The WaterFire Ignites Rhode Island Radio Program
[Formerly]Thursdays, from 4-5 p.m. on WPRV AM790. Underwritten by National Grid.
In the first half of the Bronwyn’s guest will be Brian LaFauci, representing RI Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, who will be talking about the ESGR presence at the WaterFire Salute to Veterans and local employment initiatives.
Continue reading ESRG Supporting Veterans & TEN31’s Mysterium
We have a great show today as we prepare for the upcoming full lighting on Saturday which is in celebration and honor of Brown University’s 250th anniversary! So as would only be fitting we have Eve F. Ornstedt Executive Director , Office of the 250th Anniversary, Brown University, Public Affairs & University Relations to tell us all about this milestone year, give us a little history of the University and talk about the celebrations taking place this year and ways that Brown is reaching out to our community.
Continue reading Celebrating Imagine 250+ at Brown University
We begin the show with a brief discussion of the Creative and Cultural Economy Bond. We’d like to bring our listeners attention an op-ed piece in today’s Providence Journal by WaterFire Providence’s Executive Director Barnaby Evans, and Preservation RI Executive Director Valerie Talmage. Please visit YesOn5RI.com for more info on this important bond issue.
Then we are joined by Reverend Dr. Richard Dannenfelser – Clinical Psychologist, Presbyterian Minister, Vietnam Veteran and ten year WaterFire volunteer who will be sharing his insights on the WaterFire event, his role as a volunteer, his observations as to how WaterFire effects members of the community, his connection to specific events such as the WaterFire Salute to Veterans.
We are joined by Jo-Ann Lyon, a breast cancer survivor, about her story of recovery and how the Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation has had positive effect on her and in her recovery.
Brown is joined by Gary Calvino, director of development, from the Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation. Gary will be talking about breast cancer awareness month and the special celebration that is coming up on October 11th, 2014 with the Flames of Hope Celebration of Life event at WaterFire Providence.
Our first guest on the show is Deborah Gist, the RI Commissioner of Education. On September 27th WaterFire Providence will be presenting our annual Salute to Rhode Island Educators, this event is presented in coordination with the Rhode Island Department of Education. The Salute to Educators will feature the Innovation in Education: A Showcase of Success in RI, on the Washington Street Bridge, highlighting local educational institutions and programs that are producing positive outcomes for students of all levels through innovation and leadership.
Our guest the first portion of the show was Dr. Hong Yang, Bryant University’s vice president for international affairs and director of Bryant’s U.S.-China and Confucius Institute. The Confucius Institute will be presenting a showcase of Chinese culture at the WaterFire lighting on September 27th, 2014.
Our guest the first portion of the show will be David Dobrzynski who was the river leader at our August 23rd Clear Currents: Paddle WaterFire event. David will discussing the success of the event and talking the importance of activating Providence’s rivers for recreational and artistic use.
Continue reading Clear Currents Rewind & The Benefits of Supporting WaterFire
Barnaby and Bronwyn will be joined in the studio by Eric Auger and Joe Pari, the creative duo behind the masks at Ten31 Productions. Ten31’s gargoyles and other lively characters have been enthralling crowds at WaterFire for many years and even claim to have been born at WaterFire. Eric and Joe will be discussing the creative process behind their mysterious creations and highlighting their upcoming event, MYSTERIUM The Eternal Masquerade, being held on October 31st at the Providence Public Library.
Continue reading Celebrating Providence’s waterways and heating up Providence’s nightlife.
