We are 4 women realtors chatting about all things Real Estate, Home & Community and showing our support of local business'. When some might think we should be competitors, we are friends collaborating & showing support sharing our take on the Ottawa Market. Get 4 different but similar views. Please keep in mind, it's our 1st episode, so please be kind, lol! We would love to have you Like/Subscribe and Share. 🩷 We also have an IG account! We are looking for our Next local business to shine a ...
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Talking Art is a partnership between WVIK, Quad Cities NPR and Quad City Arts in which a variety of hosts interview artists from the Quad Cities and beyond! Sponsored by Quad City Bank & Trust
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Sculpting Stories: The Art of Dean Kugler
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Von Ben Gougeon
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Forever Weekend: Laughs & Leisure in Retirement! /Ep 9 Aug 23, 2024
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Podcast Summary: Forever Weekend - Laughs & Leisure in Retirement (Episode 9) In this episode, we dive into the ever-changing real estate market in Ottawa, with a special focus on the aging population's needs. We explore predictions of a potential rate drop, the latest July real estate stats, and the trend of downsizing among baby boomers. The team…
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Transformative Power of Dance: More Than Just Performance
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Join us for an inspiring episode featuring a discussion with Courtney Lyon, the Artistic Director of Ballet Quad Cities, as we delve into the exciting launch of their 28th season.Von Kevin Maynard
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Musical Influences and Inspirations: A Deep Dive with Hembree
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Join us for a conversation with Isaac Flynn and Alexander Ward, from the indie rock band Hembree.Von Kevin Maynard
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Love it List it & Lattes|Ep 8 Jul 22, 2024 001
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Welcome to another episode of She Sells Ottawa! It’s a beautiful Monday morning, and we’re thrilled to dive into one of our favorite topics: home staging and its crucial role in selling your home. We’ll also share the latest real estate market insights, discuss the impact of Poly B plumbing on house sales, and highlight two fantastic local business…
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Celebrating 10 Years: The Bill Bell Jazz and Heritage Festival
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Tune in to discover how the Bill Bell Jazz and Heritage Festival brings the Quad Cities community together through music, education, and a shared passion for preserving the region's vibrant cultural heritage.Von Ben Gougeon
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Quick Drives & Summer Vibes! | Ep 7 Jul 16, 2024
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In this podcast, we explore the best adventures you can have in and around our beautiful capital city. Today, we're diving into some fantastic day trip ideas, perfect for a quick escape from Ottawa's hustle and bustle. We met with an extraordinary builder in the waterfront community of Westport. Our June stats are out, so we will be discussing our …
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The Impact of Murals in Community Building: A Discussion with Nicole Salgar and Atlanta Dawn
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In this engaging podcast episode, muralists Nicole Salgar and Atlanta Dawn take listeners on a journey through their creative process and artistic inspirations as they discuss their work on two large-scale murals in downtown Rock Island, Illinois.Von Kevin Maynard
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Living La Vida Luxury in Ottawa | Ep 6 Jul 4/24
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Welcome to another episode of She Sells Ottawa. In this episode, we're going to discuss the ever-changing Ottawa real estate market and how it can change so much from one week to the next, the pros and cons of buying in Gatineau. We're also taking a peek into the ultra-luxury market in Ottawa because who doesn't enjoy a look into the lifestyles of …
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Talking Art with Sarah Robb
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Ben Gougeon talks with local muralist Sarah Robb about her work with the Quad City Arts Metro Arts program, the upcoming Chalk Art Fest at Schwiebert Park, and her life as an artist.Von Ben Gougeon
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Big Deck - Size Matters | Ep 5 Jun 16, 2024 001
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Von Sonya Crites, Tara Kugler, Tamara Vallati, Cori Kugler
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The Bidet - To Stay or Not to Stay??| Ep 4 Jun 1, 2024
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Welcome to another Episode of She Sells Ottawa! In today's episode we will be discussing hot topics of what we are seeing in this current market as we jump into June. Lots of Home closings are happening and we discuss those here with stories and insights from the 4 of us. We will zero in on one of Ottawa's Neighbourhoods, Findlay Creek. Talk about …
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Talking Art with Randy Cohen
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Quad City Arts Executive Director Kevin Maynard sits down with VP of Research at Americans for the ArtsVon Kevin Maynard
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DON'T Let the Cat Out! (or in!) Ep #3 | May 22, 2024
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Welcome to another episode of She Sells Ottawa. In today's episode, we'll be discussing what we're seeing in this current market, all the buzz about capital gains and how they might affect you. We'll also zero in on last week's sales in Kanata, and later, we'll dive into the do's and don'ts of home showings for both buyers and sellers. And of cours…
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Talking Art with Marc Zyla
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In this episode of "Talking Art," Kevin Maynard from Quad City Arts sits down with Marc Zyla, principal horn of the Quad City Symphony Orchestra (QCSO).Von Kevin Maynard
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What? No Conditions?! Ep 2 | May 8, 2024
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In this episode of She Sells Ottawa, the hosts discuss funny stories from the real estate market and share their experiences with multiple offers. They also highlight the importance of home inspections and suggest getting pre-inspections done for older homes. The market is becoming more competitive, and buyers need to be aware of what they're getti…
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She Sells Ottawa Ep 1 - It's the Price!
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Welcome to She Sells Ottawa, your go -to podcast for all things real estate and beyond. Featuring your hosts, Sonya Crites, Tamara Vallati, Cori Kugler and Tara Kugler. Fun fact, we're not just colleagues who work on different teams, we're amazing friends with a passion for real estate and uplifting our local Ottawa community. • Join us for each ep…
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Talking Art with Cory Christiansen and Melanie Alexander
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Listen to the conversation here with artist Cory Christiansen and with Muscatine Art Center Director Melanie Alexander, about the legacy that Jon Fasanelli-Cawelti left behind, the deep personal friendships that developed between the local artists, and the transformative effect a creative mentor can have.…
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Talking Art with Steve Banks
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Listen to the conversation here with Quad City native Steve Banks about how humor can be used to effectively deliver a message about culture and identity; the creation of multi-panel pieces for this exhibition which he likens to a symphonic suite with different movements; and the studio space and artistic community that he has developed in Davenpor…
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Talking Art with Brian Baxter
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Listen to the conversation here with Brian Baxter, Executive Director of the Quad City Symphony Orchestra, about the tremendous versatility of the QCSO’s musicians, the important ways in which the orchestra is diversifying their community outreach and programming, and why the Riverfront Pops is widely considered to be the Quad Cities’ “party of the…
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Talking Art with Kevin Maynard
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Listen to the conversation here with Executive Director Kevin Maynard about how Quad City Arts has intentionally been building their role as an arts advocate, connector, and resource hub; about their commitment to creative placemaking; and how they beautify our community in ways less commonly known to the public, such as through their public sculpt…
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Talking Art with Pat Beréskin and Brian Nikulski
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Listen to the conversation here with Brian Nikulski and Pat Beréskin about the thematic approach they used to create this collection, the importance of businesses investing in local artists, and the sense of well-being that beautiful art creates.Von Carolyn Martin
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Talking Art with Andrzej Kozlowski
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Owner and Director Andrzej Kozlowski is an accomplished Juilliard-trained classical pianist. Listen to the conversation here about his reverence for the Polish pianists and composers Fryderyk Chopin and Ignacy Paderewski, his passion for historic renovation and restoration, and his belief in providing financially feasible musical training.…
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Talking Art with McKenna Coskie and Jaren Michelle
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Listen to the conversation here with Jaren Michelle (Callie) and McKenna Coskie (Sara) about how they have come to understand and connect with their individual characters, the joy of acting in a debut stage work production in the Quad Cities, and the essential role that community theatre plays within a vibrant society.…
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Talking Art with Laurence Hobgood
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Listen to the conversation here with composer, arranger, producer, Yamaha artist, and piano virtuoso Laurence Hobgood about his initial emergence onto the jazz scene in Chicago years ago, the inspiration behind his album Honor Thy Fathers, and about his current work teaching at the New School in NYC.…
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Talking Art with Martha Redbone
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Martha Redbone, a Native & African American vocalist, songwriter, composer, and educator, will be performing in numerous venues from May 8-13, 2023, as a Quad City Arts’ Visiting Artist.Combining elements of folk, soul, Appalachian, and Native tradition, her music is uniquely Influenced by her upbringing in both urban Brooklyn, NY as well as rural …
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Talking Art with William Campbell
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Listen to the conversation here with composer William Campbell about the catalyst behind this concept album of contemporary classical music, the art of composition, and his future plans as he transitions away from his long-time position as Professor of Music at St. Ambrose University to concentrate on composing film scores and concert music.…
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Talking Art with Courtney Lyon
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Courtney Lyon, the Artistic Director of Ballet Quad Cities, has reinterpreted these classic works with her own abstract choreography. Listen to our conversation here about the process she uses when choreographing a work; the various ways in which dance with its myriad, intricate steps can be preserved for future performances; and the important role…
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Talking Art with Heidi Draley McFall
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Listen to the conversation here with artist Heidi Draley McFall about the process behind her latest work; her experimentation with the visual effects afforded by the application of resin, a new interest which has surpassed her interest in realism; and the various individual interpretations that viewers have ascribed to her work.…
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Talking Art with Kevin Jones
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The major exhibition Sporting Fashion: Outdoor Girls 1800-1960 is currently on display at the Figge Art Museum in Davenport. Featuring sixty-four fully accessorized ensembles accompanied by photographs, video, and text, the show examines the material history of women in sport as they lived their individual self-determined lives.A detailed and highl…
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Talking Art with Dania Green
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Listen to the conversation here with Dania Green about the creation of these two works of art, the intimacy inherent in self-portraiture, and the important role that mentoring has had in her life. You can follow Dania on Instagram.Von Carolyn Martin
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Talking Art with Gale Bell
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Listen to the conversation here with Dr. Gale Bell about the legacy of her late husband, the support and nourishment he received while growing up in Watertown, and about his album “The Jazz Professor,” which he dedicated to his family members and on which his original compositions reflected in various styles the personalities of those he loved.…
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Talking Art with Jackie Dempsey
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Listen to the conversation here with Jackie Dempsey, co-Artistic Director of Squonk, about the “community of the imagination” they hope to inspire, the joy she feels watching people experience their shows for their first time, and the thirty-year journey Squonk has taken from their origins in Pittsburgh to performing for audiences around the world.…
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Talking Art with Ray Terronez, Jr. and Yanel Alaniz-Macias
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Listen to the conversation here with Director Ray Terronez, Jr. and student performer Yanel Alaniz-Macias about how dance and costuming uniquely vary from one region to the next, the personal lessons learned from participating in a rigorous dance program such as this, and the importance of maintaining our traditional art forms.…
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Talking Art with Gaye Shannon-Burnett
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Listen to the conversation here with Director Gaye Shannon-Burnett about her lifelong love of theatre, the impact this play has had as the first Broadway production written by a Black woman, and the ongoing resonance that the Harlem Renaissance continues to have in our culture today.Von Carolyn Martin
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Talking Art with Pat Bereskin
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Listen to the conversation here with Pat Beréskin about the excitement she feels about her future, the legacy she has created as a long-time champion of the arts, and the unique position that the Quad Cities finds itself in with these new creative partnerships.Von Carolyn Martin
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Talking Art with Latoya Hobbs
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Listen to the conversation here with artist and educator Latoya M. Hobbs about her belief that Black women are preservers of their families and communities, the importance of accurate representation in art, and her prestigious mixed-media practice which includes printmaking and woodcutting.Von Carolyn Martin
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Talking Art with Shelley Cooper
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Listen to the conversation here with Shelley Cooper, Director of The Threepenny Opera and Assistant Professor of Theatre Arts at Augustana College, about the underlying themes of this production, the playwright Bertolt Brecht’s conception of epic theatre, and the important lessons that students learn from immersing themselves in musical theatre.…
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Talking Art with Dr. Corrine Johnson
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Listen to the conversation here with Little Women Director and St. Ambrose Theatre Professor Dr. Corinne Johnson about the intentional choice of this production prior to her upcoming retirement this summer, the valuable lessons that students learn from a communal experience like theatre, and the many leaders working here in the Quad Cities – both i…
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Talking Art with Aaron Dworkin
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Listen to the conversation here with creative Aaron Dworkin about the integration of literary content with music which he has coined “musetry,” the complexity of the life of George Washington which he evokes in this work, and some unexpected parallels between his own personal life and that of the composer Samuel Coleridge-Taylor.…
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Talking Art with Guillermo Galindo
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Listen to the conversation here with Guillermo Galindo about the sacred objects from the Border he has worked with and his belief in the spiritual essence of an object’s past; the unique structure of his soundtrack which was built around the numerical makeup of the Mesoamerican Venus calendar; and his joy in observing visitors – particular the youn…
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Talking Art with Lily Arbisser and Thomas Sauer
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Listen to the conversation with Lily Arbisser and Thomas Sauer about the inspiration for this literary and musical event, the community collaboration that this represents, and the unique privilege they feel being citizen artists.Von Carolyn Martin
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Talking Art with Philip Laber
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Listen to the conversation here with artist Philip Laber about his delight in discovering unexpected interconnectedness with ancient cultures and their art, the process by which he created this collection of paintings, and his decision to use acrylic as an artistic medium. Prior to his retirement in 2016, he was a Professor Emeritus of Art at North…
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Talking Art with Barron Ryan
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Listen to the conversation here with Barron Ryan about the feeling of awe he hopes people experience when listening to music, the new opportunities for personal growth that often arise following rejection, and the importance of daring to reach beyond our own perceived limitations.Von Carolyn Martin
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Talking Art with Jacob Bancks
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Listen to the conversation here with Dr. Jacob Bancks, composer and Associate Professor of Music at Augustana College, about the numerous and deeply meaningful conversations he had with cancer survivors and their families that inspired him to create this work, the challenge inherent in writing a libretto in addition to the musical composition, and …
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Talking Art with Karen Roebuck and Joseph Obleton
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Listen to the conversation here with co-directors Karen Roebuck and Joseph Obleton about the ongoing impact Black Nativity has had on their lives after initially seeing it decades ago, why this play continues to resonate in our current era, and the importance of oral storytelling traditions.Von Carolyn Martin
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Talking Art with Salvatore Marici
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Listen to our conversation here about how his experience working in Guatemala as a Peace Corps volunteer affected his poetry and world view; his concern for the environment and the love of nature that his subsequent career as an agronomist instilled; and the writing community he has discovered in the Quad Cities within the Midwest Writing Center.…
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Talking Art with Bassel Almadani
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Listen to the conversation here with Bassel Almadani about the deeply meaningful contributions that immigrants make within their adoptive countries; how he creatively connects a difficult and often dark subject matter with music that is inherently light and upbeat; and the empathy and understanding that he hopes to inspire through his music.…
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Talking Art with Ariel Arbisser
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Listen to the conversation here with Ariel Arbisser about the joys of songwriting, the unique training that a cappella groups provided her both collegiately and professionally, and her work as a performance coach in Ithaca, NY.Von Carolyn Martin
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Talking Art with B.K. Davis
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The pianist Byron (B.K.) Davis is the first Black Steinway International Artist from Iowa, and Polyrhythms’ Third Sunday Jazz series is welcoming him to the stage this Sunday, October 17, 2021 at the Redstone Room.Von Carolyn Martin
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