Warwick Radio Online: The Voice of Warwick, Rhode Island
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Warwick Radio Online: The Voice of Warwick, Rhode IslandDec 12, 2023
We Be Jammin’ Spring and Summer Events
Warwick Life host Scott Nerney talks with Warwick entrepreneur and We Be Jammin’ owner Debbie Wood.
Debbie runs a We Be Jammin’ retail shop and an events company. Hear how We Be Jammin’ Events supports local nonprofits and provides retail opportunities for vendors with special needs, about spring and summer events, including a Mother’s Day stroll at Crowne Plaza and community marketplaces at Cardi’s Furniture, and how vendors are selected.
Go to the We Be Jammin’ Events website.
Visit the We Be Jammin’ RI website and Facebook page.
Warwick Life highlights what’s special in Warwick, Rhode Island and helps listeners get the most from this seaside community. Warwick Life is produced by Scott Nerney and presented by the Varnum Memorial Armory Military & Naval Museum.
Write to warwicklife@gmail.com.
Music by Tess Der Manouelian.
Bring the Family to the Warwick Schools Mental Health & Wellness Fair
Warwick Public Schools Family Engagement Coordinator Cameron Kadek talks with community partners Kathy Sullivan, Kristin Murray, Michael Fratus, and Rebecca Zola about an upcoming community event.
The Warwick Schools Mental Health & Wellness Fair is a free, all-ages event at Warwick Veterans Middle School on Wednesday, May 1 from 5 - 7 p.m.
Hear about games, activities, and giveaways and the opportunity to talk with over 30 local mental health and wellness organizations, including Kent County Regional Prevention Coalition, Thrive Behavioral Health, and Warwick Health Equity Zone.
Betsy Bonoff Remembers the Tent
Warwick Life host Scott Nerney talks with Betsy Bonoff Menders about Warwick Musical Theatre aka the Tent.
Betsy is the daughter of the Tent’s founder, Burton “Buster” Bonoff, and was an essential part of her family’s business. Hear how Buster started Warwick Musical Theatre, why the Tent was replaced with a theater, about Patti LaBelle’s infamous meltdown, what Rhode Island remembers about the Tent, and about Christmas visits with Liberace in Palm Springs.
See memorabilia from the Bonoff Family Collection.
Warwick Life highlights what’s special in Warwick, Rhode Island and helps listeners get the most from this seaside community. Warwick Life is produced by Scott Nerney and presented by the Varnum Memorial Armory Military & Naval Museum.
Write to warwicklife@gmail.com.
Music by Tess Der Manouelian.
Irish in America
On Sunday, March 10, 2024, Mary King, Ed Sweeney, and Mary Clasper-Torch celebrated being Irish in America with a jolly and touching performance at Warwick Public Library.
Come eavesdrop on jokes and stories, a jig, a sing-a-long, and Irish tunes on Celtic harp, Irish bodhrán, banjo, guitar, and fiddle.
Shaking the Bushes: Naked Survivor
Celebrated people can pop up anywhere—sometimes without any clothes on.
You never know who's going to turn up in the stories on Elly McGuire's podcast, Shaking The Bushes—Yoko Ono, Jonas Salk, Richard Hatch (Richard Hatch?), even a former President, to name a few—as she shares humorous and often unpredictable autobiographical anecdotes and social commentary about living parallel lives in her "cozy" apartment in Manhattan and her childhood home in Warwick, Rhode Island.
What you think might be so different from residing in the biggest city in the world and in the smallest state in the union can actually turn out to be very much the same.
Author and adventurist Elly McGuire has traveled the world, rubbed shoulders with celebrated people, and is now "shaking the bushes" of her colorful past.
Visit the Shaking the Bushes website.
Kathleen’s Career Corner: Resume Challenges
Learn how to find a career in a competitive job market in this monthly series by Warwick career management specialist Kathleen Dohoney.
Today, discover how to write a resume hiring managers want to see.
Kathleen Dohoney, ACRW, CPRW, CDCS, CCTC, is a Career Coach at Randstad RiseSmart and a Career Specialist at Celtic Résumé Services.
Visit Celtic Resume Services.
Go to Kathleen’s LinkedIn page.
Write to Kathleen at kdohoney03@gmail.com.
The Warwick Symphony Orchestra Plays Mozart
On Sunday, February 25, 2024, the Warwick Symphony Orchestra brought a little live music to Warwick Public Library.
Come eavesdrop on a piece by Mozart played by a string quartet.
Rhode Island Feline Rescue Fosters Local Cats
Warwick Life host Scott Nerney talks with Rhode Island Feline Rescue Co-founder Nancy Dyer.
Rhode Island Feline Rescue is a non-profit, no kill, foster-based rescue that’s run entirely by volunteers. Hear how the rescue started, how cats benefit from fostering, about adoptions and where you can find a cat to adopt, how the RISPCA supports rescue cats, how to volunteer, and about Nancy’s favorite cat and Scott’s beloved Tortie.
Visit the Rhode Island Feline Rescue website.
Warwick Life highlights what’s special in Warwick, Rhode Island and helps listeners get the most from this seaside community. Warwick Life is produced by Scott Nerney and presented by the Varnum Memorial Armory Military & Naval Museum.
Write to warwicklife@gmail.com.
Music by Tess Der Manouelian.
Shaking the Bushes: Curses About Cursive!
Writing the wrongs of longhand.
You never know who's going to turn up in the stories on Elly McGuire's podcast, Shaking The Bushes—Yoko Ono, Jonas Salk, Richard Hatch (Richard Hatch?), even a former President, to name a few—as she shares humorous and often unpredictable autobiographical anecdotes and social commentary about living parallel lives in her "cozy" apartment in Manhattan and her childhood home in Warwick, Rhode Island.
What you think might be so different from residing in the biggest city in the world and in the smallest state in the union can actually turn out to be very much the same.
Author and adventurist Elly McGuire has traveled the world, rubbed shoulders with celebrated people, and is now "shaking the bushes" of her colorful past.
Visit the Shaking the Bushes website.
The Veiled Crow Metaphysical Shop
Warwick Life host Scott Nerney talks with Loren May and Tracey Lawrence, co-owners of The Veiled Crow metaphysical shop in Apponaug Village.
The Veiled Crow offers products and services to help their clients along their spiritual paths—fine-tuning personal intent, honing their energies, and creating the life they want. Hear about the importance of creating a safe place, divination classes, creating community, working near a roundabout, and using over 60 years of combined experience to help others.
Visit The Veiled Crow website.
Warwick Life highlights what’s special in Warwick, Rhode Island and helps listeners get the most from this seaside community. Warwick Life is produced by Scott Nerney and presented by the Varnum Memorial Armory Military & Naval Museum.
Write to warwicklife@gmail.com.
Music by Tess Der Manouelian.
Westbay Community Action Helps with Food, Heat, Emergencies, and Education
Warwick Life host Scott Nerney talks with Westbay Community Action President/CEO Paul Salera.
Westbay Community Action helps the people of Kent County with food, utilities, health, safety, and education. Hear about childcare, adult education and workforce development, emergency services and long-term support, Westbay Marketplace—the third largest food pantry in Rhode Island—Westbay Farm, heating assistance, and how you can volunteer.
Visit the Westbay Community Action website.
Email them at info@westbaycap.org.
Call them at (401) 732-4660.
Drop by at 487 Jefferson Boulevard in Warwick.
Warwick Life highlights what’s special in Warwick, Rhode Island and helps listeners get the most from this seaside community. Warwick Life is produced by Scott Nerney and presented by the Varnum Memorial Armory Military & Naval Museum.
Write to warwicklife@gmail.com.
Music by Tess Der Manouelian.
Kathleen’s Career Corner: Five Common Interview Questions
Learn how to find a career in a competitive job market in this monthly series by Warwick career management specialist Kathleen Dohoney.
Today, discover how to best answer five common interview questions.
Kathleen Dohoney, ACRW, CPRW, CDCS, CCTC, is a Career Coach at Randstad RiseSmart and a Career Specialist at Celtic Résumé Services.
Visit Celtic Resume Services.
Go to Kathleen’s LinkedIn page.
Write to Kathleen at kdohoney03@gmail.com.
What a Difference a Bay Makes: Captain Nick Butziger
Warwick Charter Boat Captain Michael Brady talks with U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary North Star Flotilla Staff Officer Nick Butziger about Greenwich Bay.
Hear about Nick’s childhood as a Warwick water rat, why Greenwich Bay is a good spot for boating, shipbuilding, shipping, and rum-running, Nick’s experiences with a rum-runner and Nat Hereshoff’s boat, how Narragansett Bay was formed, when the Bay used to freeze, how Bob Ballard found the Titanic, and cleaning up the Bay.
Visit the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary North Star Flotilla website.
Michael Brady is the owner of Captain Mike Charters and a Boston Employment Expo producer.
Sound effects by the BBC.
Shaking the Bushes: A Dog and an Oscar
A playwright, two Academy Award winners and an Oscar statue connects a neighborhood in New York City and Warwick, Rhode Island, Oh My!
You never know who's going to turn up in the stories on Elly McGuire's podcast, Shaking The Bushes—Yoko Ono, Jonas Salk, Richard Hatch (Richard Hatch?), even a former President, to name a few—as she shares humorous and often unpredictable autobiographical anecdotes and social commentary about living parallel lives in her "cozy" apartment in Manhattan and her childhood home in Warwick, Rhode Island.
What you think might be so different from residing in the biggest city in the world and in the smallest state in the union can actually turn out to be very much the same.
Author and adventurist Elly McGuire has traveled the world, rubbed shoulders with celebrated people, and is now "shaking the bushes" of her colorful past.
Visit the Shaking the Bushes website.
New Orleans Jazz by the Banjo Bob All-Stars Dixieland Band
On Sunday, January 28, 2024, the Banjo Bob All-Stars Dixieland Band played a concert of New Orleans Jazz at Warwick Public Library.
Come eavesdrop on a tune from their show.
Even More Warwick Musical Theatre aka The Tent
Warwick Life host Scott Nerney talks with Brian Jones, writer, director, and co-producer of the 2009 documentary The Tent: Life in the Round.
Brian started as an usher at the Tent at age 14 and worked his way up to assistant to the general manager. Hear about hot and humid high school graduations, why the Tent closed, encounters with Brooks & Dunn and Tom Jones, why Brian disliked working the box office phone, and singing happy birthday to Kevin Cronin from REO Speedwagon.
Read about The Tent: Life in the Round.
See memorabilia from the Bonoff Family Collection.
Warwick Life highlights what’s special in Warwick, Rhode Island and helps listeners get the most from this seaside community. Warwick Life is produced by Scott Nerney and presented by the Varnum Memorial Armory Military & Naval Museum.
Write to warwicklife@gmail.com.
Music by Tess Der Manouelian.
Fonts Through Sound
Warwick font fanatic Rylan explores how to create the feeling of fonts with carefully crafted soundscapes.
Everyone knows what Comic Sans looks like, but what does it sound like? And what other fonts is Rylan showing us through sound?
See Comic Sans and take a look at fonts #1, #2, and #3.
Sound effects by the BBC.
Tech 911 Has Answers for Your IT Questions
Warwick Life host Scott Nerney talks with Chris Dias—aka Chris the Tech Guy—from Tech 911.
Tech 911 helps businesses and individuals fix problems and get the most out of information technology. Hear how to protect yourself from viruses and scams, about business services, including technology upgrades, management, and support, about keeping old technology running, and about transferring data to new devices and disposing of old equipment.
Visit the Tech 911 website.
Call them at (401) 681-4911.
Warwick Life highlights what’s special in Warwick, Rhode Island and helps listeners get the most from this seaside community. Warwick Life is produced by Scott Nerney and presented by the Varnum Memorial Armory Military & Naval Museum.
Write to warwicklife@gmail.com.
Music by Tess Der Manouelian.
Kathleen’s Career Corner: Resume Writers and Career Coaches
Learn how to find a career in a competitive job market in this monthly series by Warwick career management specialist Kathleen Dohoney.
Today, discover how a resume writer and career coach can help you with your job search.
Kathleen Dohoney, ACRW, CPRW, CDCS, CCTC, is a Career Coach at Randstad RiseSmart and a Career Specialist at Celtic Résumé Services.
Visit Celtic Resume Services.
Go to Kathleen’s LinkedIn page.
Write to Kathleen at kdohoney03@gmail.com.
Open Your Home to a Foster Dog from Rhode Home Rescue
Warwick volunteer Cameron Kadek talks with Rhode Home Rescue President Nadine “Dina” McCaffrey about rescuing dogs.
In 2016, six Rhode Home Rescue volunteers saved 138 dogs. Seven years later, 650 volunteers are saving 1,000 dogs annually. Hear where the dogs are coming from, what it’s like to foster a dog, about the group’s new home in Conimicut, dog training classes, and poop bag and tennis ball lending library, and how you can adopt.
Visit the Rhode Home Rescue website.
Shaking the Bushes: Schwarzenegger Sandwich vs. Constipated Pup
Imagine who you might bump into on the streets on the Upper West Side in New York City. This podcast “won’t let you down.”
You never know who's going to turn up in the stories on Elly McGuire's podcast, Shaking The Bushes—Yoko Ono, Jonas Salk, Richard Hatch (Richard Hatch?), even a former President, to name a few—as she shares humorous and often unpredictable autobiographical anecdotes and social commentary about living parallel lives in her "cozy" apartment in Manhattan and her childhood home in Warwick, Rhode Island.
What you think might be so different from residing in the biggest city in the world and in the smallest state in the union can actually turn out to be very much the same.
Author and adventurist Elly McGuire has traveled the world, rubbed shoulders with celebrated people, and is now "shaking the bushes" of her colorful past.
Visit the Shaking the Bushes website.
Shaking the Bushes: Addicted to Water
Swimming with a former POTUS is just one of the many consequences of Elly's addiction to being in or around water.
You never know who's going to turn up in the stories on Elly McGuire's podcast, Shaking The Bushes—Yoko Ono, Jonas Salk, Richard Hatch (Richard Hatch?), even a former President, to name a few—as she shares humorous and often unpredictable autobiographical anecdotes and social commentary about living parallel lives in her "cozy" apartment in Manhattan and her childhood home in Warwick, Rhode Island.
What you think might be so different from residing in the biggest city in the world and in the smallest state in the union can actually turn out to be very much the same.
Author and adventurist Elly McGuire has traveled the world, rubbed shoulders with celebrated people, and is now "shaking the bushes" of her colorful past.
Visit the Shaking the Bushes website.
Rhode Island Parrot Rescue Helps Parrots Find New Homes
Warwick Life host Scott Nerney talks with Rhode Island Parrot Rescue Director Corrie Butler.
Rhode Island Parrot Rescue takes in and rehabilitates parrots, helps them find new homes, and educates the public about exotic birds. Hear why parrots need rehabilitation, how many homes an average parrot will have in their lifetime, how to adopt a bird, about boarding services, how to volunteer, and the best things to donate.
Visit the Rhode Island Parrot Rescue website and Facebook page.
Warwick Life highlights what’s special in Warwick, Rhode Island and helps listeners get the most from this seaside community. Warwick Life is produced by Scott Nerney and presented by the Varnum Memorial Armory Military & Naval Museum.
Write to warwicklife@gmail.com.
Music by Tess Der Manouelian.
Poetry & Piano
D.K. McKenzie—Warwick poet, pianist, and founder of The Poe Underground, a spoken word and music project—plays an original piano composition under his recording of Meeting at Night by Robert Browning and Honeymoon and an unnamed poem by D.K. McKenzie.
Meeting at Night
The grey sea and the long black land;
And the yellow half-moon large and low;
And the startled little waves that leap
In fiery ringlets from their sleep,
As I gain the cove with pushing prow,
And quench its speed i' the slushy sand.
Then a mile of warm sea-scented beach;
Three fields to cross till a farm appears;
A tap at the pane, the quick sharp scratch
And blue spurt of a lighted match,
And a voice less loud, thro' its joys and fears,
Than the two hearts beating each to each!
Honeymoon
A splash of rain as you dash for cover
into the maze
into the gauntlet of societies' (razor) blades
All of a sudden and suddenly
monstrous jealousy knocks loud
without warrant or justice
Jealousy arrives on time (early)
to mangle the moon's glorious radiance
A total and complete disruption of a honeymoon
(unnamed)
With poetry as in life you can say a lot using silence
The spaces that fill in time
the words that aren't spoken say much
truly speaking volumes
Silence can be a loud crack of thunder in reverse
a sucking, reversing, volume
that shifts the air
that is felt in the soul and in the heart
Silence can be a killer in fact
Sometimes when we are silent we are the ones doing the killing
Watch D.K. create his keyboard solos for Meeting at Night, Honeymoon, and his unnamed poem.
Check out The Poe Underground.
Kathleen’s Career Corner: Hiring Trends for 2024
Learn how to find a career in a competitive job market in this monthly series by Warwick career management specialist Kathleen Dohoney.
Today, learn about jobs and hiring trends at the beginning of 2024.
Episode links:
Discover the Best Jobs for People over 50
The Future of the Office Has Arrived: It's Hybrid
Kathleen Dohoney, ACRW, CPRW, CDCS, CCTC, is a Career Coach at Randstad RiseSmart and a Career Specialist at Celtic Résumé Services.
Visit Celtic Resume Services.
Go to Kathleen’s LinkedIn page.
Write to Kathleen at kdohoney03@gmail.com.
More Warwick Musical Theatre aka The Tent
Warwick Life host Scott Nerney talks with Brian Jones, writer, director, and co-producer of the 2009 documentary The Tent: Life in the Round.
Brian started as an usher at the Tent at age 14 and worked his way up to assistant to the general manager. Hear about what the stars were really like, why comedians tended to keep to themselves, WWF wrestling and close encounters with wrestlers, the Tent’s most infamous show, dressing room trailers, and over-the-top contract riders.
Read about The Tent: Life in the Round.
See memorabilia from the Bonoff Family Collection.
Warwick Life highlights what’s special in Warwick, Rhode Island and helps listeners get the most from this seaside community. Warwick Life is produced by Scott Nerney and presented by the Varnum Memorial Armory Military & Naval Museum.
Write to warwicklife@gmail.com.
Music by Tess Der Manouelian.
Wicked Good Warwick: Gel’s Kitchen
Warwick has so many awesome places to eat and drink. Join Leslie Wasilewski to find out what makes them Wicked Good.
Today, Leslie talks with Angelica “Gel” Penta from Gel’s Kitchen breakfast and lunch restaurant about how she started her second location in Warwick and how Gel’s Kitchen gives back to the community.
Visit the Gel’s Kitchen website.
Write to Leslie at wickedgoodwarwick@gmail.com.
The Warwick History Quiz Show
Brought to you by Warwick Radio and the Warwick Historical Society, the Warwick History Quiz Show delivers fascinating facts about the city and a challenge for our contestants.
Join host Jen Linton, Warwick Historical Society member Mark Brown, and returning champions Leslie Wasilewski and Scott Nerney for a fascinating look at the curious way some Warwick streets are named.
If you would like to be a contestant on the Warwick History Quiz Show, write to radio@warwicklibrary.org.
The Daniels Halloween House Celebrates Christmas
Warwick Life host Scott Nerney talks with Daniels Halloween House manager and creator Mike Daniels.
Every fall, Mike Daniels builds a delightful all-ages Halloween display at his home at 69 Darrow Drive in Buttonwoods, and when the season changes, he puts up a Christmas display. Hear Scott and Mike catch up on this year’s Halloween exhibit and find out what you’ll see when you visit the Daniels Halloween House Christmas show.
Visit the Daniels Halloween House of Warwick Facebook page.
Warwick Life highlights what’s special in Warwick, Rhode Island and helps listeners get the most from this seaside community. Warwick Life is produced by Scott Nerney and presented by the Varnum Memorial Armory Military & Naval Museum.
Write to warwicklife@gmail.com.
Music by Tess Der Manouelian.
Emmy-Award Winning Journalist Kate Fagan Presents Life Instagrammed
Warwick Public Schools Family Engagement Coordinator Cameron Kadek, SEL Coordinator Kristin Murray, and Project AWARE Coordinator Whitney Walker talk about an upcoming community event with journalist Kate Fagan.
On Wednesday, December 6 at Warwick Veterans Middle School, Emmy-Award winning journalist and New York Times bestselling author Kate Fagan will talk about mental health, social media, and perfectionism. The program starts with a mental health resource fair at 6 p.m., and Kate will speak at 7 p.m. All adults and teens in Warwick are invited to attend.
Learn more about Life Instagrammed.
Celebrate the Season with the Picozzi Family Christmas Display
Warwick Life host Scott Nerney talks with Mayor Frank Picozzi about his other job running the Picozzi Family Christmas Display.
The Picozzi Family Christmas Display is a beloved Warwick holiday light show. Hear how Mayor Picozzi got started, how his daughters promoted his display, how the Mayor fits designing, building, and setting up into his schedule, letters to Santa, collecting donations for the Tomorrow Fund, light peepers, and when you can see the show.
Visit the Picozzi Family Christmas Display Facebook page.
Warwick Life highlights what’s special in Warwick, Rhode Island and helps listeners get the most from this seaside community. Warwick Life is produced by Scott Nerney and presented by the Varnum Memorial Armory Military & Naval Museum.
Write to warwicklife@gmail.com.
Music by Tess Der Manouelian.
Sound effects by the BBC.
Building the Future of Warwick with Mayor Frank Picozzi
Warwick Life host Scott Nerney talks with Mayor Frank Picozzi about short and long term plans for the city.
Hear about using ARPA funds to improve city infrastructure, reevaluation, the school bond, the Conimicut warning system, reelection, naming rights for the new ice skating rink, Mickey Stevens Sports Complex, new businesses, City Centre Warwick, T.F. Green International Airport, redevelopment of former schools, and the Strolling Rolling Apponaug Winter Festival.
Warwick Life highlights what’s special in Warwick, Rhode Island and helps listeners get the most from this seaside community. Warwick Life is produced by Scott Nerney and presented by the Varnum Memorial Armory Military & Naval Museum.
Write to warwicklife@gmail.com.
Music by Tess Der Manouelian.
Kathleen’s Career Corner: How to Use LinkedIn (Part 2)
Learn how to find a career in a competitive job market in this monthly series by Warwick career management specialist Kathleen Dohoney.
Today, discover how to use LinkedIn to network and search for jobs.
Kathleen Dohoney, ACRW, CPRW, CDCS, CCTC, is a Career Coach at Randstad RiseSmart and a Career Specialist at Celtic Résumé Services.
Visit Celtic Resume Services.
Go to Kathleen’s LinkedIn page.
Write to Kathleen at kdohoney03@gmail.com.
Spinnaker Asset Management Helps You Plan for Retirement
Warwick Life host Scott Nerney talks with Spinnaker Asset Management Certified Financial Planner Lisa Picillo.
Spinnaker Asset Management is a small Warwick firm that offers customized and personalized retirement planning. Hear myths about financial planning, how financial planners work with clients of all ages to set and meet their retirement goals, and how expert advice can help you navigate complex investment options.
Visit the Spinnaker Asset Management website.
Write to Lisa at lpicillo@spinam.com.
Warwick Life highlights what’s special in Warwick, Rhode Island and helps listeners get the most from this seaside community. Warwick Life is produced by Scott Nerney and presented by the Varnum Memorial Armory Military & Naval Museum.
Write to warwicklife@gmail.com.
Music by Tess Der Manouelian.
Wicked Good Warwick: Eye on the Prize Nutrition
Warwick has so many awesome places to eat and drink. Join Leslie Wasilewski to find out what makes them Wicked Good.
Today, Leslie talks with Amanda Ricci from Eye on the Prize Nutrition smoothie and juice bar and samples their Captain America, Mocha Pumpkin Protein Coffee, and Apple Cider Sangria shakes and teas.
Visit the Eye on the Prize Nutrition Facebook page.
Write to Leslie at wickedgoodwarwick@gmail.com.
Matt’s Life: A Regular Day
Warwick 18-year-old Matt talks about what it’s like to live in a group home in Warwick.
Group homes give residential support to adult men and women with developmental disabilities. Hear what a typical day is like for Matt at home and on adventures around the city with his personal worker Molly.
We’re Here for the Dogs Helps Local Rescues
Warwick Life host Scott Nerney talks with We’re Here for the Dogs founder Tracy Kay.
We’re Here for The Dogs helps local animal rescues in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut raise funds, collect donations, and gather supplies. Hear why rescues need help and how We’re Here for the Dogs supports local rescues with their annual Pawliday Christmas Giving Drive and holiday Photoshoot Minis throughout the year.
Visit the We’re Here for the Dogs website.
Warwick Life highlights what’s special in Warwick, Rhode Island and helps listeners get the most from this seaside community. Warwick Life is produced by Scott Nerney and presented by the Varnum Memorial Armory Military & Naval Museum.
Write to warwicklife@gmail.com.
Music by Tess Der Manouelian.
The Forgotten General: The Life of George Sears Greene
Warwick Life host Scott Nerney talks with Warwick civil engineer and American Civil War general George Sears Greene.
For the benefit of the Apponaug Girl, at the Theatre Warwick at Sandy Lane, this present Tuesday being the 31st of October, will be presented a costly and magnificent cavalcade called The Forgotten General, set to music by Mr. D.K. McKenzie—featuring the first appearance of the celebrated Paul Bourget as General George Sears Greene and Scott Nerney as himself.
Warwick Life highlights what’s special in Warwick, Rhode Island and helps listeners get the most from this seaside community. Warwick Life is produced by Scott Nerney and presented by the Varnum Memorial Armory Military & Naval Museum.
Write to warwicklife@gmail.com.
Music by Tess Der Manouelian.
Sound effects by the BBC.
Diabetes Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Warwick Life host Scott Nerney talks with Care Access Principal Investigator Sudhir Bansal about diabetes.
Care Access conducts clinical trials for new medications, including drugs for diabetes. Hear about the connection between diabetes and obesity, inactivity, and heredity, signs of the disease, the harm it can cause to your eyes, kidneys, heart, and brain, the importance of early diagnosis, and recent treatment breakthroughs.
Learn more about diabetes at a Care Access open house at 215 Toll Gate Road on November 8. For more information, call (401) 773-7855.
Warwick Life highlights what’s special in Warwick, Rhode Island and helps listeners get the most from this seaside community. Warwick Life is produced by Scott Nerney and presented by the Varnum Memorial Armory Military & Naval Museum.
Write to warwicklife@gmail.com.
Music by Tess Der Manouelian.
The Crimes That Shaped Our City: Warwick Fugitive Adam Emery (Part 2)
Join lawyer and true crime fanatic Kate Itacy for stories about crimes allegedly committed by Warwick citizens or within Warwick city limits.
Today, hear the tale of Warwick fugitive Adam Emery. When his Ford Thunderbird was sideswiped at Rocky Point Park in 1990, Adam sped after the wrong car and stabbed the driver to death. After he was convicted of murder, Adam and his wife seemingly jumped to their deaths from the Claiborne Pell Bridge, but the FBI says it has no reason to believe Adam is dead and is still searching for him.
Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussions of suicide. If you are uncomfortable with or triggered by discussions of suicide, please skip this episode and tune back in to Warwick Radio Online on October 27.
Katherine Itacy was born and raised in Warwick, worked as a criminal defense lawyer in the city, and remains a civil rights and criminal justice advocate.
Write to Kate at contactkate@katherineitacy.com.
Visit Kate’s website.
Kathleen’s Career Corner: How to Use LinkedIn (Part 1)
Learn how to find a career in a competitive job market in this monthly series by Warwick career management specialist Kathleen Dohoney.
Today, discover how to set up your LinkedIn profile.
Episode link:
108 Important LinkedIn Statistics for 2023 (Data & Trends)
Kathleen Dohoney, ACRW, CPRW, CDCS, CCTC, is a Career Coach at Randstad RiseSmart and a Career Specialist at Celtic Résumé Services.
Visit Celtic Resume Services.
Go to Kathleen’s LinkedIn page.
Write to Kathleen at kdohoney03@gmail.com.
The Crimes That Shaped Our City: Warwick Murder Suspect Adam Emery (Part 1)
Join lawyer and true crime fanatic Kate Itacy for stories about crimes allegedly committed by Warwick citizens or within Warwick city limits.
Today, hear the tale of Warwick murder suspect Adam Emery. When his Ford Thunderbird was sideswiped at Rocky Point Park in 1990, Adam sped after the wrong car, ran it off the road, and stabbed the driver to death. At trial, Adam argues he only meant to talk with the driver about the accident, and only stabbed the driver when Adam believed his own life was in danger.
Next week, tune in to Part 2 to learn about the mysterious disappearance of Adam and his wife just a few hours after the jury finds him guilty of second-degree murder.
Katherine Itacy was born and raised in Warwick, worked as a criminal defense lawyer in the city, and remains a civil rights and criminal justice advocate.
Write to Kate at contactkate@katherineitacy.com.
Visit Kate’s website.
Wicked Good Warwick: The Greenwood Inn
Warwick has so many awesome places to eat and drink. Join Leslie Wasilewski to find out what makes them Wicked Good.
Today, Leslie talks with John Papa from The Greenwood Inn Restaurant & Bar and samples their hand-cut, breaded mozzarella sticks dipped in their homemade white sauce.
Visit the Greenwood Inn website.
Write to Leslie at wickedgoodwarwick@gmail.com.
Frights for All Ages at the Daniels Halloween House
Warwick Life host Scott Nerney talks with Daniels Halloween House manager and creator Mike Daniels.
Mike Daniels began creating Halloween displays in his neighborhood at age 11, built displays for the Cranston YMCA and Boys & Girls Clubs, and worked at Field of Screams before he started the Daniels Halloween House at 69 Darrow Drive in Buttonwoods. Hear about this year’s theme and how you can enjoy a delightful all-ages show.
Visit the Daniels Halloween House of Warwick Facebook page.
Warwick Life highlights what’s special in Warwick, Rhode Island and helps listeners get the most from this seaside community. Warwick Life is produced by Scott Nerney and presented by the Varnum Memorial Armory Military & Naval Museum.
Write to warwicklife@gmail.com.
Music by Tess Der Manouelian.
Songs from In Lieu of Flowers: Broken
Join Dave Englund, singer-songwriter, guitarist, and founder of Warwick Americana band In Lieu of Flowers, for a track-by-track look at the band’s self-titled, debut album.
Discover the story behind a song, and listen to the complete tune.
Today, hear about the song Broken.
Visit the In Lieu of Flowers website.
In April 2021, singer-songwriter Dave Englund called his longtime friend, bassist and songwriter Steve Wolfe and asked if he'd be interested in creating an acoustic/electric Americana band, leaving the loud guitars in the rearview and opting for a more vocal-driven, vintage, thumping sound. Steve agreed.
After running a series of specific ads tailored to each musician's seat, the phone calls started coming in. Drummer, percussionist and vocalist Mark Vadnais showed up to play on Dave's back deck. Immediately the snaky soulful grooves started happening. Two weeks later, Chris Taylor answered the ad, jumped on deck, opened his Gretsch case, and delivered his unique guitar vibe, insuring his ticket in.
In November, an old acquaintance of Dave and Steve's, violinist and mandolin player Ernie Lau got the phone call asking him to come jam and see if he'd be a good fit for this new group. His focus on classical violin as opposed to bluegrass fiddle brought a new and needed color, and he joined in November.
Rounding out the band a month later in December was pedal steel guitarist Jim Wishart who answered the final ad, having been a guitarist for many years but only recently started playing the steel guitar, his musicality and playing coated every song he played on. Jim was in and In Lieu of Flowers was complete!
The Friends of the Warwick Animal Shelter Craft Bazaar
Warwick Life host Scott Nerney talks with Friends of the Warwick Animal Shelter craft fair director Audrey Snow.
The Friends of the Warwick Animal Shelter support the shelter with events and fundraisers, including their Crafting for Critters Fall Bazaar on Saturday, October 14 at Airport Professional Park on Post Road. Hear how Audrey became a volunteer at the shelter, how the Friends began, how you can volunteer and adopt, and about the Friends craft bazaar.
Visit the Friends of the Warwick Animal Shelter website.
Write to Audrey at fowas.crafts@gmail.com.
Warwick Life highlights what’s special in Warwick, Rhode Island and helps listeners get the most from this seaside community. Warwick Life is produced by Scott Nerney and presented by the Varnum Memorial Armory Military & Naval Museum.
Write to warwicklife@gmail.com.
Music by Tess Der Manouelian.
Poetry & Piano
D.K. McKenzie—Warwick poet, pianist, and founder of The Poe Underground, a spoken word and music project—plays an original piano composition under his recording of Upon Julia’s Clothes by Robert Herrick and Friday Night by D.K. McKenzie.
Upon Julia’s Clothes
Whenas in silks my Julia goes,
Then, then (methinks) how sweetly flows
That liquefaction of her clothes.
Next, when I cast mine eyes, and see
That brave vibration each way free,
O how that glittering taketh me!
Friday Night
Frightful Friday night
You consort with misfits
and shove all angels toward the blender
Again:
You merge with those dragons that wait to ensnare you
at every turn
with every insipid step
Friday night
and I can’t protect you
from the monsters you breed and merge with
at all hours of impossible night
Here you are again
Inviting a hail of fire
to rain on down
all over your body
all over your life
Watch D.K. create his keyboard solos for Upon Julia’s Clothes and Friday Night.
Check out The Poe Underground.
Breakfast Served All Day: The Story of the Rhode Island Diner
What’s on the menu? Hearty, home-cooked meals and desserts, of course. Bring your appetite but not a lot of cash. Diners are the true American eating place.
Join Dr. Tom Shaker for an exploration of all-things diner. Hear how Walter Scott’s late night, walkup lunch cart in Providence in the 1870s inspired a nationwide craze, how to decode the diner lingo used by counter staff to place orders for food, and about some of the Ocean State’s most iconic diners.
Dr. Tom Shaker is a radio DJ, documentary filmmaker, expert on Rhode Island jazz, and MC of the Warwick History Quiz Show.
Tune in to The Soul Serenade radio show.
Watch the Do It, Man! The Story of The Celebrity Club trailer.
Learn about A Treasury of Rhode Island Jazz & Swing Musicians.
Write to Tom at tomshaker@wicn.org.
Kathleen’s Career Corner: Refresh Your Career Documents
Learn how to find a career in a competitive job market in this monthly series by Warwick career management specialist Kathleen Dohoney.
Today, discover how to refresh your résumé, cover letter, references, LinkedIn profile, and other career documents.
Kathleen Dohoney, ACRW, CPRW, CDCS, CCTC, is a Career Coach at Randstad RiseSmart and a Career Specialist at Celtic Résumé Services.
Visit Celtic Resume Services.
Go to Kathleen’s LinkedIn page.
Write to Kathleen at kdohoney03@gmail.com.
Martha and Catrina Talk About Unconditional Love
Good friends Martha Bottella and Catrina Ritchie have an honest conversation about equal give-and-take and unconditional love.
How can you love someone completely and have a balanced relationship? Boundaries are key, and loving yourself is important to maintaining boundaries. Martha and Catrina reveal their struggles with love, balance, boundaries, and self-worth and the value of working to find self-respect and harmony.
Martha Bottella and Catrina Ritchie live in Warwick and can wave to each other from their back decks. They work in wellness and are colleagues at Wellness New England.
Write to Martha and Catrina at mj.bottella@gmail.com.