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02/09/2021 | Episode 33 | 41:18

Welcome to Florida: Kelvin Hair and the Florida Highwaymen

Welcome to Florida: Kelvin Hair and the Florida Highwaymen

This week's episode begins with Craig Pittman putting Ron DeSantis in the crosshairs over the governor's big talk and small action on protecting the state's water. If you'd like to learn more about the state's water quality problems, what causes them, what can be done to fix them, a previous episode all about the Floridan Aquifer does so in depth. This week's guest is artist Kelvin Hair. Kelvin is the son of Alfred Hair, one of the original, legendary, Florida Highwaymen painters. The Florida Highwaymen are the subject of an exhibition on now at the Tampa Museum of Art through March 28. Chadd Scott reviewed the show previously when it was in Orlando.

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Marilyn Westropp
10. 02 2021, 04:21:3838
Love the Highwaymen. I read the book and wanted to meet one of the men. Years ago R.L. Lewis came to Safety Harbor Museum. I commissioned him to paint me a picture. He took out his easel and painted on canvas an inspirational wildlife scene that is truly breathtaking! He dis this right in front of my eyes! It's amazing. He signed it and wrote me a beautiful note. I had a great conversation with me and his son. I treasure my memory with him. I encourage everyone to read the book and learn more about these men who resided in Florida. His work was inspired by the works of well-known Florida artist Albert "Beanie" Backus. When I look at the painting I wonder about the very talented Beanie and what his life was like. Thank you for having Kevin Hair to tell you and your audience more! Respectfully, Marilyn

About the host

Craig Pittman is the award-winning author of Oh, Florida!: How America’s Weirdest State Influences the Rest of the Country, The Scent of Scandal, Cat Tale, Manatee Insanity and The State You’re In, and co-author of Paving Paradise. Born in Pensacola, he graduated from Troy State University in Alabama, where his muckraking work for the student paper prompted an agitated dean to label him “the most destructive force on campus.” Since then he has covered a variety of newspaper beats and quite a few natural disasters, including hurricanes, wildfires and the Florida Legislature. 


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