Las Vegas artist Gabbie Hirsch

Click here for Podcast Episode 11: Las Vegas artist Gabbie Hirsch

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In October of 2016 I spoke with Gabbie Hirsch, a Las Vegas based artist with incredible creativity, insight, and energy.  Our conversation delved into her many artistic ventures, her history, and a bit into the intellectual side of what she does.  It was so much fun speaking with her.

“The play of the interspace of the painting and the interspace of the viewer keeps flipping back and forth… I am fascinated with the physiology of the eye and the functioning and how the neurology of the brain processes images.”

Website:  http://www.lasvegasartsinaction.com/

Additional information to click on and explore:

~Hokusai – Japanese artist

~Diego Valesquez’s painting Las Meninas

~University of Nevada, Las Vegas

~Desert Art Supplies: local art supply store; Gabbie and other artists teach classes here

~Nevada Child Cancer Foundation: one of Gabbie’s favotie local nonprofits

~Studio 8 Ten: a division of Transitional Services

~Paradise Valley Antique Mall: video for their 1st year anniversary

Hammons Honey with Josh Hammons

Click here for podcast: Episode 10: Hammons Honey with Josh Hammons

On October 21st, 2016, I was able to snatch an interview with Josh Hammons, the owner of Hammons Honey.  It was the end of a farmers market day for him, and he was very kind to take time for an interview.  As you can imagine, he was exhausted from a day’s work already of selling honey, but this doesn’t come across in our conversation.  Josh is very passionate about what he does and I was fascinated by the information he shared, as I hope you will be too. =)

Website: Hammonshoney.com  (not currently active)

urbanbeerescue.com (not currently active)

Facebook: Hammons Honey

**Email: hammonshoney@hotmail.com**

Additional information:

~Josh Hammons removing bees

 

Tea or Tisane with Melissa Hansen

Click for Podcast: Episode 6: Tea or Tisane with Melissa Hansen  

On August 23rd, 2016, I had the pleasure of speaking with Melissa Hansen, owner and
creator of Tea or Tisane, currently a cottage licensed business in Las Vegas, NV.  I was at Downtown 3rd Farmers Market when I stumbled across her booth and entered into a brief conversation about her passion to create tea or tisane blends using things she learned from when she was a child in the mountains of Colorado.

I hope you enjoy our conversation as Melissa shares information about her business, the difference between tea vs. tisane, and a reflection on hospitality.

Website:  http://www.teaortisane.com

Where to purchase:

~Downtown 3rd Farmers Market at N Casino Center Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89101.  Hours: Every 1st and 3rd Friday 9am-2pm

~Downtown Summerlin Farmers Market at 1980 Festival Plaza Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89135.  Hours: Saturday 9am-2pm

~Brent Trent Park Farmers Market at 8851 Vegas Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89128.  Hours: Wednesday in winter 2-6pm and in summer 4-8pm

~Mesquite Plaza Farmers Market at 312 W. Mesquite Blvd, Mesquite, NV 89027. Hours: Every 2nd and 4th Friday 4-8pm

Jones Jazz

Podcast: Episode 4: Jones Jazz 

On August 12th, 2016, I visited with Mike Jones of Jones Jazz.  What an amazing jazz pianist!  I was introduced to Mike Jones through a previous guest on ColorMeLocal, and am thankful for that introduction.  Our conversation will cover Mike’s move to Las Vegas, his journey as a jazz pianist, and a brief history of jazz among other things.  One of his dogs joined us for most of the interview as well so you might notice the noise of paws or hear him in the background.  He was very well behaved and it was fun having that dynamic during the recording.  I really enjoyed my conversation with Mike and I hope you do too!

Website: http://jonesjazz.com/

 

Additional Information:

~Roaring can be purchased on iTunes and Amazon

~Fats Waller

~Oscar Peterson

~Monty Alexander

Sweetpotato Awesome

ColorMeLocal Podcast: Episode 2: Sweetpotato Awesome

On August 3, 2016, I had the pleasure of visiting with Josh Kingdon, the owner of Sweetpotato Awesome, a local business to Las Vegas, NV, that produces freeze-dried sweet potato slices.  We had originally planned to meet in Josh’s kitchen, where he is currently making these delicious bites under a cottage license.  However, the noise from the freeze-dry machine would have interfered with the podcast.  Thankfully, there was a local french cafe close by with a conference room that we could use.  It was a wonderful place to meet.  During our conversation you’ll hear the faint hint of cafe music.

Josh is an easygoing, yet driven small business owner.  He has been persistent in maintaining quality while establishing his business and the excellence of his product speaks to this. Soon these unique slices of goodness will be available for online sale, but for now sales must be completed in person with Josh.  Enjoy this while you can.  He is a business owner you will be glad to meet.  

Website: http://www.sweetpotatoawesome.com 

http://www.facebook.com/sweetpoawesome

Instagram/twitter: sweetpoawesome

Where to buy:

~Downtown 3rd Farmers Market at N Casino Center Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89101.  Hours: Friday 9am-2pm

~Downtown Summerlin Farmers Market at 1980 Festival Plaza Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89135.  Hours: Saturday 9am-2pm

Additional information:

~The Intuitive Forager

Baguette Cafe

ColorMeLocal Podcast: Episode 1: Baguette Cafe

I had the delightful opportunity of visiting with Olivier Brouillet, one of the owners of Baguette Cafe, on July 17th, 2016.  We met in his cafe after it had closed on a Sunday.  The warm Las Vegas sun streamed through large windows which helped create a bright and welcoming atmosphere.  In the background of the podcast you can hear people cleaning, the busyness of closing time.  They were kindly working quieter than usual so that Olivier and I could record our visit, but even so, you will be to hear some familiar sounds.  I love it.  It’s a good reminder that it takes lots of hard work, that often goes unnoticed, in order for a business to succeed.   

 

Location:

359 W Sunset Rd
Ste 100
Las Vegas, NV 89113

Additional information: 

     ~Anchois Coffee Co.  http://www.anchoiscoffee.com/store/c1/Featured_Products.html (see CML podcast session 3 for an interview visit)

     ~CraftHaus  Brewery  http://www.crafthausbrewery.com/