corn snake vivarium

In this segment of Art Loft we cover the Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory. Come with us as we explore this wildlife sanctuary.

We look at a Palm Beach Post investigation that shows ‘overregulation’ of opioids could have unintended - perhaps deadly consequences.

Guests:
Hansel Tookes, M.D., M.P.H., Medical Director, The IDEA Exchange
Pat Beall, Investigative Reporter, The Palm Beach Post

Each summer, United Community Options of South Florida, works with teens and young adults with multiple disabilities to put on their very own stage play. It not only helps them build their confidence, but it gives them the chance to be part of something special. We get a firsthand look at how this organization is helping erase stigmas by allowing these young people to showcase their special talents.

Each year, The Children’s Trust honors local men and women who have devoted their lives to helping and mentoring kids in Miami-Dade County with their Champions for Children award. We meet one of this year’s honorees, Earl Maulding, and hear how his passion for the stage continues to inspire young actors to find their voices.

Guests:

Earl Maulding, Director, Theatre for Young Audiences at Actor’s Playhouse
Dominique Scott, Actor/Maulding Protégé

Two weeks ago, in Miami's Liberty City neighborhood, four men were shot and two were killed; one, a 17-year-old student at Northwestern High School. This is the 5th person shot in 8 days in the same neighborhood -- following the shooting death of 4-year-old Nyla Jones on March 31st. Miami Police Chief Jorge Colina joins us to share how officials are working with the community to combat gun violence and make lasting change.

Guest:
Chief Jorge Colina, Miami Police Department

From the internationally known Art Basel on Miami Beach, to hundreds of satellite fairs throughout the city, there are endless works of art to see during next week’s annual Miami Art Week. We get details on two unique exhibits highlighting the history, culture and influence of African and African American artists.

Guests:

Neil Hall, Founder, Art Africa Miami

Darryl Neverson, Co-Founder, Hampton Art Lovers

June is Caribbean Heritage Month. Co-hosts of the culinary and travel program Taste the Islands – Chef Irie and Chef Thia – give us details about an upcoming event celebrating Caribbean culture, music, food and more.

Guests:

Chef Irie, Co-Host, “Taste the Islands”

Chef Thia, Co-Host, “Taste the Islands”

From world class shopping to unbelievable golf, Palm Beach Gardens is the place to be. Get a bamboo massage, some tips on the back nine and check out a sushi spot like no other right in the heart of Palm Beach Gardens. On the Town in The Palm Beaches heads to Palm Beach Gardens. Hosted by Frank Licari.

Since 2010 the Saturday after Thanksgiving has been known as "Small Business Saturday." An initiative by American Express, it's a way to highlight and support local stores and mom-and-pop shops - that sometimes get overlooked because of big box stores and online shopping. We hear how “shopping small” can help strengthen local communities.

Guest:

Lolo Reskin, Owner, Sweat Records; Co-Host, Art Loft

In the Norton’s first gallery dedicated solely to photography, their debut exhibit explores the history of the medium through portraiture. Join us as we travel from the very beginnings of photography to the present, and see how the faces of the world have shaped the medium – and vice versa. We will also see how this new gallery speaks across centuries to mesh with the other exhibits in the grand re-opening of the museum. “WHO? A Brief History of Photography Through Portraiture” runs until November 26, 2019.

For more, visit: https://www.norton.org/exhibitions/wh...

We hear from a family that has been personally affected by the Opioid crisis.

From the Keys up to the Palm Beaches, the Workforce housing crisis is impacting residents all throughout South Florida. We look at how we got here and talk about some potential solutions that may help ease the strain of living in paradise.

Interviews:
Maureen Dunleavy, Vice President, Guidance/Care Center Inc.
Sandra Murphy, Keys Resident/Habitat Applicant
Jack Neidbalski, Executive Director, Habitat for Humanity of the Upper Keys
Sheriff Rick Ramsay, Monroe County Sheriff’s Office
Luis Mata, Community Liaison, United Property Management
Lesley George, Housing Liaison, Office of Housing & Economic Stability, Palm Beach County
Sandra Veszi Einhorn, Executive Director, Coordinating Council of Broward
Anthony Williams, Licensed Realtor, Special Project Coordinator, Bendixen & Amandi International

For 34 years, ArtCenter/South Florida has been at the epicenter of Miami’s emerging art scene. Now, they’ve launched a new $500,000 grant initiative to give local visual artists a chance to create their newest projects – and adding to South Florida’s growing artistic landscape. ArtCenter President & CEO, Dennis Scholl joins us with the details.

Guest:
Dennis Scholl, President & CEO, ArtCenter/South Florida

Key West has a history of folk music, and Billy the Squid and the Sea Cow Drifters is keeping this legacy alive. The band combines rockabilly vocals and a country sound with the laid back vibe of the island. Take a listen.