Inside The Isabel: Part One

This month we go inside what has become one of Kingston's most treasured venues: The Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts. In part one of a special two-part episode, The Isabel's Director, Gordon E. Smith, explains the vision, history, development and significance of the Queen's University-run building as a public space, educational facility, cultural hub and world class performance hall.Chapters:0:22 Episode overview02:04 The Isabel: A primer04:42 The Isabel's inception06:57 Building The Isabel11:04 Project challenges and preserving the past16:15 Prioritizinig diversity in programming performances19:43 Complement don't compete: Collaborating with other cultural venues23:10 Residencies and recording at The Isabel27:05 Stewarding The Isabel as a place and a presence29:24 Historical significance of The Isabel's site32:04 Episode creditsEpisode Production CreditsGuests:Gordon E. Smith, The Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing ArtsHosts:Pete Sanfilippo [email protected] photo:Timothy Andrews [email protected] production:SoundWise Inc. https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1191590/viewEpisode LinksThe Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts https://kingstonlive.ca/isabel-bader-centre-for-the-performing-artsQueen's University https://www.queensu.caQueen's University DAN School of Drama and Music https://sdm.queensu.caQueen's University Film and Media https://www.queensu.ca/filmandmedia/Tett Centre for Creativity & Learning https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1196399/viewKingston concerts and music festivals https://kingstonlive.ca/ Sign up for Kingston music news, local concert and event listings and announcements delivered to your inbox monthly, weekly or even daily. Subscribe here…