ArtHaus Radio_A New Beginning

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Host Bo Bartlett gathers artists in a Florida beach house to explore new beginnings through music and conversation.

The episode opens with host Bo Bartlett introducing the show from Rosemary Beach, Florida, where he is joined by five artist friends. Each guest briefly introduces themselves: Cora King from Columbus, Georgia; Lucy Banks visiting from California; Henry Kramer from Montreal; Betsy Eby; and Alyssa Monks from New York. Bartlett sets the theme of new beginnings, and Henry Kramer shares the word of the day, 'copious,' wishing everyone abundant joy. Cora King follows with a T.S. Eliot quote about beginnings and ends. The group then dives into a discussion on new beginnings, with Cora King explaining the astrological shift from 2025's Year of the Snake to 2026's Year of the Fire Horse, symbolizing action after shedding past burdens. Lucy Banks adds that retreating to move forward requires understanding one's origins to avoid repeating cycles. The conversation turns to the idea that new beginnings can happen anytime, not just at New Year's, with an emphasis on maintaining foundation and context. Lucy Banks shares her mantra for the year: 'peddling joy and staying nimble and future forward.' The group explores the power of collective agreement in new beginnings, stressing the importance of listening to oneself and others. Lucy Banks notes that 2026 is a feminine year astrologically and calls for more gentleness and empathy after an aggressive 2025. Others contribute advice like being kind, making eye contact, and smiling to transcend differences. After the discussion, Bartlett transitions to music, playing songs curated by the guests, such as 'Help, I'm Alive' by Metric and 'Reliquia' by Rosalia. He recaps the playlist, noting each song's recommender and connection to the theme. In closing, the group offers final wisdom: lower expectations, be nice, go places, and make art. Bartlett thanks the producer and Columbus State University, encouraging listeners to create and improve the world together.

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