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02-12-23 Aging Disgracefully w/ Doreen Collins & Charlie Hall - Conducting Conversations

The comedy show “Aging Disgracefully” is the subject of this week's program with Rhode Island Comedy Hall of Famers Charlie Hall and Doreen Collins, the comedians that share the hosting role. We talk about the program and listen to some of the parody songs from it. For more information you can call (401) 288-1188, or go to www.oceanstatefollies.net 

02-10-23 Pianist John Hicks - Jazz After Dinner

This week on Jazz After Dinner Joe features Pianist John Hicks from his 1991 Concord Jazz Records release titled “ Live At Maybeck Recital Hall, Vol. 7.”

02-02-23 Arrival and Departure - A Walk In The Park

In this weeks A Walk In The Park with Jane Andrews...Jane shares a story she knows well but is sharing it for the first time.

02-04-23 Are You Ready For Some Football! - WCRI‘s Kids Hour

In this weeks WCRI's Kids Hour hosts Jamie and Spencer listen to music about football from films and TV broadcasts!

02-04-23 Herbwise Naturals in Westerly R.I. - The 95.9 Company Break

In this weeks 95.9 Company Break program Mike talks with Susan Adams of Herbwise Naturals in Westerly RI. Herbwise Naturals has many homeopathic remedies, vitamins, etc. They have one of the largest inventories of bulk herbs and spices in New England, and they can also order them as needed. Please contact them by email at herbwisenaturals@gmail.com, call 401-596-7815 or visit http://herbwisenaturals.com/ 

02-05-23 Rhode Island Wind Ensemble - Conducting Conversations

This week The R.I. Wind Ensemble is the subject of the program with Dr. Robert Franzblau, Conductor. We talk about their upcoming Spring Concerts and listen to some selections that will be performed on their February 19th concert in Newport for the benefit of The Seamen’s Church Institute . For more information you can go to www.riwe.org

02-03-23 Trumpeter Roy Hargrove - Jazz After Dinner

This week on Jazz After Dinner Joe features Trumpeter Roy Hargrove from his 1991 Novus Records release titled “Public Eye.”

01-26-23 Snow - A Walk In The Park

In this weeks A Walk In The Park with Jane Andrews...Jane remembers the power of nature which helps us to forget our troubling circumstances.

01-29-23 Contemporary Theater’s Artistic Director Tammy Brown - Conducting Conversations

The Contemporary Theater’s Artistic Director Tammy Brown is our special guest on this week’s program. We talk about their upcoming season of plays, concerts, classes and other exciting events, including their production of Wakefield’s Idol, running through March 30th. For more information you can go to https://www.contemporarytheatercompany.com

01-27-23 Pianist Gene Harris - Jazz After Dinner

This week host Joe Parillo features Pianist Gene Harris from his 1989 Concord Records release titled “Listen Here.”

01-19-23 Said Wren - A Walk In The Park

In this weeks A Walk In The Park with Jane Andrews...Jane finds inspiration to keep moving right outside the window.

01-20-23 Trumpeter Miles Davis - Jazz After Dinner

This week on Jazz After Dinner host Joe Parillo features Trumpeter Miles Davis from his 1963 Columbia Records release titled “Seven Steps To Heaven.”

01-22-23 Core Memory Concerts - Conducting Conversations

This week Core Memory Concerts is the subject of the program with Craig Maynard, Artistic Director. He'll talk about the upcoming season that has been called one of the busiest in the area. We'll listen to some selections from the concerts that will be held this spring. For more information you can go to www.corememorymusic.com

01-12-23 Human Wall - A Walk In The Park

In this weeks A Walk In The Park with Jane Andrews...Jane shares a glimmer of hope in humanity divided.

01-15-23 Shannon Corey - Conducting Conversations

This week we feature Shannon Corey, singer, composer, pianist and teacher. We'll listen to examples of music from her CDs and discuss her career and how she has had the opportunity to travel the world singing. For more information you can go to www.shannoncoreymusic.com​

01/13/23 Saxophonist Dexter Gordon - Jazz After Dinner

This week on Jazz After Dinner host Joe Parillo features Saxophonist Dexter Gordon from his 1961 Blue Note Records release titled “Dexter Calling.”

01-07-23 Music From The Hit Netflix Show Wednesday! - WCRI‘s Kids Hour

In this weeks WCRI's Kids Hour hosts Jamie and special guest host Skylar listen to music from the hit Netflix show Wednesday!

01-05-23 The Legend of Mary Wade - A Walk In The Park

In this weeks A Walk In The Park with Jane Andrews...Jane remembers the will of the loud being conquered by the silent.

01-08-23 Mystic River Chorale - Conducting Conversations

The Mystic River Chorale is the subject of this week's program with Frank Zilinyi, Artistic Director and Michelle Mencer, President. We talk about what the Chorale has done in the last season and their concert coming up on Sunday January 15th at 4PM, at Harkness Chapel. For more information you can go go to www.mysticriverchorale.org

12-29-22 Ebb and Flow - A Walk In The Park

In this weeks A Walk In The Park with Jane Andrews...Jane draws examples of the ebb and flow of life.