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November 12, 2010, City & Commonwealth (63), St. Paul's Audio & Video Clips (12)
Posted by Kimberly Allen
Today, we enthusiastically welcomed Steven Smith, Music Director & Conductor of the Richmond Symphony, for our Eyes on Richmond forum. As the new music director for the Richmond Symphony, his presentation was part of the impetus for this year's theme: "Richmond Changing: What's Next for Our City?"
In his presentation, "Richmond Changes Its Tune," Steven discussed a range of topics connected to the arts in Richmond, especially focusing on the importance of arts education and community collaborations. After his remarks, he answered a host of questions, from "What does a Conductor do?" to the future of the Symphony in Richmond to the issue of "atonality."
You can listen to his full remarks, as well as the Q&A session, by clicking below. Before answering, he repeats each of the questions that the recording may not pick up.
LISTEN NOW: Richmond Changes Its Tune
Don't just listen to Steven Smith talk, listen to the Richmond Symphony perform! After the forum, the Symphony passed out vouchers for today's audience members to attend a performance this weekend of "Jefferson, In His Own Words" presented by the Richmond Symphony Masterworks. Thank you to the Symphony! And for those who weren't here, but might be interested in the performance, details are online here or you can read this story about it in yesterday's RTD.
Also, for more on today's forum, read a story by Angela Lehman-Rios in tomorrow's Richmond Times-Dispatch and listen to Craig Carper's report on WCVE Public Radio 88.9 FM on Monday morning.
Pictured: Richmond Symphony in the Carpenter Theatre. Photo courtesy of the Richmond Symphony.
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Tags: arts, eyes on richmond, music
November 09, 2010, Faith & Politics (33), In the News (Nation, World) (80), In the News (Richmond) (74), St. Paul's Audio & Video Clips (12)
Posted by Kimberly Allen
Thanks to WCVE Public Radio, a community idea station, for their ongoing sponsorship of our Eyes on Richmond series. In case you missed it, yesterday WCVE aired this report by Craig Carper from Friday's Eyes on Richmond program with political scientist and University of Richmond professor Daniel Palazzolo.
The forum, titled "The 2010 Midterm Elections & Beyond," focused on the results of last Tuesday's elections. In one of his key points, Palazzolo explained that divided government does not necessarily result in gridlock and can move forward:
"There are plenty of times when Democrats and Republicans are able to bridge their differences and move on, even under President Bush, who some argue was the most polarizing figure in American politics... It depends a lot on what the leaders want to do. it’s going to be a very difficult two years, no question about it, partly because of this polarization, but there are issues on which the two parties can work together and move things forward."
If interested, you can also listen to Dr. Palazzolo's full remarks below, followed by an open Q&A session.
LISTEN NOW: The 2010 Midterm Elections & Beyond
On deck for this week
"Richmond Changes Its Tune" with the new Music Director of the Richmond Symphony! Read this e-message for details.
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Tags: eyes on richmond
October 22, 2010, People of St. Paul's (42), City & Commonwealth (63), St. Paul's Audio & Video Clips (12)
Posted by Kimberly Allen
A record Eyes on Richmond crowd (over 160 people by volunteer Dick Carlton's count!) packed into the Parish Hall to hear Buford Scott this afternoon. Buford is a long-time member of St. Paul's, helping found the Eyes on Richmond series, and Chairman of the Board of Scott & Stringfellow, one of Richmond's oldest, most recognizable businesses.
Speaking about "50 Years on Main Street," Buford outlined the history of industry in Richmond and closed with his view of what's needed for renewal.
Former Virginia Governor Gerald Baliles, in a surprise to Buford, was present to introduce him. Describing Buford, Governor Baliles remarked: "His advice is sought by many. His counsel is wise and thoughtful. And his generosity is unbounded."
Click on the links below to listen to the Governor's introduction, Buford's full remarks, and the question-and-answer period.
LISTEN NOW: Gerald Baliles Introduces Buford
LISTEN NOW: "50 Years on Main Street"
LISTEN NOW: Question & Answer Period
Thank you, Buford for your presence!
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Tags: buford scott, eyes on richmond
October 15, 2010, City & Commonwealth (63), In the News (Richmond) (74), St. Paul's Audio & Video Clips (12)
Posted by Kimberly Allen
For the fifth week in a row, over 100 individuals gathered at St. Paul's this afternoon for our Eyes on Richmond lunchtime forum.
We welcomed May-Lily Lee, "Virginia's Storyteller" and host of the award-winning series Virginia Currents on Community Idea Stations, WCVE PBS. She shared some of her favorite stories from the series, explained how topics are chosen and shows are produced, and answered questions from the audience. Describing how much time goes into each program, May-Lily explained that they typically shoot five hours of video for a five-minute segment, adding "Television is a craft of omission."
You can listen to her full remarks below. There's also a little something special at the end for piano enthusiasts!
LISTEN NOW: Virginia's Storyteller
Unfortunately, this recording does not
capture audience questions so you may hear periods of
silence during those portions of the presentation. But not to worry:
May-Lily repeats each question before she answers to help you follow
along.
Like what you hear?
Don't miss May-Lily Lee on Virginia Currents, celebrating its 20th season on air!
Virginia Currents #2001 from Community Idea Stations on Vimeo.
St. Paul's is grateful for the support of our Eyes on Richmond Media Sponsor, WCVE Public Radio, a community idea station. Click here to listen to Craig Carper's news reports from recent Eyes on Richmond forums with Council President Kathy Graziano, VCU President Michael Rao, Police Chief Bryan Norwood, and Virginia DRPT Director Thelma Drake.
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Tags: eyes on richmond, may-lily lee, storytelling
September 17, 2010, City & Commonwealth (63), Guest Blog Posts (9), In the News (Richmond) (74), St. Paul's Audio & Video Clips (12)
Posted by Kimberly Allen
The 2010 season of Eyes on Richmond got off to a great start today with our opening speaker, The Hon. Kathy Graziano, President, Richmond City Council. Over 100 individuals attended for her remarks on "Learning from Our Past, Hope for the Future." Listen to and/or read her full remarks below.
LISTEN NOW: Learning from Our Past, Hope for the Future
"I appreciate the very kind introduction and the opportunity to be the first speaker in the 2010 Eyes on Richmond event. The shared views, ideas, perspective and commentary from Eyes on Richmond make us a richer, more cohesive city, with a core population invested in our long and short term success.
Richmond is a good place to live today, and will be a greater place for our children and grandchildren to live next year, and the years after. Part of that is what we discuss today...What can we learn from the Past, as we move into the future?" ...keep reading
Special thanks to Cedars Restaurant (106 North 7th St., 771-1665) for catering the lunch and to our media sponsor, Community Idea Stations/WCVE Public Radio. Listen to WCVE 88.9 FM on Monday morning for a follow-up news segment by Craig Carper about the forum. Craig spent a few minutes with President Graziano after the forum, following up on her remarks and audience questions about the unemployment rate, homelessness and poverty, and Richmond tourism.
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Tags: eyes on richmond, kathy graziano, richmond city council
October 26, 2009, City & Commonwealth (63), In the News (Richmond) (74), St. Paul's Audio & Video Clips (12)
Posted by Kimberly Allen
Click on the play buttons below to listen to remarks from last Friday's Eyes on Richmond forum titled "Reviving Richmond's Downtown Arts Scene." Special thanks to Daphne Maxwell Reid and Tim Reid for sharing their insights; to Community Idea Stations, our Eyes on Richmond media sponsor; and to Tarrant's Cafe, which catered lunch for the more than 100 guests who attended this forum.
LISTEN NOW
Introduction by Buford Scott
Remarks of Daphne Maxwell Reid & Tim Reid
Q&A
Technical difficulties? If you do not hear the correct forum after selecting "listen now" by a track, please click on the grey tab at the bottom left-hand corner of your screen. Then, select the tab on the player that says "Playlist." You will then see a full menu of audio tracks from which to choose the forum you'd like to hear.
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Tags: arts, buford scott, eyes on richmond
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