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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 Oct 23, 2017
Monday Oct 23, 2017
This week The American Band is the subject of the program with Dr. Brian Cardany, Music Director. We talk about their upcoming 180th Anniversary Concert, featuring the music of Copland, Williams, and Bernstein, and listen to some selections that will be performed on Sunday November 5th, 3:00 PM, at Rhode Island College in Providence. For more information you can go to www.theamericanband.org
Monday Oct 16, 2017
Monday Oct 16, 2017
This month on The 95.9 Company Break Mike talks to Carla Davis (owner of Dove & Distaff) about her new business Matunuck Alpaca! At Matunuck Alpaca you'll find the most amazing alpaca items you will see anywhere. For more information call (401) 284-1170 or visit Matunuck Alpaca or Dove & Distaff
Monday Oct 16, 2017
Monday Oct 16, 2017
In this program Mike Maino and The Newport Music Festivals new executive director Pamela Pantos continue their discussion on the plannning for the upcoming 50th anniversary as well as The Newport Music Festivals Chamber Music Series beginning Oct. 27th. For more information or to purchase tickets to the upcoming Chamber Music Series visit newportmusic.org or call 401-849-0700.
Monday Oct 16, 2017
Monday Oct 16, 2017
The Chorus of Westerly is the subject of this weeks program with Andrew Howell, Music Director and Jessica Peters, director of Advancement. We talk about their upcoming concert with special guest Chanticleer and listen to some of the music being presented on Saturday September 23rd at George Kent Hall in Westerly, at 3:00 PM. For more information you can call (401) 596-8663 or go to www.chorusofwesterly.org
Monday Oct 16, 2017
Monday Oct 16, 2017
On this weeks Jazz After Dinner Joe features Thad Jones - Mel Lewis Big Band from their 1970 Blue Note recording "Consummation"
Tuesday Oct 10, 2017
Tuesday Oct 10, 2017
In this first program Mike Maino and The Newport Music Festivals new executive director Pamela Pantos discuss the plannning for the upcoming 50th anniversary as well as their Chamber Music Series beginning Oct. 27th. For more information or to purchase tickets to the upcoming Chamber Music Series visit newportmusic.org or call 401-849-0700.
Tuesday Oct 10, 2017
Tuesday Oct 10, 2017
On this weeks Jazz After Dinner Joe features Trumpeter Terrell Stafford from his Maxjazz recording "New Beginnings".
Tuesday Oct 10, 2017
Tuesday Oct 10, 2017
This week The Warwick Symphony Orchestra is the subject of the program with Catherine Gagnon, Music Director. We talk about their upcoming Fall Series Concerts, “Shifting Colors of Season and Song”, and listen to some selections that will be performed on Sunday October 22nd in Warwick and Sunday October 28th in Narragansett. For more information you can go to www.wsori.org
Monday Oct 02, 2017
Monday Oct 02, 2017
On this weeks Jazz After Dinner Joe features Alto Saxophonist Bob Mover from his 1988 Jazz City recording "You Go To My Head"
Monday Oct 02, 2017
Monday Oct 02, 2017
This week we feature The Roger Williams Park Zoo Jack-o-lantern Spectacular. We talk to Diane Nahabedian, Director of Marketing and John Reckner, Founder of the event. We'll listen to some of the music that is played in the background of the exhibit and talk about it's creation. For more information you can go to www.rwpzoo.org
Monday Sep 25, 2017
Monday Sep 25, 2017
The Connecticut Gilbert and Sullivan Society is the subject of this week's program with Doctor John Dreslin, Music Director. We talk about the upcoming event to be held at Valley Regional High School in Deep River, Connecticut and listen to some of the music from Princess Ida that will be performed October 14th and 15th. For more information you can go to www.CTGandS.org
Monday Sep 25, 2017
Monday Sep 25, 2017
On this weeks Jazz After Dinner Joe features Alto Saxophonist Charles McPherson from his 1994 Arabesque recording titled "First Flight Out"
Monday Sep 18, 2017
Monday Sep 18, 2017
On this week's show The Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra is the subject of the program with Caleb Bailey, Executive Director. We talk about their upcoming fall concert and listen to some of the selections that will be performed on Saturday October 21st, at the Garde Arts Center, 289 State Street, New London, Connecticut. For more information you can go to www.ectsymphony.com
Monday Sep 18, 2017
Monday Sep 18, 2017
On this weeks Jazz After Dinner Joe features pianist Bill Evans from his 1957 Brandeis Jazz Festival live recordings with orchestra and two tracks live from the Newport Jazz Festival on July 6, 1957.
Monday Sep 11, 2017
Monday Sep 11, 2017
Theatre By The Sea's announcement of the 2018 season is the subject of this week's program with Bill Hanney, owner of the theatre. We talk about next summer's musicals and listen to some of the very popular songs from, Ain't Misbehavin', Mamma Mia, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, and Chicago. For more information you can call (401) 782-8587 or go to www.theatrebythesea.com
Monday Sep 11, 2017
Monday Sep 11, 2017
On this weeks Jazz After Dinner Joe plays Alto Saxophonist Bud Shank and his Sextet from his 2000 recording on Raw Records titled "Silver Storm".
Tuesday Sep 05, 2017
Tuesday Sep 05, 2017
In this months 95.9 Company Break we talk to Jane from Wild Birds Unlimited of Warwick. She tells us about what's happening at their store this month...
Do you have a bird feeder that has seen better days? A feeder that has birds thinking twice before they visit? Well, trade up during our Feeder Swap. We offer a variety of feeders, and we can help you find the one that will accommodate the birds in your yard. Any repairable feeders will be donated to local schools and nature centers. Trade in an Old Feeder; get 20% Off a New One **Valid only at the Warwick store only. One discount per purchase. Not valid with other discounts or previous purchases. Feeder Swap 9/7 through 9/11
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September 23rd Customer Appreciation Day...Join us at our Annual Wild Birds Unlimited Customer Appreciation Day! This has become our Biggest Event of the year! We will be having our popular Bird Trivia game with prizes, Delicious food from everyone's favorite, Pamphilio's Deli and, Special Guests include: Swarovski Optiks, who will be bringing their full line for demonstration, and The Bedrock Tree Farm Company from Wakefield, RI will be here.
and coming up in October look for...The Birds & Beans Coffee Story as well as Maple Syrup "How to" Demonstration. To learn more about birds in your backyard and beyond visit https://warwick.wbu.com , call (401) 826-0606, or stop by 1000 Bald Hill Road Ste 3 Warwick, RI 02886.
Tuesday Sep 05, 2017
Tuesday Sep 05, 2017
On this weeks Jazz After Dinner Joe plays guitarist Wes Montgomery from his 1962 recording on Riverside Records titled "Full House".
Tuesday Sep 05, 2017
Tuesday Sep 05, 2017
The Jamestown Community Piano Association is the subject of this week's program with Nancy Benett, Program Director. We talk about their upcoming concert and listen to some of the music being presented at the September 17th concert, at St. Matthew's Church in Jamestown. For more information you can call 401-423-0515.
Monday Aug 28, 2017
Monday Aug 28, 2017
On this weeks Jazz After Dinner Joe plays pianist Bill Mays from his 1995 Concord Records trio recording "An Ellington Affair".
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.