Podcasts about bijou theatre

Every Friday in The Feed Megan Schinella comes on the air to talk about all the fun things happening in and around Connecticut this weekend that you can do with the kids and family.  KEVIN'S PICK:  Norwalk St. Patrick's Day Parade Saturday, March 8th. Step Off 11am Veterans Park to Washington Street to North Main Street ending at O'Neill's Irish Pub and Restaurant Look for me with the Star 99.9 Van! MEGAN'S PICKS: 1. Pez Factory featuring history, trivia & memorabilia related to the classic candy & dispensers. Saturday and Sunday 10-5.  2. Prepare for an out-of-this-world experience on Saturday, as the Bridgeport Islanders play at 7:00 p.m. Star Wars Night at the Total Mortgage Arena. 3. Stamford Museum and Nature Center 10 am — 2 pm celebrating Maple Sugaring Season Sunday festival fun! A line of maple syrup from 200+ mature maple trees found right here on their 118-acre campus. One of only two official maple sugar producers in Fairfield County! Enhanced programming, fun seasonal offerings, free giveaways, and traditional favorites like Native American, Colonial and Modern sugaring demonstrations until 2 pm.  4. Stepping Stones in Norwalk 25th Birthday Bash Saturday, March 8 • 3:00 – 7:00 pm. Come one, come all and join a thrilling celebration that is 25 years in the making! This Bash brings the magic of the circus to life with dazzling professional circus acts, exciting circus-themed activities and immersive opportunities to try your hand at circus skills. Plus, don't miss delicious dessert demos by Elm Street Diner and other whimsical surprises around every corner!  5. Princess Ball at the Bijou Theatre in Bridgeport on Sunday 10-12! Musical performances, dance party, giveaways and photo ops, featuring Princess Belle, Cinderella, Moana and Ariel!  Megan's Mom Quote: “The scariest part of raising teenagers is remembering the stupid things you did as a teenager.”

With me is award-winning musician Allan Hall from the Christian Contemporary Group Selah. You may recognize him as a talented singer/songwriter, keyboardist and beautiful tenor vocalist of the trio, which includes Todd Smith and Amy Perry. Selah is blessing generations of listeners with old hymns and original songs. It was an honor to meet them a few years back when I briefly spoke before their concert at the Bijou Theatre!  The group has sold more than four million records, received 11 Gospel Music Association Dove Awards and an additional 14 nominations, 900 million streams across all digital music platforms - Also have a Gold-certified album, and eight No. 1 singles. Allan, a graduate of @Farragut High School and Belmont University talks about how his career started, following God's lead and how God brought this talented group together. 27 years and 22 albums later, they are singing of God's goodness offering comfort and encouragement to listeners. Allan shares how their personal struggles and heartbreaks have influenced their music. Their recent song “Higher Name” has been nominated for Inspirational Song of the Year as songwriters, and is featured in the  recently released movie, “The Firing Squad.” He shares highlights of his career from singing with Dolly Parton to meeting Billy Graham over at The Cove.  

Making a Scene Presents an interview with The Name DroppersOriginal members of Johnny Winter and Charlie Karp.  The 2023 album, "Blue Diamonds"  debuted at #3 on the Roots Music Report album chart for Blues - Rock, and remained on the chart till the end of 2023, and all of 2024.   The band has recently performed at Sacred Heart University Community Theatre (Fairfield, CT), The Bijou Theatre in Bridgeport (CT), and Cafe Nine in New Haven (CT).  Other venues include, The Oyster Festival, (Norwalk CT), The Bitter End (NYC), The Triad Theatre (NYC)  http://www.makingascene.org

Adeem the Artist dropped their highly anticipated follow-up to "White Trash Revelry" on May 3, and we can't stop listening! The appropriately titled album, "Anniversary," released the same day they celebrated 10 years of marriage with local artist High Five Hannie.  Adeem joins "The Scruffy Stuff" to talk about their family's journey amid newfound fame, the research that goes into writing, the expectations for their hometown album release show and just how many times you can wear a shirt on tour before it's considered dirty.  Want to hear more? Check out the last time Adeem the Artist joined "The Scruffy Stuff" to perform and discuss songs off "White Trash Revelry."  >> Tickets: Adeem the Artist album release show, May 10 at the Bijou Theatre >> Photos: Knoxville's own Adeem the Artist through the years >> Link: A queer child of Appalachia, Adeem the Artist chronicles the American South in vivid truth >> Link: Knoxville's own Adeem the Artist teases next album with a new '90s pop country bop' single "The Scruffy Stuff" is presented by knoxnews.com. Want more downtown analysis? Sign up for the free weekly Urban Knoxville newsletter by clicking here, and join the downtown discussion by becoming part of the Urban Knoxville group on Facebook.

Ahead of his appearance at HAL & PHIL: OFF THE RECORD 9.0 (with Bob), bluegrass phenom WYATT ELLIS joins Phil to talk about how he started his musical journey, some of his highlights in his impressive career, musicians he draws inspiration from & more! See Wyatt & others perform at the Bijou Theatre on May 7th at HAL & PHIL: OFF THE RECORD 9.0 (with Bob)! Get your tickets now! #PhilShowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Phil makes the announcement that on Tuesday, May 7th at the Bijou Theatre, HAL & PHIL (with Bob) OFF THE RECORD 9.0 takes center stage! Listen to some of the friends that will be joining us onstage this year! Tickets go onsale Friday, March 22nd AND we'll have your chance to win tickets before you can buy them! #PhilShowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A viral video of Knoxville native Briston Maroney walking off stage toward the end of his hometown show at The Mill & Mine sparked a conversation among two of Knox News' biggest music fans, downtown reporter Ryan Wilusz and visual journalist Brianna Paciorka.  Listen as they discuss which Knoxville music venues have the best crowds, what you can do to improve everyone's concert experience and why shouting "Free Bird" is never a good idea.  "The Scruffy Stuff" is presented by knoxnews.com. Want more downtown analysis? Sign up for the free weekly Urban Knoxville newsletter by clicking here, and join the downtown discussion by becoming part of the Urban Knoxville group on Facebook.

Brandon "Taz" Niederauer is a prodigious guitarist. He was an original cast member of the Broadway musical "School of Rock" and has played on stage with everyone from Buddy Guy to Gregg Allman to Tedeschi Trucks. Taz is bringing his talents to Bridgeport on Saturday, February 24, 2024, as part of WPKN's celebration of Black History Month. He is performing at the Bijou Theatre, and tickets are available here through Eventbrite. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wpkn-celebrates-black-history-month-w-brandon-taz-niederauer-friends-tickets-809332183347

EB stopped by the studio just before the holidays to dish on his least favorite holiday tunes, his upcoming Valentine's residency at the Bijou Theatre, and why beards keep the holiday season cozy and bright. https://www.erickbaker.com/

Frank Murphy is joined by his friend Kathryn Frady of Marble City Opera, who is helping to coach the cast of the University of Tennessee Opera Theatre production of Suor Angelica, which is on a double bill with The Medium. Kathryn's husband James Marvel is the director of the production, with performances on November 10, 11, and 12, 2023 at the Bijou Theatre. Tickets are available at https://knoxbijou.org/events/  Frank and his wife Jere went to dinner with Kathryn and James at Clancy's Tavern & Whiskey House next to the Tennessee Theatre. Frank thinks Kathryn should have a Pint-Sized Opera at Clancy's after her successful event at Fanatic Brewing.  Frank and Jere discovered that they enjoy the house brand of corn chips at Aldi that is also called Clancy's. He thinks it would be funny if there were retro-style commercials for Clancy's.  Kathryn realizes that she had some corn chips and candies in her see-through purse. Many theaters now have a clear-bag policy.  Frank gave a presentation about the history of the Body Farm to the Friends of the Vonore Library that was scheduled through BoneZones.com. It went well and he might get hired for additional presentations. The audience was surprised to hear some details about the cremation process. Kathryn wonders if she could hire Frank to do a presentation about the Body Farm in conjunction with her upcoming world premiere of the opera The Doctor & The Devils. Learn about the opera at https://www.marblecityopera.com/doctorandthedevils  Frank thinks that East Tennessee PBS might repeat his interview with Kathryn on the show Up Close with Frank Murphy on November 29, 2023 at 12:00 a.m. It's also available on demand on the PBS App and at https://www.pbs.org/show/up-close/  Frank knows three people who misplaced their phones. Jere actually had the phone in her pocket. His friend Stacey was talking on the phone when she thought it was misplaced. Neighbor Nancy left hers in a cart at the grocery store. Frank went to the store with her to help her find it.  Frank is on FUN 105.9 weekdays from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Listen online at https://www.fun1059.com/  This episode is sponsored by BoneZones.com (don't forget the S). Buy books and other merchandise autographed by Body Farm founder Dr. Bill Bass at https://bonezones.com/ including Body Farm t-shirts. You can also get several of Sam Venable's books, signed by the author and the new book by former UT counsel Ron Leadbetter.  Support the Frank & Friends Show by purchasing some of our high-quality merchandise at https://frank-friends-show.creator-spring.com  Sign up for a 30-day trial of Audible Premium Plus and get a free premium selection that's yours to keep. Go to http://AudibleTrial.com/FrankAndFriendsShow  Find us online https://www.FrankAndFriendsShow.com/  Please subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://YouTube.com/FrankAndFriendsShow  and hit the bell for notifications.  Find the audio of the show on major podcast apps including Spotify, Apple, Google, iHeart, and Audible.  Find us on social media:  https://www.facebook.com/FrankAndFriendsShow  https://www.instagram.com/FrankAndFriendsShow  https://www.twitter.com/FrankNFriendsSh  Thanks!

An hour of comedyFirst, a look at this date in history.Then The Great Gildersleeve starring Harold Peary, originally broadcast September 25, 1946, 77 years ago, New Spruce Scent. Gildersleeve gets out of singing for the P. T. A. so he can go on a date with Leila. He then learns that she's going to be married to Dr. Culpepper!Followed by The Adventures of Archie Andrews starring Robert Hastings, originally broadcast September 25, 1948, 75 years ago, Free Movie Tickets. Archie has gotten two free tickets to the movies at the Bijou Theatre. And Comedy with Lum and Abner, originally broadcast September 25, 1935, 88 years ago, Will Lum skip out on his bail?.

Steven Toushin helped redefine and shape modern perceptions of what is and what isn't obscene but faced an uphill battle with the moral right and the government, which was practically synonymous in the early days of pornography.The Bijou Theatre opened its doors in 1970 during the height of the sexual revolution and at a time when artists and filmmakers were starting an underground film scene in various parts of the country. The name Bijou would go on to become synonymous with gay porn films and distributes some of the biggest classics in the genre. Centurians of Rome was one of many films that was distributed by Bijou Video and claims to be one of the most expensive gay films of its time at a budget of nearly 100,000 dollars.  Centurians of Rome's story is one of a sociopath, a million dollar bank robbery and the rumor that it is owned by on a prestigious insurance company in London.

Your favorite podcast hosts Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo are back with the vastly talented, kind and funny actor Daniel Beeman, who made his Broadway debut last year in “Funny Girl” at the August Wilson Theatre! Daniel gets candid with the hosts and shares how exciting it has been to be in one of the most talked about musicals of last year and why theatre fans should come experience this revival in person! Before closing out the episode with an amusing game of  “Fill In That ‘Funny Girl' Lyric”, Daniel shares how he transitioned from a swimmer and competitive Irish step dancer to musical theatre actor and what is feeding his soul artistically when not on the stage. Tickets for “Funny Girl” are available at the official website here!! Episode 63 opens with Samantha and Jason sharing a mic check where they discuss the upcoming Valentine's Day holiday and the upcoming production; The Crabby Cabaret: A ‘Not So” Happy Valentine's Show at the Bijou Theatre in Bridgeport, CT. The show is being directed by creator and vocalist Sarah Beirne and co-produced with City Lights Gallery. The exclusive video can be found here on Broadway World and an audio only version is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Audible or any of your other favorite podcast apps.    Info on Daniel Beeman:  Follow on Instagram   Official Website "MJ" Tickets Lizzo Live in concert on HBO Max Mic Check Links: Survival Jobs Broadway World Exclusive Video/Article The Crabby Cabaret: "A Not So Happy Valentine's Show" at the Bijou Theatre Tickets Article: "How To Support Tyre Nichols Family After His Death" Important Links: Native Land Map US Interior Indian Affairs NPR: "How To Help Puerto Rico" Article How to Help the People of Florida Article Abortion Funds Website Plan C Pills Website National Write Your Congressman Link How to help Uvalde families NPR Article Check out Six Ways to Help the Buffalo Shooting Victims Check out Nine Ways to Be a Better Ally to Black People Register to VOTE here Where to Donate to Support Access to Abortions Right Now Info on Your Hosts:  Broadway World Article on our Season 2 Launch Party Follow Samantha:  Instagram.   |  Samantha's Official Website here Follow Jason on Instagram  | Twitter. Check out Jason's Official Website here Check out and support The Bridgeport Film Fest Support Us... Please!  If you're feeling generous, Buy Us A Coffee HERE! Please don't become complacent: Support the Black Mamas Matter Alliance Support Families Detained and Separated at the Border.  Support the AAPI Civic Engagement Fund. Support Black Trans Folx here Donate to the Community League of the Heights (CLOTH) Support the People of Palestine How to be an Ally to the AAPI Community 168 Ways to Donate in Support of Black Lives and Communities of Color The New York Times: On Mexico's Border With U.S., Desperation as Migrant Traffic Piles Up PBS: How to help India during its COVID surge — 12 places you can donate Covid quarantine didn't stop antisemitic attacks from rising to near-historic highs Opening and Closing Theme Music: "One Love" by Beats by Danny | Game Music: "Wake Up" by MBB.   If you enjoy Survival Jobs: A Podcast be sure to subscribe and follow us on your preferred podcast listening app! Also, feel free to follow us on Instagram and Twitter! Thank you!!

Courtney Bergmeier is the Executive Director of the Bijou Theatre and former talent buyer for AC Entertainment. Throughout her career Courtney has programmed concert venues like the Orange Peel, Marathon Music Works, The Ryman Auditorium, The Tennessee Theatre, and many more. This episode is sponsored by the Bijou Theatre in Downtown Knoxville. Upcoming events at the Bijou Theatre: March 13th, 14th, and 15th - Banff Mountain Film Festival April 8th - Pinky Patel April 13th - David Cross …And more Visit www.KnoxBijou.org for tickets and more!

With the 10th Annual Mike McGill Christmas Spectacular upon us, Mike stops by the shop one more time to chat through the upcoming "Spectacular" - and his journey to becoming one of the most well known singer songwriters in East Tennessee. Mike McGill is hosting his 10th annual Mike McGill Christmas Spectacular at the Bijou Theatre on Sunday 12/18/2022 - you can purchase tickets at: https://www.ticketmaster.com/mike-mcgills-10th-annual-christmas-spectacular-knoxville-tennessee-12-18-2022/event/1B005D6EFF638644?irgwc=1&clickid=ymXwpAyCHxyNTBtzQhw-3zc1UkAxtKxhIXANUU0&camefrom=CFCBUYAT253520&impradid=253520&REFERRALID=tmfeedbuyat253520&wt.mcid=affBUYAT253520&utmsource=253520-Youtube&impradname=Youtube&utmmedium=affiliate&ircid=4272

In this episode, the twins run the gamut from MGM musicals to The Great Smoky Mountains, Jerry Lee Lewis to W. Kamau Bell, Sigmund Freud to Bob Dylan - and much more, including a musical gem from the archive. SHOW NOTES: 0:00 - "Tighter" by Doug McKelley - Performed by Chris Yale, 2009 2:40 - Greetings and about the song 3:41 - Hanging with Chris' cats, Stevie and Kevin 5:23 - Undercover Introvert 6:03 - Roger tries a new joke on Chris / The problem with "get it?" / Standup 7:53 - Chris' throat issues/ Sigmund Freud oral cancer / Freud and cocaine 9:44 - Trips to the Vagabond Theatre with Dad, Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles / MGM musicals / The Bijou Theatre on Hollywood Boulevard / C.C. Brown's / Swensen's / David Lee Bynum 11:30 - More MGM musicals / "That's Entertainment!" / Meeting Eleanor Powell / Powell's tap shoes at Capezio Hollywood 13:24 - The original Yale Brothers didn't "get" rock 'n' roll / dying onstage versus killing onstage 14:12 - Audio issues with remote recording / ZOOM Livetrak L-8 / DAW / Logic Pro / Presets on L-8 15:54 - Roger's trip to the mountains / Maggie Valley, NC / Elk in Cherokee, NC / Bryson City, NC / Great Smoky Mountains Railroad / Wrecked trains from "The Fugitive" / Dillsboro, NC 17:49 - Gatlinburg, TN aka Myrtle Beach in the Mountains / Pigeon Forge, TN (same thing) / Ripley's Aquarium / Hollywood Wax Museum 19:33 - More David Lee Bynum 20:03 - Show tunes 20:56 - Grandfather and grandfather-to-be ' Kids and colds 22:08 - "The Awkward Thoughts of W. Kamau Bell" / United Shades of America 23:07 - Jerry Lee Lewis documentary, "I Am What I Am" / Chris met him in Myrtle Beach 24:22 - Figuring out cousins 25:19 - More Jerry lee Lewis - "The Devil's Music" / Sun Records 27:17 - More about vacations / Spending money 28:08 - Chris' music gear and accessories 28:34 - Bob Dylan documentary, "No Direction Home" / Pete Seeger's long-neck banjo / Dave Van Ronk / Fred Neil / Oscar Brand (see Fred Berney podcast episode) / Degrees of Dylan separation 29:50 - Parting shots / Retail killed the Christmas spirit / Our souls / Love not sleep 31:39 - Roger checks on Chris' state of mind, and that annoys Chris / "That don't confront me."

Your favorite podcast hosts Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo are back with the prolific and mega-talented  “Merrily We Roll Along” actor, Corey Mach.  Corey gives us a glimpse into his creative journey from being a church pianist to booking his first national tour a few days after moving to New York City!  He also gives us the inside scoop into the rehearsal process of the upcoming New York Theatre Workshop's production of the Stephen Sondheim and George Furth musical MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, where he is working alongside Broadway veterans Jonathan Groff, Lindsay Mendez, Daniel Radcliffe and ‘Survival Jobs' alumni, Krystal Joy Brown and Evan Alexander Smith!  Before closing out the episode with a super fun ‘Popstars on Broadway' trivia game, Corey shares what led him to create the successful Broadway Sings Concert Series which is gearing up for its next production of “Broadway Sings Mariah Carey: A Holiday Spectacular” on Monday, December 5! The episode opens with a mic check where  Samantha and Jason share ways we all can celebrate Native American History Month this November, Ben Platt and Michaela Diamond in “Parade”, the second season of HBO's White Lotus and the Crabby Cabaret Concert this Sunday, November 13 at the Bijou Theatre as part of the Bridgeport Art Trail in Bridgeport, CT. Exclusive Survival Job videos can be found here on Broadway World and the audio can be found on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Audible or any of your other favorite podcast apps.  You can support the podcast and the hosts at www.buymeacoffee.com/SurvivalJobsPod and on Instagram at @surivaljobspod | @SammyTutz | @JasonACoombs.    Info on Corey Mach:  Follow Corey:  Instagram  Check out Corey's website here  MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG at NY Theatre Workshop Info and Tickets “Broadway Sings Mariah Carey: A Holiday Spectacular" Tickets Brandy as Roxie Hart on Broadway in Bryant Park Mic Check Links: Survival Jobs Broadway World Video/Article Native Land Map US Interior Indian Affairs Crabby Cabaret Concert Tickets HBO's White Lotus Season 2 Trailer Important Links: NPR: "How To Help Puerto Rico" Article How to Help the People of Florida Article Abortion Funds Website Plan C Pills Website National Write Your Congressman Link How to help Uvalde families NPR Article Check out Six Ways to Help the Buffalo Shooting Victims Check out Nine Ways to Be a Better Ally to Black People Register to VOTE here Where to Donate to Support Access to Abortions Right Now Info on Your Hosts:  Follow Samantha:  Instagram.   |  Samantha's Official Website here Follow Jason on Instagram  | Twitter. Broadway World Article on our Season 2 Launch Party Check out Jason's Official Website here Check out and support The Bridgeport Film Fest Support Us... Please!  If you're feeling generous, Buy Us A Coffee HERE! Please don't become complacent: Support the Black Mamas Matter Alliance Support Families Detained and Separated at the Border.  Support the AAPI Civic Engagement Fund. Support Black Trans Folx here Donate to the Community League of the Heights (CLOTH) Support the People of Palestine How to be an Ally to the AAPI Community 168 Ways to Donate in Support of Black Lives and Communities of Color The New York Times: On Mexico's Border With U.S., Desperation as Migrant Traffic Piles Up PBS: How to help India during its COVID surge — 12 places you can donate Covid quarantine didn't stop antisemitic attacks from rising to near-historic highs Opening and Closing Theme Music: "One Love" by Beats by Danny | Game Music: "Wake Up" by MBB.   If you enjoy Survival Jobs: A Podcast be sure to subscribe and follow us on your preferred podcast listening app! Also, feel free to follow us on Instagram and Twitter! Thank you!!

The Adventures of Archie Andrews starring Bob Hastings, originally broadcast September 25, 1948, 74 years ago, Free Movie Tickets. Archie has gotten two free tickets to the movies at the Bijou Theatre. But it's not as easy as it sounds. Visit my web page - http://www.classicradio.streamWe receive no revenue from YouTube. If you enjoy our shows, listen via the links on our web page or if you're so inclined, Buy me a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wyattcoxelAHeard on almost 100 radio stations from coast to coast. Classic Radio Theater features great radio programs that warmed the hearts of millions for the better part of the 20th century. Host Wyatt Cox brings the best of radio classics back to life with both the passion of a long-time (as in more than half a century) fan and the heart of a forty-year newsman. But more than just “playing the hits”, Wyatt supplements the first hour of each day's show with historical information on the day and date in history including audio that takes you back to World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. FDR, Eisenhower, JFK, Reagan, Carter, Nixon, LBJ. It's a true slice of life from not just radio's past, but America's past.Wyatt produces 21 hours a week of freshly minted Classic Radio Theater presentations each week, and each day's broadcast is timely and entertaining!

Hosted by David Green of The Cultural Alliance Of Fairfield County. The Arts, Culture and The Future of Bridgeport Join Phil Kuchma, Lauren Coakley Vincent and Steve Di Costanzo Mon Dec. 13 at 12pm as they discuss how the arts and culture is the secret sauce in driving Bridgeport's future. • Builder and real estate manager and developer Phil Kuchma has been shaping downtown Bridgeport since 1972; key arts venues now cluster around his “Bijou Square”. • Steve di Costanzo has led WPKN Community Radio since 2012. What does the recent move to Downtown's Bijou Theatre mean for the station? How important is place to a radio station? • Lauren Coakley Vincent is finishing her fourth year leading the BridgeportDSSD InfoBridgeport, transformed by her #ColorfulBridgeportcampaign, public art commissions, and more. How far can the arts drive a city's economy and spirit?

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What is the premier live music venue in downtown Knoxville? Well, that depends on what you're looking for.  Are you a pop-country music fan, or do you just want to see who's making noise in the local scene? Do you enjoy mosh pits or sipping on wine in cushioned seats?  Co-hosts Ryan Wilusz and Calvin Mattheis discuss what each downtown venue does best and try to agree on a favorite.  "The Scruffy Stuff" is presented by knoxnews.com. 

Whether you are new to Knoxville or have lived here your entire life, chances are you haven't experienced everything the Scruffy City has to offer. From visiting notable landmarks to participating in timeless traditions, there are a handful of activities you must try at least once to live your Knoxville life to the fullest.  Knox News intern Jake Yoder joins co-hosts Ryan Wilusz and Calvin Mattheis to discuss what is included on their Knoxville bucket lists. Check out their full lists at Knox News, and reach out to the co-hosts on Instagram @knoxvillephoto and @knoxscruff to share your own must-do activities.  "The Scruffy Stuff" is presented by knoxnews.com.  

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It has been roughly one year since live music stopped at Knoxville's major venues, but concerts are coming back to the Bijou Theatre in March. While it's amazing how much can change in a short period of time, it's also amazing how long some things last. Ayres Hall is celebrating 100 years on the University of Tennessee campus in Knoxville. Plus, Java Racer is hoping its Jackson Avenue shop can provide mopeds as alternative forms of transportation for students, downtown dwellers and more.   

A music industry veteran, Tom Bugg got his start in 1979 working on a Kenny Rogers tour. In the late 80s, Tom would join up with AC Entertainment, which would determine his place in the industry for the next decade. As a member of a small team, Tom had his hands in everything, making him the perfect choice to take over two of Knoxville's premiere venues, The Tennessee Theatre and The Bijou Theatre. In our discussion with Tom we talk about the next steps that venues will need to take to prepare for future shows, what it's like to run a venue, and the experiences that defined his place in the industry.

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Gary Peterson Interview Executive Director Bijou Theatre and Press Conference with Mayor Joe Ganim

Samantha Dynowski, State Director of the the Sierra Club Connecticut and Adam Wood , a board member to talk about ‘Wild & Scenic Film Festival’ coming to the Bijou Theatre on Saturday, January 25.It's only stop in CT WPKN is a media partner Host: Steve di Costanzo , GM of WPKN 89.5-FM

WPKN’s GM REPORT TO THE LISTENERS- today at noon Steve di Costanzo talks about the recent Beatles on-air drive – welcomes Lou Pomales from WPKN to talk about Friday’s Salsa/Afro-Cuban concert-A Celebration of Hispanic Heritage – with the band Vinny & Ray at the Bijou Theatre. The Klein’s Executive Director Laurence Caso will talk about tonight’s special movie screening of Aretha Franklin’s ‘Amazing Grace’ at the Klein in Bridgeport. WPKN’s Scott Harris, from Between The Lines Radio Newsmagazine will join us to talk about a special public forum they are holding called The Fascist Threat & Effective Resistance In The Era of Donald Trump- At the Parish House of the United Church on the Green on Saturday, Oct. 19. Steve will check-in with Ian Campbell, show organizer for the Black Bear Americana Music Fest at the Goshen, CT Fairgrounds that runs this Friday through Sunday. Other guests includes Elinor Slomba, the Executive Producer of New Haven’s City-Wide Open Studios. We will also have New Haven non-profit ‘A Place To Nourish Your Health – Body, Mind & Spirit (APNH) formerly known as Aids Project New Haven - staff members Tim Mack: mPowerment Coordinator; Mike McGowan: mPowerment Coordinator and Mel DeFelippo: Research Coordinator. Suzanne Kachmar, organizer of the Bridgeport Art Trail in early November will be our final guest.

Make Music Day-Bridgeport Concert hosted by Community Radio WPKN 89.5-FM and City Lights/Bridgeport Art Trail and Bijou Theatre Bijou Theatre is at 275 Fairfield Ave. Bridgeport, CT 06605 Artists Performing: WORDSOUND w/ Iyaba Ibo Mandingo & DJ Chrome- utilizing the combination of MC and DJ that is so familiar in hip-hop- "Speaking truth to power in the spirit of Peter Tosh, The Last Poets and Fela Kuti." NETTA WALKER: hip-hop/poetess BARBRA- new jazz/experimental with some urban beats thrown in the mix. FINGERSLEEVE - great roots band with originals and few well-chosen covers in the mix too. Female guitarist and co-lead singer.

On April 5, former members of Frehley's Comet will be coming to the Bijou Theatre in Bridgeport as "Return of the Comet." Founding member and bassist John Regan stopped by First Thing Fairfield County to talk about how Frehley's Comet formed in Wilton, touring with Peter Frampton, and playing the bass for MIck Jagger and David Bowie's "Dancing in the Street."

For the sound art connoisseur. Phase on Stage: a soundscape from Agatha Christie's "And Then There Were None..." Take a front row seat with the Bijou Theatre and relax while listening to Sarah Caplan as she directs a rehearsal of Agatha Christie's "And Then There Were None"... ascend to the gods to get a glimpse of the history of Bijou and what goes on back stage... and stick around for the Final Act: the cascading soundscape of the cast. Produced by iamthehow.

Take a front row seat with the Bijou Theatre and relax while listening to Sarah Caplan as she directs a rehearsal of Agatha Christie's "And Then There Were None"... ascend to the gods to get a glimpse of the history of Bijou and what goes on back stage... and stick around for the Final Act: the cascading soundscape of the cast. Produced by iamthehow.

The Man, The Legend, Frank Turner was kind enough to give us some time before his show here in Knoxvillle, TN at the Bijou Theatre to sit and chat a bit about his upcoming ventures, his new metal record with his band Möngöl Hörde, the music industry, and of course a bit of punk rock politics.

00:00 Rastaman Chant* > 06:56 Syncopated Strangers > 10:16 Mamu > 14:03 Syncopated Strangers (11.14.08 - Eagles Ballroom, Milwaukee, Wisconsin) 19:51 Divisions^ > 40:34 The Triple Wide** (11.13.08 - Canopy Club, Urbana, llinois) 51:40 Water (11.18.08 - Bijou Theatre, Knoxville, Tennessee) Total Broadcast Length 72:27 Notes: * with Can't You Hear Me Knockin' teases ^ with Regulate intro ** with Stairway to Heaven teases

00:00 Wappy Sprayberry > 15:29 Dear Lord/Amazing Grace (11.21.08 - 9:30 Club, Washington, D.C.) 19:49 Great American* > 31:08 Down Under* > 33:40 Great American* (11.19.08 - Bijou Theatre, Knoxville, Tennessee) 35:50 Dump City (11.22.08 - 9:30 Club, Washington, D.C.) 47:25 Der Bluten Kat > 63:22 "Jimmy Stewart"^ > 68:20 End of the Road > 71:49 Der Bluten Kat (11.01.08 - Slim's, San Francisco, California) Total Broadcast Length 75:00 Notes: * acoustic ^ with lyrics

00:00 talking Jimmy Stewart 2007 #1 02:57 Waist Down (6.05.08 - The Intersection, Grand Rapids, Michigan) 09:28 talking Jimmy Stewart 2007 #2 12:45 "Nemo"* (7.26.07 - Sonar, Baltimore, Maryland) 20:00 "The Crooked One" (07.05.07 - Summerfest, Milwaukee, Wisconsin) 23:38 "Nemo" 09.14.07 - Canopy Club, Urbana, Illinois) 29:33 "Ocean Billy" (3.02.07 - Bijou Theatre, Knoxville, Tennessee) 36:20 "The Crooked One" (3.22.07 - Orpheum Theatre, Madison, Wisconsin) 40:57 "The Bottom Half" (7.13.07 - Ogden Theatre, Denver, Colorado) 45:25 "Dump City" (3.15.07 - Orbit Room, Grand Rapids, Michigan) 48:16 "The Triple Wide"* (6.07.07 - Crystal Ballroom, Portland, Oregon) 55:54 "Der Bluten Kat" (7.28.07 - Hampton Beach Casino, Hampton Beach, NH) 58:50 "Divisions" (6.28.07 - NTELOS Pavilion, Portsmouth, Virginia) 64:21 "Nemo" (3.17.07 - Morris Center, South Bend, Indiana) 69:29 "Der Bluten Kat" (11.10.07 - Eagles Ballroom, Milwaukee, Wisconsin) Total Broadcast Length 77:45 Notes: * with lyrics Jimmy Stewart 2007 is the latest addition to the Jimmy Stewart album series. The band stops by to talk a little about the album and discuss a little about how a Jimmy Stewart becomes a brand new song. The newest song to make the jump is Waist Down, inspired by Eat - 2.17.07 - San Francisco, CA, one of the tracks off the new album. The rest of the podcast features some of the best UM improvisation that did not make JS2007.

00:00 Water@ (03.02.07 - Bijou Theatre, Knoxville, Tennessee) 06:50 Red^ (03.15.07 - Orbit Room, Grand Rapids, Michigan) 12:58 Intentions Clear > 18:13 "Jimmy Stewart" (03.23.07 - First Avenue, Minneapolis, Minnesota) 32:34 Space Funk Booty (03.24.07 - First Avenue, Minneapolis, Minnesota) 37:10 Bridgeless > 44:27 Plunger > 49:06 Glory > 51:59 Plunger > 61:59 Bridgeless (03.06.07 - Fox Theatre, Boulder, Colorado) 68:59 Thela Hun Ginjeet^ (03.16.07 - Clutch Cargo's, Pontiac, Michigan) Total Broadcast Length 76:22 Notes: @ with Brendan and Jake on acoustic ^ with Adrian Belew