Conducting Conversations

3-12-17 Composer, Arranger, Singer, and Guitarist Eddie Dillon - Conducting Conversations (SHOW #500!!!)

SHOW #500!!! This week, for a very special show number 500, and St. Patrick's Day, we feature Eddie Dillon, Composer, Arranger, Singer and Guitarist, and one of the original guests on the show when it started in 2007. Eddie is the only person to have appeared with Mike every year of the show's existence. We'll listen to some examples of his music, some of his personal favorites, and discuss his upcoming concerts. For more information go to www.eddiedillon.com
 
 

03-05-17 RI Civic Choral & Orchestra 2017 - Conducting Conversations

The RI Civic Choral and Orchestra is the subject of this week's program, with Edward Markward,Music Director and Roger Cichy, composer. We talk about their upcoming concert and listen to some of the music being presented on Saturday June 3th, 7:30 PM at the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul in Providence. For more information you can call 401-521-5670 or go to www.ricco.org​
 

02-26-17 Ocean State Theatre-Little Women - Conducting Conversations

Ocean State Theatre Company is the subject of this week's program with Amiee Turner, Producing Artistic Director and Ethan Paulini, Director of “Little Women”. We talk about the upcoming production and listen to some music from the musical. The show will play at the theatre from March 1st to March 19th. Ocean State Theatre is on Jefferson Blvd., Warwick. For more information you can call (401) 921-6800, or go to www.oceanstatetheatre.org​

02-19-17 Heavenly Gingers 7 Benefit - Conducting Conversations

This week we feature The Heavenly Gingers 7 Benefit Event at Twin River Event Center. We talk to Frank O'Donnell, well known comedian and one of the founders of the event. We listen to some of the music that will be played on March 21st, at 6:30 PM, and talk about what the event means to the community. For more information you can check on line at twinriver.com and go to Twin River events.

02-12-17 Eastern Connecticut Ballet - Conducting Conversations

 ​This week The Eastern Connecticut Ballet is the subject of the program with Gloria Govrin, Artistic Director and Lise Readon, Founder. We talk about their upcoming 25th Anniversary “Stars of American Ballet” and listen to some selections that will be danced to on Saturday, March 11th at 7:30 PM, at the Garde Arts Center in New London. For tickets you can go to www.gardearts.org
 

02-05-17 Narragansett Bay Symphony Community Orchestra - Conducting Conversations

The Narragansett Bay Symphony Community Orchestra is the subject of this week's program with Ben Vickers, Music Director and Jesse Holstein, violin soloist. We talk about their upcoming concert and listen to some of the music from the program being presented on Sunday March 5th at 3 PM at The Smith Center for the Arts at Providence College (Eaton Street entrance). For more information call 401-274-4578 or go to www.nabsco.org
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01-29-17 Jamestown Community Piano Association - Conducting Conversations

The Jamestown Community Piano Association is the subject of this week's program with Nancy Benett, Program Director. We talk about their upcoming concerts and listen to some of the music being presented this season at St. Matthew's Church in Jamestown. For more information you can call 401-423-0515.​
 

01-22-17 Ocean State Theatre Co.-Born Yesterday - Conducting Conversations

Ocean State Theatre Company is the subject of this week's program with Amiee Turner, Producing Artistic Director and Lara Hayhurst, star of “Born Yesterday”. We talk about the upcoming play and listen to some music to set the mood. Ocean State Theatre is on Jefferson Blvd., Warwick. For more information call (401) 921-6800 or go to www.oceanstatetheatre.org​

01-15-17 Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra - Conducting Conversations

This week The Eastern CT Symphony Orchestra is the subject of the program with Caleb Bailey, Executive Director. We talk about their upcoming Family Concerts and listen to some selections that will be performed on Saturday, January 28th at 8:00 PM and Sunday, January 29th at 2:00 PM in New London CT. For more information go to www.ectsymphony.com

01-08-17 Mystic River Chorale 2017 - Conducting Conversations

The Mystic River Chorale is the subject of this week's program with Frank Martginetti, ArtisticDirector. We talk about the upcoming concert and listen to some of the music from the program being presented on Sunday January 15th at 3 PM Harkness Chapel, Connecticut College. For more information call 860-460-1487, or go to www.mysticriverchorale.org
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01-01-17 North Kingstown Community Chorus 2017 - Conducting Conversations

This week The North Kingstown Community Chorus is the subject of the program with Heather Skidds, Music Director. We talk about the upcoming season and listen to some selections from the concert that was held last season at the North Kingstown High School. New members will be accepted in January. For more information you can call 401 573-7564 or go to www.nkchorus.org

12-25-16 Christmas Program with Noel - Conducting Conversations

This week will be a very special Christmas program with Noel, recording artist and songwriter. We'll listen to some selections from her wonderful CD, “A New England Christmas”, and talk about her career in music. For more information go to www.worldofnoel.com​

12-18-16 Ocean State Theatre Company-Special Events - Conducting Conversations

Ocean State Theatre Company is the subject of this week's program with Amiee Turner, Producing Artistic Director and Jason Loete, Director of Educational Programming and Community Outreach. We talk about the upcoming season of special events and listen to some music to set the mood. Ocean State Theatre is on Jefferson Blvd.in Warwick. For more information call 921-6800 or you can go to www.oceanstatetheatre.org

12-11-16 RI International Film Festival 2016 - Conducting Conversations

This week The RI International Film Festival is the subject of the program with George T. Marshall, Executive Director. We talk about the great movie scores of 2016 and listen to some selections from this year's “Blockbuster” films that might be up for some awards. For more information you can call 401.861.4445 or go to: www.film-festival.org

12-04-16 Jamestown Community Chorus Holiday 2016 - Conducting Conversations

This week The Jamestown Community Chorus is the subject of the program with B. J. Whitehouse, Music Director and Jessica Wilson, Section Leader. We talk about the upcoming season and listen to some selections from the concerts that will be held on Saturday December 10th at 7:30 PM and Sunday December 11th at 3:00 PM at the Jamestown Recreation Center, 41 Conanicus Ave., Jamestown. For more information you can call 401-423-1574 or go to www.jamestownchorus.com
 

11-27-16 Ocean State Theatre Company-White Christmas - Conducting Conversations

Ocean State Theatre Company is the subject of this week's program with Amiee Turner, Producing Artistic Director and Joel Kipper, star of “White Christmas”. We talk about the upcoming production and listen to some music to set the mood. The show will play at the theater November 30th to December 24th. Ocean State Theater is on Jefferson Blvd., Warwick. For more information call (401) 921-6800 or go to www.oceanstatetheatre.org

11-20-16 RI Civic Choral & Orchestra 2016 - Conducting Conversations

The RI Civic Choral and Orchestra is the subject of this week's program with Edward Markward, Music Director. We talk about their upcoming concerts and listen to some of the music being presented on Saturday December 3rd, 7:30 PM, at the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul in Providence and Sunday December 4th, 3:00 PM, at St. Joseph's Church in Newport. For more information call 401-521-5670, or go to www.ricco.org

11-13-16 Moscow Ballet-Nutcracker 2016 - Conducting Conversations

The Moscow Ballet is the subject of the program with Sally Michael Keys, Director of PR and Ashley Colette, owner of Massachusetts Dance Academy. We talk about their upcoming performance of “Nutcracker” and listen to some selections that will be used in the production on December 5th and 6th at the Park Theatre in Cranston. For more information go to www.nutcracker.com or www.parktheatreri.com

11-06-16 State Ballet of Rhode Island 2016 - Conducting Conversations

The State Ballet of Rhode Island is the subject of the program with Ana Marsden Fox, Executive Director. We talk about their upcoming performance of "Coppelia" and listen to some selections that will be used in the production that is playing on Friday, December 2nd and Saturday, December 3rd at the Park Theatre in Cranston. For more information you can go to: www.stateballet.com or www.parktheatreri.com

10-30-16 Ocean State Theatre-Doubt - Conducting Conversations

Ocean State Theatre Company is the subject of this week's program with Amiee Turner, Producing Artistic Director and Greg London, star of "Doubt". We talk about the upcoming production and listen to some music to set the mood. The show will play at the theatre from November 2nd to November 20th. The Ocean State Theatre is on Jefferson Blvd. in Warwick. For more information you can call 401-921-6800 or go to www.oceanstatetheatre.org