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Below you will find listings for our interesting on-air guests for the next four weeks.  Check out the lists below for our great variety of topics.  We start filming at 10 am in THE ADDY THEATRE on Tuesday. A live audience is always welcome and there are plenty of seats. You can meet the guests in person and learn more about their projects or even get involved yourself.

April 23, 2019 – Show #1081

Segment ONE

42^nd Street at SLOC

Suzanne Rayome, Director; Amy Clark, Co-Producer; Emily Fuller “Anytime Annie”; Cody Logan “Bert Barry” and Elizabeth Corey “Maggie Jones’

            Broadway hopeful, Peggy Sawyer, arrives in NYC armed with her tap shoes and big dreams of starring on Broadway. Does she have what it takes to make those dreams a reality? Filled with crowd-pleasing tap dance and ensemble numbers like “Lullaby of Broadway” and “We’re In the Money,” 42^nd Street is sure to entertain audiences of all ages. (Performing “Shuffle Off to Buffalo”)

• Organization: Schenectady Light Opera Company (SLOC)
• Mission: SLOC Musical Theater is a non-profit community-based performing arts center. Our mission is to provide opportunities for adults and youth to experience and participate in the performing arts.
• Event: 42^nd Street
• Location of event: 417 Franklin St. Sch’dy
• Date/Time: May 3-5 & 9-12, 2019 — Thurs-Sat, 8pm; Sundays, 2pm
• Cost: Range from $22-28
• Contact Information: 518.730.7370
• Facebook: Yes – ‘SchenectadyLightOperaCompany”
• Twitter: @sloctheater
• Instagram: @sloctheater
• Website: www.SLOCTheater.org

Segment TWO

Taiwanese-American Heritage Week Celebration

Ginger Lin, TACS President & Chungchin Chen, TACS Advisor & Event Coordinator

            This festive event will feature “Creative Dancing from Splendid Taiwan” by the award-winning Da-Guan Dance Theatre from Taiwan.  The troupe will present a dance program that represents different ethnic groups in Taiwan to showcase Taiwan’s diverse cultures and traditions.  (Will show a short video)

• Organization: Taiwanese American Cultural Society of the Capital District
• Mission: To introduce the Capital District community to Taiwanese culture and heritage through art exhibitions, lectures, theatrical and musical performances, presentations, seminars, charity activities, etc. and To promote cultural diversity and community solidarity throughout the Capital District community

• Event: 2019 Annual Taiwanese American Heritage Week Celebration
• Location of event: The Egg’s Hart Theater, Empire State Plaza Albany
• Date/Time: Sunday, May 5 from 7 to 9 pm
• Cost: Free of Charge
• Contact Information: Interested individuals are urged to make ticket reservations ASAP through the Egg’s Pox Office at 518-473-1845 or email to Tickets@TACSCD.org. or call 518-458-2435

• Facebook: Yes “Taiwanese American Cultural Society of the Capital District”
• Website: www.TACSCD.org

Segment THREE

Schenectady’s General Electric Realty Plot

Chris Leonard, Author

            Join us to celebrate the release of “Schenectady’s General Electric Realty Plot”, the first book by Schenectady City Historian and Schenectady County Historical Society Trustee, Chris Leonard.

            Leonard, a resident of the GE Realty Plot for 5 years, produced this book using photographs from SCHS’ Grems-Doolittle Library, as well as the Efner History Center at City Hall, MiSci, the Special Collections at Union College’s Schaffer Library, and from the personal collections of many friends and neighbors. The book covers the history of the GE Realty Plot from Thomas Edison’s arrival in Schenectady, through the desperate attempts to save the homes in the 1970s. Leonard will take us through the stately homes, unique characters, and revolutionary scientific advancements that have taken place in “the Plot.”Book Title: Schenectady’s General Electric Realty Plot

Event:  Book Release Party

Location of event: Sch’dy County Historical Society at 32 Washington Ave. Sch’dy 12305

Date/Time: Tuesday, May 7 from 6 pm to 8 pm

Website: www.SchenectadyHistorical.org/upcoming-events

Segment FOUR

Parabellum a Spy/Thriller

John Mullins a/k/a Jack Nanuq, Author

            How does a POW become a spy? And why?  And what the hell is a GALCO?  These are only a few of the questions Carson Nowak needs answers to. 

            CARSON NOWAK is a CIA contractor like none you’ve ever met before. Carson is tasked with retrieving a trunk full of documents. The order comes not from the Agency or even the President, but a higher authority; his nana. In addition to the documents the trunk also contains a war relic tied to a mysterious death just before D-Day. Tracing the provenance of this relic triggers a chain of events that not only unlocks Carson’s family history but garners the interest of a South American hit squad. Carson must navigate the challenges of protecting his family, maintaining his business, ensuring the safety of a young refugee developing a revolutionary weapons system, and deal with an infuriating curmudgeon. Along the way he falls in love. To navigate these challenges, he enlists the help of a pencil-thin code breaker, a claustrophobic corpsman and a Haitian nurse.

            PARABELLUM, the novel, is spy/mystery/thriller novel set in Upstate NY, with flashbacks to both World War I and World War II. 

            PARABELLUM, the word, is a Latin term which loosely translates to “When you live in peace, Prepare for war”.

            The writing style is a mash-up of C.J. Box meets Daniel Silva, meets John le Carre. 

            I’m going to start with the promotional campaign. This year I will be helping to sponsor two young athletes compete in the AAU TAE KWON DO National Championships. This competition is being held in Ft Lauderdale, FL; during the first week of July 2019. 

            I am fortunate to have the opportunity to both teach and study Tae Kwon Do in the Duanesburg, NY area. I also have the privilege of working with two young athletes that have qualified to compete on a National level.  As I said both athletes are scheduled to compete at the AAU TAE KWON DO National Championships in Ft Lauderdale, FL; during the first week of July 2019.  To help with travel, lodging and fees I am dedicating a percentage of book sales revenues to help these athletes. Here’s how it works:

            From now until June 30, 2019 I will donate up to $3, for each Amazon sale. I will donate $2 for the sale and an additional $1 for a verified buyer review. So, if you buy a book and post a review these athletes will get a total of $3, it’s that simple.  Please help me support them in their endeavor.  They have worked very hard to get where they are and will continue to strive to be the best they can be.

• Book Title: Parabellum (When you live in Peace, Prepare for War) – Spy/Thriller (available on Amazon)
• Event: Kick Start Campaign
• Location of event: Social Media
• Date/Time: Through June 30

Segment FIVE

Let My Legacy be Love: Story of Discovery & Transformation

Christina A. Beauchemin, Author

            Do you feel stuck? Second best? Like you are everyone’s doormat? Or worse? If so, it’s time for a breakthrough! In this one-of-a-kind creative workshop, we’ll start you on the path to Reveal, Release and Reclaim the real you!
          ? Reveal: Local author Christina Beauchemin will walk you through the concept of “A Pearl,” where you will examine how one story from your past may be holding you an unwilling prisoner today. Through an interactive session, you’ll begin to understand the root of a current challenge as you prepare yourself to release it.
          ? Release: Jacky Vimislik, owner of Stress Fracture LLC, will assist you in physically releasing your old story. In a safe and controlled environment, you will be given permission to break things. (Yes, you read that right!) The act of breaking things will be a physical representation of letting go of the old and bringing in the new.
          ? Reclaim: Finally, you reclaim the real you through artistic expression as local artist Dina Ziskin-Fortune guides you in creating a version of yourself as the hero in your new story.

            Christina Beauchemin was born in Sharon Springs, NY where she grew up on a dairy farm with her ten siblings. She credits growing up in a big family with teaching her the value of hard work, personal perspective, teamwork, and compassion for her fellow living creatures. Until leaving her career to write “Let My Legacy Be Love,” she was a business professional with a concentration on streamlining processes to promote organizational efficiency, a vocal instructor and a working singer/songwriter. Currently, when she isn’t giving motivational speeches or and presenting self-discovery workshops, she lives in rural upstate New York with her husband, Rick, and their dog, Kye.

• Organization: Let My Legacy Be Love LLC
• Mission: It is our mission to assist in ending the cycle of childhood pain by assisting adults in healing their childhood hurts. We accomplish this by providing tools, education, and a safe space intended to support increased personal understanding intended to lead to forgiveness, compassion and peace. Healing ourselves is our greatest gift to future generations
• Event: Breakthrough! Reveal, Release, Reclaim
• Location of event: 22 Colvin Ave, Albany, NY 12206
• Date/Time: April 25 from 6 pm to 8:30 pm 
• Cost: $40
• Facebook: Yes. “Let My Legacy Be Love”
• Twitter: @chrissiesings
• Instagram: @christinabeauchemin
• Website: www.letmylegacybelove.com  

Segment SIX

Jan’s Wanderings

Janice Walz

Upcoming Shows         

April 30 2019 Show #1082

(Topics listed alphabetically – subject to change)

Albany Civic Theater – Trestle at Pope Lick Creek (Event May 3-19)

            Sean T. Baldwin “Dalton Chance”

            Caroline Codd “Pace Cregan”

Beekman 1802 – Special Sale (Event May 3-5)

               Josh Kilmer-Purcell, Co-Founder

               Brent Ridge, Co-Founder

Brown School – Color Run (Event May 4)

               Patti Vitale, Head of School

               Elizabeth Ritz, Administrative Asst. / Color Run Organizer

Conversation with:

               Greg Aidala

NYS Folklore Society – Gallery Exhibit Ebru (through Aug 31)

               Ellen McHale, PhD

               Additional Guests TBA

Schenectady Civic Players – God of Carnage (May 3-12)

               Joe Fava, Director           

              Cristine Loffredo “Veronica”

May 7, 2019 Show #1083

(Topics listed alphabetically – subject to change)

Banda Bola Sports Foundation Inc.

            Kalekeni Banda, Founder & CEO

Capital Region Support-A- Scholar

            Laura Marx, Executive Director

            Additional Guests TBA

Dudley Observatory — Astronomy Day (Date?)

            Valerie Rapson PhD, Astrophysicist – Astronomy Outreach

George Landis Arboretum – Upcoming Events

            Jim Paley, Board President   

            Additional Guests TBA

Mendelssohn Club of Albany (May 17)

            Jeff Vredenburg, Conductor

            Michael Donegan, President

Niskayuna Town Board

            Denise Murphy McGraw, Board Member

May 14, 2019 Show #1084

(Topics listed alphabetically – subject to change)

Armenian Festival

               Guests TBA

Circle Theatre Players at Sand Lake Center for the Arts – Elephant Man (Event May 31-Jun 9)

               Eric Washburn, Director (pending)

               Additional Guests TBA

Old Songs Folk Festival (Event Jun 28-30)

               Joy Bennett, Executive Director

               John Roberts, Folk Singer

               Additional Guests TBA    

Schenectady ARC – Electric City Trucks, Taps Corks and Forks (Event May 18)

               Guests TBA

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