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Tim Gaffaney talks with Christine Zdunkiewicz, CEO and Program Director of the Davis Chamber Players. They discussed the origins of the group, their mission to cultivate current and future generations of audiences and musicians through education, how they choose what they perform, collaborations with Davis High and UC Davis, the future of classical music, and their up coming plans.

For more information: http://davischamberplayers.org

Recorded 3/14/25

Tim Gaffaney hosts Pamela Trokanski the founder of Pamela Trokanski Dance which is celebrating 40 years. They talked about her history with dance and how it changed her life, her focus on creating an environment that impacts someones whole health journey through dance for physical and mental well being. They also discussed classes, outreach and enrichment programs, KORE, Second Wind, chair classes and more, and talked about the theatrical productions that are staged.

For class info: http://trokanski.com

Tim Gaffaney hosts Ken Celli who is a Jazz Jam Facilitator. They talked about the two monthly sessions held at the Davis Senior Center, the differences between them, what inspired Ken to start the Jazz jam, how it is distinctive from performance, and the goals of improving improvisational skills.

For more info contact Ken at mandolincelli@gmail.com

Recorded 11/21/24 

Davis Parent University presents Ned Johnson. Ned is president and “tutor-geek” of PrepMatters, an educational company providing academic tutoring and standardized test preparation.