The organizers of SENE, the 7th annual Southeast New England Film, Music, and Arts Festival, honored individuals who have made outstanding contributions to promoting the arts. This took place during the Limelight Party, which was held Thurs, April 23, at the Warwick Museum of Art. Among the honorees were John and Betty Jane Berberian, owners […]
Do you have a nickname? Rina What do you never leave home without? My phone What’s your biggest pet peeve? That’s a tough one. I’d say being interrupted when I’m talking. What’s your favorite movie? Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind What’s your favorite book? Me Talk Pretty One Day – David Sedaris Would you […]
In order for a musical to work, it needs a few key ingredients. An engaging story, terrific songs, lots of dancing and interesting characters. Dirty Dancing, which opened at Providence Performing Arts Center Tuesday, is deadly dull. Based on the smash 1987 movie starring Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey, the show is hampered by a clichéd […]
I’m in the mood for ska. I’m ALWAYS in the mood for ska. But what kind of ska? Third wave? Traditional? Maybe some Two-Tone or ska punk? There are a few traditional ska shows coming up in Providence — The Skatalites are playing the Spot on May 8! Wait, what? Traditional Ska? You know … the original […]
One of the most common comments I get is that I have a lot of energy. However, after watching Sierra Barter, Co-Founder of The Lady Project throw her third annual summit on Saturday, I can certainly state I am middle-aged. Her energy astounds me. The third annual Lady Project Summit was held in PVD on Sat, […]
Okee dokee folks … Got out to a few shows this week and want to let you know what you all missed and what I thought of them. On Thurs, Apr 16, John Cougar Mellencamp made a stop with his Plain Spoken tour at Providence Performing Arts Center. It seemed like it was a full […]
2nd Story Theatre specializes in staging dysfunctional family dramas, and its latest offering, And Miss Reardon Drinks A Little, from playwright Paul Zindel, features plenty of pathos. The show opened in previews on Apr 17 and runs until May 17. Catherine (Lara Hakeem) the heavy-drinking “Miss Reardon” in the title, shares an apartment with her […]
Few recent New England musical acts have shined as bright as Western Massachusetts alternative fuzz rock act Speedy Ortiz. With complex beats, structures and rhythms combined with scorching riffs, the sheer originality from this quartet is absolutely infectious. That couldn’t be more evident than with their brand new release Foil Deer, showcasing a progression of […]
I work on Smith St. This means that at least a few times a week, I witness something on my way to or from work that could happen only in Rhode Island. We live in the smallest state in the union with one of the most diverse populations per capita in the entire country. Last […]