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Classical 95.9-FM WCRI
Local programming from southern R.I. & southeastern CT.‘s classical station
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Monday Aug 13, 2018
Monday Aug 06, 2018
Monday Aug 06, 2018
This month on The 95.9 Company Break we talk with Tiffany Peay & Kathrine Lovell of the Tiverton Four Corners merchant association to discuss what is happening this summer and in the months to come. Located within a one hour drive of Boston, Providence, Newport, and the towns of Southeastern Massachusetts, Tiverton Four Corners has become an important center for antiques, fine art, decorative crafts, and cozy shops nestled into a quaint New England Village of 18th century buildings. Enjoy the fresh air as you walk the few steps between shops to peek in windows, sample gourmet treats and purchase quality goods of all kinds in an unhurried, friendly and charming atmosphere. For more information visit tivertonfourcorners.com
Monday Aug 06, 2018
Monday Aug 06, 2018
This week we feature The Roger Williams Park Zoo brand new Rainforest exhibit. We talk to Diane Nahabedian, Director of Marketing, P. J. Jones, and Shareen Knowlton, Director of Education. We'll talk about it's creation, hours of operation, and how much fun it is for the entire family. For more information you can go to www.rwpzoo.org
Monday Aug 06, 2018
Monday Aug 06, 2018
On this weeks Jazz After Dinner Joe features guitarist Pat Metheny from his 2011 Nonesuch recording "What is it All About".
Monday Jul 30, 2018
Monday Jul 30, 2018
This week we feature Larry King, on air personality of WCRI's Classical Network. We'll talk about his recent trip to Europe and listen to music that was written in some of the places he visited. For more information about Larry you can go to our web site www.classical959.com
Monday Jul 30, 2018
Tuesday Jul 24, 2018
Tuesday Jul 24, 2018
This month on The 95.9 Company Break we talk with Frank & Donna Celico about The Wine Store Warehouse and their recent trip to Denver, CO to attend the Beverage Dynamics Annual Retailers Convention. The Wine Store received a repeat "Retailer of the Year" award in a national competition. A result of their attendance at the convention is the creation of a new in-store customer information center featuring promotions, current specials, and unique events. You can even find out what Donna focuses on in her monthly radio commercials on WCRI. The Wine Store Warehouse is a family owned business, serving Westerly, Rhode Island, and the surrounding community for over 30 years. They strive to provide their customers with an unrivaled shopping experience. Looking for a bottle of wine to enjoy with dinner? Planning a drink menu for an event? Their knowledgeable staff and extensive inventory will always ensure that your needs are met. Call 401-596-6160. The Wine Store, Route 1, Westerly. Look for the giant wine bottle!
Tuesday Jul 24, 2018
Tuesday Jul 24, 2018
In this special program host Mike Maino speaks with The Chorus of Westerly music director Andrew Howell about the chorus performances since last July 4th as well as what's ahead for the chorus. As a both a performing arts organization and the owners of a performing arts center (the George Kent Performance Hall), the Chorus of Westerly’s primary reasons for existence are to perform, present, and offer great musical performances and educational programs to the greater Westerly community, Rhode Island, and southeastern Connecticut. For more information on The Chorus of Westerly visit www.chorusofwesterly.org
Monday Jul 23, 2018
Monday Jul 23, 2018
On this weeks Jazz After Dinner Joe features Bassist Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen.
Monday Jul 23, 2018
Monday Jul 23, 2018
Theatre By The Sea's production of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” is the subject of this week's program with Marie Eife and Luke Steinhauer, two of the stars of this production. We talk about the musical and listen to some of the very popular songs from it. For more information you can call (401) 782-8587 or go to www.theatrebythesea.com
Monday Jul 23, 2018
Monday Jul 23, 2018
The GAMM Theatre, is the subject of this week's program with Tony Estrella, Artistic Director. We talk about their move to a new home in Warwick, the 34 year history of the professional theatre and the upcoming new season at 1245 Jefferson Blvd., Warwick RI. For more information you can call 401-723-4266 or go to www.gammtheatre.org
Monday Jul 23, 2018
Monday Jul 23, 2018
On this weeks Jazz After Dinner Joe features pianist and composer Walter Norris.
Tuesday Jul 03, 2018
Tuesday Jul 03, 2018
In this program WCRI Host Jamie Jones and The Newport Music Festivals Executive Director Pamela Pantos welcome Violinist Stephanie Chase and Baritone Vocalist Trevor Neal to the studio to talk about their performances at this years festival and play some of their wonderful music. For more information or to purchase tickets visit newportmusic.org or call 401-849-0700.
Tuesday Jul 03, 2018
Tuesday Jul 03, 2018
In this program WCRI Host Mike Maino and The Newport Music Festivals Executive Director Pamela Pantos welcome the Hermitage Piano Trio to the studio to talk about their performance on July 19th at this years festival and play some of their wonderful music. For more information or to purchase tickets visit newportmusic.org or call 401-849-0700.
Monday Jul 02, 2018
Monday Jul 02, 2018
The Kingston Chamber Music Festival is the subject of this week's program with Natalie Zhu, Artistic Director and Charlotte Toolan. We talk about the upcoming Festival and listen to some ofthe amazing music from last year's concerts. The Festival
runs from July 25th to August 5th at the University of Rhode Island Fine Arts Center. For more information you can go to
www.kingstonchambermusic.org
Monday Jul 02, 2018
Monday Jul 02, 2018
This week The RI International Film Festival is the subject of the program with George T Marshall, Executive Director and Founder of Flickers. We talk about the summer block buster movies and listen to music from them. For more information you can call 401-861-4445 or go to www.film-festival.org.
Thursday Jun 28, 2018
Thursday Jun 28, 2018
On this weeks Jazz After Dinner Joe features Jim Pass on guitar and Joe Rowles on piano.
Thursday Jun 28, 2018
Thursday Jun 28, 2018
On this weeks Jazz After Dinner Joe features saxophonist Houston Person and Bill Charlap, piano from their 2004 High Note recording "You Taught My Heart to Sing"
Monday Jun 25, 2018
Monday Jun 25, 2018
On this weeks Jazz After Dinner Joe features Art Blakey and The Jazz Messengers from their live 1955 Blue Note recording "The Jazz Messengers At The Cafe Bohemia" Volume One.
Monday Jun 25, 2018
Monday Jun 25, 2018
The subject of this week's program is the music of Irving Berlin as sung by Michael Feinstein, with Mike Maino. Mike has a chance to do the second in a series about great American Artists. He'll talk about Berlin's life and play his music as interpreted, performed and arranged by Michael Feinstein. For more information or comments you can call 401-294-9274 or email maino@classical959.com
Classical 95.9-FM WCRI
The Classical Station
Classical 95.9-FM WCRI is owned by Judson Group, Inc., a company that includes the son and grandsons of broadcasting pioneer Ted Jones, founder of Charles River Broadcasting Company and Boston’s legendary classical music station, WCRB. Judson Group acquired Classical 95.9-FM WCRI from Charles River Broadcasting in 2006 and is committed to carrying on the Ted Jones tradition of radio excellence.
In addition to popular classical movements and pieces, WCRI presents special local arts programming such as Jazz After Dinner w/ Joe Parillo, WCRI’s Kids Hour, Conducting Conversations w/ Mike Maino, The 95.9 Company Break and more.