Published - March 29, 2025
Phenomenal Yaddo composers Paul Austerlitz and Daniel Thomas Davis on voodoo pilgrimages, lake vibes, life as collaboration, playing the hurdy-gurdy, and more. Contributing artist: Joseph Keckler.
Published - March 29, 2025
Check It Out has now entered the “5 timers club” with our good friend, Brian Rowlands from the Solvay Public Library. In this week’s episode, Brian gives us a heads up on what will be happening in Solvay for the week of Spring Break (April 14th-19th), and he let’s us know the status of the free Comic Convention later this summer.
Published - March 29, 2025
“One of those lovelorn sonatas for wind instruments was riding past on a solemn white horse. Everybody wondered who the new arrival was.” – John Ashbery This week we take a listen to women playing woodwinds! Sounds of the flute, oboe, bassoon and clarinet all fill the air in this episode. Winds of Change Eugene Bozza: Image Olga Reiser, flute “Flute Tales” Solo Musica 375 Lowell Lieberman: Sonata for Flute and Harp Odile Renault, flute; Elodie Reibaud, harp “Musikalische Perlen” Ars Produktion Robert K. Mueller: Commemoration: In Honor of Fallen Heroes Theresa Delaplain, oboe; Tomoko Kashiwagi, piano “Souvenirs”
Published - March 27, 2025
The Syracuse Orchestra Pops series presents a multi-media program this weekend, with music from the great Jimmy van Heusen! Principal Pops Conductor Sean O’Loughlin and guest vocalists Julia Goodwin and Nick Ziobro joined host Diane Jones to talk about the program, arranging and coordinating the orchestra with the film performances of Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, and more, and we learned some of Nick and Julia’s favorites from The Great American Songbook. Information about this and the complete Syracuse Orchestra season is available here.
Published - March 26, 2025
Eighty percent of women have bothersome and often life-disrupting symptoms related to menopause- and surgery-related hormonal changes. These include hot flashes and related sleep disruption, difficulty focusing, anxiety, depression, irritability, sexual difficulties, and others. Dr. Nevena Radonjic, a Reproductive Psychiatrist at SUNY Upstate, discusses diagnosis and treatment options including newly available medications and what women and their physicians, partners, friends and family can do to help. The Upstate Reproductive Psychiatry Clinic is at 315-464-3445.
Published - March 26, 2025
The Cayuga Chamber Orchestra Chamber Series continues with two performances of music by Faure, Britten, and Mel Bonis. Host Diane Jones spoke to Executive Director Sarah Chandler and Principal Oboe John Lathwell about the music, the joy of a second performance, and introducing children to classical music. More information available on the Cayuga Chamber Orchestra website here.
Published - March 26, 2025
Promising new male contraceptives are under development. How do they work? Will they win FDA approval? The “BLOB” is more than a ‘50s Sci-Fi monster; learn about its catastrophic ecological effects on birds. Also, on this month’s episode of Science Today, new astronomical instruments deployed in space and surprisingly, in the ocean depths.
Published - March 24, 2025
Barry Torres, music director of Schola Cantorum of Syracuse, stopped into the studios today to tell us about the two upcoming performances of Brahms’ German Requiem. The next two Sundays bring the singers together first with piano, then with organ, to perform this work in the form it was most often heard in Brahms’ day. Barry also talked about the connections and legacy of Brahms, and gave us a hint about the upcoming 50th anniversary season with Schola. Information about Schola Cantorum of Syracuse is available here.
Published - March 22, 2025
“We’re going to the park to chase and charge and chew and I will make you see what spring is all about” – Marilyn Singer, from “April Is a Dog’s Dream” Once again, a program filled very simply with words and music. Enjoy these springtime poems by women, paired with women’s music. “Words and Music: Spring” Andrea Clearfield & Charlotte Mew: Let Us Remember Spring Laura Strickland, soprano Daniel Schlosberg, piano “40@40” Bright Shiny Things 0183 Helen Grime: A Cold Spring The Hallé Soloists; Jamie Phillips, conductor “Helen Grime: Night Songs” Debut Discs 199 Florence Price: Spring Karen Slack,
Published - March 19, 2025
(#69, 3/19/25) In this episode of CNY Latino Podcast, we (Marisol Hernandez & Hugo Acosta) will talk about the 2025 New York State Farm Show, and the different exhibitions and demonstrations that happened during the 3 days, in the New Yor State Fairgrounds. Then, Hugo will be interviewing Marisol, about Makeup, and how women use it. En este episodio, nosotros (Marisol Hernández y Hugo Acosta) comenzaremos a hablar sobre el Exposición agrícola del estado de Nueva York del 2025, y las diferentes exhibiciones y demostraciones que se llevarán a cabo durante 3 días en el recinto ferial estatal de Nueva
Published - March 19, 2025
Emily Holm, Scenic Charge Artist, and Mara Rich, Prop Shop Supervisor, talk about their work behind the scenes at Syracuse Stage.
Published - March 15, 2025
This week on Check It Out, it’s Tom and Yona as they prepare for the St. Patrick’s Day parade. And, they invited Kristen Peirson, the children’s librarian at Fayetteville Free Library as this week’s guest. Kristen will tell us all about what Fayetteville has going on after school, for spring break and even some summer reading tidbits.
Published - March 15, 2025
“You’re there to help create a sonic arc that will carry the scene and translate the emotion that the film dictates and that the director wants.” – Kathryn Bostic This week, women composing for film and television. How many do you know? “Film Music” Starr Parodi (with Jeff Eden Fair): Have I Got a Book for You “The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry” (original soundtrack) Lakeshore Records 36336 Nainita Desai: Excerpts from The Reason I Jump “The Reason I Jump” (original soundtrack) Mercury 3564295 Ariel Marx: Excerpts from A Friend of the Family “A Friend of the Family” (original
Published - March 13, 2025
We had a great time with the cast of Covey Theater’s staged concert production of “How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.” You’ll hear some familiar voices, some new voices, and find out their favorite music from the show. More about the Covey Theater Company is available here.
Published - March 13, 2025
In this episode, we sit down with the dynamic Kat Coiro, the TV and film director behind the hit film Marry Me, starring Jennifer Lopez, and the upcoming Matlock series featuring Kathy Bates. We explore Kat’s journey as a female director in Hollywood and discuss the importance of personal connections in shaping her projects. Kat shares her creative process when she first reads a new script, her unique vision for blending storytelling and emotion, and her challenges and triumphs in bringing significant projects to life. Tune in for an inspiring conversation with one of the industry’s most exciting directors!
