On a recent Wednesday evening, the cast and crew of Live Arts’ production of The Drowsy Chaperone prepared for the relaunch of their musical comedy. The show debuted in mid-December to glowing reviews, but took a a break for the holidays. I stopped by the brush-up rehearsal to find out more. In this podcast, we hear from actors Doug Schneider, Kimberly Hoffacker, Jane Scatena as well as director Ray Nedzel and musical director John Carden.
In the fall of 2010, the Senior Center offered one of Rick’s programs entitled “Virginia History 101.” Running from October 7th through November 18th, this six-session lecture series was designed for those interested in Virginia’s fascinating early history. The series focused on some of the big topics that dominated the Old Dominion’s first two centuries, including, Native Virginians, Tobacco, Slavery, the Revolution, George Washington’s Presidency, and Jeffersonian Architecture. The series was followed with a travel session where participants experienced Virginia history first hand.
The November 4, 2010 talk, “George Washington & His Presidency,” was delivered by David Hoth, Editor of the Papers of George Washington (both the Revolutionary Series and the Presidential Series), and a former Editor of the papers of Presidents James K. Polk and Andrew Jackson. Using his extensive knowledge of both Jackson and Washington, Hoth commences with some interesting “compare and contrast” anecdotes. Both Presidents had gained fame as military commanders–and Jackson saw himself as a “Washington-like” hero–but George Washington exhibited much more control and restraint, and his political abilities have been greatly underestimated. Washington cared a bit about money, but he was not motivated by power. What was the driving engine behind his Presidency?
This is the fifth in a six part series for 2010.
Click here to listen to all six lectures in this series:
* December 2, 2010 – The Monacan Nation – Rick Britton
* December 9, 2010 – Tobacco, The First Cash Crop – Susan Kern
* December 16, 2010 – Foodways of the Enslaved – Leni Sorensen
* December 23, 2010 – The Yorktown Campaign – Ed Lengel
* December 30, 2010 – Washington’s Presidency – David Hoth
* January 6, 2011- Architecture in the Jeffersonian Period – Ed Lay
12.29.10 Senior Editor from The HookCourteney Stuart joins Coy to recap the most significant local issues of 2010. Highlighted amongst the news stories are the Justine Elizabeth Swartz Abshire murder case, the Yeardly Love-George Huguely tragedy, the Biscuit Run scam, and the latest on the Landmark Hotel. Stuart gives her analysis of the topics and makes predictions for how things will unfold the future.
12.29.10 Drake Van de Castle joins Coy to preview this year’s First Night Virginia. The annual event is a fun-filled celebration of the arts right here in Charlottesville geared towards families, and Drake tells us what all to expect this time around.
12.29.10 U.S. Representative from Virginia’s 5th District Tom Perriello joins Coy to discuss what is next. Congressman Perriello recognizes the chance to reflect on his time in office, and he breaks down the various pieces of legislation passed during his term. Today, the conversation zooms in on the needs of veterans, the public education system, and much more. It’s one last chance to talk with Tom Perriello as a Congressman- and you can hear it here.
12.28.10 Former Chair of the Libertarian Party of Virginia Rick Sincere and Author David Swanson join Coy to recap 2010. Two well known voices in Central Virginia, Swanson and Sincere touch on what they view to be the most significant national political stories from the almost finished year- including the financial state of our country, American military involvement abroad, and the growing sense of “Big Brother” in the United States. Be sure to check out David’s newest book War is a Lie.
12.28.10 Member of the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors Ken Boyd joins Coy to discuss a host of local issues. Boyd has recently been criticized over the back-and-forth over the new water plan, and he has a chance to respond in today’s conversation. The citizen callers, however, also have their chance to express their views to one of Albemarle’s highest public officials.
12.28.10 Executive Director of the Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA Susanne Kogut joins Coy to discuss her organization’s holiday activities. Kogut helped make sure all of the animals were taken good care of over the Christmas break, and she says now is a great time to bring a pet home. Also included in today’s conversation are some tips on domestic pet care and a status update on the C-A SPCA.
Host Rick Moore talks with Prof. Roy Wagner (UVA Dept of Anthropology) about the history of Christmas, what makes up the current American traditions, and what the 12 days of Christmas mean. Also, some holidays such as Saturnalia and Boxing Day, and other holidays in non-Christian countries are discussed.
In the fall of 2010, the Senior Center offered one of Rick’s programs entitled “Virginia History 101.” Running from October 7th through November 18th, this six-session lecture series was designed for those interested in Virginia’s fascinating early history. The series focused on some of the big topics that dominated the Old Dominion’s first two centuries, including, Native Virginians, Tobacco, Slavery, the Revolution, George Washington’s Presidency, and Jeffersonian Architecture. The series was followed with a travel session where participants experienced Virginia history first hand.
The lecture for October 28, 2010, “The Yorktown Campaign,” was presented by Ed Lengel, UVA Professor of History, Editor-in-Chief of the Papers of George Washington, and author of a number of books and articles on Washington’s military expertise. Following a fascinating description of Washington’s obsession with attacking Gen. Sir Henry Clinton’s large British garrison at New York City–based on the premise that one great battle would end the war–Lengel then focuses on how the cooperation of the French army and navy, and the intervention of lady luck, put an end to the English Empire’s hold on the American colonies. At the end, at Yorktown, close to 9,000 British veterans surrendered to a Franco-American force almost twice that size!
This is the forth in a six part series for 2010.
Click here to listen to all six lectures in this series:
* December 2, 2010 – The Monacan Nation – Rick Britton
* December 9, 2010 – Tobacco, The First Cash Crop – Susan Kern
* December 16, 2010 – Foodways of the Enslaved – Leni Sorensen
* December 23, 2010 – The Yorktown Campaign – Ed Lengel
* December 30, 2010 – Washington’s Presidency – David Hoth
* January 6, 2011- Architecture in the Jeffersonian Period – Ed Lay
Episode 15 (though Mike will make you believe its 16) “It’s The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year” – The guys are filled with the holiday spirit as they discuss how Mike gets every holiday off, Mike rants about the Giants losing to the Eagles on Desean Jackson’s punt return for touchdown and his experience watching it at a sports bar, why Leon gets annoyed this time of year, and more. Check out the show on Facebook: Outside The Box with Mike and Leon and on Twitter: OTBwithMikeLeon and spread the word to your friends!
This week the BusinessCast does a “Year in Review” with the Dean of the Darden School, Robert F. Bruner. Dean Bruner touches on topics such as the new GEMBA program, Dardens rise in the rankings and the importance of “speaking up for Darden.”
On a recent Wednesday evening, the cast and crew of Live Arts’ production of The Drowsy Chaperone prepared for the relaunch of their musical comedy. The show debuted in mid-December to glowing reviews, but took a a break for the holidays. I stopped by the brush-up rehearsal to find out more. In this podcast, we hear from actors Doug Schneider, Kimberly Hoffacker, Jane Scatena as well as director Ray Nedzel and musical director John Carden.
