New Harvest Coffee Roasters will host a premiere party for their short documentary film “Los Portillos”, on Friday, Nov. 15, at their café and roastery in the Farm Fresh Building …
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11/6/24
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The season of joy has arrived, and the recently reopened Historic Park Theatre & Event Center is delighted to welcome a series of 8 holiday themed events to Cranston, Rhode Island. Celebrate the …
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11/6/24
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There are a few bands who were vital to the creation of a specific musical style, but it’s incredibly rare to be a band who had a role in the development of two or more. For the British rock …
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by Robert Duguay
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11/6/24
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Back in May, there was a really cool stand-up comedy event at the Proclamation Ale Company where people laughed while supporting a great cause. A bunch of money was raised and it all went to support …
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by Robert Duguay
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11/6/24
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In other parts of the country, when the first weekend after Halloween hits, the mood can be a bit somber with a touch of added stress. People are thinking about what they’re going to do for …
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By ROBERT DUGUAY
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10/30/24
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Playwright Kate Hamill thrives on reimagining stories
This time around she picks on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes and his sidekick, Dr. Watson.
In Trinity’s latest …
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Theatre Review by
DON FOWLER
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10/16/24
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Have you ever stayed at the Biltmore?
The Johnston Historical Society will host a historical presentation on Wednesday, Oct. 30. Watch for further details (time and place) in future editions.
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SunRise Staff Reports
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10/10/24
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West Bay Community Theater will present the return of their unique musical revue “Spirits” on Friday, Oct. 25 and Saturday, Oct. 26 at The Arctic Playhouse in West Warwick.
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10/2/24
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In 1960 the famed “Mercury Seven” trained at NASA to become the first American astronauts. But they weren’t alone. Thirteen women also underwent the same rigorous psychological and …
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Theater Review by IDA ZECCO
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10/2/24
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“What the Constitution Means to Me,” is a thought-provoking play written by Heidi Schreck. It reflects the impact of the U.S. Constitution on our individual lives and society as a whole. …
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By IDA ZECCO
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10/2/24
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Good theatre can take many forms, and at its best will speak to its relevance in your life.
Director Brian Lang has taken Heidi Schreck’s contemporary play “What the Constitution …
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Theatre Review by DON FOWLER
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10/2/24
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Theatre Review by DON FOWLER
Connie (Gabrielle McCauley) meets Tristan (Anthony T. Goss) at an institution where they are participating in a four-week clinical trial for the anti-depressant, …
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Theatre Review by DON FOWLER
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10/2/24
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Rhode Islanders have a knack for doing a few things well. We have the art of frozen lemonade down and we have numerous companies selling the refreshing beverage with Del’s being the most …
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By ROBERT DUGUAY
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9/25/24
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The cast of “A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical” spent the past two weeks rehearsing at the Providence Performing Arts Center after spending three weeks rehearsing in New York …
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By DON FOWLER
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9/25/24
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The fall theatre season is kicking off in Rhode Island with several plays that are of particular interest to seniors.
The Providence Performing Arts Center opened its 2024/2025 Broadway Season …
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By DON FOWLER
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9/25/24
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The 36th Annual Apple Festival will be held on Sat., Sept. 21, and Sun., Sept. 22, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Johnston Memorial Park. Artisans, food vendors, entertainment and more. For …
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9/20/24
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Sub-titled “Behind Every Great Dumbass are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive,” Selina Fillinger’s “POTUS,” directed by Curt Columbus, provides an hour and 45 minutes …
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Theatre Review
by DON FOWLER
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9/18/24
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When it comes to puppeteering and animation, Jim Henson is an absolute icon. Everyone knows him as the creator of “The Muppets” featuring the likes of Kermit the Frog, Gonzo, Fozzie Bear, …
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By ROBERT DUGUAY
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9/18/24
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For the past 26 years, Chuck Wentworth gave his time and energy to making the annual Labor Day weekend Rhythm & Roots Festival one of the best music festivals in Rhode Island.
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By DON FOWLER
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9/11/24
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New England’s favorite fall tradition unveils a brand-new twist this year at Roger Williams Park Zoo’s Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular—Trivia Edition, presented by Citizens.
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9/11/24
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