Andrea Buchanan

This week on The Community Campfire, Andrea Buchanan goes behind the scenes of the 57th Kimball Arts Festival, Amber Borowski Johnson revisits the remarkable story of Hollywood stuntman Doug Coleman, and singer-songwriter Tony Oros joins us live for this week's Campfire Music Sesh.

Andrea Buchanan sits down with Natalie Hall and Alex Regnald of the Kimball Art Center, along with KPCW Office Manager and Kimball Arts Festival volunteer Jo Horlick, for a behind-the-scenes look at the 57th Kimball Arts Festival. They explore how a small gathering of artists on Main Street grew into one of the nation's premier juried art festivals, welcoming nearly 200 artists selected from more than 1,200 applicants.

This week, Charlie Sturgis, a Park City resident since the 1980s, helped pioneer ski touring and mountain biking in the area while playing a key role in creating the trail system locals and visitors enjoy today.Then, a Wasatch High School graduate had the artistic opportunity of a lifetime: helping create a masterful replica of the Gates of Paradise.Coach Skinner and high school intern Matthew Traub share insights and musings on local sports and beyond.And indie surf-rock band “Rally” gives an in-studio performance before taking the stage Friday night at Kilby Court.

Amber Borowski Johnson visits a Midway family where raising show pigs for the Wasatch County Fair teaches lessons in responsibility, hard work, and family. Andrea Buchanan profiles longtime KPCW volunteer Roger Crawford, Coach Bill Skinner shares the latest Skinny on Sports, and the legendary Dr. Bob stops by the KPCW studio for a special Campfire Music Sesh.

KPCW’s longest-serving volunteer, Roger Crawford, spent decades at ESPN before bringing his sound engineering skills to community radio. From setting up live remotes around town to keeping broadcasts running smoothly, Crawford has helped KPCW sound like home for years.

KPCW volunteer DJ Heidi Bretz joins Andrea Buchanan for a conversation about her unexpected path to community radio, her love of discovering new music, and the fascinating life experiences that shaped the voice behind the microphone.

A new Utah chapter of the Expeditionary Veterans Association is getting veterans out on mountain bikes because some of the best therapy happens on two wheels.KPCW volunteer DJ Heidi Bretz talks about her unexpected path to community radio, her love of discovering new music, and the fascinating life experiences that shaped the voice behind the microphone.Coach Skinner has the latest from the local and national sports scene. And the Campfire Music Sesh features members of the Egyptian Youth Theater cast performing two songs from "Shrek Jr." live in our studio.

In celebration of America’s 250th birthday, Park City Museum curator Courtney Titus highlights how our mountain community comes together on Main Street to celebrate, mourn, or even protest.Then, Memorial Hill in Midway has evolved from a quiet hillside into a moving tribute to Heber Valley's veterans, thanks in part to the efforts of Vietnam veteran Terry Edwards and other dedicated community members.And Brett Thorpe, lead singer of the Boise-based band Sunsmith, shares how reggae, hip-hop, ska, and punk came together to shape the band's signature sound, along with the story behind their uplifting music.

In celebration of America’s 250th birthday, Park City Museum curator Courtney Titus highlights how our mountain community comes together on Main Street to celebrate, mourn, or even protest.

Before Park City became a world-renowned mountain destination, Miles Rademan helped chart its future. He shares the story behind preserving open space, revitalizing Main Street, and building the community generations have come to love.