The case of the missing artwork, a bronze rendition of the age of technology, and a pitch-black tragicomedy about a dysfunctional family

On this week's show Diana Moxon chats with Boone History and Culture Center curator, Audrey Florey, about an art retrospective of the work of Tracy Montminy and the fascinating tale of a mural she painted in 1941 that has been missing for almost 80 years. Plus artist Chad La Fever talks about his work as a bronze sculptor and his current show entitled 'Descension' on display at Columbia College's Hardwick Gallery, which explores how human evolution has arrived at the era of connection via technology; and director Angela Howard and actor DeeDee Farris discuss their upcoming production of the Tracy Letts Pulitzer-prize winning tragicomedy play 'August: Osage County' about a wildly dysfunctional family who seamlessly blend love and cruelty, secrets and truths, in a play that has been described as an acting cornucopia. Opening and closing musical credits with thanks to guitarist Yasmin Williams (www.yasminwilliamsmusic.com).

What is Speaking of the Arts?

Speaking of the Arts is mid-Missouri's only weekly arts show. The show is hosted by Diana Moxon, who chats with actors, directors, authors, musicians, festival directors, event organizers, arts curators, and artists about the events they are involved in and also about their own works and their influences. Whilst the show focuses mainly on the mid-Missouri arts scene, Diana's guests have included international composers, conductors, authors as well as artists, musicians, and performers from around Missouri.