Episode 82
November 8, 2019 - Columbia Weavers & Spinners Guild, Starting Gate New Play Festival
In 1947, around the same time that fiber arts pioneer Anni Albers was inspiring a new generation of textile artists, a group of avid weavers in Columbia, MO formed the Columbia Weavers Guild. 72 years later, they are still going strong. In Act One of this
Speaking of the Arts · Diana Moxon
November 8, 201957m 28s
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Show Notes
In 1947, around the same time that fiber arts pioneer Anni Albers was inspiring a new generation of textile artists, a group of avid weavers in Columbia, MO formed the Columbia Weavers Guild. 72 years later, they are still going strong. In Act One of this week's show Diana talks to basket weaver Ann McGinity and fiber artist, Paula McFarling, about the Guild's history, its programs and their 30th annual holiday exhibition and sale. In Act Two of the show, Diana finds out more about the 5th annual Starting Gate New Play Festival with Talking Horse Productions' Artistic Director, Adam Brietzke, one of the festival's play directors, John Bolton, along with playwright, Kyle Beckedahl.
Topics
Diana MoxonartstheatreKOPNColumbia Weavers and Spinners GuildAnn McGinityPaula McFarlingStarting Gate New Play FestivalTalking Horse ProductionsAdam BrietzkeKyle Beckedahl