The Vets, (formally Veterans Memorial Auditorium) is the subject of this week's program, with Michael Gravison, Marketing Director.   We talk about the completion of “re-construction” of the building, upcoming events, and listen to music from those programs.  The Vets Theater is on Avenue of the Arts, in Providence.   For more information call (401) 421 ARTS, or go to www.thevetsri.com

The Rhythm and Roots Festival, is the subject of this week's program, with Chuck Wentworth, Producer. We talk about the upcoming event to be held at Ninigret Park, and listen to some of the music from groups that will be performing September 4 to 6.  For more information go to www.rhythmandroots.com

The Contemporary Theater Co., is the subject of this week's program, with Christopher J. Simpson, Artistic Director.  We talk about their upcoming events, and listen to some of the music from "Sweeney Todd”, the musical they will be presenting in October..  For more information call 401-218-0282, or go to www.thecontemporarytheater.com

This week The RI International Film Festival is the subject of the program, with George T. Marshall, Executive Director, and Steven Feinberg, Executive Director of the RI Film and TV Office. We talk about the composer James Horner, and listen to some selections from his award winning movies. For more information call 401.861.4445 or go to www.film-festival.org

On this weeks Jazz After Dinner Joe features trumpeter Tom Harrell from his "Visions" recording.