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The PROJcastThe Last 8 Years with Sarah & Lynne“I think that’s what makes Smart Partners an interesting relationship for both. You see your partner grow." - Sarah, age 17. Sarah and her Smart Partner Lynne Rosenberg return to the podcast for one last conversation before Sarah goes off to college in the fall. Listen to their reflections on what it’s meant to them to be a pair these last 8 years. - - - - - Project Member: Sarah, with her Smart Partner Lynne Rosenberg The PROJcast theme song was written by Justin & Eric March, and is performed by Rebecc...2025-06-2034 min
The PROJcastTeens WRITING ON THE WALL“I feel like me being here in the Project has helped me mature in the way I appreciate everyone around me." - Naseem, age 16. The cast of our upcoming Teen Ensemble production, discuss their experiences with the Project’s programming, and what has gone into WRITING ON THE WALL, in our Five Angels Theater, NYC, May 30 & 31. Free tickets at 52project.org. - - - - - Project Members: Adolfo, Aiden, Ethan, Hannah, Kaytie, Melanie, Naseem, Olive, Sarah, & Xavier. The PROJcast theme song was written by Justin & Eric March, and is performed by R...2025-05-2747 min
The PROJcastAmazing Racers - Katty & Adaire“There is no just not winning." - Katty, age 12. Previously on the PROJcast, Smart Partners Katty & Adaire were in the lead of the Project’s version of The Amazing Race, only to lose out to Katty’s sister Sarah in the end. Now, it’s their last chance to come out on top, before Sarah heads off to college. Listen to their planning and determination in this episode. Also don’t miss Adaire Kamen’s latest one-act, BRAINS!, as a part of our upcoming Teen Ensemble production, WRITING ON THE WALL, in our Five Angels Theater, NYC, May 30 & 31...2025-05-1329 min
The PROJcastWorldly Playmakers“It’s kind of fun playing around with all of the imagination that you have. There’s a lot of flexibility. That’s how I like it." - Jaaziel, age 11. In this episode, go “Behind the Pencil” with eight young people joining the Project with their Playmaking production this weekend, ON TOP OF THE WORLD, The Triumphant Plays, in our Five Angels Theater, NYC. Free tickets at 52project.org. - - - - - Project Members: BreeAnna, Jaaziel, Nezai, Nicholas, Noah, Reinisy, Sophia, & Vivian. The PROJcast theme song was written by Justin & Eri...2025-03-2541 min
Polyphonic Press: Classic Album Reviews52nd Street by Billy Joel - Ep. 89"52nd Street" is the sixth studio album by Billy Joel, released on October 13, 1978. Following the massive success of The Stranger (1977), this album solidified Joel’s status as one of the premier singer-songwriters of the late '70s.The album blends rock, jazz, and pop influences, incorporating a more sophisticated, urban sound compared to its predecessor. It won the Grammy Award for Album of the Year in 1980, marking a peak in Joel’s career. The title refers to the famous 52nd Street in Manhattan, once a hub for jazz musicians, whic...2025-03-2523 min
Neighborhood Ventures PodcastEp. 172 - Venture on 52nd: All About Our Latest Distressed Asset AcquisitionMultifamily Masterclass Podcast | Venture on 52nd Street – Week 1 Funding Success In this week's episode of the Multifamily Masterclass Podcast, host Bart Diehl is joined by panelists Heather Andrews and John Kobierowski to break down the exciting first week of funding for Venture on 52nd Street. 💰 Nearly $2 Million Raised in the First Week! This offering is already off to a strong start, and we’re thrilled by the enthusiasm from our investor community. 🏢 Inside the Property: Heather Andrews shares insights on property management and maintenance teams already on-site, working with tenants to ensure...2025-03-1414 min
Jazz FocusShow - Tony Scott and the 52nd Street All Stars52nd Street All Stars - the great clarinetist Tony Scott put together an album for Coral in 1958 celebrating the 52nd Street scene from the 1930's and 40's - featuring Bebop players like Red Rodney, George Wallington and Roy Haynes, transitional players like Al Cohn, Mundell Lowe and Tommy Flannagan and Swing stars like Coleman Hawkins, Pee Wee Russell, J.C. Higginbotham, Emmett Berry and Al Casey
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The PROJcastSmart Partners & The Bucket of Questions“Honestly, don’t take a risk unless you know the outcome." - Xavier, age 17. A couple of pairs of Smart Partners sit down to answer some randomly selected questions. One pair reflecting on their first year together, and one pair six years into their partnership. You’ll hear from Xavier about what the Project has meant to him, and from Matteo, who is a part of our current production SETTING THE TONE, Character Workshop 2025, performing Friday, January 31, 2025, 7:30 pm in our Five Angels Theater, NYC. Free tickets at 52project.org. - - - - - Pro...2025-01-1433 min
Glass Houses - A Billy Joel PodcastEP 127 - In Conversation with Dan Orlando (Lords of 52nd Street)Since joining the Lords of 52nd Street in 2021, Dan Orlando's post as piano player and lead singer has become much more than a job, albeit a crucial one, in a legacy act.The group features the music of Billy Joel played by Liberty DeVitto, Richie Cannata and Russell Javors, who played live and in the studio on most of Billy's biggest hits. Over the last few years, the ties between Dan and his bandmates have extended far beyond their performances. The experience also rejuvenated his passion for writing, recording and producing new music.2024-12-171h 12
The PROJcast53. Playmakers Go TO THE MOON“It’s a place that imagination is basically key to everything." - Ethan, age 11. Our new Playmakers give us a look Behind the Pencil, discussing their inspirations and experiences creating the new production TO THE MOON, Plays That Blast Off, performing Friday through Sunday, December 13 - 15 in our Five Angels Theater here in Manhattan. Free tickets are available at www.52project.org and the show can be seen on our YouTube channel. - - - - - Project Members: Ariane, Darius, Ethan, Ishi, Kaison, Liesl, Matilda, & Mia. The PROJcast theme...2024-12-1040 min
The PROJcastSongmakers - MUSIC TO MY EARS“I want them to laugh because I like making people laugh and it just makes me feel good. Because then I feel like I made someone’s day." - Grace, age 10. The Songmakers have spent the past few weeks collaborating with adult composers, creating all new songs for our free concert MUSIC TO MY EARS, this Friday, November 1, in our Five Angels Theater in NYC, 7:30 p.m. In this episode, the young members reflect on their experience with the program and their inspirations for their new songs. Free tickets are available at www.52project.org and the show...2024-10-2922 min
The AwardsWatch PodcastEp. 246: 52nd Oscars Retrospective and If We Picked the Nominees and Winners On episode 246 of The AwardsWatch Podcast, Executive Editor Ryan McQuade is joined by AwardsWatch Associate Editor Sophia Ciminello and AwardsWatch contributor Josh Parham to go back 45 years to take a look at the 52nd Academy Awards, celebrating the films of 1979. Before we step back into another AW Oscar retrospective, the team take a look at the summer movie box office game as we enter the final month of the summer. With Deadpool and Wolverine, Inside Out 2, and Despicable Me 4 dominating the box office, they take a look at how the summer...2024-08-122h 42
AMERICAN GROOVES RADIO HOUR hosted by JOE LAURO52nd StreetWith the end of Prohibition in 1933 jazz in New York headed from Harlem to mid-town Manhattan. 52nd Street was the new hot spot later being dubbed "SWING STREET"- A multitude of clubs like THE FAMOUS DOOR, LEON & EDDIES, the ONYX , CLUB CAROUSEL and many more offered everything in the way of musical hilarity! and many of the bands and singers recorded - join us for an hour of authentic 52nd Street circa 1930-39!
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AMERICAN GROOVES RADIO HOUR hosted by JOE LAURO52nd STREET!With the end of Prohibition in 1933 jazz in New York headed from Harlem to mid-town Manhattan. 52nd Street was the new hot spot later being dubbed "SWING STREET"- A multitude of clubs like THE FAMOUS DOOR, LEON & EDDIES, the ONYX , CLUB CAROUSEL and many more offered everything in the way of musical hilarity! and many of the bands and singers recorded - join us for an hour of authentic 52nd Street circa 1930-39!
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/american-grooves-hour/support2024-07-2154 min
The PROJcast51. Teens Use Their MORE THAN WORDS“This is a great place to help your kid build their development of who they are growing up to be." - Naseem, age 15. Our current Teen Ensemble has been working since September 2023, and they are ready to share their latest piece of devised theater, MORE THAN WORDS, this Friday, May 31 and Saturday, June 1, in our Five Angels Theater in NYC. In this episode, some of the Ensemble members reflect on the creation of the show, and on their time at the Project. Free tickets are available at www.52project.org and the show can be seen on ou...2024-05-3044 min
The City's BackyardThe City's Backyard Ep 101 LIBERTY DEVITTO from The Lords of 52nd Street Band...Billy Joel's Drummer for 30 years! We chat about the upcoming Lords of 52nd Street show at Milford Performance Center and more!Liberty DeVittoBorn and raised in New York City, USA… Liberty’s drumming journey began at the tender age of 14, when he was first inspired to play after watching the now world famous Ed Sullivan performance by the Beatles back in 1964… He never looked back since then, eventually working his way up the ranks to that coveted hot seat with Billy Joel, forming a fruitful musical bond that would span decades and bring along many hit albums along the way.Liberty is In addition to his work with Joel, DeVitto has also been an...2024-05-2136 min