Conducting Conversations

12-27-15 The RI International Film Festival-Awards & Recap - 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 upcoming possible Academy Award winners for best musical score from 2015 and listen to some selections from those movies.  For more information call 401.861.4445 or go to  www.film-festival.org

12-20-15 The Vets - 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 “Salute to Vienna” concert, and other 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

12-13-15 The Warwick Symphony Orchestra - Conducting Conversations

This week The Warwick Symphony Orchestra is the subject of the program, with Catherine Gagnon, Music Director.  We talk about their upcoming Holiday Series Concerts, Joyous Sounds of Christmas, and listen to some selections that will be performed on Thursday, December 17th, in North .Providence, and Saturday December 19th, in Narragansett.  For more information go to  www.wsori.org

12-06-15 Jamestown Community Chorus Dec. 2015 - Conducting Conversations

This week The Jamestown Community Chorus,  is the subject of the program, with B. J. Whitehouse, Music Director and Jessica Wilson, President.  We talk about the upcoming season and listen to some selections from the concerts that will be held on Saturday December 12th at 7:30 PM and Sunday December 13th, at 3:00 PM, at the Jamestown Recreation Center, 41 Conannicus Ave, Jamestown Call 401-423-1574 or go to www.jamestownchorus.com

11-29-15 Ocean State Theatre-It's A Wonderful Life - Conducting Conversations

Ocean State Theatre Company, is the subject of this week's program, with Amiee Turner, Producing Artistic Director, and Jef Canter, star of “It's A Wonderful Life”.  We talk about the upcoming musical, and listen to some songs from the show.  The production will play at the theatre December 2, to December 27.  Ocean State Theater is on Jefferson Blvd., Warwick.   For more information call (401) 921-6800, or go to  www.oceanstatetheatre.org

11-22-15 OSTC Presents Dianne Carey - Conducting Conversations

This week we feature Diane Carey, jazz singer and cabaret star.  We'll listen to examples of her music from her latest CD and discuss her upcoming show at the Ocean State Theatre. We are also joined by Jason Loete, actor, and new Director of Programing at the Theatre.   For more information go to www.oceanstatetheatre.org

11-15-15 RI Civic Choral & Orchestra Nov. 2015 - 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 November 28, 7:30 PM, at the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul in Providence, and Sunday November 29, 3:00 PM, at St. Joseph's Church in Newport.  For more information call  401-521-5670 or go to www.ricco.org

11-08-15 South County Chamber Singers - Conducting Conversations

This week we feature Enrico Garzilli, composer and director of the South County Chamber Singers. We talk about their upcoming concerts on Saturday November 21st at 8:00 PM and Sunday November 22nd at 3:00 PM, at The Courthouse Center for the Arts. For more information go to www.scchambersingers.org

11-01-15 Ocean State Theatre-Around The World In 80 Days - Conducting Conversations

Ocean State Theatre Company, is the subject of this week's program, with Amiee Turner, Producing Artistic Director, and Minita Gandhi, star of “Around The World In 80 Days”.  We talk about the upcoming musical and listen to some songs from the show.  The production will play at the theatre November 4th to November 22nd.  Ocean State Theater is on Jefferson Blvd., Warwick.   For more information call (401) 921-6800, or go to www.oceanstatetheatre.org

10-25-15 The Providence Singers-Season 44 - Conducting Conversations

The Providence Singers, is the subject of this week's program, with Christine Noel, Artistic Director, and Collette Royer, Communications Director.  We talk about their upcoming concert, and listen to some of the music from the program being presented on November 7 in Providence, and November 8 in Bristol. For more information call  401-751-5700, or go to www.providencesingers.org

10-18-15 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.   We talk about the upcoming, Newly-Branded Festival Celebrating Sci-Fi, Fantasy and Horror, and listen to some selections from award winning movies. For more information you can call 401.861.4445 or go to  www.film-festival.org

10-11-15 Westminster Youth String Ensemble - Conducting Conversations

This week Westminster Youth String Ensemble, is the subject of the program, with Kathleen Curran Monroe, Director.   We talk about the upcoming season and the Halloween Concert on Sunday October 25th, at the George Kent Performance Hall in Westerly, and listen to some selections of past concerts. For more information call 401.596.5225, or go to www.westminsterstrings.org

10-04-15 Warwick Symphony Orchestra - Conducting Conversations

This week The Warwick Symphony Orchestra is the subject of the program, with Catherine Gagnon, Music Director.   We talk about their upcoming Fall Series Concerts, A Patchwork Symphony, and listen to some selections that will be performed, Friday, October 23, in Cranston, and Sunday, October 25th, at The Greenwich Odeum.  For more information go to  www.wsori.org

09-27-15 Ocean State Theatre Company-The Adams Family 2015 - Conducting Conversations

Ocean State Theatre Company is the subject of this week's program, with Amiee Turner, Producing Artistic Director, and Katie Clark, star of "The Addams Family”.  We talk about the upcoming musical, and listen to some songs from the show.  The production will play at the theater September 30th to October 18th. Ocean State Theatre is on Jefferson Blvd., Warwick. For more information call (401) 921-6800, or go to www.oceanstatetheatre.org  

09-20-15 CT Gilbert & Sullivan Society - Conducting Conversations

The CT Gilbert and Sullivan Society, is the subject of this week's program, with Dr. John Dreslin, Music Director.  We talk about the upcoming event to be held at Valley Regional High School, Deep River CT, and listen to some of the music from Iolanthe, that will be performed October 3 and 4.  For more information go to www.CTGandS.org

09-13-15 Theatre by the Sea 2016 Preview - Conducting Conversations

Theatre By The Sea's new 2016 season is the subject of this week's program, with Bill Hanney, Producing Executive Director. We talk about the upcoming musicals, and listen to some of the very popular songs from The Buddy Holly Story, West Side Story, The Wizard of Oz, and Sister Act.  For more information call (401) 782-8587, or go to www.theatrebythesea.com

09-06-15 The Liberty Voices - Conducting Conversations

The Liberty Voices in concert with the Narragansett Bay Chorus, is the subject of this week's program, with Ken Brindamour, lead singer.  We talk about the upcoming concert, and listen to some of the music being presented on Saturday September 12, 2 PM, at the Ocean State Theater. For tickets call (401) 921-6800, or go to www.oceanstatetheatre.org, and for more information about the chorus call (401) 437-6043 or go to  www.singNBC.com

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