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Cultural Commentary With Shawn Stone

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Shawn Stone joins us to talk about what he's seen lately and what cultural events are coming up this week in our region.

Seen: "Vox Lux," "Mary Poppins Returns"

Upcoming:

  • "It’s a Wonderful Life" - Palace Theatre, Albany, Friday 12/21, 7 PM - Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center, Great Barrington, Mass., Friday 12/21, 7 PM
  • An Evening with Artie Lange - Comedy Works, Saratoga Springs, Friday 12/21, 9:30 PM
  • Frank Vignola Hot Jazz Guitar Trio - Caffe Lena, Saratoga Springs, Saturday 12/22, 8 PM
  • John Pizzarelli & Jessica Molasky Radio Deluxe Live - Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center, Great Barrington, Mass., Saturday 12/22, 8 PM
  • "The Wizard of Oz: Live on Stage" - Proctors, Schenectady, Saturday 12/22 at 8 PM, Sunday 12/23 at 2 PM

New movies: "Aquaman," "Bumblebee," "Vice," "Welcome to Marwen," "Second Act," "Mary Queen of Scots," "Ben is Back"

Joe talks to people on the radio for a living. In addition to countless impressive human "gets" - he has talked to a lot of Muppets. Joe grew up in Philadelphia, has been on the area airwaves for more than 25 years and currently lives in Washington County, NY with his wife, Kelly, and their dog, Brady. And yes, he reads every single book.
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