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Welcome to “Voices of Westerly” - a podcast featuring conversations, most recorded in front of a live audience, with the creative and professional individuals who make Westerly RI such a unique and inspired community of leaders, innovators, and artists. The “Voices of Westerly” series is inspired by Westerly photographer/artist Josh Behan’s “Faces of Westerly” portrait series - which is on permanent display and rotation at the UNITED. “Voices of Westerly” live discussions will occur monthly ...
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Director of Conservation Action at Aquarium Conservation Partnership Ayana Melvan joins Tony in a conversation spanning her childhood in Massachusetts, her path to the Ocean Community, and heeding the Ocean's call. Voices of Westerly is a United Theatre podcast, where Tony Nunes, the Artistic Director of The United Theatre, hosts conversations, mos…
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President of the Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce Bruce Flax joins Tony for a conversation about his path to Westerly. Flax goes over his beginnings in live events on Cape Cod, his career at Foxwoods, and the past, present and future of the Chamber of Commerce. Voices of Westerly is a United Theatre podcast, where Tony Nunes, the Artistic Directo…
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Curator of the Living Sharks Museum Keith Cowley talks Jaws, sharks along the east coast, Perks and Corks, and the Rhode Island Eggcase Survey. Find out more at the Living Sharks Museum website. Voices of Westerly is a United Theatre podcast, where Tony Nunes, the Artistic Director of The United Theatre, hosts conversations, most recorded in front …
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President of NAMA (North American Marine Alliance) and local Westerly based fisherman Jason Jarvis discusses his unconventional path to becoming a fisherman, his years of making music, and his deep involvement in local town and fishing regulations. Voices of Westerly is a United Theatre podcast, where Tony Nunes, the Artistic Director of The United…
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Executive Director of Westerly Land Trust Jen Fusco discusses her Stonington Portuguese/Westerly Italian heritage, protecting and advocating for local nature and properties with the Westerly Land Trust, putting on the unique and high-demanded Farm Dinner Fundraiser and how to get involved with the beautification and conservation of Westerly. Voices…
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Owner & operator of Echo Rock Flowers Stephanie Bennett talks Malted Barley, Echo Rock Flowers and her favorite spots around Westerly and Rhode Island. Voices of Westerly is a United Theatre podcast, where Tony Nunes, the Artistic Director of The United Theatre, hosts conversations, most recorded in front of a live audience, with the creative and p…
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Mary Carol Kendzia talks about her career path to the written word, what brought her to Washington County, and the Literacy Volunteers. Check out the Washington County Literacy Volunteers website. Voices of Westerly is a United Theatre podcast, where Tony Nunes, the Artistic Director of The United Theatre, hosts conversations, most recorded in fron…
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Martina Bottinelli discusses her past in early childhood education, being a parent during the pandemic, and how Westerly has become a hub of entrepreneurship. Make sure to check out Playwell on High Street in Westerly, Rhode Island. Voices of Westerly is a United Theatre podcast, where Tony Nunes, the Artistic Director of The United Theatre, hosts …
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On this episode, host Tony Nunes is joined by Donna Frustere, local artist and printmaker. Donna talks about her journey west (thanks John Denver), her calling to become an art teacher (Immaculately Conceived in Catholic School during 3rd grade with Sister Marie Claire), the joy of returning home to Westerly every summer, and the history and import…
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Annie Wildey talks about her escape from Wolverhampton, opening a gallery, and bringing vitality to a community of artists with the monthly First Friday Art Crawl. Check out Annie's work at AiR Gallery + Studio and join us on the First Friday Art Crawl on September 1st! Voices of Westerly is a United Theatre podcast, where Tony Nunes, the Artistic …
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This week Tony welcomes April Dinwoodie - Podcaster, thought leader, and diversity equity and inclusion specialist. April talks about growing up in Westerly, the difficulties of having hard conversations in your hometown, and how to make Rhode Island a place that is safe and welcoming to all. Voices of Westerly is a United Theatre podcast, where To…
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In this episode Tony talks to Nicole DiMattei, Artistic Director of The Granite Theater in Westerly RI. Nicole talks about how she found her way to Westerly, the intricacies of producing community theatre, creating and developing her our theatre productions, and the future of theater here in Rhode Island. Make sure to listen to Tony interview Nicol…
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On today's episode Tony talks to boogie woogie pianist, author and YouTuber Arthur Migliazza. Arthur talks about his history as a musician, learning the blues and boogie woogie history of Westerly, and helping musicians with physical therapy. Arthur's Website, YouTube Channel, Arthur plays his version of Bob Seeley's version of Earl Fatha Hines ver…
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This week Tony welcomes Brigitte Hopkins - Executive Director at Westerly Library and Wilcox Park to the (Post-Credits Scene) to talk about how she came to Westerly, her life at the historic Westerly Public Library and her favorite things around town. Voices of Westerly is a United Theatre podcast, where Tony Nunes, the Artistic Director of The Uni…
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