Paragon Ragtime Orchestra Preview; Rick Benjamin; July 02 2026

Rick Benjamin, founder and director of the Paragon Ragtime Orchestra based in Lewisburg, PA, speaking about the background of the ensemble and the PRO's invitation to accept a residency at the Spanish Expo '92 in Seville in 1992. The conversation sets the
stage for an hourlong special featuring highlights from the recording, "Meet Me at the
Fair: Sounds From the Great American World's Fairs" to mark America250 with wonderful stories told by Benjamin.
The program airs on Friday, July 3rd at Noon on WVIA Radio.
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