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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20 Years Ago
“Hairspray” was at the Providence Performing Arts Center.
The Pawtuxet Village Café had a breakfast special of two eggs with toast and home fries for $1.99. …
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By Don Fowler
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11/8/23
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The Warwick Symphony Orchestra (WSO) will stage “The Colors of the Orchestra” Sunday, December 3rd at 3 p.m. in St. Bernard Church in North Kingstown.
The concert includes both …
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11/1/23
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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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20 Years Ago
Festival Ballet presented “Sleeping Beauty” at Vets.
Gamm Theatre presented “Barrymore,” directed by Fred Sullivan, Jr., and with Sam Babbitt in the …
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By Don Fowler
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4/10/24
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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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By DON FOWLER
Can’t afford the theatre prices on Broadway, Boston or Providence?
Attend a college theatre production.
You’ll discover great talent both on stage and behind …
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By DON FOWLER
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4/10/24
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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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Would you like a reprieve from your mall wandering, your internet shopping, your holiday decorating and your cookie baking? Let me invite you to take a two-hour journey into the amazing, old-world …
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Theatre Review by IDA ZECCO
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12/6/23
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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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20 Years Ago
Gamm opened its doors at its new venue in the Pawtucket Armory with “A Child’s Christmas in Wales” starring Chris Byrnes, Rae Mancini and Casey Seymour Kim and …
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By Don Fowler
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12/6/23
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Isaac (Zach Gibb) comes home from Afghanistan after three years to find his dysfunctional family in absolute chaos.
His sister, Max (Will Malloy) is now as transsexual.
His abusive father, …
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Theatre Review by DON FOWLER
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1/24/24
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