Su Valley Voice: Denali Arts Council’s Performing Arts Season and the Dudes & Divas Show
In this episode we host the Denali Arts Council to discuss their Performing Arts Season and all that is involved in bringing an international roster of performers to the Upper
In this episode we host the Denali Arts Council to discuss their Performing Arts Season and all that is involved in bringing an international roster of performers to the Upper Susitna Valley. Host Trisha Costello is joined in the studio by Michelle Crow, Executive Director of Denali Arts Council. Audio contributions come from past Performing Arts Season performers from Barbar Lica to Lightwire Theater and four members of International Guitar Night. We also hear from Denali Arts Council Board Member, Katie Pankow. In the second half of the show local musicians Steve Durr and Sandy Shoulders join the live conversation to discuss the upcoming, home-grown, production of Dudes & Divas. As a special treat at the end of the hour, show host and clarinetist Trisha Costello, joins Steve Durr on guitar to finish the hour with a musical Dudes & Divas preview.
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Still curious? Here are some handy links to connect you to the topics and organizations related to this episode of Su Valley Voice: Denali Arts Council
Denali Arts Council’s 2024-45 Performing Arts Season
Barbara Lica – Performer in the 2023-24 Performing Arts Season
Alaska Afterschool Network – Michelle Crow wins Superhero Award
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