Van Beuren Charitable Foundation awards grant to Newport Children’s Theatre for costume expansion
Funding will support upcoming spring production of ‘Into the Woods’
Jamestown Arts Center exhibition celebrates early childhood creativity through play
Show organized with Rhode Island Art Education Association highlights work of children and educators
House of Waves brings ‘Situations’ to The JPT for a one-night Newport screening
This Friday night, Newport audiences are invited to gather for a special one-night screening of Situations, presented by House of Waves at the iconic Jane Pickens Theatre.
Caught off guard: Involuntary discharge and why it belongs in your aging plan
If you’re aging yourself or helping to care for an aging parent, this is something worth understanding.
Salve Regina dance program to present ‘Soul Traffic’ at the Casino Theatre
Performance features guest artists, alumni and student choreography exploring themes of connection and identity
Comic – Sour Grapes: Espresso
Sour Grapes is a comic about “Aesop”, a miserable flying dog and his odd friends, all living in a problematic and troubled world.
Jane Pickens Theater announces three spring concerts, opens Oscar-nominated ‘Hamnet’ this weekend
Princess June, Turas and The British Invasion Years join lineup; Jessie Buckley film not available to stream
38th Annual Newport Winter Festival returns February 13-22 with new WienerFest competition
Ten days of music, culinary competitions, and family fun highlight New England’s largest winter festival
DeBlois Gallery to host 2026 Aquidneck Island high school art show in memory of Rosemary Day
The annual exhibition honors a beloved Middletown High School art teacher and features student work from four local schools
Providence Culinary Collective returns March 26-29 with expanded lineup
Four-day festival features James Beard semifinalists, wine tastings and food truck events across the city
Rhode Island may ditch Mr. Potato Head license plates after Hasbro’s move to Boston
Two lawmakers say it’s time to hash out whether Rhode Island should continue promoting one of the company’s most iconic characters.
Theatre Review: ‘Suffs’ is a standing ovation-worthy triumph at PPAC
Tony Award-winning musical chronicles the fierce fight for women’s right to vote with spectacular performances
Newport Folk Festival tickets go on sale Feb. 4
Three-day festival returns to Fort Adams State Park July 24-26; all tickets sold through DICE
Silent cinema returns to The JPT with live musical accompaniment
Accompanist Jeff Rapsis to perform live scores for ‘Metropolis’ and ‘7th Heaven,’ both screening nearly 99 years after they originally played at the Newport venue
The British Invasion Years concert coming to The JPT in April
Tribute show celebrates iconic hits from The Beatles, Rolling Stones and more ’60s chart-toppers
Comic – Sour Grapes: Raining out
Sour Grapes is a comic about “Aesop”, a miserable flying dog and his odd friends, all living in a problematic and troubled world.
‘Marty Supreme’ wraps up this week at The JPT as ‘Hamnet,’ special events line the calendar
Classic film screenings, local filmmaker premiere and John Prine tribute among upcoming offerings
Review: ‘Clue’ delivers exactly what we need right now
Silliness, slamming doors, and nonstop laughs at PPAC
Newport String Quartet brings music from around the world to Jamestown and Newport
Concerts on Feb. 7 and 8 feature works inspired by children’s folk songs from six countries
The Breakers to offer free admission on Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Newport mansion open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday; no reservations required
Movies and TV shows casting in Rhode Island
Backstage compiled a list of projects casting right now in Rhode Island, neighboring states, and nationwide, and which roles they’re looking to fill.
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