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Singer Songwriter Vincent Covello - Torchlights Album

Celebrate Music Monday with this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Toast to The Arts" Show featuring acclaimed singer-songwriter Vincent Covello. Hear about his new adult contemporary, light jazz album titled "Torchlights" and holiday single "Season to Rejoice."
After losing his parents and brother in 2020, he created the "Torchlights" album in their honor.  With Universal Music Group producer/artist Don Miggs, the Jim Riley band, orchestrator Andrew Joslyn, saxophonist Michael Lington, and writer Victor Migenes, an epic force was created with Vincent's original standards, taking you on a journey of life, love, and loss in an emotional triumph of music through his voice and songs.
Vincent has been successful in the music industry for over 35 years as an artist, songwriter, and premier music industry vocal coach, working with top-line producers, record labels, and companies such as Red Light Management, Disney, and Nickelodeon, and having hit songs with an extensive songwriting catalog.  More at: https://vincentcovellomusic.com/ 

Christmas Movie History and Museum Experiences

Celebrate the holiday season with this Big Blend Radio podcast covering Christmas Movies and Museums!
STEVE SCHNEICKERT recalls the Hollywood History of Classic Christmas Movies including ‘It’s A Wonderful Life‘, ‘The Man Who Came To Dinner‘, ‘A Christmas Carol‘, ‘The Bishop’s Wife‘, ‘The Wizard of Oz‘, ‘Meet Me in St. Louis‘, ‘Miracle on 34th Street‘, and many more. Hear more of Steve's Hollywood History segments here: https://soundcloud.com/bigblendradio/sets/hollywood-history-with-steve 
BARABRA REDDING, travel journalist, talks about two Christmas Movie Museums she recently visited. Hear about the It's a Wonderful Life Museum in Seneca Falls, New York, and the House from The Christmas Story in Cleveland, Ohio. Keep up with Barbara at https://www.wonderfullifemuseum.com/ Visit the Museum sites at https://www.wonderfullifemuseum.com/ and https://housefromachristmasstory.com/ 

A Visit to O'ahu, Hawai'i, Home to Pearl Harbor

In honor of December 7th being National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, we're revisiting this Big Blend Radio interview with travel writer Debbie Stone who talks about her experience in O'ahu, Hawai’i where she visited Pearl Harbor. This national memorial is a place of remembrance, understanding and respect, and often evokes many emotions in visitors. Sights include the sunken USS Arizona and viewing platform, the USS Missouri Battleship, the Pacific Aviation Museum and the retired USS Bowfin Submarine.Read Debbie’s O’ahu story here: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/oahu-one-island-many-adventures/ 

Holiday Gifts and Tasty Treats at The Peanut Patch

Get a Taste of December and Celebrate the Holiday Season with this episode of "The Peanut Patch," a Big Blend Radio foodie podcast featuring Donna George. 
Check out Donna's recipes that include all kinds of seasonal favorites:  See: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing-category/donna-george/ 
Open NOW from October-April and located in Yuma, Arizona, The Peanut Patch is a southwest tradition for farm fresh peanuts, culinary gifts, and sweet treats. Shop online year-round and learn more at https://thepeanutpatch.com/  
The Peanut Patch podcast airs every 1st Friday at 12pm Arizona Time. Listen to episodes and follow the show here: https://peanut-patch.podbean.com/ 

Winter Magic and Holiday Fun in California's Sequoia Country

From outdoor adventures and snow play to seasonal shopping, events and festivities, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "California Sequoia Country" Podcast focuses on winter and holiday fun in Tulare County, California.
Located in Central California, Tulare County is home to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, Giant Sequoia National Monument and Sequoia National Forest, and charming art and agricultural communities including Visalia, Tulare, Exeter, Dinuba, Porterville, Three Rivers, Lindsay, and Woodlake.  
Featured guests from the Sequoia Tourism Council include - Holly Streit - Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks, https://www.nps.gov/seki/index.htm - Suzanne Bianco - Visit Visalia,  https://www.visitvisalia.com/ 
Plan your visit to Tulare County, at https://www.discoverthesequoias.com/ 

Boomer Generation Novels for Holiday Gifts

Celebrate the Holiday Season with this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Wine Time with Peggy" podcast that focuses on Wine and Food Pairings, Gifts for Wine Lovers, Tasting Experiences, and of course, Peggy's Wine Term of the Month! LDV Winery 
CHECK OUT PEGGY'S HOLIDAY RECIPES & PAIRING TIPS:- Filet Mignon with Cognac Mushroom Sauce: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/filet-mignon-with-cognac-mushroom-sauce/ - Baked Glazed Ham: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/baked-glazed-ham/ - New Year Black Eyed Peas: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/peggys-good-luck-cajun-black-eyed-peas/ - Pairing Wine with Pie Tips: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/how-do-you-pair-wine-with-pie/ - Pairing Wine with Charcuterie Boards: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/pairing-wine-with-charcuterie-boards/ - Pairing Wine with Chocolate: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/wine-and-chocolate-pairing-tips/ 
Featuring Peggy Fiandaca, who along with her winemaker husband Curt Lawrence Dunham owns and operates LDV Winery  @LawrenceDunhamWines   in Arizona, "Wine Time with Peggy" airs every 1st Wednesday at 4pm Arizona time. Follow the podcast here: http://tinyurl.com/42j5zucj 
Learn more about LDV Winery at https://ldvwinery.com/ 
This episode is also being shared and featured on other Big Blend Radio Network Channels including the "Big Daily Blend," and "Eat, Drink & Be Merry." Check out our network of podcasts: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/bigblendradionetwork 

Visiting and Supporting Asheville This Holiday Season

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Tuesday "Adventures in Asheville" Show focuses on visiting Asheville and supporting this popular mountain destination post Hurricane Helene.
Featured Guests- KAREN WILSON, who along with her husband Steve, owns and runs The Lion & The Rose Bed & Breakfast, a stunning pink lady in the Montford Historic District. More: https://www.lion-rose.com/    ** See their GoFundMe page:  https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-asheville-bed-breakfast-hurricane-recovery 
- JAY SCHULTZ - Retired Army Officer and owner of Spartan Photography known for his drone and aerial work (as seen in the podcast photo). More: https://spartanphotography.zenfolio.com/ ** Also follow his social media accounts for his giveaway:- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Spartan.Photo - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spartanphotoavl/ 
- NICOLE WILL - Co-Founder of Asheville Wellness Tours that offers customizable wellness and yoga retreats and experiences in the mountains of Western North Carolina. More at https://ashevillewellnesstours.com/ *** See their GOFUNDMe Fundraiser: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-asheville-wellness-tours-recovery 
LINKS OF SUPPORT (Thanks Nicole):* Elderflower Care: https://www.elderflowercommunity.org/ * Conserving Carolina: https://conservingcarolina.org/  * Asheville GreenWorks: https://www.ashevillegreenworks.org/ * Mountain True: https://mountaintrue.org/ * WNC Strong: Rebuilding Together Grant Fund (For profit businesses with fewer than 100 employees - not industry specific!): https://www.mountainbizworks.org/helene/wnc-strong-rebuilding-together-grants-2/  * WE ARE Grant (Women Owned Businesses): https://weareasheville.org/pages/founding-member* Explore Asheville Voluntourism: https://www.exploreasheville.com/article/voluntourism-ways-give-back-when-visiting-asheville  
Big Blend Radio's "Adventures in Asheville" Show airs every 1st Tuesday. Follow the show on PodBean: https://adventures-asheville.podbean.com/ 

Supporting Parks, The Arts, Kids and Military Families

'Tis the Season of Giving and this episode of Big Blend Radio explores the myriad of ways to support our parks, the arts, military, kids and families, and more. Enjoy these inspiring conversations that offer practical ideas for giving back. 
ON THIS EPISODE:- IVAN LEVIN gives an overview of the preservation and educational programs that the National Park Trust offers. Established in 1983, this non-profit dedicates 86% of its resources to park preservation and its youth, family, and military programs. Visit https://parktrust.org/  
- CHRISTY WOOD, world champion horse trainer and author,  talks about her fundraising efforts to support the Independence Fund in purchasing all-terrain track chairs and funding caregiver programs for wounded veterans. Visit: https://independencefund.org/ and keep up with Christy at https://wdnhorse.com/ 
- VICTORIA CHICK, an artist based in Silver City, New Mexico, talks about raising funds to build the Southwest ​Regional ​Museum ​of ​Art ​and ​Art ​Center, ​which would be the first fine art museum in southwest New Mexico. Learn more at https://www.southwest-art-museum.org/ and visit Victoria's site at https://victoriachick.com/ 
- CLIFFORD GARSTANG, an author and writer based in Staunton, Virginia talks about some of his local non-profits including the Heifetz International Music Institute - https://heifetzinstitute.org/; the Staunton Music Festival - https://www.stauntonmusicfestival.org/, and the American Shakespeare Center - https://americanshakespearecenter.com/. Learn more about Cliff's writing at https://cliffordgarstang.com/ 
- LISA EVANS, travel writer and author, talks about the Operational Christmas Child program through Samaritan's Purse, see: https://www.samaritanspurse.org/. She also discusses ways to give back to areas in need, and how to be a "Good Samaritan" during the holiday travel season. Keep up with Lisa at: https://writerlisa.com/