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OCLS Audio Catalog

by Orange County Library System

Experience the Orange County Library System in beautiful Central Florida through program highlights, storytelling, and more!

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Episodes

  1. Melrose in the Mix: John John Brown

    Dubbed by Elmore Magazine “one of the more promising young names in folk music today,” John John Brown featured at this Melrose in the Mix session.

  2. Melrose in the Mix: Beth McKee and Her Funky Time Band

    Mississippi-born singer-songwriter Beth McKee's roots music rides the idyllic backroads of soul, gospel, blues, folk, pop, and rock. She performed with her Funky Time Band at our May Melrose in the Mix live recording session.

  3. Melrose in the Mix: Artefacto

    Orlando band Artefacto blended nuances of alternative rock, pop and electronic music, performing a clutch of powerful songs sung in Spanish during the opening session of the 2019 Melrose in the Mix season.

  4. Melrose in the Mix: Ka Malinalli

    Singer-songwriter Ka Malinalli was the Melrose in the Mix featured artist in October, performing a mesmerizing solo set of new original material in the traditional Trova style.

  5. Melrose in the Mix: Classic Guitar duets and solos

    Guitarist and Executive Director of the Timucua Arts Foundation Chris Belt arranged a gathering of some of Orlando’s finest classical guitarists for our December 2018 Melrose in the Mix. Featured with Chris Troy Gifford, Eladio Scharron and Sam Desmet.

  6. Melrose in the Mix: Moody Sunshine

    Moody Sunshine visited the Melrose Center as the September Melrose in the Mix featured artist, performing a number of her sad girl/boy songs for an attentive audience in the Audio Studio. For more information on the Melrose Center visit visit http://tic.ocls.info/

  7. Melrose in the Mix: Terri Binion

    With famous admirers from Jimmy Webb to Lucinda Williams, North Carolina-born singer-songwriter Terri Binion has long been a beloved fixture in the Orlando music community. Her critically-acclaimed 2016 album The Day After the Night Before was hailed as a collection immensely personal songs that...

  8. Romance, Wine & Chocolate: Kristan Higgins

    The Alafaya Branch hosted its 3rd Annual Romance, Wine & Chocolate event on Friday, August 31, 2018. Featured keynote speaker was New York Times Bestselling author Kristan Higgins.

  9. Melrose in the Mix E Turn with Leisure Chief

    Orlando-based emcee extraordinaire E-Turn brought her indelible lyrics and style to the Melrose Audio Studio for the July Melrose in the Mix session. She was backed by Orlando area musical collective Leisure Chief, who will lent their funk, soul and jazz fusion-influenced sound to create an...

  10. Melrose in the Mix: Eye Q

    Brooklyn-born, Florida-based indie hip-hop artist EyeQ was the featured performer at our June 2018 Melrose in the Mix session, combining his wide array of musical influences with his love of anime to deliver a powerful performance inside the Melrose center Audio Studio. For more information on…

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  11. Orlando Reeves Fact or Fiction?

    A popular story of how Orlando got its name says a soldier, Orlando Reeves, was killed at Lake Eola during the Seminole War to prevent him firing a warning shot to his fellow soldiers. Some people claim this is a myth. Richard Lee Cronin, Historian and author of FIRST ROAD TO ORLANDO will discuss...

  12. Music in the Library: Hungrytown

    Hungrytown is the musical and married duo of Rebecca Hall and Ken Anderson. They have released two highly acclaimed CDs, Hungrytown (2008) and Any Forgotten Thing (2011) and have toured throughout the US, Canada, Europe and New Zealand. Rebecca has a reputation for crafting classic, instantly...

  13. Melrose in the Mix: Weston Howard

    Alternative-folk singer-songwriter Weston Howard was the featured performer for the December 2017 Melrose in the Mix session, recording original material with full backing band in front of a full studio audience.

  14. Music in the Library: Marie M. Loeffler

    Enjoy a performance of inspiring music by local solo handbell artist Marie M. Loeffler. To learn more about Marie, visit belldancer.net.

  15. Melrose in the Mix: Leo Aether

    The Melrose Center celebrates Hispanic Heritage month by bringing the South American folk and rock n’ roll sounds of indie band Leo Aether to the Melrose in the Mix live recording session. This special edition of the series features music sung in Spanish and varied instrumentation as performed by...

  16. Music in the Library: Vellamo

    Vellamo delights audiences with their traditional Finnish folk pop. Enjoy a captivating performance of Finnish and English folk songs you won't soon forget.

  17. Orlando Audio Podcast E07 - The Challenges of Recording Live Music Vol. 1 - Folk/Blues

    Listen as the Melrose Center Audio Team discusses the challenges of recording a live performance at our Melrose in the Mix events. This is the first in an ongoing series where the team will discuss the session and the technical details involved in recording our artist. Each episode in this series...

  18. The Making of a Serial Killer

    Psychopaths are callous, exploitative individuals with blunted emotions, impulsive inclinations and an inability to feel guilt or remorse. What makes them this way? Dr. Berit Brogaard, author of The Superhuman Mind, discusses the possible causes of psychopathy. Content may not be suitable for all...

  19. Wilderness Safety and First Aid

    Wilderness by its very nature, has inherent risks. Karianne Rivera of the Florida Conservation Corps, a division of the Florida Park Service, will discuss how to stay safe while hiking or participating in water activities around the state. Know what to do if an injury occurs while you're enjoying...

  20. Aviatrix:First Woman Pilot for Hughes Airwest

    Mary Bush Shipko, author of Aviatrix: First Woman Pilot for Hughes Airwest, discussed her ground-breaking work in a male-dominated field in 1976, as a woman airline pilot. In this clip from the talk, she speaks about how she got her start flying planes for Hughes Airwest.

  21. Bob Kealing: Elvis Ignited

    Uncover the Sunshine State’s crucial role in Elvis Presley’s life and musical career. Award-winning broadcast journalist and historian of Florida’s popular culture, Bob Kealing discusses his new book, Elvis Ignited: The Rise of an Icon in Florida.

  22. Bob Kealing: Life of the Party

    Award-winning broadcast journalist and historian of Florida’s popular culture, Bob Kealing will discuss his book Life of the Party, about the charismatic businesswoman, Brownie Wise. Ahead of her time, Wise was the driving force making Tupperware into a household name, but was written out of the...

  23. Florida Flora & Fauna

    Discover all the native wildlife and plants that Florida has to offer! Karianne Rivera of the Florida Conservation Corps, a division of the Florida Park Service, will provide fun facts about rare and endangered species in our beautiful state. Learn how to stay safe from some of our more dangerous...

  24. An Evening with a CIA Spy: T.L. Williams

    CIA Veteran T.L. Williams will speak about his career at the CIA, the real life of a spy, and how it influences his writing of spy thrillers. Mr. Williams unfolds a chilling and highly conceivable scenario in his latest novel. This fast-paced spy thriller revolves around a plot by the Chinese...

  25. Music in the LIbrary: Balalaika Duo

    Hear the Balalaika Duo, Elina Karokhina and Mikhail Smirnov perform Ukrainian, Gypsy, Jewish, and Russian music and dance. Balalaika Duo?s performance?s feature live music performed on accordion-garmoshka, guitar and balalaika, singing, and dancing.

  26. Orlando Audio Podcast E06 - Inside the Radio Business

    In this episode, we are proud to have had the opportunity to interview Dennis Martinez Program Director of Mix 105.1 and 101.9 AMP Radio in Orlando. We discuss how a major radio station operates, ratings, programming, talent, and more.

  27. Mind Your Business: Multicultural Strategy

    Minority groups are growing at a fast pace and as a result, Hispanics are no longer a sub-segment of the economy. They are emerging as a powerhouse of economic influence. Hernan Tagliani, Hispanic communications expert and author of The Hispanic Market for Corporate America. How to make your…

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  28. Meet the Author: Jackson Pearce

    Jackson Pearce, co-author of Pip Bartlett's Guide to Magical Creatures, on the Sunshine State Young Reader's Award list for third to fifth grade, reads from and discusses her book. Pearce is the author of The Inside Job and The Double Cross, both for children, and Sisters Red, Sweetly, Fathomless...

  29. Music in the Library: Naming the Twins

    Hear Canadian acoustic duo Naming the Twins. Naming the Twins is the harmonizing guy-gal duo of Robbie Smith and Kathleen Glauser whose sound is a little bit like Peter, Paul & Mary if one of the fellows took the night off, a little bit like Simon and Garfunkel if Art was a girl. Complimented for...

  30. Caring for Backyard Chickens

    Having a small backyard flock of chickens is a growing trend in metro areas. Getting started with your own backyard chicken coop can be daunting, but the end result is rewarding. Pet Care Professional Laura Helseth will share her experience, tips, and will answer your questions.

  31. Ayurvedic Beauty

    Nourish your skin, hair and body from the inside out with ancient Indian Ayurvedic beauty techniques with certified Holistic Health Coach, Shahnaz Nensey. An afternoon of beauty and wellness with organic skincare products that can be easily found in your kitchen using essential oils, herbs and...

  32. Crafting Effective Dialogue at the OCLS Writers Conference

    Author, screenwriter, actor, and script consultant Allen Gorney provides tips for keeping your characters' dialogue intriguing and natural. Allen currently teaches in the MFA program at Full Sail University. The 2017 OCLS Writers Conference took place on January 21st, 2017 at the Orlando Public...

  33. Ask the Experts Panel at the OCLS Writers Conference

    Writers get their questions answered by author and literary agent Lucienne Diver, literary agent Saritza Hernandez, editor Racquel Henry, and editor and blogger Laura Helseth.

  34. Bad Writers at the OCLS Writers Conference

    Vivi Barnes, Christina Farley, Amy Christine Parker, and Lucienne Diver talk about how to rebel against expectations to find balance between writing and your personal life.

  35. Sharon Draper: Stella by Starlight

    The Orange County Library System brought author Sharon M. Draper to read from and discuss her book Stella by Starlight on January 26, 2017. Draper is a five-time winner of the Coretta Scott King Literary Award and the New York Times best-selling author of Out of My Mind. The event was sponsored…

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  36. Meet the Author: Sharon Draper

    Sharon M. Draper read from and discussed Out of My Mind, the Sunshine State Young Readers Award winner for 2011 for both elementary and middle grades on January 26, 2017. On the New York Times bestseller list for two years, Out of My Mind is the story of brilliant and witty 10-year old Melody...

  37. Orlando Audio Podcast E05 - Understanding Business for the Modern Artist

    This is part 2 of 2 in our series - Networking Advice for Surviving the Entertainment Business. In this episode we talk with Chris Goyzueta, a manager, live show professional, instructor, podcaster and more. Chris works as an instructor at Full Sail University and host's a podcast of his own...

  38. Orlando Audio Podcast E04 - Networking Advice for Social Media

    This is part 1 of 2 in our series - Networking Advice for Surviving the Entertainment Business. In this episode we talk with our in house social media guru Marko Torres. Marko shines some light on how to use social media effectively and appropriately. We also discuss individual platforms and how…

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  39. How to Choose, Care and Train Your Rescued Dog

    A great many behavioral problems in dogs can be prevented with proper care and training. If you have a rescued dog or are planning on getting one from a local shelter or rescue, Todd Campbell, owner of South Orlando Dog Training, would like to inspire you to train your rescue the right way with…

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  40. Vegetables for Fall and Winter Gardens

    Fall and winter is the best time of the year to grow vegetables in Central Florida. In an informative presentation by the Gardens’ Director (and avid vegetable grower), learn how to grow armloads of vegetables for your family without chemicals and weeds. Based on seven years of intensive testing…

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  41. Orlando Audio Podcast E03 - The Boundaries of Music and Composition / Guest Interview

    In this episode we explore the definition of music and composition. We discuss how these boundaries are being pushed in Orlando and the truly unique role the Timucua Arts Foundation is playing in creating an excellent community for our local music scene. Our Special guests: Christopher Belt,...

  42. History Talk with J. Michael Francis on Florida's Hispanic Roots

    Five hundred years ago, Juan Ponce de León landed on what he believed was another Caribbean Island. In honor of the Pascua Florida, or Easter Sunday, he named the “island” la Florida. In this fascinating talk, historian J. Michael Francis explores the legacy of Ponce’s voyages to the peninsula,...

  43. Orlando Audio Podcast E02 - Building/Improving a Home Studio

    The topic of this episode revolves around building and investing in your home project studio. Chase, Jonathan and Leo discuss the differences in their own workflows and studio setups. We cover topics ranging from acoustics and gear to studio layout and vibe.

  44. Orlando Audio Podcast E01 - Stereo Mic Techniques / Ryan See Interview

    The topic of this episode revolves around the concept of stereo recording techniques. We also had the opportunity to interview Ryan See, an Audio Artist at EA Tiburon in Maitland, FL. Ryan provides insight into what it's like to work as a sound designer for games.

  45. Poetry & Pastries

    Poet and musician Leo AEther performed with Ka Malinalli (Kattya Graham) and Juan Burgos at the Chickasaw Branch as part of the Library’s weeklong participation in Outside the Lines; celebrating creativity and innovation in libraries. Leo recited original poetry and performed original music. Fue...

  46. Meet the Author: Abbi Glines

    Abbi Glines is a #1 New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of the Rosemary Beach, Sea Breeze, Vincent Boys, and Existence series. Please enjoy highlights from her Q&A session to celebrate the release of her newest book, Up in Flames.

  47. Acoustic Music Festival

    Local musicians performed acoustic sets for the Library’s Outside the Lines kickoff event. Enjoy a wide range of music from folk to pop, including performances from Uke A Ladies, Nicholas Roberts, and Shaun David Williams. The Orange County Library System participated in Outside the Lines, a...

  48. Celebrating Concrete: The Orlando Public Library & Brutalism

    Architectural historian Christine Madrid French explored the history of the all-concrete Orlando Public Library, designed by John Johansen in 1966 with a 1986 addition by local architect Nils Schweizer. The library is one of the foremost examples of Brutalism in Florida.(32:02)

  49. Jeff Ashton at the Orlando Public Library

    Former Assistant State Attorney Jeff Ashton, prosecutor for the Casey Anthony trial, answers questions about the trial and his new book, "Imperfect Justice," at the Orlando Public Library on November 21, 2011. (16:06) (mp4 video format; iPhone and iPad compatible)

  50. Cirque du Soleil Visits the Library

    Han Yuzhen, hand balancer from Cirque du Soleil's Dralion, visits the Orlando Public Library to give a demonstration of her incredible talent. (3:00)

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Experience the Orange County Library System in beautiful Central Florida through program highlights, storytelling, and more!

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Experience the Orange County Library System in beautiful Central Florida through program highlights, storytelling, and more!

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