Jared Paul: The Underground Voice of Providence
By Melanie Rainone Jared Paul is a poetic and musical powerhouse that calls Providence home. As a nationally acclaimed spoken word poet and hip-hop artist, he draws his inspiration from […]
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The Flower, The Labor, and The Sea
September 27, 2025 - June 28, 2026
Dinosaur Jr. Brings the Raw, Brutal Power of Rock & Roll
The original lineup of Dinosaur Jr. came through a packed Met last Friday to pump some loud guitar music into the veins of local residents. Consisting of guitarist J.Mascis, bassist […]
Epic’s “Leaving Rhode Island” Gives Residents New Perspective
Each July Kevin Broccoli, actor, playwright, and the Artistic Director of Epic Theatre Company, creates a month-long theater event involving a large group of actors from throughout the state of […]
2nd Story Theatre Kills it with Classic Christie Murder Mystery
Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None plays in repertory this summer at the 2nd Story Theatre in Warren. The synopsis sounds much like the long-running television series “Survivor.” However, […]
Noises Off: Entertaining Entropy
One of their most successful productions, Contemporary Theatre Company (CTC) in South Kingstown brings back playwright Michael Frayn’s Noises Off as a revival from their 2009 season. A favorite of […]
“Harvey” Is Good-Natured Silliness
The Community Players have dusted off the 1944 farce Harvey, playwright Mary Chase’s tale of lovable eccentric Elwood P. Dowd. Elwood, played by Rick Braun, has a special friend: a […]
Album of the Week: Stardeath and White Dwarfs’ Wastoid
It can be a daunting to be related to a music superstar. Enter Dennis Coyne, nephew of Wayne Coyne, the insanely enigmatic frontman of acid-punk act The Flaming Lips. Dennis’ […]
Book Review: Exeter Girls
I never knew much about the Ladd School growing up. I don’t even remember hearing about it until the late 1990s when I overheard someone telling a friend that it […]
Guys and Dolls Shine at Ocean State Theatre
The gamblers, showgirls and dreamers of New York City sing and dance in Ocean State Theatre Company’s dazzling production of Guys and Dolls, the classic musical that debuted on July […]
Cruel Hand Throws Down at Firehouse 13
By: Khrysta Ryan Providence hardcore locals Waste of Life and Black Celebration opened up a killer show at Firehouse 13 in Providence this past Wednesday. This small three day tour […]