On this episode of What’s Next?, Reeves Kirtner sits down with Nate Randolph, the founder of HÜCK Food & Spirits, Harvest Hall, and the upcoming NJ Randolph Distilling in Huntington. With a background in architecture and design, Nate personally handled much of the construction of the space, created the menu and recipes himself, and developed the spirits that will eventually be produced at Huntington’s first distillery.

The conversation covers where the idea for the restaurant and distillery came from, why Nate chose his location on 4th Avenue, the challenges of opening a restaurant and distillery from the ground up, and the response from the community since opening. Nate also shares the story behind his passion for distilling and what customers can expect moving forward.

In this episode of What’s Next, Reeves unveils the full lineup for the summer edition of 9th Street Live. The popular downtown concert series returns Friday, May 22, kicking things off with Joslyn and the Sweet Compression, setting the tone for another great summer of live music, good community vibes and unforgettable summer nights.

In this episode, Reeves talks with Rachel Catherine Allinder from the Foundry Theater about the growing arts scene in Huntington and the vision behind the city’s unique performance venue located inside City Hall.

They discuss how the theater came to life, the types of events now happening there, and how it’s helping support artists, performers, and audiences across the Tri-State region.

Rachel also shares details about the return of the Appalachian Film Festival, a celebration of filmmakers and stories from across Appalachia. Learn what makes a film “Appalachian,” what audiences can expect at the festival, and why events like this matter for the region’s creative future.