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Every painting, every song, every photograph, every chunk of clay, every poem, every book, every dance, every artistic creation has a human story behind it. We just happen to have 480+ of them for you to enjoy. The Art Box is a lively and engaging discussion about creativity and humanity in the Virgin Valley of Nevada and beyond.
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- 1 weeks ago57 min
The Art Box – Episode 498 - Christy J. Kendall — Shining Waters: Mystery in a Desert Oasis
For Episode 498 of The Art Box, we take our microphones on the road to one of the Mojave Desert's most remarkable treasures, Pahranagat National Wildlife Refuge. I had the wonderful opportunity to join author Christy J. Kendall and our friends from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for a celebration and book signing of Christy's new mystery, Shining Waters. Surrounded by shimmering water, birds, wildlife, and the extraordinary beauty of this desert oasis, Christy and I sat down to explore her latest book, the imagination behind her storytelling, and the creative journey of bringing a mystery to life. What better place to talk about a story filled with intrigue than a refuge where nature seems to hold a few mysteries of its own? Join us for a delightful conversation about writing, inspiration, and the wonders of the natural world, recorded in a place that reminds us there is always more to discover when we take the time to notice. Find out more: https://christyjkendall.com/
- 1 weeks ago1h 35m
The Art Box – Episode 497 - The Essence of Being — Art, Identity, and Transformation - Meet Estephania Solis:
Sometimes the most fascinating conversations begin with a chance encounter. I had the good fortune of meeting Estephania Solis at the Mesquite Library's Glitter and Gold event, and I instantly knew she would not only be a fabulous guest on The Art Box, but that she had a remarkable story to share with our worldwide listeners. In this episode, Estephania joins me for a fascinating exploration of the essence of who we are and the transformative power of art, imagination, and self-discovery. Growing up between two cultures, she shares how her heritage, personal experiences, and connection to the natural world have shaped her understanding of identity and the human spirit. Together, we explore the intersection of expressive arts, psychology, and spirituality, along with the mysterious liminal spaces where transformation begins. Our conversation reminds us that discovering our true essence is not necessarily about becoming someone new, but about recognizing who we have been all along, and finding the courage to embrace who we might yet become. Learn more here: https://linktr.ee/alkehmiaa
- 4 weeks ago45 min
The Art Box - Episode 496 — Kimberly Nixon: The Stories Our Families Leave Behind
What happens when a family legend turns out to be true? Author Kimberly Nixon grew up hearing that her grandmother had “robbed a train.” Years later, she discovered her grandmother’s 1925 felony conviction papers, stayed up all night reading them, and immediately began writing the novel Rock Bottom, Tennessee. Kimberly joins us for a wonderful conversation about turning family history into historical fiction, the “ache and the triumph” of writing resilient women, and why preserving names and dates isn’t enough, we need to preserve the stories that tell us who we are. We also talk about her newest novel, Cutie Pies by the Slice, set during Prohibition and the Great Depression, the idea of chosen family, her unforgettable mother “Look It Up Mary,” and the remarkable real people who continue to find their way into Kimberly’s fiction. And yes—we even find time for pineapple pie. Visit Kimberly's web site: https://kimberlynixon.com/
- Oct 4, 202642 min
The Art Box - Episode 495 — From Shy Student to Center Stage: Wende Killinger
What happens when one teacher sees something in a shy young student that she hasn't yet discovered in herself? Our guest is Wende Killinger, drama teacher at Virgin Valley High School and one of the founders of Cactus Youth Theatre. Wende takes us back to junior high, where she was painfully shy until a teacher, Mrs. Lloyd, became the catalyst who encouraged her to step beyond small roles and discover the confidence of the stage. We follow Wende's journey through a teaching career in Wyoming and eventually to Virgin Valley High School, where her greatest reward is watching her students grow—not just as performers, but as people. We also celebrate an extraordinary year for her students: winning Nevada's one-act title and traveling to Indianapolis for the national competition. It's a conversation about theatre, great teachers, young people finding their voices, and how one person who believes in you can change the direction of a life.
- Sep 30, 20262h 16m
The Art Box - Episode 494 - 2026 Harvest of Thought
Welcome friends, to The Art Box Podcast and our Harvest of Thought 2026. Last year, our Harvest of Thought grew into something much bigger than we ever imagined. We gathered so many wonderful voices, poems, stories, and reflections that it took five full episodes to share them all. Well, this year, we’re doing things a little differently. We’re packing the entire Harvest into one very special episode. Now, I’ll warn you it may be a little longer than your typical Art Box episode. But we think you’ll want to stay with us, because the next little while is going to be packed with some truly amazing poetry and essays from voices around the world. Some will make you think. Some may make you smile. Some might tug at your heart. And perhaps a few will cause you to stop whatever you’re doing and simply listen. That, after all, is the wonderful thing about the spoken word. A few carefully chosen words, spoken in someone’s own voice, can travel thousands of miles and somehow feel as though they were meant just for you. So wherever you happen to be listening today, get comfortable. Settle in. And join us as we celebrate writers, thinkers, poets, storytellers, and the simple power of sharing our thoughts with one another. Sit back, open your mind and your heart, and enjoy the spoken word. Welcome to Harvest of Thought 2026. Our line up 1:45 - Lauren Camp – New Mexico Poet Laureate 3:53 - Ben Larson – Montana 8:56 - Monique Long – Mesquite, Nevada 9:48 - Tammy Bendetti – Grand Junction, Colorado 12:20 - Mike Cullinane – New Jersey 14:06 - Dawn Amundson Reading an Excerpt from Amy Irvine – Desert Cabal – Mesquite, Nevada 15:00 - Jessica Schley – Santa Ynez, California 19:50 - Larry Hilberg – California 20:37 - Kathy Smith – Ivans, Utah 23:29 - Steve Dudrow – Mesquite, Nevada 25:16 - Monique Long – Mesquite, Nevada 26:55 - Edie Dotan – Las Vegas, Nevada 34:45 - Steve Dudrow – Mesquite, Nevada 35:38 - Kathy Smith – Ivans, Utah 40:18 - Mike Cullinane, New Jersey 48:22 - Larry Hilberg, California 60: 24 - Kindall Fredricks – Houston, Texas 62:03 - Alex Harper – Alaska 63:08 - Leigh Ratterman – Arlee, Montana 67:52 - Sarah Kilgallon – Portugal 71:13 - Summer L. Wilson – Mesquite, Nevada 72:54 - Mike Walker – New Carrolton, Maryland 73:57 - Claire McQuerry – Peoria, Illinois 76:15 - Andrey Aleshintsev – New York 78:20 - Bob Dewhurst – Goldfield, Nevada 80:42 - Rayann Hijazzi – Reno, Nevada 82:13 - Kathy Smith – Ivans, Utah 85:41 - Ben Crenshaw – Mesquite, Nevada 90:29 – Daniel Brady – San Francisco, California 93:52 - Allison Bell – Moapa Valley, Nevada 94:14 - Roslyn Ellis – Mesquite, Nevada 94:34 - Allison, Delanie, Axel, Roslyn – UNR-4H Mesquite, Nevada 99:55 - Christine DeJuliis – Baltimore, Maryland 102:04 - Elizabeth Kuelbs - Lives at the edge of a Los Angeles canyon in California 103:41 - Jessica Schley – Santa Ynez, California 123:08 - Kaylea'Layah Whitefeather - St. George, Utah
- Sep 27, 202652 min
The Art Box - Episode 493 - Christine DeJuliis: The Art of Possibility
Artist, writer, and expressive arts facilitator Christine “Sunshine” DeJuliis joins Steve for a thoughtful conversation about creativity as a pathway to healing, presence, connection, and possibility. Through brilliant color, intuitive abstraction, symbols, mandalas, and the simple act of noticing, Christine explores how art can help us see both the world around us and something deeper within ourselves. They talk about creativity in recovery, the power of making art together, finding possibility through color, and Christine’s belief that creativity belongs to everyone—not simply those who call themselves artists. For Christine, art is more than something we make or hang on a wall. It is a way of listening, connecting, healing, and perhaps finding our way home to ourselves. Find Christine's art and inspiration at: https://www.sunshinetheartist.com/
- Sep 24, 202649 min
The Art Box - Episode 492 — Kate McElderry: Stories, Brains & the Beautiful Ways We Learn
Writer and educator Kate McElderry joins us for a wonderfully wide-ranging conversation about creativity, learning, and the many different ways our minds work. Kate shares how childhood days spent exploring outdoors, sketching, journaling, and growing up around her mother’s art studio eventually planted the seeds for her novel Declan Someone. We explore Kate’s own nonlinear approach to creativity, her work with young people, and Mind Brain Education (MBE), including how understanding the brain can change the way we think about teaching and learning. Kate also tells us how Declan Someone has moved beyond the page into classrooms, libraries, health centers, and her volunteer book and journaling program at the Baltimore City Detention Center. At the heart of it all are themes that emerged naturally through her writing: belonging, self-worth, resilience, and navigating life’s challenges. It’s a conversation about writing, education, curiosity—and discovering that there really are many different kinds of smart. You can find more about Kate at: https://katemcelderrywriting.com/ or on Instagram: @katemcelderrywriter
- Sep 19, 20261h 4m
The Art Box - Episode 491 - Own the Character - A chat with Christopher Aguilar
Christopher Aguilar has been finding his way onto stages since childhood—although one of his earliest may have been the fireplace at his grandmother’s house. In Episode 491, Steve sits down with actor, playwright, teacher, and creative force Christopher Aguilar for a conversation about a life spent discovering what it means to truly “own the character.” Christopher talks about acting as a child, his training and professional journey, his upcoming performance as Hortensio and the Tailor in the Nevada Shakespeare Festival’s The Taming of the Shrew, and even his somewhat complicated relationship with singing, an aversion that, as it turns out, may not be quite as strong as he claims. But some of the most memorable moments come when Christopher talks about the spaces between the words: learning to own the silence, trusting yourself onstage, and his wonderfully simple advice to actors—“Own the Character.” We also explore Christopher’s work as an instructor at the Winchester Dondero Cultural Center in Las Vegas, where his Creative Expression and Senior Storytelling classes encourage people to step forward, tell their stories, and discover that the stage belongs to them, too. From a grandmother’s fireplace to Shakespeare, Christopher Aguilar reminds us that sometimes the most important part of finding your voice is simply having the courage to take the stage. Visit Christophers IMDB Page - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3024707/?_ssoLoop=1 Visit Christopher Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thechristopheraguilar/?hl=en Winchester Dondero Cultural Center Senior Story Telling Showcase: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xqT22vO1m6Y
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