Phillipe and Jorge’s Cool, Cool World
It Sucks … Period Phillipe and Jorge are always delighted and excited when we see The Biggest Little involved in TV or the movies, so we were glued to the […]
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
Disagreement at the State House Allows “Good Samaritan” to Die
On July 1, Rhode Island’s “Good Samaritan” law expires, repealing immunity from legal repercussions for those who contact emergency services for someone overdosing on narcotics. In a sadly ironic twist, […]
“Death Sentence:” Good Samaritan Overdose Prevention Act Expires in Political Tiff
“People are going to die,” said Rebecca McGoldrick, executive director of Protect Families First, describing the consequences of a bizarre political stand-off that, unwanted by anyone and unexpected by everyone, […]
PRD Rollin’ Hard to the East Coast Derby Extravaganza
The three-day weekend of Jun 19 – 21 will mark the ninth annual East Coast Derby Extravaganza (ECDX) in Feasterville, Penn – a nonstop roller derby event that features A-teams, […]
Rhode Island Spotlight: Neighbors Helping Neighbors
It was a busy and productive weekend last month as dozens of volunteers fanned out across the southern part of RI to tackle construction projects that the owners of nine […]
Phillipe and Jorge’s Cool, Cool World: New Entrants Through The Steely Gates, New Entrants Through The Pearly Gates
New Henhouse for the Fox So, it looks like former house speaker Gordon Fox is headed for federal prison (aka, “a Bud-I vacation spot”) for a few years. He got […]
Opinion: What the Hell Is Wrong with Rhode Island?
The RI economy is so bad that my friends from other states, many of them expatriates themselves, keep trying to talk me into leaving it. Come to New York, or […]
Summer Hip-Hop Watch List for 2015
If your head is still nodding from the great spread of hip-hop shows this past winter, then it’s time to spread the cardboard boxes out for all the b-boys and […]
Letter to the Editor by Greg Gerritt about Stadium Proposal 2
To the Editor, I was horrified to read in the May 20 Providence Journal article entitled “Mattiello: Next pitch is the state’s” that the Speaker of the Rhode Island […]
Letter to the Editor/Speaker by Greg Gerritt about Proposed Stadium
Speaker Nicholas A. Mattiello, I have been carefully watching the discussion about the effort to move the Pawsox to the Providence waterfront. I do not think it is a good […]