New Year’s Eve-ents
How are you ringing in the new year? It’s an important question. And you have options. Read on for a few of our picks, and have a happy new year! […]
Events:
The Way We See: A Visual and Emotional Conversation
an exhibit by noted RI painter Anthony D. Tomaselli. Closing Reception Thu, Sep 4, 4:30 – 7pm.
June 1 - September 5Noises Off
The ultimate British farce by Michael Frayn, this 1980s-set thespian outing follows the making of a play amidst a confused late-night rehearsal, a backstage backstabbing, and a performance where everything
June 20 - July 26Everything Summer Small Works Exhibit
June 21 - July 27A Common Thread
Opening Reception: Sat, June 21, 6 – 8pm.
June 21 - July 26Through A Collector’s Lens: Iconic Photography from the Christopher Hyland Collection
June 21 - September 8Bobby Anspach: Everything is Change
June 21 - September 28National Open Juried Exhibition
Reception: Sunday, June 22, 2 – 4pm.
June 22 - July 17Ruth AB Clegg and Marilyn Saabye
Earth Elements. Reception: Sun, June 22, 2 – 4pm.
June 22 - July 17Where in the World?
June 23 - August 6It’s Your Funeral
A traditional farce, this is the story of George, who quit betting on the ponies a year ago after squandering his wife’s inheritance, nearly costing him their marriage. To make
June 25 - August 7Waitress
If life were only as simple as pie… Composed by Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Sara Bareilles (“Love Song,” “Brave”), this musical adaptation of the film by Adrienne Shelly follows Jenna, a
June 25 - July 19The Way We See: A Visual and Emotional Conversation
by Anthony D. Tomaselli.
June 25 - September 5Mandy Howe, Chuck January, Meredith LeBlanc, Zoryana
July 5 - July 27God of Carnage
In Brooklyn’s Cobble Hill neighborhood, two sets of parents, meet to discuss an incident in the park, where their sons escalated a conflict to violence.
July 10 - July 20Kiss Me Kate
Passions run high as leading lady Lilli and her ex-husband battle onstage, and off, in a production of Shakespeare’s Taming of the Shrew. With romance, comedy, sophistication, and behind-the-scenes high
July 11 - August 3Howard Gardiner Cushing: A Harmony of Line and Color
July 12 - December 31Astro Girl | Choose Your Side
Opening Night: Sat. July 12, 6pm.
July 12 - July 27A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Shakespeare’s magical comedy of fairies and lovers unfolds under the stars and amongst the flowers on the banks of the Saugatucket River. At the end, Puck runs off to Mixed
July 13 - August 3In Her Own Image
Artists’ Reception July 13, 2-4pm.
July 13 - August 30Newport Dance Festival
The Newport Dance Festival presents its festival stage on the lawn. Each evening, the performance features a unique lineup of dances drawn from the talent, artistry, and unique styles of
July 16 - July 20
Newport New Year’s Eve
Hey hey, y’all! It’s the last chance of 2015 to catch some live music and there’s no shortage of awesomeness to choose from down here in the southern end of […]
How to Cheat Your College Meal Plan
You’ll probably be surprised to learn — as I was some odd six years ago — that your average college or university factors in an upcharge to your meal plan […]
Fall Theater Preview
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Suits and Boots: A Guide to Ska Style
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The Right to Not Be Shot At
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Locale Profile: Ogie’s Trailer Park
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Hot Days — Ska, Rocksteady, and Reggae: A Brief Musical History
During a sweltering rehearsal the other night, we decided we were only going to run through some reggae and rocksteady tunes. It was too hot to move, too humid to […]
Newport Jazz Festival: 61st Annual Preview
Last year marked a milestone as the revered Newport Jazz Festival turned 60, cementing its place in the realm of music festivals. The 60th anniversary even added a third music-filled […]
Folk Fest — All Is Not Lost!
I’m willing to bet you’re pretty bummed you didn’t get tickets to the sold-out Newport Folk Fest this year, right? You stay up late nights thinking about how you won’t […]