The Gamm Theatre’s production of “Sweat” is on now at their home in Warwick. Artscape producer James Baumgartner spoke with morning host Luis Hernandez about the play.
James Baumgartner
James produces and engineers Political Roundtable, The Weekly Catch and other special programming on The Public’s Radio. He also produces Artscape, the weekly arts & culture segment heard every Thursday. His favorite part of the job is talking with artists, musicians and other creators about their process and what inspires them.
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.
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“What Problem?” explores isolation and community through movement at the Vets
The Bill T Jones / Arnie Zane company is performing on Friday night at The Vets, as part of a residency produced by First Works and the Brown Arts Institute. We’ll also hear from four artists who share their perspectives on the midterm election.
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Filmmakers remix the past for the Rhode Island Historical Society’s Archive Remix Film Festival
The Rhode Island Historical Society is hosting the Archive Remix Film Festival with multiple screenings in October. Artscape producer James Baumgartner talked with the festival organizer, Becca Bender and Rai Terry, one of the film makers showing their films.
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Two plays bring the past into the present
“Describe the Night” at The Gamm Theatre and “The Inheritance” at Trinity Rep are both hugely ambitious plays that cover decades and generations.
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On Political Roundtable: Election 2022, an interview with Brett Smiley; journalists analyze RI primary results; One Square Mile takes us to Westerly
Welcome to Political Roundtable: Election 2022. For this election season, we’re presenting a half-hour weekly show exploring the key races, the issues in Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts, and we’ll hear from you, the voters, about what’s most important to you in this election year.
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Gallery openings at AS220 include an update on “Seeing Providence Chinatown”
“Accessibility is Beautiful” takes place at the Steel Yard on Saturday, highlighting ways to make businesses more accessible for all people. Plus, AS220 has five gallery openings. We’ll hear from three of the artists.
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Rhythm and Roots Festival is saved by new owners
We’re heading into the Labor Day Weekend, with some good news for music fans used to the annual enjoyment of the Rhythm and Roots Festival in Charlestown. Longtime festival producer Chuck Wentworth had announced that, due to health reasons, he was calling it quits. But then, someone stepped up to save the festival.
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A new mural brings beauty and safety to the Broad Street cultural corridor
When you go to Broad Street in Providence, you’ll see a street that is radically different from what it was just a few months ago. Among the changes is a street mural at the corner of Public and Daboll streets. Artscape producer James Baumgartner spoke with Rhode Island Latino Arts director Marta Martínez, who helped to facilitate the project, as well as René Gómez, the artist who designed and painted the mural.
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Warren Folks Fest brings the East Bay community together
The Warren Folks Festival takes place this Saturday. Artscape Producer, James Baumgartner talked with festival organizer Uriah Donnelly.
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New exhibit highlights stories of Latino communities in Rhode Island
A temporary exhibit at the Museum of Work and Culture in Woonsocket highlights little-known but important moments in the history of Latino communities in Rhode Island. Artscape producer James Baumgartner visited the museum to learn more.
