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01-01-23 South Kingstown 300th Celebration - Conducting Conversations

The South Kingstown 300th Celebration is the subject of this week's program with Joanne Esposito, Chairman and Beth LeConte, board member. We talk about what the year long 300th Anniversary Celebration and the many events, including concerts, parades, lectures, sports, and much more. The music is from the CD Clawhammer Banjo, provided by Bob Woods. For more information go to www.southkingstownri.com

12/30/22 Saxophonist Stan Getz - Jazz After Dinner

This week on Jazz After Dinner Joe features Saxophonist Stan Getz from his 1963 “MGM/Verve Records” release titled “Jazz Samba Encore.”

12-22-22 A Tough Subject - A Walk In The Park

In this weeks A Walk In The Park with Jane Andrews...Jane explores a tough subject and what helped her make sense of it.

12-23-22 A Ray Charles Christmas - Jazz After Dinner

On this week’s Jazz After Dinner Joe presents A Ray Charles Christmas.

12-15-22 Stopping to Reflect - A Walk In The Park

In this weeks A Walk In The Park with Jane Andrews...Jane reminds us that perhaps it's time to stop and smell the roses.

12-18-22 This Old Tree - Conducting Conversations

This Old Tree, a new program that will be airing on WCRI in January, is our subject tonight with Doug Still, the host of the new show which is, you guessed it, all about trees. We talk about the upcoming radio debut, his life as an Arborist and listen to some selections of music that have a “tree” theme. For more information you can go to www.buzzsprout.com/2044179​

12-16-22 Holiday Classics sung by Tony Bennett - Jazz After Dinner

This week on Jazz After Dinner Joe features holiday classics as sung by Tony Bennett!

12-08-22 A Previous Life - A Walk In The Park

In this weeks A Walk In The Park with Jane Andrews...Jane looks back at a moment in time in a previous life.

12-11-22 Theatre by the Sea-2023 Preview Show - Conducting Conversations

Theatre By The Sea's announcement of the 2023 season is the subject of this week's program with Bill Hanney, owner of the theatre and Karen Kessler, Director of Marketing. We talk about next summer's musicals and listen to some of the very popular songs from My Way, Beautiful, The Bodyguard and Jersey Boys. For more information you can call (401) 782-8587 or go to www.theatrebythesea.com 
 

12-09-22 Jazz Holiday Variety Show - Jazz After Dinner

In this week’s Jazz After Dinner Joe presents his Jazz Holiday Variety Show - Part 1 featuring various artists.

12-01-22 Needles - A Walk In The Park

In this weeks A Walk In The Park with Jane Andrews...Jane explores how holding onto our fears may get in the way of living our lives.

12-03-22 A Christmas Carol Radio Play - WCRI‘s Kids Hour

In this week's WCRI's Kids Hour hosts Jamie Jones and Newport Classical Director of Artistic Planning and Engagement Trevor Neal invite you to a very special radio play...A Christmas Carol...as adapted for radio from Charles Dickens' novella by Anthony E. Palermo.

12-03-22 Masonicare at Mystic - The 95.9 Company Break

In this weeks 95.9 Company Break program Mike talks with Executive Director Lauren Dubuque of Masonicare at Mystic. Masonicare offers a full continuum of senior health and retirement living options. With three retirement communities, a skilled nursing center that includes a senior behavioral health hospital, and a statewide home health care and hospice program, Masonicare cares for nearly 5,000 Connecticut patients and residents a day. Masonicare welcomes anyone who can benefit from our services, focusing on those over 55. For more information call (860) 415-2500 or visit www.masonicare.org/ct-locations/mystic-ct
 

12-04-22 Newport Classical - Conducting Conversations

This week Newport Classical is the subject of the program with Trevor Neal, Director of Artistic Planning and special guest Christopher Lowery, founder of Ensemble Altera. We talk about their upcoming Concert Season at many venues throughout Newport. For more information you can go to www.newportclassical.org​ or www.ensemblealtera.com

12-02-22 Pianist Hank Jones - Jazz After Dinner

This week on Jazz After Dinner Joe features Pianist Hank Jones from his 1997 “32 Jazz” Records release titled “Master Class.”

11-24-22 Hidden Benefits - A Walk In The Park

In this weeks A Walk In The Park with Jane Andrews...Jane shares how disappointments can have silver linings.

11-27-22 RI Civic Choral & Orchestra - Conducting Conversations

The RI Civic Choral and Orchestra is the subject of this week's program with Dr. Joshua Rohde, Music Director. We talk about their upcoming concerts and listen to some of the music being presented on Saturday December 3rd at 7:30 PM, at St. Sebastian's Church in Providence and Sunday December 4th at 3 PM, at St. James Church, Manville. For more information you can call 401-521-5670, or go to www.ricco.org

11-25-22 Organist Hank Marr - Jazz After Dinner

On this week’s Jazz After Dinner Joe features Organist Hank Marr from his 1995 Double-Time Records release titled “It’s ‘Bout Time.”

11-17-22 Integrity - A Walk In The Park

In this weeks A Walk In The Park with Jane Andrews...Jane explores integrity as a way of life.

11-20-22 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 Holiday Concert on Sunday December 4th, at 3 PM at the Westerly Armory in Westerly, and listen to some selections of past concerts. For more information you can call 401.596.5225or go to www.westminsterstrings.org