James Baumgartner
Executive Producer of Audio InnovationJames 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. jbaumgartner@oceanstatemedia.org
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A new ballet inspired by Anka Nachtigal’s survival at Auschwitz premieres in Providence this weekend. Her daughter, Lilliane Birch, shares what it means to see her mother’s story brought to life through dance -
Catch the Crucible in Westerly, feast on local seafood in Newport and enjoy everything from classical music to mariachi performances this weekend -
From Sailor’s Valentines in New Bedford to a dance party in an auto body shop, this weekend’s picks are anything but ordinary -
Jamie Coelho of Rhode Island Monthly talks Hotel Viking’s four new concepts, Murmur HiFi Lounge and Sakonnet Vineyard’s latest wines -
Plus: carve your own iron casting at The Steel Yard and catch Boston retro-soul artist Jill McCracken at AS220 -
While PVD Fest will bring tens of thousands to downtown Providence with the high-energy Bounce music of Big Freedia Saturday night, the Swell Folk Festival provides a more relaxed atmosphere at Lippitt Park -
Tom Papa comes to Providence, Trinity Rep takes on a real-life fugitive story and two very different music festivals -
PLUS: A world-premiere crime drama, contemporary dance, an artist talk and free admission to several museums -
Plus: A State House fashion showcase and a restaurant week celebrating Central Falls’ global flavor -
Plus, celebrate Ukrainian culture in Jamestown and explore a powerful story of freedom in Pawtucket
