Arts interviews, reporting series, and more from WRFI, Community Radio from the heart of the Finger Lakes.

WRFI Specials and Series
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Arts interviews, reporting series, and more from WRFI, Community Radio from the heart of the Finger Lakes.
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Recent Episodes

May 21, 2026
CREATIVES: Ithaca DIY Poetry & Practice At Presents join forces for inaugural Punk & Poetry Fest, hosted by DJ Clara
<p><strong>Join us for a special </strong><a href="https://www.wrfi.org/creatives/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CREATIVES on WRFI</a><strong> episode with </strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/ithaca.diy.poetry/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ithaca DIY Poetry</a><strong> & </strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/practice.at/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Practice At Presents</a><strong> hosted by DJ Clara of </strong><a href="https://www.wrfi.org/wrfiprograms/mind-meadow/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mind Meadow</a><strong> (Airs every Wednesday 6-7pm)</strong></p><p>Ithaca DIY Poetry and Practice At are joining forces for a massive Punk and Poetry Fest at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/stonebendfarm/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Stone Bend Farm</a> on May 23rd from noon to night. And just our luck, they’re giving us a sneak peek on WRFI! Join us in the <a href="https://www.wrfi.org/wrfiprograms/mind-meadow/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mind Meadow</a> to hear readings from poet Ember Babiak, organizers Keegan Young and Alayna Hernandez, along with some tracks from promoter and musician Nick Scollard.</p><p><strong>Episode first aired Wednesday May 13 2026 at 6pm and again on Thursday May 21 at 5pm at 88.1 FM Ithaca, 89.7 FM Southern Finger Lakes, and 91.9 FM Watkins Glen, or stream online at WRFI.org/Listen.</strong></p>

May 5, 2026
CREATIVES: Ithaca Is…Spotlighting Black Creatives in Ithaca
<p>Get to know the organizers behind the '<a href="https://ithacais.org/about/">Ithaca Is...</a>' album project. Hosted by DJ Dija of The Strangest Feeling (alternating Saturday evenings 7-9pm).</p><p>The <a href="http://ithacais.org/">Ithaca Is…</a> project is organized by a team of MBA students at Ithaca College with backgrounds in music, marketing, and media. Cierra May, a musician originally from Atlanta, Georgia, brings a foundation in music performance and a deep interest in the music industry, with a focus on building collaborative projects that uplift Black artists and community voices. Joey Stagliano is a marketing and branding professional based in Ithaca whose work centers on storytelling, design, and digital strategy across wellness, e-commerce, and service industries. Maxwell Doyle is an MBA candidate in Entertainment and Media with a background in music business and audio-visual production, combining technical experience in live sound and production with a passion for music creation. Together, the team brings complementary creative, technical, and strategic perspectives to Ithaca Is…, united by a shared commitment to access, collaboration, and community impact.</p><p>Learn more about the project and order the album on CD or Vinyl here: ithacais.org/about</p><p><strong>First aired Wednesday April 29 2026 at 5pm at 88.1 FM Ithaca, 89.7 FM Southern Finger Lakes, and 91.9 FM Watkins Glen, or stream online at </strong><a href="http://wrfi.org/listen">WRFI.org/Listen</a><strong>.</strong></p><p><br></p>

April 23, 2026
CREATIVES: Sylvie Froncek on the inaugural Old Greeny Fringe Fest, hosted by DJ Gianni
<p>Get to know festival organizer Sylvie Froncek and discover the weird and mystical events on the the horizon. Hosted by DJ Gianni of <a href="https://www.wrfi.org/wrfiprograms/songbird-mp3/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Songbird.mp3 </a>(alternating Sunday mornings from 10-11am).</p><p><a href="https://oldgreenyfringefest.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Old Greeny Fringe Fest</strong></a> is a week-long (April 27th-May 3rd), fringe festival in celebration of the weird, wacky, and whimsical, rooted in the legend of Old Greeny—the cryptid of Cayuga Lake. The festival activates traditional and non-traditional venues along the waterfront trail through performances, installations, community activities, and storytelling, with a strong commitment to sustainability, accessibility, and local culture.</p><p><strong>First aired Wednesday April 22nd at 5pm and again on Sunday April 26th at 5pm at 88.1 FM Ithaca, 89.7 FM Southern Finger Lakes, and 91.9 FM Watkins Glen.</strong></p>
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