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The Rhode Island Historical Society will commemorate Black History Month with a full slate of programs in February highlighting the achievements and impact of Black Rhode Islanders, as well as the …
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1/25/24
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Brandon Forbes To Perform At Ted’s Stadium Kitchen & Pub
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When it comes to being a professional musician, versatility is key. You have to know how to play a ton of different songs while spanning numerous styles along with your own original material. …
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by ROB DUGUAY
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8/19/21
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Gamm’s Artistic Director, Tony Estrella, is the perfect person to direct Martic McDonagh’s black comedy, “Hangmen."
He has seen the play on Broadway and in London, and …
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Theatre Review by Don Fowler
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11/8/23
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He’s coming to steal Christmas.
How do I know?
I had a face-to-face conversation with him last Friday in the PPAC lobby.
He sat on his throne and pontificated to me about why he …
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By Don Fowler
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11/1/23
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This musical gem effortlessly blends toe-tapping tunes with a powerful message of love and inclusivity. The Community Players of Pawtucket wraps up its 102nd season with “The Prom” based …
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Theatre Review by IDA ZECCO
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4/17/24
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The Concert, a celebration of the music of Disney’s iconic Princesses performed by Broadway and West End stars, visits the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) on Thursday, April 18 at 7:30 …
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4/17/24
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I went for a walk in our magnificent Roger Williams Park Zoo.
It was a bright sunny day and the marvelous elephants and monkeys were out, alongside magnificent dragons and mythical marvels from …
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By DON FOWLER
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4/17/24
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The circus is coming! The circus is coming!
I still remember when I was a young boy hounding my parents with those words every year when the circus came to town.
I remember the circus train …
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By DON FOWLER
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4/17/24
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On Friday, Dec. 22, the public’s invited to an event at The Last Resort in Smithfield for a fundraiser that will benefit the tri-town animal shelter in North Providence (which serves Johnston, …
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12/20/23
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20 Years Ago
2004 opened the movie season with “Meet the Fockers”, a profane comedy with few good moments, starring Dustin Hoffman and Barbra Streisand.
The latest version of …
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By Don Fowler
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1/3/24
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Harmony Heritage, a local chapter of Harmony, Incorporated, an international organization of female a cappella singers specializing in the barbershop harmony style, will welcome its sister chorus, …
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12/6/23
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Over three and a half million Christmas lights!
Can you imagine?
I can’t wait for the Holiday Lights Spectacular every Christmas season at the Roger Williams Park Zoo.
I follow …
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By Don Fowler
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12/6/23
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Dec. 8, North Scituate Baptist Church Winter Farmer’s Market will be held on Fri., Dec. 8, from 4 to 9 p.m. at The North Scituate Baptist Church, 619 West Greenville Road. Shared sponsorship …
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12/6/23
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Sun-gazers gathered at the Marion J. Mohr Public Library and Johnston Senior Center Monday afternoon to cover their eyes with cardboard and stare at a slowly shrinking orange sphere.
Backyard …
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By RORY SCHULER
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4/15/24
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If you attended last year’s presentation of Handel’s “Messiah,” you know what a moving afternoon it was at The Vets.
This year’s performance by the Rhode Island …
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By Don Fowler
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11/15/23
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Dragons, mermaids, Loch Ness monster, griffins and unicorns… were they real or imagined? Guests can visit the Dragons & Mythical Creatures exhibit at the Roger Williams Park Zoo and …
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4/3/24
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Judith Stillman’s name is known throughout the music world as an outstanding pianist, accompanist and collaborator.
From her “home” at Rhode Island College, she has travelled …
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By Don Fowler
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3/13/24
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The 2024-25 Broadway Season was introduced at last week’s press conference, and PPAC Chairman Joe Walsh proclaimed that the Future is now, with one of the strongest Broadway shows including …
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By Don Fowler
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3/20/24
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I have reviewed over 25 productions of Trinity’s “A Christmas Carol.”
Each director has carefully followed the script to the point where I could recite the lines along with the …
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Theatre Review by Don Fowler
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11/22/23
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Music on the Hill will celebrate its sixteenth chamber music festival in the West Bay with seven concerts as summer begins. Concerts pair familiar works by Bach, Mozart, and Brahms with exciting new …
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4/24/24
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