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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

Featuring pianist Duke Ellington and saxophonist Johnny Hodges from their 1959 Verve Records studio album titled "Back to Back."

In this month's episode of This Old Tree, host Doug Still introduces you to The Moses Cleaveland Trees. In 1946, 153 "Moses Cleaveland Trees" were chosen as landmark trees to represent the City of Cleveland's 150-year anniversary. Not only did they harken back to the pre-settlement forest—they were, in fact, part of it. The existence of each one became hazy over time until a group organized by the City and the Early Settlers Association set out to find them again. Do they still survive?

In this week's A Walk In The Park with Jane Andrews...Jane talks about how nature handles relocation.

This week, Joe is featuring Vocalist Carmen McRae from a 1992 GRP Records, original Decca Jazz recordings, titled “Here To Stay.”

Joe Parillo, Pianist, Composer/Arranger, and the host of WCRI's Jazz After Dinner, is our special guest, and Cathy Del Nero, chairperson of the Mike Renzi Tribute. We'll listen to some examples of Mike’s music and discuss his fascinating background and the details about the benefit concert on April 19th. For tickets, you can go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/for-mike-tickets-551630079417