Jamestown comedian Paul Clemente of Karate Sleepover joined WRFA's Anthony Merchant in the studios to discuss putting on Jamestown's first reverse roast, the return of Karate Sleepover's open mic night, the local comedy scene and much much … [Read more...]
Arts on Fire – Sukanya Burman of the Sukanya Burman Dance Company – August 26, 2022
Dancer, choreographer and owner of the Sukanya Burman Dance Company in Jamestown, NY, Sukanya Burman joins WRFA's Anthony Merchant in studio to discuss her journey from India to New York City to Western New York/Northwest Pennsylvania, what she is … [Read more...]
Arts on Fire – Julie Rockcastle of The Heron and Great Blue Heron Festival – August 26, 2022
Julie Rockcastle of The Heron returns to Arts on Fire to speak with WRFA's Anthony Merchant all about the fourth and final Beyond the Blue for 2022, what you can find at The Heron in the fall, a recap of the first year of the Beyond the Blue music … [Read more...]
Arts on Fire – Pat Hazell talks new Johnny Carson variety show and exhibit – August 12, 2022
Comedian, writer and podcast host Pat Hazell talks with WRFA's Anthony Merchant about his one night only Johnny Carson variety and tribute show in Jamestown, NY, the new Carson exhibit at the National Comedy Center, what it was like to perform on … [Read more...]
Arts on Fire – Jamestown painter and musician Joesph Grice – August 12, 2022
Jamestown painter and punk rock musician Joseph Grice joins WRFA's Anthony Merchant in studio to discuss Joe's musical and artistic journeys, his upcoming art classes and residency at the Roger Tory Peterson Institute, whether or not Joe can see … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Miki Girts of the Whirlybird Music & Arts Festival – July 29, 2022
Miki Girts of the Whirlybird Music & Arts Festival joins Anthony Merchant in the WRFA studios to discuss the 2022 Whirlybird Fest, the origins of the festival and Miki's love for music, artists to expect on this years lineup, future goals for … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Maria Ferguson and George Harper of the Roger Tory Peterson Institute – July 29, 2022
RTPI's Maria Ferguson and George Harper speak with WRFA's Anthony Merchant about the institutes new art exhibition called Art that Matters to the Planet, the on going Art After 5 series, how the Roger Tory Peterson Institute plans to celebrate Roger … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Julie Rockcastle of the Great Blue Heron Festival – July 15, 2022
Julie Rockcastle, owner of The Heron Farm & Event Center (Home to the Blue Heron Music Festival) stopped by WRFA to talk with Anthony Merchant about this years new Beyond the Blue Summer Music Series, how this year Great Blue Heron Festival went, … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Holly Weston of the Lucille Ball Little Theatre of Jamestown – July 15, 2022
Holly Weston of the Lucille Ball Little Theatre of Jamestown talked with WRFA's Anthony Merchant all about the Theatres triumphant return post Covid, the upcoming performance of the musical comedy Disenchanted, what to expect from Little Theatre for … [Read more...]
Arts on Fire – Mandy Andrews of the Chadakoin Chamber Ensemble – July 1, 2022
Mandy Andrews of the Chadakoin Chamber Ensemble talks with WRFA's Anthony Merchant all about the groups upcoming premier concert on July 10th at the Allen Park Bandshell, playing Cello, what got Mandy into music and … [Read more...]
