reynold/WCAI)
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Visit Kevin King's website.
Arlen Roth Keeps on Playing
Reported by Steve Junker
February 24, 2012
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Arlen Roth at WCAI
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If it has anything to do with the guitar, Arlen Roth has embraced it. As a solo artist, as a sideman to legendary rock and folk performers, as a guitar designer, as a magazine columnist and teacher, Arlen has left his impact on more than one generation of guitar players. On his way to his home on Martha's Vineyard, Arlen stopped by our studio and spoke with Steve Junker.
Arlen Roth writes a regular blog on guitar playing. He’s at work on an autobiography, and a children’s book in collaboration with Martha’s Vineyard illustrator Lane Gregory.
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Up in the Air
Reported by Whitney Jones
Transom Story Workshop
February 3, 2012
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Al Moniz passing clubs. (Whitney Jones)
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Snappy, Stretcho, and Criss-Cross are jugglers from Falmouth. They formed "The Suspenders Juggling Troupe" back in 1984 and have been performing ever since.
Visit Suspenders Juggling Troupe's website.
This piece comes from production partners Atlantic Public Media, through their media training program, The Transom Story Workshop in Woods Hole. Find out more.
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Bob Pettengill and Al Moniz juggling.
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Blacksmith
Reported by J.P. Davidson
Transom Story Workshop
January 20, 2012
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Bob Jordan and his anvil (J.P. Davidson)
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