Episode 47 | a theater camp your kids actually WANT to attend???
Auburn on Main
Auburn on Main is back with special guest Jim Kleinbeck the mind and matter behind City of Auburn's theater program (sans theater....for now). Jim has worked for Auburn for 17 odd years now, and folks probably recognize his voice as the booming baritone wafting from the speakers at KidsDay, Petpalooza, 4th of July Festival and more. He's also been spearheading a theater camp every summer, where nearly 50 kids get together for a few weeks and rehearse and then perform their very own play! This year it's Seussical Jr., a play bringing in the wild imagination of Dr. Suess. Give the pod a listen...
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Episode 46 | in turn you'll learn to love our intern
Auburn on Main
well it's summer, and that means NEW INTERNS AT THE CITY OF AUBURN! We've welcomed over 10 new interns to our Team Auburn this week, and that includes the newest Communicatins intern, Djeneba Toure-Burke! She comes to us from...Auburn! That's right, she grew up in Auburn, went to school in Auburn, and now she works for the City of Auburn! Pretty cool huh? Djeneba will soon be taking over the City of Auburn socials, so keep your eyes peeled for her newest content. Chester, Djeneba and Jonathan talk about her journey to the City, the stops she made along the way, and where she's headed...
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Episode 45 | So Slay -- the Magazine of Auburn is Headed Your Way
Auburn on Main
We're somehow 45 episodes into this thing. Pretty wild, right? I can't believe it either. No guest on the show this week, but that's OK because Chester and Jonathan wanted to talk about the Auburn Magazine -- you know, that thing that's delivered to your mailbox four times a year? (If you live in Auburn, that is). This upcoming issue is packed full of interesting stories, from the cover story diving into the Auburn Public Schools Foundation, to the street closures in downtown Auburn, to the history of the Hops and Crops Music and Beer festival and the ale it produces, to state of our streets,...
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Episode 44 | you're gonna need a permit for that
Auburn on Main
As Office Space's Bob Slydell would ask...what would you say...you do here? It's a question I'm sure many out there wonder when they read the job description "permit technician II." huh? Well, Devin Cannon is here to break down what a permit technician does, why it's important, and why, despite some hating the word perm and it together, a permit is so necessary in the world we live in. Plus, she has some pretty great insights into what it's like explaining to the people you know what it is you do all day (they don't have a clue). Stick around for the permit and inspector trivia to test your...
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Episode 43 | Tuesdays just became the best day of the week (we have food trucks)
Auburn on Main
You're probably listening to this on a Wednesday but if not, most likely a Thursday or a Friday or a Saturday or -- you get the point. But if you happen to be listening on a Tuesday, and it's the morning, THEN GET YOURSELF TO DOWNTOWN AUBURN FAST! Because every Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. this spring and summer, City Hall Plaza is hosting two NEW food trucks (some repeats, apologies). Economic Development Coordinator Emerson Folker joins Jonathan and Chester to talk about the new food truck craze hitting Auburn, in addition to a city partnered discount program called Eat Local Auburn, with...
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Episode 42 | by your powers combined, i am captain Clean Sweep!
Auburn on Main
It's a day after Earth Day (sorry) and while we recorded this a week prior, I think we did a pretty good job capturing the essence of earth by celebrating a very-Auburn event coming up -- CLEAN SWEEP! in case you've been living under a rock (don't worry, we'll clean those up) Clean Sweep is Auburn's annual Earth Day-orbiting (pun intended) event where thousands of folks from across the city will descend upon parks, green spaces, flower beds, sidewalks, streets? idk, all across the City of Auburn to plant plants, flower flowers, and clean and sweep. You can still pre-register for the event and...
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Episode 41 | Mr. Cotton Tail's Opus (Petet Cotton Trail is lit ya'll)
Auburn on Main
It's that time of the year when the rain won't stop, it just seems to rain all of the time, water literally cannot seem to quit falling from the sky, and then also it's just kinda drizzling all of the time. But that also means it's nearly Easter, and when it's Easter, that means it's time for Peter Cotton Trail! Parks Coordinator Ashley Gain, who oversees the event, joins Chester and Jonathan to share some insights into Mr. Cotton Tail and his cool event, and why you should be excited to explore the parks and trails around Auburn in search of the elusive bunnies. Tune in to hear more about the...
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Episode 40 | Our Podcast with the Mayor's Daughter
Auburn on Main
It's been years in the making but we finally got Lucky Backus, daughter of Auburn Mayor Nancy Backus, into the podcast studio! (We finally asked and she immediately agreed and it was super fun). Lucky joins us all the way from Olympia, where she lives with her partner. She helps manage the Vans in the Capital Mall and when in Auburn, can be found just about anywhere the mayor is currently -- like City Hall, at city events. You name it, she's seen it. We reminisce about her days growing up here (getting in trouble for listening to the TV too loud in the back areas), moving away, starting her...
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Episode 39 | A Symphony of Fun and Flavor and Also Music
Auburn on Main
Chester and Jonathan are joined by Auburn Symphony Orchestra's Executive Director, Rachel Perry and Music Director & Conductor, Wes Schulz! The dynamic duo took a long walk down Main Street (2 blocks) to City Hall to discuss this season's upcoming shows, how the last few have gone, and things to get excited about that are on the horizon! Learn why you should be impressed by your friend who can play the trumpet, and learn how difficult it can be to join a symphony (it's no walk in the park). Stick around for the symphony versus graphic design trivia at the end.
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Episode 38 | I Miss Auburns You, I'm Sorry
Auburn on Main
Grace Abrams song titles aside, this episode is all about the BRAND STINKIN' NEW MISS AUBURN AND MISS AUBURN'S TEEN! Chandler Groce and Malia Watanabe-Collier are hot off the Miss Auburn circuit where they were recently crowned! Chandler has an amazing story of preserverance and determination, having been diagnosed with schizophrenia at just 17 years old (she's 22 now). She's writing a children's book all about it, and she'd love if you'll read it one day. Malia, on the other hand, is 14 and already smarter than you and I and everyone else. She's going to change the world one day, believe you...
info_outlineGrace Abrams song titles aside, this episode is all about the BRAND STINKIN' NEW MISS AUBURN AND MISS AUBURN'S TEEN! Chandler Groce and Malia Watanabe-Collier are hot off the Miss Auburn circuit where they were recently crowned! Chandler has an amazing story of preserverance and determination, having been diagnosed with schizophrenia at just 17 years old (she's 22 now). She's writing a children's book all about it, and she'd love if you'll read it one day. Malia, on the other hand, is 14 and already smarter than you and I and everyone else. She's going to change the world one day, believe you me.