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Western Connecticut

Season 3 Episode 1 | 35m 42s

With a little help from Lisa Scails, Executive Director of the Culture Alliance of Western Connecticut Ray visits with Matin Malikzada, a seventh-generation master potter from Afghanistan. Sculptor Jim Felice shares how music and art are all about improvisation for him. And, Adrienne Aurichio, photo editor and wife of famed photojournalist Bill Eppridge, shares Bill’s legacy and photo archive.

Aired: 06/08/24
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