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08-03-23 Skinniest Bug - A Walk In The Park

In this week's A Walk In The Park with Jane Andrews...Jane shares how we are all part of nature if we choose to look at it that way.

08-05-23 Hot, Hot Summer & R.I. Anime Con 2023 - WCRI‘s Kids Hour

On this months episode of WCRI's Kids Hour hosts Jamie and Skylar listen to music from films about heat like, Rango, Jaws and more. They discuss their trip to R.I. Anime Con and listen some music from Anime shows and movies!

08-05-23 Beach Rose Cafe’ 2023 - The 95.9 Company Break

On this weeks 95.9 Company Break we check in with Beach Rose Café' owner Marie Case. The Beach Rose Café’s menu consists of a variety of tasty items made with locally sourced products and farm fresh ingredients. They offer traditional café items like tea and coffee drinks, muffins, salads, sandwiches and more, as well as several different cast iron bites. The café is open Friday-Tuesday from 6:30am-2:30pm year round. For more information call (401) 213-6021 or visit www.thebeachrosecafe.com

08-06-23 Theatre by the Seas’ Jersey Boys - Conducting Conversations

Theatre By The Sea's exciting 2023 season is the subject of this week's program, with Karen Kessler, General manager of the theatre. We talk about this summer's fourth musical, The Jersey Boys, and listen to some of the very popular songs from this story based on The Four Seasons. For more information you can call (401) 782-8587 or go to www.theatrebythesea.com

08-04-23 Vocalist Tony Bennett-16 Most Requested Songs - Jazz After Dinner

This week Joe is featuring Vocalist Tony Bennett from his 1986 Columbia Records recording titled “16 Most Requested Songs.”

07-27-23 Water’s Surface - A Walk In The Park

In this week's A Walk In The Park with Jane Andrews...Jane takes a look at breaking the surface.

07-29-23 Luna Endures: A Redwood’s Survival Tale - This Old Tree

In this months This Old Tree host Doug Still explores Luna Endures: A Redwood's Survival Tale. Luna is a 200 ft tall redwood tree that towers on a ridge deep within a privately owned forest in northern California. You may remember Julia Butterfly Hill's remarkable 2-year "tree sit" in the 1990's that helped save the tree and shed light on the indiscriminate clearcutting of redwood forests. But after an agreement was reached to save the redwood and the national news media left, another crisis arose that threatened Luna's existence, introduced new heroes, and ushered in a new era of collaboration.

07-28-23 Pianist Ramsey Lewis - Jazz After Dinner

This week Joe is featuring pianist Ramsey Lewis from his 1996 GRP Records recording titled "Between The Keys." 

07-30-23 Theatre by the Sea-90th Anniversary Barn Bash - Conducting Conversations

The 90th Anniversary Barn Bash at Theatre By The Sea is the subject of this week's program with Karen Kessler, General manager of the Theatre. We talk about the amazing line up of talented performers that have been on the Barn’s stage in years past and listen to some of the very popular songs they sang. For more information you can call (401) 782-8587, or go to www.theatrebythesea.com

07-20-23 That Cat - A Walk In The Park

In this week's A Walk In The Park with Jane Andrews...Jane confronts the ever present hunting instincts of a domesticated cat.

07-23-23 Talkin’ Birds Host Ray Brown - Conducting Conversations

This week we feature Ray Brown, on air personality of WCRI's Classical Network. We'll talk about his weekly Saturday morning show “Talkin’ Birds”, find out the latest news about birds and listen to music that has a connection to Ray or is just for the birds! For more information about Ray and his program you can go to our web site www.classical959.com or to www.talkinbirds.com
 

07-21-23 Timbale Player/Band Leader Tito Puente - Jazz After Dinner

This week on Jazz After Dinner Joe features Timbale Player/Band Leader Tito Puente from his 1999 RMM Records recording titled “Mambo Birdland.”
 

07-15-23 Author Avery Carpenter Forrey-Social Engagement - Ocean House Author Series

Join Ocean House owner, actor, and bestselling author Deborah Goodrich Royce for a conversation with Avery Carpenter Forrey to discuss her debut novel Social Engagement, set right here in Watch Hill! Avery Carpenter Forrey was a founding team member and Managing Editor at theSkimm, where she co-wrote the #1 NY Times bestseller How to Skimm Your Life, breaking down some of the less glamorous parts of being an adult from personal finance to stress management. For more information or to purchase her books visit www.averycarpenterforrey.com. For more information on Deborah Goodrich Royce and the Ocean House Author Series visit deborahgoodrichroyce.com

07-13-23 Notable Calls - A Walk In The Park

In this week's A Walk In The Park with Jane Andrews...Jane explores nature's music to our ears.

07-14-23 Multi Reed Player Paquito D’Rivera - Jazz After Dinner

This week on Jazz After Dinner Joe features Multi Reed Player Paquito D’Rivera from his 1989 Chesky Records recording titled “Tico Tico.” 

07-16-23 Kingston Chamber Music Festival 2023 - Conducting Conversations

The Kingston Chamber Music Festival is the subject of this week's program with Natalie Zhu, Artistic Director and Dr. Beth Etter, Executive Director. We talk about the upcoming Festival and listen to some of the amazing music that will be presented from July 26th to August 6th. For more information you can go to www.kingstonchambermusic.org

07-06-23 Changes - A Walk In The Park

In this week's A Walk In The Park with Jane Andrews...Jane looks at how growing vegetation can change our perception.

07-09-23 Theatre By The Sea-The Bodyguard - Conducting Conversations

Theatre By The Sea's exciting 2023 season is the subject of this week's program, with Bill Hanney, owner of the theatre. We talk about this summer's third musical, The Bodyguard and listen to some of the very popular songs from this story based on the very popular movie. For more information call (401) 782-8587, or go to www.theatrebythesea.com
 

07-07-23 Pianist Michel Camilo - Jazz After Dinner

This week on Jazz After Dinner Joe features Pianist Michel Camilo from his 2003 Telarc Records recording titled “Live at the Blue Note.” 

07-04-23 Novelist Katherine Reay-A Shadow in Moscow - Ocean House Author Series

   Join Ocean House owner, actor, and bestselling author Deborah Goodrich Royce for a conversation with novelist Katherine Reay to discuss her latest novel, A Shadow in Moscow: A Cold War Novel. Katherine Reay is a national bestselling and award-winning author of several novels. She has enjoyed a lifelong affair with books and history, and brings that love to her stories. Katherine has also written one full-length nonfiction work. She holds a BA and MS from Northwestern University, graduating Phi Beta Kappa, and has lived across the country with a few years in England and Ireland as well. A full-time author and mother of three children, Katherine and her husband currently live outside Chicago, IL. For more information or to purchase her books visit katherinereay.com. For more information on Deborah Goodrich Royce and the Ocean House Author Series visit deborahgoodrichroyce.com