2015-08

08-30-15 The Vets 2015 - Conducting Conversations

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

08-23-15 Rhythm and Roots Festival 2015 - Conducting Conversations

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

08-16-15 Theatre by the Sea-Young Frankenstein - Conducting Conversations

Theatre By The Sea's production of “Young Frankenstein”, is the subject of this week's program, with Kevin Hill, Artistic Director, Sandy Rosenburg, and Brian Padgett, stars of the show.  We talk about the upcoming musical, and listen to some of the very popular songs from the production.  For more information call (401) 782-8587, or go to www.theatrebythesea.com

08-09-15 Contemporary Theater Co.-Sweeney Todd - Conducting Conversations

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

08-02-15 RI International Film Festival 2015 - Conducting Conversations

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

7-31-15 Trumpeter Tom Harrell - Jazz After Dinner

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

08-01-15 Chariho Furniture - The 95.9 Company Break

This week The 95.9 Company Break takes a look at Chariho Furniture and we talk to owner Ed Smith! It’s often said that “things just aren’t made the way they used to be.” How true this is in nearly all cases. But to every rule there is an exception. At Chariho Furniture you will feel you have stepped back in time and you will experience handmade craftmanship from another era . . . today. Chariho Furniture is different than other furniture stores in southern New England. Our furniture is handcrafted and made from solid wood, so it lasts a lifetime. Whether you are searching for bedroom sets, dining room sets, chests, hutches, accent furniture or a wide selection of Amish furniture, Chariho has an incredible selection of furniture that will stand the test of time and truly beautify your home. For more information call 401-539-9043 or visit www.charihofurniture.com