Leslie Khorsandi is LeRoux Kitchen’s Gadget Guru and writes a monthly column in the Switch. She and the staff at LeRoux offer diverse products, expertise on cooking, and seasonal recipes that encourage cooks, bakers, and food lovers of all abilities. In this podcast Leslie discusses her role at LeRoux Kitchen and her passion for inspiring culinary creativity in Portland.
Don and Samantha Lindgren opened Portland best epicurean bookstore, Rabelais Books. They stock old and new books about food, wine, farming and gardening, and the arts. Rabelais has been recently featured in Saveur, Food & Wine, The Boston Globe, and Down East Magazine. In this podcast the Lindgren’s set the stage for Harvest on the Harbor’s visiting cookbook authors.
Rabelais Book owners summarize authors that will Speak at Harvest on the Harbor: Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadRod Mitchell, co-founder of Browne Trading Company has an extraordinary reputation for quality and is known as a world-class purveyor of seafood and caviar. He will be honored for his contributions to the culinary evolution of Maine during Harvest on the Harbor and is one of two recipients of the first ever ‘Maine Culinary Awards.’ Rod shares his thoughts on Maine as a food destination and the passion that fuels his work. Choose either the audio or video podcast.
Nell Shipman is a professional dancer and the resident choreographer of Portland Ballet Company. We spoke with her during the staging of Portland Dances. Nell wrote and choreographed a piece for this season’s production. She explains her creative process, writing, and approach to staging an original work.
PORTopera presents Gounod’s Romeo et Juliette, Thursday, July 24 and Saturday, July 26, 2008. This video slideshow introduces James E. Crochet, the mind behind this year’s exquisite costume design. Choose either the audio or video podcast or download the iPod version.
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In the Costume Shop with PORTopera's James E. Crochet: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download Standard Podcast: Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadPORTopera enters its 14th season with Gounod’s Romeo et Juliette. Performances are scheduled for Thursday, July 24 and Saturday, July 26. Listen as we walk backstage and meet Dona D. Vaughn, Artistic Director and Stage Director.
Portland Ballet returns to the classics with the romantic masterpiece, Giselle. This podcast features interviews with Giselle’s choreographer, Cathy Batcheller, dancers, and the Artistic and General Director Eugenia O’Brien. Choose either the audio or video podcast.
Portland Ballet Company, Giselle: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download Giselle Portland Ballet: Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadIn 2008, the emerging artists will present Too Many Sopranos, a comic opera in English by Edwin Penhorwood. Directed by Ellen Chickering, there are five performances in Maine and New Hampshire. Come backstage and meet Ellen and the cast as they prepare for opening night.
Discovering PORTopera's Emerging Artists program: Too Many Sopranos [6:00m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadFounding Partner Gillian Britt interviewed for this pilot podcast. Pull up a chair, help yourself to a coffee, and listen as she describes gBritt’s ‘Kitchen Table’ process and why gBritt PR’s clients become friends.
