Alter Eagle

Laura K. Crago
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This podcast is brought to you by the Butler Eagle out of Butler, PA. Butler, PA a town located just 35 miles north of Pittsburgh, PA built on a wealth of history, known for oil refining roots to the present day Marcellus Shale boom, from railroad car manufacturing in the past to the birth of the Bantam Jeep in 1941, to a 153-year-old local newspaper, the Butler Eagle where our story begins... Here at the Butler Eagle we've been reporting the daily news since 1870 bringing the facts, real stories of real events happening in our community and now we are here to bring the voices to those stories. To talk about the issues that our community is facing daily and how they relate to the world at large. Join us every Wednesday, starting in February 2024, with each season focusing on a different topic. Follow us on Instagram & Facebook: altereaglepodcast www.butlereagle.com

  1. 1d ago

    Dancing Through Life & Inspiring The Next Generation With Lindsay Fisher Viatori

    On episode 113 I sat down with my friend Lindsay Fisher Viatori. I have followed her journey since high school, so this is a wild PART I, sharing her knowledge, her inspiration and her hindsight. It truly is so very special and you must tune in for PART II next week.   After earning her Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts and later an MFA in Choreography from the University of Iowa, Lindsay built an impressive professional career in New York City. She performed with numerous contemporary dance companies, appeared in productions including West Side Story and Victor/Victoria, danced in Julie Taymor's film Across the Universe, choreographed works presented in New York and beyond, and has collaborated with some of the most respected artists in the dance world.   Today, she's helping shape the next generation of dancers through her teaching at Slippery Rock University, where she's also co-founder of the FORGE Summer Dance Intensive. But what brings her here today isn't just her remarkable résumé, it's the legacy behind it. Lindsay recently established a scholarship honoring her late parents, whose unwavering belief and sacrifice made her own journey possible.   This is my conversation with Lindsay Fisher Viatori. Tune in next week for Part II where Lindsay gets deeply personal about the loss of her parents, how they continue to support and inspire her, and the ability to keep their memory alive in the most amazing way. Tune in November 13th for Part II.   More On Lindsay: https://www.sru.edu/academics/colleges-and-departments/cla/departments/dance/faculty-and-staff   www.alter-eagle.com   www.butlereagle.com   Producer & Host: Laura Crago

    Dancing Through Life & Inspiring The Next Generation With Lindsay Fisher Viatori

  2. Oct 23 ·  Bonus

    Bonus Episode! Butler, Notre Dame Legend Terry Hanratty's Chat With Steelers Great Bill Cowher

    We have a special treat for football fans this weekend. Legendary Butler and Notre Dame quarterback Terry Hanratty, friend of the pod, is back and brought some early Halloween candy for "Eye on Sports." The former Steeler had a conversation recently with Super Bowl champion and former Pittsburgh head coach Bill Cowher on his own podcast, "Hanratty's Huddle." The two football greats talked about the Steelers, coaching styles, the game's evolution and a whole lot more.  And we're here to bring it to you as well with the Steelers sitting at 4-2 entering the weekend. It's absolutely worth a listen. And it's great to hear Hanratty, who has been battling cancer for more than a year, is still doing well and cracking jokes. Watch the full episode here, or listen to it on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.   Subscribe & Follow Hanratty's Huddle:   https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554365451017   https://open.spotify.com/show/2MOORCm8BYbFQTxslHDZa3?si=1d7fe76cf3464833   Follow on social media:   https://www.instagram.com/altereaglepodcast/     https://www.instagram.com/butlereaglenews/   Podcast:   https://www.alter-eagle.com/   LISTEN:   https://open.spotify.com/show/7FHMSPdtUmKiqr1ibaPm63?si=7739d2491efe4c4c   https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eye-on-sports/id1762860033     Host: Derek Pyda   Co-Host: Jake Merda Adams   Producer: Laura Crago

  3. Oct 16

    Leading with Purpose: Megan Coval and Mikayla Moretti on BC3's Future

    As Butler County Community College celebrates its 60th anniversary, we're looking at the people, purpose and vision shaping its future.   In this episode, BC3 President Megan Coval and Executive Director of the BC3 Education Foundation and External Relations Mikayla Moretti join us to discuss leadership, community impact and the evolving role of women in higher education. From expanding opportunities for students to addressing food insecurity, supporting workforce development and strengthening community partnerships, their work reflects a shared commitment to helping BC3 and the region thrive.   We'll talk about what it takes to lead with purpose, the importance of teamwork, the challenges and opportunities facing women in leadership today, and what the next 60 years could hold for one of Pennsylvania's leading community colleges.   https://bc3.edu/   www.alter-eagle.com   www.butlereagle.com   Producer & Host: Laura Crago

    Leading with Purpose: Megan Coval and Mikayla Moretti on BC3's Future

  4. Oct 9

    Donald Bullman: Inside Reflections Studio & The Story Behind The Gaiser Center Fashion Show

    How do you turn a passion for hairstyling into a business of your own? In this episode, I sit down with Donald Bullman at Reflections Studio to talk about how he got his start in the beauty industry, what inspired him to open his own salon, and the story behind the Gaiser Center's annual Fashion Show Fundraiser. We look back on his career, the inspiration behind the event, and the connections between creativity, entrepreneurship, and community.   https://reflectionshairstudio.netlify.app/   https://www.gaisercenter.com/   www.alter-eagle.com   www.butlereagle.com   Producer & Host: Laura Crago

    Donald Bullman: Inside Reflections Studio & The Story Behind The Gaiser Center Fashion Show

  5. Oct 2

    Finding Your Voice, Finding Your People: Music, Motherhood & Third Spaces With Heather Helsel

    Sometimes you meet someone and immediately realize there's a much bigger conversation waiting to happen. Laura met Heather Helsel in the lobby at a Butler County Symphony Orchestra concert, and what started as a casual conversation quickly turned into a connection over music, motherhood, fitness, faith, getting older, and the sometimes hilarious reality of perimenopause.   Heather is a wife, mom, music educator, choir director, singer, fitness instructor, and one of the people helping build the new EchoPoint Chorale through the Butler County Symphony Orchestra. Heather Helsel earned her Master of Arts in Teaching and Bachelor of Music (Choral Music Education/Vocal Performance) degrees from Christopher Newport University in Newport News, VA. She has taught elementary choir, general music, and high school choir in Virginia and is currently the choir director at Marshall Middle School in the North Allegheny School District in Wexford, Pennsylvania. Mrs. Helsel has been a guest director for Middle School Honors Choirs in North Carolina and Pennsylvania. She is a member of the National Association for Music Educators (NAfME), the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA), the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA), and the American Choral Directors Association of Pennsylvania (ACDAPA).  Heather is passionate about her family, faith, fitness, and the power of music to inspire the best in humanity. She enjoys singing, taking bike rides, teaching group fitness, and ice cream. She lives in Western Pennsylvania with her husband, Bryan; son, Colin; and daughter, Elyse.  Heather can be reached at hnhelsel@gmail.com.   Heather and Laura talk about what it means to be a strong woman, finding your voice, balancing the many identities we carry, what motherhood and teaching can teach us, how our relationship with our bodies changes as we age, and what it means to keep becoming the person you're meant to be. It's thoughtful, honest, funny and a reminder that sometimes the best conversations begin with simply saying hello.   For More:   https://www.helselmusic.com/   www.alter-eagle.com   www.butlereagle.com   Producer & Host: Laura Crago

    Finding Your Voice, Finding Your People: Music, Motherhood & Third Spaces With Heather Helsel

  6. Sep 25

    The Little Girl, A Father, And A Community That Showed Up

    Sometimes the most powerful stories aren't just about what happened. They're about the people beside us while we're going through it. I sat down with Brett in his daughter Rowan's hospital room to talk about her resiliency, their connection, and the quiet strength that comes from simply being there for someone you love. But this story is also about community, the people who show up, rally around a family, and remind us that no one has to go through a difficult time alone. That spirit of community will continue on October 3 at the American Legion on South Main Street in Butler, where friends, family and community members will come together from noon to 7 p.m. to support Rowan and her family.   Link To Fundraiser:   https://www.facebook.com/share/1ao5X9Zqnt/   www.alter-eagle.com   www.butlereagle.com   Producer & Host: Laura Crago

    The Little Girl, A Father, And A Community That Showed Up

  7. Sep 23

    Anything Goes Sketch Comedy: Behind The Laughs

    What does it take to create a sketch comedy show from the ground up? In this episode, Liz from Hobnob sits down with Laura Crago to talk about the inspiration behind Anything Goes Sketch Comedy Show, the creative process, the people who bring it to life, and the fun, unexpected moments that happen along the way. It's a behind-the-scenes conversation about comedy, collaboration and building community through laughter. Tickets: www.hobnobtheatre.com Venue: https://northcountrybrewing.com/ North Country Brewing Cannery 111 Arrowhead Dr. Unit B Slippery Rock, PA 16057 www.alter-eagle.com   www.butlereagle.com   Producer & Host: Laura Crago

    Anything Goes Sketch Comedy: Behind The Laughs

  8. Sep 11

    Boots & Grace: The People Behind The Music

    What happens when an idea that once seemed impossible becomes a reality?   In the final episode of our Boots & Grace Music Festival series, we sit down with the people behind the vision: Scott Dougherty, Mark Gordon and Mark Byrd. They talk about the collaboration, the work and the journey that brought this festival to life.   Five years ago, they may not have imagined they'd be sitting on the eve of a two-day music festival in Saxonburg. Now, Boots & Grace is here.   The festival takes place Saturday and Sunday, September 12th and 13th, at First Responders Park in Saxonburg, Pennsylvania. Saturday night features Nashville headliner Karen Waldrup, with special guests Cecilia Tomko and Gary Burke III, and more. Sunday features an evening of faith, patriotism and gospel music, again headlined by Karen Waldrup and joined by special guests.   Both events are rain or shine and will feature food, beverages and a variety of vendors.   The festival is tomorrow. The story of how it all came together ends here.   Tickets to The Boots & Grace Music Festival: https://www.facebook.com/share/1DHHWkurRr/   www.ExperienceButler.com   www.alter-eagle.com   www.butlereagle.com   Producer & Host: Laura Crago

    Boots & Grace: The People Behind The Music
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This podcast is brought to you by the Butler Eagle out of Butler, PA. Butler, PA a town located just 35 miles north of Pittsburgh, PA built on a wealth of history, known for oil refining roots to the present day Marcellus Shale boom, from railroad car manufacturing in the past to the birth of the Bantam Jeep in 1941, to a 153-year-old local newspaper, the Butler Eagle where our story begins... Here at the Butler Eagle we've been reporting the daily news since 1870 bringing the facts, real stories of real events happening in our community and now we are here to bring the voices to those stories. To talk about the issues that our community is facing daily and how they relate to the world at large. Join us every Wednesday, starting in February 2024, with each season focusing on a different topic. Follow us on Instagram & Facebook: altereaglepodcast www.butlereagle.com

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  • Creator
    Laura K. Crago
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    124
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2024
  • Show Website
    Alter Eagle

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