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| 4/29/10 Earthly delightful words and personal conversation with Earths Daughters - poets/writers/visual artists whose efforts have resulted in Earths Daughters literary magazine being the longest operating feminist periodical in the country. A grand finale reading for National Poetry Month by members of Earths Daughters - Kastle Brill, Ryki Zuckerman, Jennifer Campbell, Ansie Baird, and Janna Willoughby - daughter of the late poet, Robin Willoughby one of the founders of Earths Daughters. This is a unique and special reading by five wonderful women. to listen (60:00) or click here |
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| 4/27/10 The Power to Change with Darleen Pickering Hummert, Co-founder and Artistic Director of Theatre For Change - an exceptional organization that uses the power of the arts to improve life. Darleen shares stories about her coming into her life as an actor, director and writer and her evolution into becoming a community activist through her artistic endeavors. to listen (59:50) or click here |
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| 4/18/10 “Remembering Lue” A celebratory poetry reading at the Frank E. Merriweather Library in Buffalo, New York presented by The Buffalo Friends of Lucille Clifton in honor of Lucille Clifton’s life and achievements. Clfton is an award-winning poet and is noted as the most important poet to emerge from the Buffalo, New York. Raymond Smith (0:56) to listen or click here Molly Bethel (2:11) to listen or click here Elaine Philip (1:30) to listen or click here Celes Tisdale (5:13) to listen or click here Vonetta Rhodes (8:57) to listen or click here N'tare Gault (7:23) to listen or click here Celeste Lawson (4:37) to listen or click here Priscilla Hill (2:36) to listen or click here Rain Bethel-Cooper (1:56) to listen or click here Lonnie Harrell (4:30) to listen or click here Leonard Bethell (1:33) to listen or click here Beverly Young (1:16) to listen or click here Robert Coles (2:10) to listen or click here Antoine Thompson (2:32) to listen or click here Mica Jackson (1:14) to listen or click here |
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| 4/22/10 A Conversation with poet Jimmie Margaret Gilliam, an exceptional poet, teacher and advocate for literature and the arts A deeply personal and gentle insight into Jimmie's evolution as a writer/poet and activist. A look at a few of the events that molded her values and inspired her creative work; a unique and special conversation! to listen (59:56) or click here |
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| 3/22/10 Talking about a big Event at Apple's Haberdashery with Allita Lee, artist, designer, activist and entrepreneur. An interview with area entrepreneur, Allita Lee, stylist and owner of Apple's Haberdashery fine vintage clothing and accessory salon in Buffalo's Tri Main Building. This interview focuses in on a very special happening Fri. March 26 and Sat. March 27 when Allita will host Baliza Ladies Clothing store from Columbus, Ohio that will feature new designer, luxury wear, fine leathers, and furs at discounted prices, along with Buffalo's own Moda Vintage. Proceeds from this event will go to a fund to support the young children of fallen firefighter, Jonathan Croom, who was also a visual artist and alum of the Buffalo Academy of the Visual and Performing Arts. to listen (58:26) or click here |
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| 3/15/10 Diva Dialogue with Buffalo's own Diva, Mary Kate O'Connell, Founder and Artistic Director of O'Connell and Company now located in new digs on the North Campus of Erie Community College. A lighthearted journey through the history of O'Connell and Company and its fifteen year presence on the Western New York theater scene, along with details about the company's many new artistic undertakings. O'Connell and Company is known for its musical productions as well as its philanthropic commitment to efforts that support the needs of women and children in WNY. to listen (59:33) or click here |
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| 3/7/10 "From Page to Stage," with Kathleen Betsko Yale, a pioneer among contemporary women dramatists. A conversation with playwright/screenwriter/actor/poet Kathleen Betsko Yale, a British-American working class writer sharing a little of her extraordinary life as an immigrant and beginnings as a theater artist. Betsko Yale, a former New Hampshire-ite, and New Yorker, has made Buffalo her home for the past twenty years. She appears routinely on local stages and has won national and local awards for her acting and writing. to listen (59:01) or click here |
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| 2/16/10 Creating Success Everywhere You Go An inspiring and encouraging conversation with Anna Maria Sinatra, life coach and founder of Sinatra Solutions - paving the way for a rewarding and fulfilling life. to listen (59:11) or click here |
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| 2/5/10 Sweet For Service A conversation with WNY AmeriCorps Executive Director, Mark Lazzara, and community activist, Louise Simon Schoene, NYS Volunteer Coordinator for Sister Cities International. Learning more about one of our community's most effective and prolific centers of volunteerism that delivers a full spectrum of services provided by and for people of all ages. WNY AmeriCorps helps with poverty, education, and home construction for those in need - they were one of several local organizations featured in the Sunday, Jan. 24th edition of Extreme Home Makeover. to listen (59:11) or click here |
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| 1/19/10 Words with Cassandra "Dee" Cosby" Conversation and poetry with community activist Dee Cosby on HIV AIDS and her thoughts on the current state of awareness. Reading from "Now Is As Good As Any Season To Hope This Red Rose Will Bloom." to listen (55:12) or click here |
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| 12/11/09 Olmstead Parks Conservancy It's about changing lives, the natural way. A discussion with Zone Gardener, Abi Echevarria, who shares with us the tremendous and positive ways The Olmsted Parks Conservancy changed his life, and the lives of many others in our community - and why we must support the work of the Olmsted Parks Conservancy. Abi started with the Olmsted Parks Conservancy as part of the Welfare to Work Program and through his assignment at the Parks was offered a regular position that has given him new hope and aspirations for his future. to listen (55:50) or click here |
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| 11/10/09 Pen Power Discussion with literary artists Jerome Joseph Gentes and Diane M. Cammarata, Ph.D. A glimpse into the motives and inspiration of two writers who decided to returned home to Buffalo New York after living for nearly two decades in major metropolitan cities - New York City and Sapporo, Japan. Both writers read from their original works. Also featured is music by Buffalo, Reggae artist, Neville Francis from his CD Love Somebody. to listen (58:37) or click here |
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| 10/20/09 Hidden Heros in the arts and cultural community A conversation with three local artists who have a long history of donating their art to human service, educational, medical and cultural causes and their thoughts on why they give to causes. Guests are Chary Robbins, Paul Morgan and Bret Runyon. Click here for the website for the Arts Council in Buffalo & Erie County. Send your thoughts and comments to info@artsbuffalo.org. to listen (59:58) or click here |
