Education
Judy’s Day at Cornell Plantations
Esther Racoosin speaks with Diane Miske, Visitor Services Coordinator at Cornell Plantations, about the upcoming festival, Judy’s Day. This year the festival theme is “Food Plants of the Americas”. Miske speaks about the various foods, games, stories and events that will be featured. For more information, Click Here. This interview aired on the September 22nd edition…
Read MoreNancy Malina on Nutritious Foods for Students-September 6th, 2016
Esther Racoosin talks with Certified Nutrition Specialist Nancy Malina about how caregivers can provide healthy meals for busy students getting ready to return to school this week. She also talks about nutrition workshops offered at the Cornell Cooperative Extension. For more information, listeners can visit this link to workshops: http://ccetompkins.org/food
Read MoreJennifer Tavares about Pledge4Ithaca-August 30th, 2016
Esther Racoosin speaks with Jennifer Tavares, spokesperson for the Pledge4Ithaca project, which is dedicated to protect children from sexual assault. They talk about how the project was set up, the mission of the organization and how the community can get involved. This interview originally aired on the August 30th, 2016 edition of WRFI community radio…
Read MoreCast of Running to Places' "Pirates of Penzance"-August 11th, 2016
Cast members Abby Swartout and Bailey Olmstead of the Running to Places’ production of “Pirates of Penzance” talk about their experiences performing in the comic operetta. They also talk about what they love about the teen theatre group “Running to Places”. This interview originally aired on the August 11th, 2016 edition of WRFI Community Radio…
Read MoreTwo Area Farmers Keep Their Heads Above Water During the Drought – July 28th, 2016
Farmer Chaw Chang talks with WRFI Community Radio News’ Kwame Acheampong about the adaptations his farm has made due to the drought that has severely affected Tompkins County. Farmer Tony Potenza also discussed how his farm adapted to drought conditions with special news correspondent Felix Teitelbaum. This interview originally aired on the July 28th, 2016 edition…
Read MoreHilary Lambert of the Cayuga Lake Watershed Network-July 26th, 2016
Esther Racoosin talks with Hilary Lambert, Executive Director and Steward of the Cayuga Lake Watershed Network (CLWN). They discussed the effects of the current severe drought on the watershed and suggestions for how citizens can conserve water. Go to http://www.cayugalake.org for information about CLWN, and for more information about water conservation during a drought,…
Read MoreMichael Pinnisi of the Ithaca Shakespeare Company-July 19th 2016
Esther Racoosin speaks with Michael Pinnisi, President of the Board of Directors of the Ithaca Shakespeare Company, about the 2016 summer season in their new location at the Allan H. Treman State Marine Park on Cayuga Lake. They discuss the ISC’s current productions, Twelfth Night and Henry VI. This interview originally aired on the July…
Read MoreRunning to Places Production of the Musical "Rent" June 30th, 2016
Esther Racoosin speaks with Michael Sloan and Elisheva Glaser, members of the cast of Running to Places’ production of “Rent”. The musical will premier on July 6, 2016 at the Kitchen Theatre. They discuss the themes of the musical and also the importance of theatre in their lives. This interview originally aired on the June…
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