Bingo Is Life: A Post-Bingo Harrisonburg Podcast

• 114 - Sam Lambert and Suzanne Dupuis - Escapism! - May 06, 2025

  We had the great fortune to meet with Sam Lambert and Suzanne Dupuis who talked to us about their escape room in Harrisonburg: Escapism! These folks carry the entrepreneurial spirit, showing how following a passion can lead to an incredibly creative business! For those interested in escape rooms, you’re going to love this episode! And if you wonder what entrepreneurship looks like in Harrisonburg, Sam and Suzanne are great examples of how it’s done! A few mentions: Ruby’s Arcade - Escape in a pizza pie -  https://rubysarcade.com/ Escapism - 29 West Water Street Harrisonburg VA - https://www.escapismva.com/ The socials: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Escapismva/?ref=py_c Insta - https://www.instagram.com/escapismva/ A nice writeup about Escapism from HDR - https://downtownharrisonburg.org/welcoming-downtowns-newest-business-escapism-escape-rooms/

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• 113 - Maureen Ward and Trent Wagler - Making Music Festivals! - April 29, 2025

  Amazing guests! We welcome Maureen Ward and Trent Wagler who share their stories of building incredible music festivals and the communities that support them. Big News! An exciting announcement is made by Maureen and Trent in the last half of this show! Listen for it and check the show notes for more. Doers do! And these two are getting it done. The Red Wing Roots Festival is happening June 20-22, 2025. Fred Fest is happening July 11-13th, 2025.  A few mentions: Ruby’s Arcade - A weekly pizza festival -  https://rubysarcade.com/ Nathan Moore - A musician worth checking out -  https://nathansland.com/   Tickets on sale now! Fred Fest - https://fredfestva.com/ Red Wing Roots Festival - https://www.redwingroots.com/   Trent Wagler - https://www.instagram.com/trentonwagler/ New Single - https://listeningthroughthelens.com/2025/04/25/trent-wagler-new-single/ Solo Album - This Might Be My Prime coming out June 2025 - https://www.facebook.com/thesteelwheels/posts/were-excited-to-announce-our-own-trentonwagler-has-a-solo-album-this-might-be-my/1217832859707971/   Rocktown House of Music - Harrisonburg’s vibrant hub for accessible music education in our community. Get involved!  https://rocktownhouseofmusic.com/ And follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574819040488# Or reach them by email: [email protected]

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• 112 - Jonathan Stewart - Dabbler In All Things Art - April 22, 2025

  We are very fortunate to have Dr. Jonathan Stewart join us for a show! Jonathan dabbles in all arts as an actor, writer, musician, painter, and more. A true multi talented performer and creator! Jonathan shares his Harrisonburg story and how it pulled him in to stay. We also talk about Rocktown Improv and Friendly City Fables, the premier improv of the Burg. A few mentions: Ruby’s Arcade - They dabble in the art of pizza. https://rubysarcade.com/ Improv - Rocktown Improv and Friendly City Fables   Jonathan Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/jonathanpstewart   The Woolgatherer - https://www.eunoiatheatre.com/woolgatherer      

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• 111 - Travis Whitmore - Drummers Gotta Drum - April 15, 2025

  Drummer and good guy Travis Whitmore joins us for an episode! Travis shares his story of being a drummer, a touring musician, a recording artist and more! Music lovers, especially drummers, are going to like this chat. Travis is another passionate local artist who still creates, educates and continues to be another strong thread in the Harrisonburg tapestry! A few mentions: Ruby's Arcade - Pizza to the beat of their own drum - https://rubysarcade.com/ Travis Whitmore -  Website: https://www.traviswhitmore.com/ Album - Perspectives: https://traviswhitmore.bandcamp.com/album/perspectives Drum Sounds Resources Site: https://www.bettersoundingdrums.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/167m4bMQ2v/?mibextid=wwXIfr

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• 110 - Alison and Michael Trocchia - Theatre Lives! - April 08, 2025

  We welcome another power couple, Alison and Michael Trocchia to the show! These two share the multiple projects they are working on currently with Eunoia Theatre. They also provide a little insight on where the art of theatre has been in this town, and more importantly, where it's going! Opportunities abound for anyone interested in becoming a part of Harrisonburg's artistic scene. The community, along with its DIY ethos is a great place for new artists to find a home! A few mentions: Ruby's Arcade - Our tried and true sponsor! https://rubysarcade.com/ Eunioa Theatre - https://www.eunoiatheatre.com/ The Wool Gatherer - https://www.eunoiatheatre.com/woolgatherer Eunioa Theatre Insta - https://www.instagram.com/eunoia_theatre?igsh=YXh0amdhMjNzdTNl Alison Trocchia - https://www.facebook.com/alison.trocchia Michael Troccia - https://michaeltrocchia.com/      

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