James Baumgartner

Production Director / Arts and Culture Producer

James learned the basics of audio editing while studying music at Missouri State University. He went on to get a Master of Fine Arts in Electronic Art at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute where he created electronic music, video art and internet-based media art. While at RPI, James went on the air for the first time, hosting an electronic music show on Rensselaer’s station, WRPI, but his love of radio came from staying up late so he could hear punk rock on KKFI, the community radio station in Kansas City, Missouri.

Recently published
For this year’s final episode of the Weekend 401, we have some New Year’s tips — from Deer Tick at the Uptown Theater, to the last Waterfire of the year, to the 30th annual ‘Moby-Dick’ marathon at the Whaling Museum. Plus: kick off the new year with an ice-cold splash at First Beach
The Wilbury Theatre Group’s latest production, “Octet,” explores the many ways technology can damage our lives and relationships
From choir takeovers to Krampus markets, here are our picks for what to see and do across Rhode Island this week
“La Cuesta Mágica” at Teatro ECAS, the Bristol Christmas Festival, and a conversation about news media in the misinformation age. Plus: Concerts by Ocean State Media favorites Nova One, Hawk in the Nest, Jake Blount, and the Vox Hunters
From Warren’s town-wide celebration to artisan markets in Providence, Pawtucket and beyond, here’s where to shop, stroll, sip and support local this holiday season