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The Southcoast Artists Index

The Southcoast Artists Index

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Summary

 Featuring the Visual, Performing, Literary, and Culinary Artists who live, work, or are somehow connected to the creative community of the South Coast of Massachusetts. Their backgrounds, passions, dreams, and accomplishments are documented here.Copyright The Southcoast Artists Index Art
Episodes
  • Jazz Series Episode 9: LIONEL F. SOARES

    Jazz Series Episode 9: LIONEL F. SOARES
    May 12 2026
    In Episode Nine, Jazz Podcast Host Dave Reis speaks with Carol Louro, daughter of the legendary clarinetist/saxophonist Lionel Soares, about her father's talent, passion, and dedication. Lionel performed professionally for six decades and was also the proprietor of Dartmouth Music. He studied at The New England Conservatory, Boston Conservatory, Berklee College of Music, and Southeastern Massachusetts University. He studied clarinet with Victor Polachek and Attilio Poto, both members of the Boston Symphony. He studied Theory with Jose DaCosta and studied composition with Hugo Norden and Ron Nelson. As a saxophonist/clarinetist, he worked with the bands of Tommy Reynolds, Al Donahue, Jack Nye, Florian ZaBach, and Mickey Sullivan, among others. Lionel also performed throughout the United States, Canada, and Europe. The Artist Index's jazz documentarian and Jazz Podcast Series host, Dave Reis, spent nearly 26 years as a Jazz radio show host, among his many other accomplishments. He was one of the original longtime DJs who worked at the former WUSM and its second life, radio station WUMD, 89.3 FM, on the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth campus. Dave Reis, AKA David Domingo Reis, began as our guest on In-Focus Podcast 154 and In-Focus Podcast 181. He returns once again as the host of our first-ever ten-part jazz podcast series underwritten by the Fiber Optic Center. There is no better host for this series than Dave Reis, a walking, talking jazz encyclopedia and local legend himself. Dave grew up surrounded by and hanging with many of the jazz greats. He will be presenting his ten-part Jazz Podcast Series, underwritten by the Fiber Optic Center. Podcasts are also available on your favorite media app, including Amazon Music / iHeart Radio / Libsyn / Podcast Page / Spotify / WebPlayer, and APPLE PODCASTS Please consider donating whatever you can to help and support our mission to continue documenting the legacies of South Coast Artists. If you would like to be a guest on The Artists Index or have a suggestion, please let us know!
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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • The Lost Artists of Fairhaven - Introductory Podcast Episode 1: Autumn Liv Cyr

    The Lost Artists of Fairhaven - Introductory Podcast Episode 1: Autumn Liv Cyr
    Apr 28 2026

    Welcome, Autumn Liv Cyr, the new podcast host of The Lost Artists of Fairhaven. She is undertaking a new direction in our podcast programming. Autumn will be primarily focused on inviting our listeners to contribute any information they may have about any of the artists on her long, constantly growing list of Visual, Performing, and literary artists who were born, lived, or worked in the historical seacoast town of Fairhaven, Massachusetts.

    Autumn is a Fine Artist, Graphic Designer, Writer, and Musician, born and raised in the South Coast – Fairhaven specifically. She is also a multidisciplinary visual artist, writer, and musician now living in New Bedford, MA, with over 10 years of professional experience. Autumn enjoys using various media.

    Her ten-episode series will create a platform for listeners to submit anecdotes, information, and images to help her document the lives and legacies of Fairhaven-connected artists in particular, who have been overlooked, uncelebrated, or forgotten, to ensure they will be known to the next generations.

    Autumn spoke with The Artists Index co-founder, documentarian, and podcast host, Ron Fortier. They discussed how important it is to preserve the history of Fairhaven artists for future generations. This episode was recorded at our studio at Spectrum Marketing Group at Howland Place in New Bedford.

    Autumn Liv Cyr

    New Bedford, Massachusetts 02740

    Email | Website | Facebook | Instagram | Soundcloud |

    PODCASTS ALSO AVAILABLE ON: YouTube

    READ AUTUMN'S DANDELION MAGAZINE ARTICLE!

    AND WHILE YOU'RE HERE: Please consider donating whatever you can to ensure that our mission continues as we document the legacies of South Coast Artists.

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    If you would like to be a guest on The Artists Index or have a suggestion, please let us know!
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    54 mins
  • Gallery X Series Episode 8: Mary Rapoza

    Gallery X Series Episode 8: Mary Rapoza
    Apr 14 2026
    In Episode Eight, our Gallery X Documentation Project podcast host Sean FitzGerald speaks with Mary S. Rapoza, who has been the Director of the New Bedford Parks, Recreation & Beaches Department since 2013. Mary has a great love of public spaces and engaging children and adults in the great outdoors for health, recreation, and community connection. Her commitment to improving the quality of life for all New Bedford residents through the development of city-wide recreational opportunities and beautiful, safe, and resilient open spaces is reflected in the new park construction and park rehabilitations that have occurred during her tenure as the Director of the Parks Department. Mary's experience as a Landscape Designer and environmental educator brings a rich background to her position as Director. She received a Graduate Certificate in Landscape Design from the Landscape Institute at Harvard University. As a professional. Mary also worked as an environmental educator at the Children's Museum in Dartmouth and the Buzzards Bay Coalition. Mary has a B.S. in Biology from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. Mary S. Rapoza is the sister of John and Joe Rapoza (The Dancing Dogs) and Liz Rapoza, who joined her in the podcast. The Rapoza family, a dynasty of sorts, was and continues to be an important part of the evolution of Gallery X. Listen in to hear why! About Gallery X The gallery was founded in 1990 and is a contemporary, cooperative art gallery of visual, performing, and literary artist members and volunteers. Gallery X has served as an incubator for emerging artists and is a venue for established artists. It is a platform for local artists, performers, and creatives of all ages, skill levels, and backgrounds to showcase their talents as an integral part of the South Coast's community. This eight-episode podcast series supports and documents the overall project and provides historical and background information about the gallery and the progress made to date. The Gallery X Documentation Project will reach out to listeners and anyone seeking information about historical or contemporary artists from the South Coast's creative community. The Artists Index offers listeners up-close and personal conversations with the artists, supporters, and cultural impresarios of South Coast's creative community. Listen to the artists talk about their work, backgrounds, passions, dreams, and accomplishments. Also featured are those who work in or manage the creative community's economy, promotion, and cultural agenda. Please consider donating to, sponsoring, or underwriting our podcasts and programs. This and other podcasts are available on The Artists Index and your favorite media app, including Amazon Music / iHeart Radio / Libsyn / Podcast Page / Spotify / WebPlayer / APPLE PODCASTS About Gallery X The gallery was founded in 1990 and is a contemporary, cooperative art gallery of visual, performing, and literary artist members and volunteers. Gallery X has served as an incubator for emerging artists and is a venue for established artists. It is a platform for local artists, performers, and creatives of all ages, skill levels, and backgrounds to showcase their talents as an integral part of the South Coast's community. This eight-episode podcast series supports and documents the overall project and provides historical and background information about the gallery and the progress made to date. The Gallery X Documentation Project will reach out to listeners and anyone seeking information about historical or contemporary artists from the South Coast's creative community. The Artists Index offers listeners up-close and personal conversations with the artists, supporters, and cultural impresarios of South Coast's creative community. Listen to the artists talk about their work, backgrounds, passions, dreams, and accomplishments. Also featured are those who work in or manage the creative community's economy, promotion, and cultural agenda. Please consider donating to, sponsoring, or underwriting our podcasts and programs. This and other podcasts are available on The Artists Index and your favorite media app, including Amazon Music / iHeart Radio / Libsyn / Podcast Page / Spotify / WebPlayer / APPLE PODCASTS
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    35 mins
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