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

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

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

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

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  

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

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

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

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

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

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

This week The Ocean State Summer Pops Orchestra is the subject of the program, with Stephen Toro, Music Director/Conductor, Chris Eastburn, his son Quinn, composers and Jorge Gardos, violinist. We talk about their upcoming concerts, and listen to some selections that will be performed. For more information call 401.461.1325 or go to  www.osspo.org

Theatre By The Sea's production of “Little Mermaid”, is the subject of this week's program, with Bill Hanney Producing Executive Director, and Adrienne Eller, star 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

Charles Shaughnessy is our special guest this week, along with Bill Hanney, Producing Executive Director of Theatre By The Sea.  Charles is starring in TBTS's production of “My Fair Lady”.  We talk mostly about Charles' long TV and stage career, and listen to some of the popular songs from the show, which runs till July 18.  For more information call (401)782-8587, or go to www.theatrebythesea.com

Ocean State Theatre Company, is the subject of this week's program, with Amiee Turner, Producing Artistic Director, and star of “Gypsy”.  We talk about the upcoming musical, and listen to some songs from the show.  The production will play at the theatre July 8, to August 2.  Ocean State Theater is on Jefferson Blvd., Warwick.   For more information call (401) 921-6800, or go to www.oceanstatetheatre.org

This week we feature Lauren Vine, up and coming singer and actor, along with her mother Heather, supporter and fan.  We'll listen to an example of her music, songs done by her favorite performers, and discuss her future along with what it took to get her to this point.

This week we feature Diana McVey, opera singer and teacher. We will listen to a sampling of her music, songs done by her favorite performers and discuss her upcoming concerts throughout the United States and around the world. For more information go to www.dianamcvey.com

The Kingston Chamber Music Festival is the subject of this week's program, with Brian Mitchell, Managing Director. We talk about the upcoming Festival and listen to some of the amazing music from last year's concerts. The Festival runs from July 22nd to August 2nd at the University of Rhode Island Fine Arts Center. For more information go to www.kingstonchambermusic.org