Aaron Woodman, Lisa Fazio, Cleo Qupid, Utica D.I.Y. Shows Concert/Toy Drive and Alliance Classical Players’ “Downton Abbey Christmas” 12-8-25 S2:E14

Hot Seat: Media Monday; Aaron Woodman, Lisa Fazio, Cleo Qupid, Utica D.I.Y. Shows Concert/Toy Drive and Alliance Classical Players’ “Downton Abbey Christmas” 12-8-25 S2:E14This week's 95.5 FM "Hot Seat: Media Monday" spotlights civic engagement, folk medicine, local music, and Utica’s performing arts scene. Aaron Woodman breaks down his “Becoming the Change Maker” series and the importance of youth empowerment through Project Rise. We head to the Utica DIY Shows punk/emo/death-metal toy drive for ICAN, then talk Italian-American folk healing and herbalism with author and folkloric witch Lisa Fazio. The Alliance Classical Players bring holiday warmth with their Christmas at Downtown Abbey concert, blending classical carols with creative AI-generated interludes. Finally, Cleo Qupid previews upcoming burlesque and cabaret events from Qupid’s Arrow Productions, celebrating community, performance diversity, and local artistry.