Artclectic New England

Hello and welcome to Artclectic New England – this is Episode #11 -- it’s a program not about a particular style but a celebration of many…I’m your host, Dennise Kowalczyk.   When I moved to RI from OR in 2018, I was over the moon to discover a community filled with arts, culture, lifestyle and adventure.  This podcast was created to celebrate…spotlight…and elevate the variety of incredible arts, culture, lifestyle, and beauty found here in New England. One of the reasons I moved to RI – sight unseen – was found in that research. Arts, culture, and the humanities are as important as sunshine and refreshing air to breathe to many who live here. It is my intention to explore and share some of my discoveries with you – the listener – so thanks for tuning in! On today’s show, Maureen Taylor of Oldpvd.com shares some background on the  iconic structure, Temple of Music, and local stand-up comic, Kristen Ferreira shares her musings about living the new normal…I...

Hello and welcome to Artclectic New England – this is Episode #6 – and it’s a program not about a particular style but a celebration of many…I’m your host, Dennise Kowalczyk.   This podcast was created to celebrate…spotlight…and elevate the variety of incredible arts, culture, lifestyle, and beauty found here in New England. Thanks for listening! On today’s show, a chat with the Charna Ethier – owner and operator of the Providence Perfume Company…Anita Crackinstuff returns with her fun shenanigans, if you know what I mean…two new segments: Maureen Taylor of Oldpvd.com shares some background at a local landmark and local stand up comic, Kristen Ferreira shares her musings…music from local musician, Allyse Callery….. But first, my interview with local author, Amy Lewis.   The two of us met through Frequency Writers and, as it turns out, we are both members of What Cheer Writers Club – so Rhode Island. I love it.   Amy is a bit of a renaissance woman.   She is...

I took my very first class with  Frequency Writers  this past weekend at  What Cheer Writers Club  and what a fantastic class it was! Frequency is a growing community of writers based in Providence, Rhode Island. Through workshops, free events, talks, readings, and open mics, they aim to engage writers of all levels of experience, ages, and backgrounds. The studios they offer are both to challenge and support students, while also encouraging collaboration with other local creative communities. Frequency is a moving creation of the people in it. Kristen Falso-Capaldi  is a writer and teacher who served as our instructor for the four hour session on how to manage your time so you can prioritize your writing. There were nine of is in the room and each of us came with our own unique story as to why we want to write and what prevents us from doing it. I walked away with a fantastic reading list and share it here with you (thanks, Kristen!) if you are inter...

I am so excited to launch my new podcast, Artclectic New England !  Thanks to What Cheer Writer's Club, Anita Crackinstuff, and The Callouts for being part of this program.  Here is the script to give you and idea of what is included in the show! Hello and welcome to the first episode of Artclectic New England…I’m your host, Dennise Kowalczyk.  This is a new podcast created to celebrate…spotlight…and elevate the variety of delicious arts, culture, lifestyle, and beauty found here in New England. It is a work in progress but expect to hear a lot about my new hometown, Providence, in every episode because, well, it is that amazing. On today’s program, a reflection piece that includes a song by local band, The Huntress and Holder of Hands , but first, an interview with the staff of What Cheer Writer’s Club – it is a non-profit located in downtown Providence, RI – and full disclosure:  I am a new member and producing Artclectic New England in the new podcast st...

Upon arriving in Providence, I started hearing about a new resource:  What Cheer Writers Club .  It is a non-profit supporting Rhode Island's makers of written, spoken, and illustrated word.  As a blogger and a podcast producer, I made beeline down the space on Westminster Street to get the scoop. What Cheer Writers Club is a membership community supporting all kinds of writers in Rhode Island, including: Writers, editors, journalists Graphic novelists, illustrators, comic creators Indie publishers, agents, writing-related organizations Podcasters, narrators I met with one of the founders, Anne Holland, a co-founder of the non-profit to do a tour and to learn about the benefits of becoming a member.       The gorgeous space offers an option to use co-working spaces, a board room for meetings, and classroom to teach a workshop, and a salon to host an evening celebration.  There is also a podcast studio...