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This week Musica Dolce, is the subject of the program, with Paul Rosenbloom, Artistic Director.  We talk about the upcoming season, and listen to some selections from the concerts that will be held on Sunday February 8, 2:00, Sunday March 1, 4:00, and Sunday March 15, at 2:00. For more information go to www.musicadolce.org

The Mystic River Chorale, is the subject of this week's program, with Frank Martginetti, Artistic Director, and Ray Brown, President.  We talk about their upcoming concerts, and listen to some of the music from the program being presented on Sunday - January 18, 2015 - 3:00 PM Harkness Chapel, Connecticut College.  For more information call  (860) 460-1487, or go to www.mysticriverchorale.org

This weeks guests on The 95.9 Company Break are Kaleeny Cannon and members of The Artists' Cooperative Gallery of Westerly. The Artists' Cooperative Gallery of Westerly, ACGOW, is a fine arts gallery exhibiting a new show every month with work from member and visiting artists. ACGOW shows are free and open to the public. ACGOW is a 501-(c)3 non-profit organization run by volunteers. It offers exhibits, openings, lectures, workshops, and classes. Artist members contribute to all aspects of managing the gallery. To find out more or how you can support please visit www.westerlyarts.com

Ocean State Theatre Company, is the subject of this week's program, with Amiee Turner, Producing Artistic Director and Dr. Fred Scheff, star of “A Night of Broadway Classics”, a special benefit show for the Theatre which will be on January 10th at 7:30.  There will also be a special “kid” alumni show on Sunday January 11th at 3:00.  Ocean State Theater is at 1245 Jefferson Blvd., Warwick.   For more  information call (401) 921-6800, or go to  www.oceanstatetheatre.org

WCRI's General Manager, Matt Macolini is the guest this week.  We talk about the behind the scene workings of The Classical Station, as well as listening to some of Matt's favorite holiday music. You can reach Matt for questions by calling 401 294-9274, or going to  www.classical959.com

The Vets, (formally Veterans Memorial Auditorium) is the subject of this week's program, with Daniel Schwartz, General Manager.   We talk about the completion of the third phase of “re-construction”, upcoming events, and listen to music from those programs.  The Vets Theater is on Avenue of the Arts, in Providence.   For more information call (401) 421 ARTS, or go to www.thevetsri.com

This week The Courthouse Center for the Arts is the subject of the program, with Lorraine Lesniak, Production Director and Mary Pevear, actress.   We talk about the changes to Courthouse Arts, the Christmas Carol Program being presented until December 21, and listen to some holiday music selections provided by Mary Pevear.   For more information go to  www.courthousearts.org

Ocean State Theatre Company, is the subject of this week's program, with Amiee Turner, Producing Artistic Director and Ron Brown,star of “Meet Me In St. Louis”,which will play at the theatre December 3 to the 28th. We talk about the upcoming musical, and listen to music from the movie. Ocean State Theatre is on Jefferson Blvd., Warwick. For more information call (401) 921-6800, or go to  www.oceanstatetheatre.org

In this episode of Jazz After Dinner we hear the Keith Jarrett Quartet.

In this episode of Jazz After Dinner we hear saxophonist Greg Abate.

This week The Jamestown Community Chorus,  is the subject of the program, with B. J. Whitehouse, Music Director and Dorothy Strang, Past President. We talk about the upcoming season, and listen to some selections from the concerts that will be held on Saturday December 13, at 7:30, and Sunday December 14, at 3:00, at the Central Baptist Church, Jamestown.  Call 401-423-1574 or go to www.jamestownchorus.com

The RI Civic Choral and Orchestra, is the subject of this week's program, with Edward Markward, Music Director. We talk about their upcoming concerts, and listen to some of the music being presented on Saturday November 29th, at the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, in Providence, at 7:30 PM and Sunday November 30th, at St. Joseph's Church in Newport. For more information call 401-521-5670, or go to www.ricco.org

This week The Park Center for Performing Arts, is the subject of theprogram, with Yusuf Gandhi, Executive Director.  We talk about theupcoming season, and listen to some selections from Manhattan Transfer and The Beach Boys, that will be coming to the theatre next month.  For more information call 401.467.7275 or go to  www.parktheatreri

This weeks Jazz After Dinner will feature Drummer and Keyboard Player Jack DeJohnette

Ocean State Theatre Company, is the subject of this week's program, with Amiee Turner, Producing Artistic Director, and Mark Cartier, actor in “The Diary of Anne Frank” .We talk about the upcoming play, and listen to the music from one of the many movies made form the book. It opens March 26th at the new theater on Jefferson Blvd., Warwick. For more information call (401) 921-6800, or go to  www.oceanstatetheatre.org