Creative Life

Mark of the Blacksmith

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST

Bob Jordan has a 3000-degree forge in his garage. He’s a blacksmith with over 40 years of experience – including work with German, Italian and North American Masters. J.P. Davidson visited Bob’s workshop in Orleans for our Creative Life series.

Something New in the World

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST

A conversation with inventor Scott Smith, of Osterville. Since 2001, Mr. Smith has owned a company that produces cellular foam products -- things like padding for football helmets, and packaging inserts. Two disasters, four years apart, gave Mr. Smith first the creative inspiration for an invention, and then an opportunity to test it on a world stage.

Mutual Muses

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 00:00:00 EST

Tattoo Psychology

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 00:00:00 EST

Stealing from Plates

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 00:00:00 EST

Make Yourself Uncomfortable

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 00:00:00 EST

The 19th annual Nantucket Arts Festival runs from September 30th to October 9th. It’s an island-wide event, featuring music, theater, poetry readings, and of course the visual arts too. And in at least one exhibition space, the aim is to provoke artists to work in uncomfortable ways, and to take risks. Nantucket photographer D. Clyde Meyer, artists Danny Henkle and Matt Oates, and co-curator Christie Cure all speak about their involvement in the show, "Jettisoning the Safe, Delving into the Uncertain." The show is at Sherburne Hall, 11 Center Street.

Fado is Life

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 00:00:00 EST

A portrait of New Bedford fado performers Ana and Jose Vinagre.

Randall Darwall

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 00:00:00 EST

Knitting Mills and factories continue to churn out clothes at a rapid pace. But there are some designers who make clothes the old-fashioned way. Alex Crowley talks with Randall Darwall, of Harwich, about his hand-woven clothing and design collection.

Black Brook Singers

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 00:00:00 EST

On Martha's Vineyard, the tribal drum of the Aquinnah Wampanoag are making original music that strengthens community. Steve Junker reports.

Robert Rindler

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 00:00:00 EST

A profile of Robert Rindler of Wellfleet, who makes art from what most people would throw away. Reported by Brian Morris.

Alfred Glover

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 00:00:00 EST

Jacqueline Schwab

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 00:00:00 EST

A profile of Chatham pianist Jacqueline Schwab, best known for her work with Ken Burns on his epic public television series The Civil War. Reported by Brian Morris.

The Anatomy of Allure

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 00:00:00 EST

Dr. George Christman creates handmade plugs -- fishing lures -- using insights gleaned from his collection of rare and vintage lures, some of which he has x-rayed. Reported by Steve Junker.

Making Music - Steve Connor

Fri, 27 May 2011 00:00:00 EST

Alex Crowley profiles local classical guitar builder Steve Connor from Cataumet. A guitar maker for the past 15 years, Connor has created and sold more than 200 guitars to musicians from around the world.

Reinventing the Piano - David Stanwood

Fri, 13 May 2011 00:00:00 EST

A profile of Marthas Vineyard piano technician David Stanwood and his adjustable piano action mechanism, reported by Brian Morris.