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As Meryl Streep’s character Miranda Priestly educates us in “The Devil Wears Prada” even the selection of a simple color on a garment represents millions of dollars and countless jobs in the fashion industry. And, not many know that better than Rachel Elspeth Gross, a Forbes fashion contributor who focuses on fashion history. Rachel joins host Josh Johnson for a wide-ranging conversation on her inspirations, thoughts on art, and future goals.

LeMoyne Arts has been holding the Chain of Parks Art Festival for 25 years, with the goal of amplifying local artists and bringing the community together. And, their work hasn’t gone unnoticed, Sunshine Artist Magazine has ranked the fest in the top 100 fine art festivals for 10 years running. Powell Kries is the Chain of Parks Art Festival Manager, and is sitting down with host Josh Johnson to discuss this weekend’s events.

Dance is one of the oldest forms of human expression. Some dedicate their lives to perfecting the craft and furthering its evolution, while for others it is an escape they find on a Saturday night dance floor. Josh Johnson is joined by local performance artist and dancer Maria White, to discuss the joys of teaching dance, Tallahassee’s dance scene, and more…

Since the birth of language, it is believed that humans would gather around a fire or meal and exchange stories, they would recount the hunt of the day or look up to the stars and invent legends. This uniquely human activity brings people together and highlights that humanity is a communal species. Josh Johnson is sitting down with Linda Schuyler Ford, a storyteller and word artist, to discuss the modern practice of this art.

Railroad Square has been a center for the Tallahassee arts community for years, but following the May 10th tornadoes many of the small businesses in the square saw substantial damage affecting their ability to operate. One full year later and the impact of the tornadoes is still apparent, which has some concerned for the future of Tallahassee’s arts scene. Tom Flanigan is not ONLY about town, but also here with our live studio audience, talking with members of the arts community.

Last year, Tallahassee celebrated its bicentennial, and the Tallahassee Historical Society was at the center of many of the festivities. The rich tapestry of Tallahassee’s history spans many different periods and includes several diverse cultures. Josh Johnson is sitting down with Will Gandy, the assistant curator of the Tallahassee Museum and vice president of the Tallahassee Historical Society, to discuss Tallahassee’s history and all that goes into its preservation.

Pottery and ceramics are fundamental aspects of humanity. Thousands of years ago some ingenious person discovered mixing clay with water, and letting it dry, would create a hardened vessel. This allowed humans to not only store but also share food with each other. Over the millennia, people have worked to perfect the craft of pottery and to showcase their skills and passions with the art of ceramics. Josh Johnson is talking with Susan Stelzmann, the founder of Tallahassee Clay Arts, to see how this classic tradition is practiced modernly.

25 years is a long time, for anything, especially a job in a time where according to the Labor Statistics Bureau, most people spend under five years in a role. Sue Dick’s quarter of a century as the Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce President is a display of dedication and a hard-earned retirement. Tom is About Town to talk to local business owners and Sue Dick on her tenure as president.

Music Therapy is the clinical use of music to accomplish individual goals within a therapeutic space. Peyton Davis is a music therapist and has been practicing for many years at the Apalachee Center. Josh Johnson sat down with Davis to discuss an upcoming art exhibit the Apalachee Center put together using pieces created by patients undergoing art and music therapy.

Historical preservation is a hot button issue and has been for a few years. Many can agree on the general importance of preserving history, but deciding what to preserve and what to remove has been a controversial conversation for decades and recently has seen a spike in volatility due to added political pressures. Just recently we have seen military bases renamed to remove the mention of confederate generals, only for the renaming to be revoked. Josh Johnson is sitting down with local historical preservationist and co-founding Executive Director of the Florida Civil Rights Museum, Delaitre Hollinger, to learn more about historical preservation…