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Whether it is a hot summer night or a freezing winter evening, you find yourself sitting under the stars. Fireflies flicker around or maybe frost clings to the windshield as your eyes lock on that one scene, maybe for the millionth time or the very first, and for a moment, nothing else matters. The scent […]
Unique among all the states, only Rhode Island continues to observe “Victory Day” remembering the end of hostilities during World War II. At one point it was called “V-J Day” to signify the end of the war against the Japanese forces (as opposed to “V-E” day in May 1945 commemorating the fall of Germany). The […]
After graduating from Brown University, Matthew Osubor worked as an overnight security guard to be able to raise the starting capital he needed to start his own media digitization company. While most of his friends moved to NYC and LA, he chose to stay in New England because of how affordable and accessible it was, […]
Providence, Rhode Island is a city known for its rich history, vibrant arts scene, and close-knit community. One of the city’s best-kept secrets? Its diverse and welcoming collection of independent bookstores. Whether you’re a lifelong bibliophile or simply looking for a new read, these local gems provide the perfect blend of literary escape, community connection, […]
The Warwick Public Library (WPL) on Sandy Lane, whose reading programs run from infancy to adulthood, is abuzz with the Summer Reading Challenge. Split into three age groups, participants have to log 16 hours of reading time by August 23 to earn their prizes. They also get a halfway prize after reading for eight hours, […]
“I get paid to do the Hokey Pokey. It’s kind of a cool gig,” Anne Leyon Kilkenny says of her job at Providence Public Library (PPL) on Empire Street. She joined PPL 15 years ago as an early childhood/children’s educator, which was a new position at the time. The Library, a 150-year-old nonprofit institution, wanted […]
Death Before Dishonor is a staple Boston hardcore band that recently released Nowhere Bound on Bridge 9 Records. They’ve been a band for over 20 years, building a fanbase and becoming one of the most consistent bands in the Boston scene. “I think the record came out great,” says bassist Greg Chihoski. “It sounds enough […]
In a world where musicals often lean on spectacle, Waitress finds its power in intimacy, honesty, a spoonful of sugar and a puff of flour. Based on the 2007 beloved film by Adrienne Shelly and book by Jessie Nelson, this heartfelt stage adaptation with orchestrations by Sara Bareilles & The Waitress Band continues to resonate […]
The Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) is currently hosting the national tour of Back to the Future: The Musical, having opened to a packed house on June 10. That’s a testament to how beloved this movie was, and that it has stood the test of time. This extraordinary adaptation of the 1985 film brings time […]
Attleboro Community Theatre‘s production of Sly Fox, Larry Gelbart’s uproarious adaptation of Ben Jonson’s Volpone, delivers a fun and farcical comedy. Directed by Jeanne Smith, marking her 19th production with ACT, the play is set in 19th-century San Francisco during the Gold Rush. “Sly Fox is a play about greed and transformation,” says Smith. “Nine […]