Posts Tagged ‘coronavirus audio’
Stories from Quarantine From the Lives of WRFI Volunteers: A Third Grade Tom Sawyer [AUDIO]
We’re into week 12, but still in the storm of the COVID-19 pandemic. New York state’s Southern Tier is continuing into phase two of reopening. The state is relaxing restrictions surrounding in-person gatherings, but many are still in a state of isolation. Things are even quiet at WRFI, where we’ve been closed to all but…
Read MoreExecutive Director Doug Levine on the State Theater’s Livestreams During the Pandemic [AUDIO]
An interview with Doug Levine, Executive Director of the State Theater of Ithaca, about the status of the historic theater in recent months, along with his efforts to host innovative livestreams during the pandemic. WRFI news contributor Pamela Tan reports.
Read MoreThe Cherry Artists’ Collective on “Felt Sad, Posted a Frog” and other streams of global quarantine [AUDIO]
WRFI News Director Michayla Savitt spoke live on WRFI News at 6 with The Cherry Artspace Artistic Director Sam Buggeln and Cherry Arts Collective Artist Erica Steinhagen about the company’s new live-stream theater project, “FELT SAD, POSTED A FROG, and other streams of global quarantine.” There are three performances left of the production: Thursday 5/7,…
Read MoreThe Singing Notes & Slinging Jokes Duo Discuss Performing Amid the Pandemic [AUDIO]
Kenneth McLaurin and SingTrece, the comedy and music duo known as Singing Notes and Slinging Jokes, talk about how the pandemic has affected their creative process and how their online live events have both challenges and silver linings.
Read MoreNIAID Advances Drug and Vaccine Testing to Combat COVID-19 [AUDIO]
Dr. Joseph Campbell, Program Officer in the Research Resources Section of the Office of Biodefense, Research Resources and Translational Research talks about how his section is advancing drug and vaccine testing against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. (Photo: SARS-CoV-2 virus; Source: NIAID via Wikimedia Commons)
Read MoreCongressman Tom Reed Media Call – Funding Local Communities [AUDIO]
Congressman Reed’s opening comments in the media call stressed his support for federal funding for state and local communities. As plans are underway for a fourth phase of federal economic relief, Reed is working with a bi-partisan group to push for recovery funding to aid local governments. WRFI News Contributor Fred Balfour reports.
Read MoreThe Kitchen Theater and the One-Minute Play Festival Coronavirus Plays [AUDIO]
The One-Minute Play Festival organized an April 2020 event where the audience watched plays–all inspired by the social impact of the coronavirus–via Zoom. The Kitchen Theater’s Tyler Struble, director of the local performance, and actors R.J. Lavine and Chris Dawson share their experience with creating this live, online performance.
Read MoreCarlos Gutierrez speaks with Dr. Jose Canario About Coronavirus Community Health Impacts on Farm Workers [AUDIO – Español]
Carlos Gutiérrez habló con el Dr. José Canario, director médico de la clínica Finger Lakes Community Health, el miércoles 22 de abril de 2020. El Dr. Canario ha estado trabajando para abordar los impactos del coronavirus en los trabajadores agrícolas inmigrantes. Carlos Gutierrez spoke with Dr. Jose Canario chief medical officer at the Finger Lakes…
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