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NOISE Musical is at Wilbury Theatre Group in Providence.

Posted on December 17, 2024December 17, 2024
Alison O'Donnell
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NOISE Musical Dazzles at Wilbury Theatre Group in Providence

Prepare yourself for something uniquely amazing as Wilbury Theatre Group presents NOISE, a deeply introspective new musical directed by Dante Green. NOISE, the brainchild of writer/composer César Alvarez, brings together an exemplary team of interdisciplinary musicians, actors, and creative collaborators for an exploration on what musical theater can be. NOISE Musical Feels Like a Party […]

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Posted on December 5, 2024January 16, 2025
Beth Metal
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Winter Solstice

The Winter Solstice is a solar celebration that marks the shortest day of the year. Astronomically, the Winter Solstice occurs when the Earth’s axis is tilted farthest away from the sun, generating the least illumination (on our half of the globe). This gives us the year’s shortest day, and also signifies that the light will […]

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Posted on November 4, 2024November 5, 2024
Michael Bilow
Bonus, Law, Opinion, Policy
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Defending the Electoral College

Preface (2024) Looking back on my essay after 24 years, finishing this preface the day before Election Day in 2024, I am struck both by how prescient my original thoughts were and how shocked I would later be by the end stage of Trumpism, utterly horrified by the attack on the Capitol on January 6, […]

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Posted on October 29, 2024October 29, 2024
Brian Joyce
Bonus, Comics, Things to do in Providence
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Rhode Island Comic Con 2024: Who Is the Best Superhero?

The Rhode Island Comic Con is set to begin November 1. What better way to ring in this year’s festivities than with a little comic fandom. So, we polled some of our writers and asked them one question: What superhero do you most identify with and why? Below are some of the answers we compiled […]

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Posted on October 20, 2024October 20, 2024
Michael Ryan
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Go Nads Fans on Film: RISD Mascot and His Hockey Team Get Documented

It takes a pretty extreme college sports fan to realize that Rhode Island School of Design, one of the most prestigious art schools in the world, even has sports teams. It’s not something art schools are generally known for. But if you’ve heard of RISD’s hockey team, the Nads, you’ve likely found at least the […]

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Dog Days of Summer

As summer quickly approaches, excitement grows: beach and adventure weather is upon us, and the good vibes brought along with the sun are soon to be in full swing. Humans are not the only group excited for the upcoming season — dogs are just as excited, if not more. With squirrels, treats, and long walks […]

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Get Ready for A Day-long Musical Buffet in Wakefield

So, maybe you’re tired of battling beach goer traffic jams, bored with the family barbecue or even worse, tired of the same old, worn out Tom Cruise sequels available to stream on TV — well there is a great alternative just about 30 minutes away from Providence-area traffic. On Saturday, May 25, the second annual […]

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Who the F* is Arthur Digby Sellers?

When you hear the name “Arthur Digby Sellers,” does it mean something to you? If so, you’re probably a fan of the Coen Brothers film, The Big Lebowski. If you have no idea what I’m talking about — but you’re a Bob Dylan, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Captain Beefheart, or Gypsy Kings fan — then I […]

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The New Deli on the Block: Maven’s is Making Mouths Water in Providence

If the aroma of freshly baked bagels and warm pastrami on rye doesn’t immediately transport you to the classic Jewish delis of yesteryear, one step inside Maven’s Delicatessen surely will. This vibrant new restaurant on the Providence/Pawtucket line is dishing up nostalgic deli favorites with a modern twist that has locals drooling. From the moment […]

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Album Review: Rale Micic’s Only Love Will Stay

Rale Micic’s latest release, Only Love Will Stay is a beautiful album that came forth from the dark days of the pandemic and subsequent shutdown. When the lockdown began in New York, Micic’s live schedule dried up quickly as all touring and live shows came to an end. “I didn’t really feel like playing at […]

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Events:

NOISE Musical Dazzles at Wilbury Theatre Group in Providence

Winter Solstice

Defending the Electoral College

Rhode Island Comic Con 2024: Who Is the Best Superhero?

Go Nads Fans on Film: RISD Mascot and His Hockey Team Get Documented

Dog Days of Summer

Get Ready for A Day-long Musical Buffet in Wakefield

Who the F* is Arthur Digby Sellers?

The New Deli on the Block: Maven’s is Making Mouths Water in Providence

Album Review: Rale Micic’s Only Love Will Stay