Born in Pawtucket, Wendy Carlos is a renowned composer and electronic music pioneer who has made an indelible mark on the music industry. Her groundbreaking contributions to classical and electronic music have solidified her status as a visionary, and her legacy continues to inspire. Born in 1939, Carlos studied physics and music at Brown University, […]
R.I. Officials Praise Revolution Wind Farm’s Progress PROVIDENCE — Just one month after the project started putting “steel in water,” Revolution Wind announced on June 14 it completed manufacturing the advanced foundation components for use in its eponymous wind farm. Federal and state officials descended on the project’s base in the Port of Providence, praising […]
Every once in a while, an email lands in my inbox with good news. On May 29, I received a link to a press release from the Community College of Rhode Island titled: “CCRI Launches First Cannabis Training Program to Meet Workforce Demands in a Fast-growing Industry.” This is good news indeed. Actually, this is […]
T he early-evening sun glitters. A low din emanates from a gathering crowd, the clink of glasses set down on the bar clatters like a small orchestra. Light summer wind travels through the open garage doors facing India Point Park — it is 5:30pm at Narragansett Brewery and the air is as golden as the […]
Ahhh… summer. The season of sun, sand, and sea. Many people look forward to the simple pleasures that summer affords: time to bask at the beach or in the local park, local fairs and amusement, drying off all of your sweat by starfishing in front of your AC unit. Another integral part of summer is […]
No band in America was more popular from 1969 through 1974 than Three Dog Night. The seven-member outfit sold more records and concert tickets in that period than any other group, and in that time no other band achieved more Billboard Top 10 hits, while also having 21 consecutive Top 40 hits, and three #1 […]
The WaterFire Arts Center sponsors an annual cohort called “Accelerate” to develop innovative work in a collaborative framework. They’re encouraged to work together, and are all artists early in their careers, co-curating their own show under the guidance of Gretchen Rosado, the Accelerate coordinator. The unveiling of the cohort’s work has been taking place for […]
Yarrow Thorne, founder and executive director at The Avenue Concept, recently announced his retirement from the organization after 10 years. His accomplishments are worth celebrating, along with the amazing progress that the non-profit has made, quickly becoming a PVD institution. The mural and public art projects have contributed mightily to the “Creative Capital” vibe of […]
