Ocean State of the Arts: Art communities past, present, and future in East Providence
On a gloomy Sunday in late May, lovers of art had not just one – but two – reasons to leave their cozy homes and head to East Providence. 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 30Diva and the Playboys
A night of music in the park. Calling all you divas.
July 15 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
The Scoop: Guide to local ice cream shops
Map and graphics by Michelle Perez
Peace and Plenty of It
Tucked inland and surrounded by the city of Providence, the Peace and Plenty Community Garden lives up to its name. While it is a sanctuary for the peace-seekers, it is […]
Two Feet, Two Bucks: Summer fun by bus
Suppose your world shrank to only places you could walk to with the assistance of public transit. After despairing over this newfound limitation, you would eventually explore this contained world […]
Save the Bay: Dive into protecting Narragansett Bay
I am the type of person who is constantly looking for an adventure. So, in the summer of 2022, I decided to be a camp advisor for a summer program […]
Why Leave?: Stay local and tour RI
Everything has become way too expensive lately, including travel. Beside the cost, airports are a hassle and the potential of flight cancellations or getting stuck at an airport creates an […]
Another Roadside Attraction
My list of favorite roadside attractions includes these gems: • Lucy the Margate Elephant (Margate City, New Jersey) • Enchanted Highway (Regent, North Dakota) • Cadillac Ranch (Amarillo, Texas) • […]
PPAC’s Cool Summer Nights
Beach tunes, island music, yacht rock — whatever you call it, there’s a unique sound to summertime music. This summer, there’s no need to leave the city to catch the […]
Motif’s 2024 RI Tattoo Awards: Recap and interviews with the winners
On a sunny April evening, the local New England tattoo community, as well as a Lycra-clad crew of runners, flocked to Narragansett Brewery in Providence, across from India Point Park. […]
Two Feet, Two Bucks*: Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium
Suppose your world shrank to only places you could walk to with the assistance of public transit. After despairing over this newfound limitation, you would eventually explore this contained world […]
