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This month, The 95.9 Company Break welcomes actress, author, and philanthropist Deborah Goodrich Royce. Deborah's thrillers examine puzzles of identity. Reef Road, a national bestseller, was named one of the best books of 2023 by Kirkus Reviews and an Indie Next pick by the American Bookseller’s Association. Ruby Falls won the Zibby Award for Best Plot Twist, and Finding Mrs. Ford was hailed by Forbes, Book Riot, and Good Morning America’s “best of” lists. The Ocean House Author Series—a salon style conversation that Deborah hosts in partnership with Bank Square Books—brings world-class authors to the stunning seaside location of Watch Hill, RI. It has featured a wide range of fiction and nonfiction writers including Chris Bohjalian, Katie Couric, Emma Straub, and many more. With fellow authors, Luanne Rice and Amy Scheibe, she is currently creating the Deer Mountain Writers’ Retreat in the Catskills. Deborah writes a quarterly column for Hey Rhody Magazine, sharing her book recommendations and news with the Ocean State. She began as an actress on All My Children and in multiple films, before transitioning to the role of story editor at Miramax Films, developing Emma and early versions of Chicago and A Wrinkle in Time. Deborah holds a bachelor’s degree in modern foreign languages and an honorary doctorate of humane letters from Lake Erie College. With her husband, Chuck, Deborah restored the Avon Theatre, Ocean House Hotel, Deer Mountain Inn, United Theatre, Martin House Books, and numerous Main Street revitalization projects in Rhode Island and the Catskills. She serves on multiple governing and advisory boards. For more information on Deborah visit deborahgoodrichroyce.com or oceanhouseri.com

In this week's WCRI Kids Hour, hosts Jamie and Spencer listen to parts of documentaries about the scores & sounds of Star Wars along with some of the music to celebrate May the 4th!

In this week's A Walk In The Park with Jane Andrews, Jane talks about a pattern of hope.

The Mystic River Chorale is the subject of this week's program with Frank Zilinyi, Artistic Director. We talk about what the Chorale has done in the last season and their concert coming up on Sunday, May 19th, at 4 PM in Harkness Chapel at Connecticut College. For more information, you can go to www.mysticriverchorale.org

Featuring Saxophonist Ike Quebec from his 1987 Mosaic Records recording, titled “Blue Note 45, Originally released on Blue Note in 1961.”

In this month's episode of This Old Tree, host Doug Still introduces us to The Brontë Oak, which is a massive white oak tree in Oakville, Ontario, that has been threatened by every type of construction project imaginable. Logging, overhead power lines, a regional water conduit, highway expansion, you name it. But in the face of multi-billion dollar corporations, it still stands thanks to the collective efforts of a persuasive neighbor, two savvy arborists, an 87-year-old schoolteacher, a tuned-in Town Councilor, and a favorite Canadian folk-rock singer.

In this week's A Walk In The Park with Jane Andrews, Jane talks about a mindset that is easy to slip into.

This week, Joe is featuring Pianist & Vocalist Mose Allison from his 1962 and 1966 Atlantic Records, with recordings titled “I Don’t Worry About A Thing and Mose Live.”

Theatre By The Sea's announcement of the 2024 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 this summer's musicals and listen to popular songs from Chorus Line, Tootsie, The Sound of Music, and 42nd Street. For more information, you can call (401) 782-8587or go to www.theatrebythesea.com

In this week's A Walk In The Park with Jane Andrews, Jane discusses the three minutes before the eclipse.

This week, Joe is featuring The Ray Brown Trio from their 1989 Concord Jazz Records recording titled “Bam, Bam, Bam.”

This special “Late Night” Conducting Conversations program features artists Del-Bourree Bach, Nancy Gaucher-Thomas, and David Witbek. We discuss their three-person art show at the Providence Art Club that will run from May 12th to the 31st, with a special reception on May 19th from 2 to 4 PM. For more information, you can go to www.providenceartclub.org

This week, Westminster Youth String Ensemble is the program's subject with Kathleen Curran Monroe, Director. We talk about the upcoming season and the Spring Concert on Sunday, May 5th, at 3 PM at the Westerly Armory in Westerly and also listen to some selections of past concerts. For more information, you can call 401.596.5225 or go to www.westminsterstrings.org

In this week's A Walk In The Park with Jane Andrews, Jane talks about newer forms of waiting that don't offer much relief.

The Narragansett Bay Symphony Community Orchestra is the subject of this week's program with John Eells, Founding Music Director, and special guests Joseph Amante Y Zapata and Krista Wilhelmsen. We discussed their upcoming concert and listened to some of the music presented on April 28th at E. Providence H. S. Auditorium. For more information, you can call (401) 274-4578 or go to www.nabsco.org

This week, Joe is featuring Saxophonist Paul Desmond from his 1975 Verve Records recording “The Paul Desmond Quartet Live.”

This month, The 95.9 Company Break welcomes Joanna Papineau Allen, owner of OMO Jewels & Gifts. OMO is a curated collection of American-made jewelry, ceramics, hand-blown glass, and more. They represent artists nationwide who are committed to their craft and offer only the highest quality goods. They are constantly finding new and unique items to add to our selection of wonderfully handcrafted works. Whether you're looking for a wedding, baby, hostess gift, or even a treat for yourself, OMO has that special something. Complimentary gift wrap and bridal registry are available. For more information, call 860-961-4678 or visit omojewels.com

In this week's WCRI's Kids Hour hosts, Jamie and Spencer listen to music played by saxophone quartets and ensembles worldwide. You'll hear music from The Moanin' Frogs, Royal City Saxophone Quartet, United States Army Field Band members, and more!

In this week's A Walk In The Park with Jane Andrews, Jane talks about how watching nature attempt something futile makes us feel less alone.

The Community Player's production of “The Prom” is the subject of this week's program with Christopher Margadonna, President, and Jennifer Gillis, Board Member and cast member. We talked about the musical and listened to some very interesting songs from the show being presented from April 12th to 21st. For more information, you can call (401) 726-6860 or go to www.thecommunityplayers.org