Conducting Conversations

The Kingston Chamber Music Festival is the subject of this week's program, with Natalie Zhu, Artistic 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 24 to August 4, at the University of Rhode Island Fine Arts Center.  For more information go to www.kingstonchambermusic.org 

This week we feature the host of WCRI's Jazz After Dinner, Joe Parillo, Pianist, Composer/Arranger, and Chair of the Music Department at URI.
We'll listen to some examples of his music, and discuss his interesting background. For more information go to www.joeparillo.com

Theatre By The Sea's production of “CATS”, is the subject of this week's program, with Richard Stafford, director and choreographer. We talk about
the upcoming musical that runs from June 19, to July 13, and listen to some of the songs from “CATS”. For more information call (401) 782-8587,
or go to www.theatrebythesea.com

This week The Courthouse Center for the Arts is the subject of the program, with Lorraine Lesniak, Production Director.   We talk about the changes to Courthouse Arts, the Bloomsday Program being presented on June 16 and listen to some Irish music selections provided by Mary King and Mike McFishman.    For more information go to  www.courthousearts.org

This week Opera Providence is the subject of the program, with Rene de la Garza, Artistic Director, and Dr. Robert DeRobbio, President.    We talk about the upcoming production of Pirates of Penzance, and listen to some selections from the operetta that will be held on Friday and Saturday June 14 and 15, June 21 at 8:00PM, and June 23 at 3:00PM, at the Columbus Theatre.   For more information call, 401-331-6060, or go to www.operaprovidence.org

The subject of this week's program is a cappella music with Mike Maino. Yes, Mike has a chance to talk about his favorite form of music, and talk
about an upcoming a cappella concert to be held at the new Ocean State Theater on Jefferson Blvd., Warwick. For tickets or more information call
(401) 437-6043, or go to www.oceanstatetheatre.org or www.SingNBC.com

Theatre By The Sea's 80th season, is the subject of this week's program, with Bill Hanney, Producing Executive Director. We talk about the
upcoming musical season, and listen to some of the very popular songs from “Nunsense”, “Cats”, “Annie”, and “La Cage Aux Folles”. For more
information call (401) 782-8587, or go to www.theatrebythesea.com

The RI Civic Choral and Orchestra, is the subject of this week's program, with Steve Miller,
Communications Director, and Edward Markward, Music Director. We talk about their upcoming concerts,
and listen to some of the music from the program being presented on May 11th. For more information
call 401-521-5670, or go to www.ricco.org

The Mystic River Chorale, is the subject of this week's program, with Frank Martginetti, Artistic Director, and Ray Brown, President.  We talk about their upcoming concerts, and listen to some of the music from the program being presented on Sunday - May 5, 2013 - 3:00 PM, MYSTIC CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, MYSTIC CT.  For more information call  (860) 464-2938, or go to www.mysticriverchorale.org

Ocean State Theatre Company, is the subject of this week's program, with Amiee Turner, Producing Artistic Director, and Alison Mahoney, actor. We
talk about the upcoming show “The King and I”, by Rogers and Hammerstein, at the new theater on Jefferson Blvd., Warwick. We also listen to some of
the classic music from the show. For more information call (401)921-6800, or go to www.oceanstatetheatre.org

This week Musica Dolce Youth String Ensemble, is the subject of the program, with Kathleen Curran Monroe, Director. We talk about the
upcoming concert on Sunday, May 5, 2013, 3 PM, 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.musicadolce.org

The Wakefield Concert Band, is the subject of this week's program, with Barry Liberman, Music Director, David Stephsen, President and Cindy Wyman,
AVP, South County Hospital. We talk about the upcoming concert on May 5, and listen to some of the music being presented at the South Kingstown HS
Auditorium, to benefit the South County Hospital “STAR” Program. For more information call 401-294-7101, or go to www.wakefieldconcertband.com

This week The Jamestown Community Chorus, is the subject of the program, with B. J. Whitehouse, Music Director, and Jessica Wilson, PR Director.
We talk about the upcoming season, and listen to some selections from the concerts that will be held on Saturday May 4, 7:30 and Sunday May 5 at
3:00PM, at Central Baptist Church, 99 Narragansett Ave., Jamestown RI. For more information call, 401-423-1574 or go to www.jamestownchorus.wordpress.com

Ocean State Theatre Company, is the subject of this week's program, with Amiee Turner, Producing Artistic Director, and Damron Russell Armstrong,
actor. We talk about the upcoming show “RACE”, by David Mamet, at the new theater on Jefferson Blvd., Warwick. We also listen to some music not
from the show, but helps set the mood. For more information call (401) 921-6800, or go to www.oceanstatetheatre.org

This week for St. Patrick's Day, we feature Eddie Dillon, Composer, Arranger, Singer and Guitarist with the famous Clancy Brothers. We'll listen to some examples of his music, and discuss his upcoming concerts.
For more information go to www.eddiedillon.com

This week The RI Center for Performing Arts, is the subject of the program, with Yusuf Gandhi, Executive Director.  We talk about the upcoming season, and listen to some selections from the groups that will be coming this spring.   For more information call 401.467.7275 or go to www.parktheatreri.com

This week The Stadium Theatre, is the subject of the program, with Jordan Harris, Marketing and  Advertising Manager.  We talk about the upcoming season, and listen to some selections from the shows that will be coming this spring.   For more information call 401.762.4545 or go to www.stadiumtheatre.com

The Swanhurst Chorus, is the subject of this week's program, with Johnathan Babbitt, Music Director.   We talk about the upcoming presentation of  “Guys and Dolls”, on March 2 and 3, and listen to some of the music from the show.  For more information call  401-682-1630, or go to www.swanhurst.org

Ocean State Theatre Company, is the subject of this week's program, with Amiee Turner, Producing Artistic Director, and Nile Hawver, actor.  We talk about the upcoming show “RENT”, by Jonathan Larson, at the new theater on Jefferson Blvd., Warwick.  We also listen to some of the music from the show.   For more information call (401) 921-6800, or go to www.oceanstatetheatre.org

This week The RI International Film Festival is the subject of the program, with George T. Marshall, Executive Director, and Reshad Kulenovic, Film Dept. Faculty member of URI, Providence Campus.   We talk about the upcoming Academy Awards, and listen to some selections from themes of classic James Bond  movies.   For more information call 401.861.4445 or go to  www.film-festival.org