Classical 95.9 WCRI

Jazz After Dinner

Presented by Rhumbline Restaurant: Friday evenings at 8:00 PM join award winning pianist, Grammy nominated composer, and Steinway Artist Joe Parillo as he brings you an hour of some of the best Jazz on the planet.

Conducting Conversations

Presented by Roberts Musical Instruments: Every Sunday evening from 7:00 to 8:00 PM join Mike Maino for an hour of music and conversation with notable people in the arts.

WCRI’s Festival Series

WCRI’s Festival Series Featuring The Newport Music Festival, presented by Hyundai of Newport: Sundays at 9:00pm, we capture that sense of place – the natural beauty, the excitement of the music, the fun – in this series of broadcasts from the worlds greatest music festivals.

American A cappella

At 9pm on the last Sunday of every month join hosts Mike Maino and Jamie Jones for American A cappella. You’ll get a taste of the best a cappella music along with a few candid interviews with people who have shaped this great American art form!

Local Weather:

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Local News Headlines:

Three adults displaced by fire in three-story house in Cranston May 24, 2013
By Donita NaylorCRANSTON, R.I. -- Three adults were referred to the Red Cross after a fire in a three-story house at 506 Wellington Ave., where a ceiling fire on the third floor spread to the attic. Firefighters are checking for hot spots, but the fire is out, officials reported. Police had blocked off that block of Wellington Avenue while firefighters worke […]
Gist contract discussions to continue in June May 24, 2013
By Alisha A. PinaPROVIDENCE, R.I. -- The board responsible with deciding the fate of state Education Commissioner Deborah A. Gist will continue its discussions in June. A growing number of Gist critics have spoken at recent state Board of Education meetings. They aren't happy with, among other issues, new teacher evaluations and policies as well as the […]
Items stolen in 2 East Providence house breaks recovered, youth arrested May 24, 2013
By Donita NaylorEAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Items taken from two house breaks were recovered after a young man, 17, was arrested Thursday, officials from the East Providence Police Department said in a news release. Two counts of breaking and entering; and two counts of larceny over $1,500 were lodged against the youth. Both breaks occurred during the day. The […]
Brown trustees want 'robust response' on climate May 24, 2013
By News staffPROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) -- Members of Brown University's governing body have asked the school to develop a "robust response" to climate change but taken no action on a recommendation that it divest from coal companies. The Corporation discussed divestment during its commencement weekend meeting, held Thursday and Friday. Student rep […]
Providence police: Ex-con caught with gun, 34th seizure this year May 24, 2013
By Amanda MilkovitsPROVIDENCE, R.I. -- A man convicted of drug dealing and gun crimes was arrested in South Providence Wednesday night after he was allegedly caught with a loaded gun. Officers called about men with guns at Sayles and Cahill streets saw Fernando Santana, 26, suddenly run away, according to a police report. Santana stuffed a Taurus .357 revolv […]

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