Arts
The Hangar Theatre Participates in the Red Alert Solidarity Movement to “Save Our Stages” [AUDIO]
Adam Zonder, Production Manager of the Hangar Theatre talks about a special virtual rally taking place Tuesday, September 1st, called “The Red Alert Solidarity Movement”. This movement is being put on by the National Independent Venue Association, or NIVA, and is promoted on social media with #SaveOurStages. NIVA is also posting information at http://wemakeevents.org. DJ…
Read MoreNew Civic Ensemble Leadership [AUDIO]
The Civic Ensemble, which calls itself Ithaca’s civic-minded theater company, has had a change in leadership. WRFI Community News contributor Pamela Tan spoke with Julia Taylor, the Civic’s new Executive Director, and members of the newly created Artistic Ensemble Sage Alia Clemenco and Carley Robinson.
Read MoreCrazy Words, Crazy Tune 1945 Documentary Special, part 2
To commemorate the 75th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Crazy Words, Crazy Tune combined popular songs from 1945 with archival radio news and audio curiosities from that special summer. Originally broadcast August 7, 2020, noon to 2pm. Hosted by Roger Smith. (part 2 of 2) [photo: Maurice Rocco, from the motion…
Read MoreCrazy Words, Crazy Tune 1945 Documentary Special, part 1
To commemorate the 75th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Crazy Words, Crazy Tune combined popular songs from 1945 with archival radio news and audio curiosities from that special summer. Originally broadcast August 7, 2020, noon to 2pm. Hosted by Roger Smith. (part 1 of 2) [photo: Kitty Kallen and Doris Day,…
Read More“The Likely World” Socially Distanced Book Launch at the Finger Lakes Drive-In [AUDIO]
Ithaca writer Melanie Conroy-Goldman celebrated the launch of her new book, The Likely World, with a socially distanced reading and movie night at a drive-in theater. WRFI News Team contributor Pamela Tan attended the event with her family and produced this report.
Read MoreSpring Writes Literary Festival Preview [AUDIO]
The Community Arts Partnership hosted a Spring Writes Literary Festival Preview featuring nine local writers who shared their recent work. WRFI News Team contributor Pamela Tan covered the event. [mixcloud https://www.mixcloud.com/wrficommunityradionews/spring-writes-literary-festival-preview-audio/ width=100% height=120 hide_cover=1]
Read MoreInterim Producing Artistic Director David Winitsky on the Future of the Kitchen Theater [AUDIO]
WRFI News Team contributor Pamela Tan speaks with David Winitsky, the Kitchen Theater’s New Interim Producing Artistic Director. They discuss his ties to theater in Ithaca and his vision for the Kitchen in these unprecedented times.
Read MoreMegan Barber of the Community Arts Partnership on Supporting Artists During the Pandemic [AUDIO]
WRFI News Team contributor Pamela Tan speaks with Megan Barber, the Executive Director of the Community Arts Partnership, or CAP. The two discuss CAP’s efforts to support local artists during the pandemic, including reimagining First Friday Gallery Nights and the Greater Ithaca Art Trail.
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