What’s Up Interview: Sadie Dupuis of Speedy Ortiz, playing Union Station in Providence on Dec. 15
“The goal is not to become a bigger font on the festival poster,” says Sadie Dupuis of Speedy Ortiz. “It’s to make things that we care about, play with people we care about, and find art that moves us.” That’s the mantra of Speedy Ortiz, who are playing Union Station Brewery in Providence on Friday,…
Newport to be featured on Season 7 of ‘Samantha Brown’s Places to Love’
In Newport, Rhode Island, Samantha begins her trip at a lighthouse on an island where visitors can actually stay overnight. Then tries her hand at quahogging and concludes her trip with a seaside lobster and clambake.
Comic – Sour Grapes: Gym
Sour Grapes is a comic about “Aesop”, a miserable flying dog and his odd friends, all living in a problematic and troubled world.
New England stone walls lie at the intersection of history, archaeology, ecology and geoscience, and deserve a science of their own
New England has thousands of miles of stone walls. A geoscientist explains why analyzing them scientifically is a solid step toward preserving them
Top holiday toys from the year you were born
Read on to see the top holiday toys from your formative years, counting up from 1920 to 2022. May they fill your heart—and stockings—with nostalgia and joy.
20 celebrations this holiday season besides Christmas
Take a look at these 20 holidays celebrated between October and February.
Theatre Review: Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical at PPAC
Let’s start with this: the kids seemed to like it. Well, most of them.
Study: The most unique baby name in each state last year
Stacker used the Social Security Administration’s baby names database to compile a list of unique baby names state by state.
What’s Up Interview: Gamm Theatre Artistic Director Tony Estrella on ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’
Seasonal production to return December 9th, running through Christmas Eve
What’s Up Interview: Susie Schutt, director of ‘Indecent,’ opening at the Wilbury Theatre November 30
Tony Award-winning play returns to Providence running through December 17
Shop Local: Ten book, art, and gift shops in Newport and beyond
Shop local on Small Business Saturday!
Ullmark, NHL-leading Bruins remain hot, top Panthers 3-1 to improve to 14-1-3 on season
Linus Ullmark stopped 27 shots, and the NHL-leading Boston Bruins topped the Florida Panthers 3-1 on Wednesday night in a rematch of last season’s Eastern Conference quarterfinals.
Concert Photos: Bush rocks Providence Performing Arts Center in high-energy show
An evening of hits and more
Best Thanksgiving movies of all time
Keep reading to see if any of your favorite Thanksgiving-themed films made the list.
Comic – Sour Grapes: Particulate
Sour Grapes is a comic about “Aesop”, a miserable flying dog and his odd friends, all living in a problematic and troubled world.
Top ten+ holiday concerts in Rhode Island for 2023
From classical to classic rock, we present some top area concerts this holiday season.
Newportopoly© celebrates its 10th Anniversary with a limited edition release
The board game was developed in 2014 by The Choir School of Newport County as a fundraiser for its international educational travel fund.
Concert Photos: The Beach Boys bring ‘Fun, Fun, Fun’ to PPAC
Iconic band plays songs from throughout their 60+ year career
Foumena puts up 16 in Rhode Island’s 69-53 victory against Wagner
Jeremy Foumena’s 16 points helped Rhode Island defeat Wagner 69-53 on Tuesday night.
Ticket Giveaway: Win tickets to see Bush at PPAC on Tuesday, November 21
Enter to win a pair of tickets to see Grammy Award nominated band
Comic – Sour Grapes: Nap
Sour Grapes is a comic about “Aesop”, a miserable flying dog and his odd friends, all living in a problematic and troubled world.
Ticket Giveaway: Musician Phoebe Hunt playing the Newport Art Museum on Saturday, November 18
Tickets are still available for Newport Live show this weekend
5 dinner parties that changed the course of history
Read on to learn more about the more memorable gatherings that shaped the world as we know it.
Explore the history of Newport through the Gilded Age at the Tiverton Public Library
Fred Zilian, local educator and writer, will present the history of Newport, from its founding through the Gilded Age, at the Tiverton Public Library on Tuesday, November 28th
Josy Wright awarded Best-in-Show at Jamestown Arts Center’s Annual Members’ Show
Josy Wright is an artist living in Jamestown. For winning “Best in Show,” Josy is awarded a solo exhibition in the Jamestown Arts Center’s small gallery during the 2024 Members’ Show.
History of U.S.-Ireland Tourism is the topic of Nov. 13 Museum of Newport Irish History talk
The Museum of Newport Irish History announces the third presentation of its 22nd Annual Lecture Series, featuring guest speaker Maureen D. Brady’s talk titled “The Surprising U.S. Roots of Ireland’s Tourism Industry, 1950s-1960s.”
What’s Up Interview and Ticket Giveaway: We speak to Mike Love of the Beach Boys
Iconic band playing PPAC Thursday, November 16
What’s Up Interview: Steve Smith, playing RI Music Hall of Fame ‘Legends Show’ at Park Theatre Saturday, November 11
An historic night of music featuring Duke Robillard, John Cafferty, RIZZZ, Sugar Ray, and Steve Smith & the Nakeds
Book Review: Tess Gerritsen writes an un-put-downable spin on espionage novels with ‘The Spy Coast’
“The Spy Coast” is a positively devourable and un-put-downable start to what promises to be an excellent series.
November Picks: Top ten concerts in Rhode Island this month
Valerie June, Lukas Nelson, Bob Dylan and more
‘Off Season’ opens at Gallery Sitka on Nov. 11
The reception is free and open to the public; the show is through December 1.
Portsmouth Historical Society to host a lecture on ‘Indigenous People During the Colonial Period’ on Nov. 16
This lecture will shed light on a few of the stories of Indigenous peoples in Portsmouth, along with how some of the English colonists interacted with them.
Theatre Review: ‘The Book of Mormon’ at PPAC is outrageously funny and so very irreverent
The Tony Award-winning “The Book of Mormon” is back in Providence. If you haven’t seen it yet, here’s what you need to know.
WUN Interview and Ticket Giveaway: Marc Roberge of O.A.R., playing Jane Pickens November 8
Enter to win free tickets by Friday Nov. 3
‘Six Picks’ family Halloween fun this weekend (October 27 – 29)
Pups Parade, Haunted Boat Rides, Treats along the Trails and more
Highest-grossing movies released on Halloween weekend
Whether you’re a certified screamfest streamer, a creature feature newbie, or a genre-inclusive cinephile, you may be surprised by the movies that dominated Halloween box office weekends from the early 1980s until 2022. Read on to see the top 20, and be warned, some spoilers are ahead.
What’s Up Interview: Singer-Songwriter Anna Mieke, playing Newport’s Colony House on Friday, November 3
Win tickets to see acclaimed Irish singer-songwriter in Newport Live concert
Comic – Sour Grapes: Hail
Sour Grapes is a comic about “Aesop”, a miserable flying dog and his odd friends, all living in a problematic and troubled world.
Ticket Giveaway: Tower of Power to play PPAC with RI Philharmonic October 28
Win a pair of tickets to the show – see below
‘Six Picks’ Music: The best in local music this weekend (October 20-22)
Ghost Stories, Cruisin’ Sharks and the Mausoleum Sessions
Review: “Mrs. Doubtfire” at PPAC is worth your time
If you don’t find yourself laughing out loud, then it’s time to get that funny bone checked.
Gamm Theatre to host a limited run of ‘It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play’
It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play runs December 9-24 at The Gamm Theatre
Just in Time for Halloween: ‘Dark Echoes’ paranormal show visits The General Stanton Inn
The production team was on-site at The General Stanton Inn in Charlestown for almost a full day of hunting for paranormal activity.
What’s Up Interview: Troy Ramey, singer from ‘The Voice,’ playing Newport Playhouse Friday, October 20
Singer appearing as part of the “Newport to Nashville” series
Trinity Rep to present ‘A Christmas Carol’ Nov. 9 – Dec. 31
New this season, to welcome families from across the state, are Neighborhood Nights, where Rhode Island residents can get a 20% discount based on where they live.
Comic – Sour Grapes: Cloud 9
Sour Grapes is a comic about “Aesop”, a miserable flying dog and his odd friends, all living in a problematic and troubled world.
What’s Up Interview: Nicolo Spera, playing URI Guitar Festival Friday, October 20
Five-day classical music festival runs October 18 – 22
‘Six Picks’ Music: The best in local music this weekend (October 13-15)
James Montgomery, Juliana Hatfield and Ladies of Folk lead the way
RAIN: A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES coming to PPAC in 2024
RAIN comes to Providence Performing Arts Center for one show only on Sunday, April 14, 2024.
SHUCKED to launch tour across North America – performances begin in Providence in 2024
The tour will tech and begin performances at the Providence Performing Arts Center in Rhode Island and will play over 30 cities in its first season.
Forgotten charms: 15 old-school Halloween traditions that are no longer practiced
Stacker put together a list of 15 long-gone Halloween traditions using historical documents, news sources, and academic research.
Special live performance traveling to Jamestown from Slovenia
The Moment Before is a collaborative piece of visual and live performance art from three Slovenian artists that incorporates the viewer’s experience into the performance; creating an interactive piece of contemporary art.
Arts & Cultural Alliance accepting applications for 2024 Artist Award
Now in its sixth year, the ACA’s Artist Award provides up to $1,000 financial support for projects that directly educate, inspire, and uplift the residents of Newport County.
Museum of Newport Irish History to host a lecture on ‘The Irish Musicians of Newport’
Newport’s Irish Musicians of the 1800s to early 1900s topic of lecture by Mark Stickney
Newport Classical will celebrate the holiday season with two programs in December
Newport Classical will host Messiah at the Mansion, featuring The Choir School of Newport County and Ensemble Altera, and Classical Christmas
Movie Preview: Joan Baez biopic ‘I am a Noise’ coming to Jane Pickens October 13-18
New film tells the story of iconic artist first introduced to the world at the 1959 Newport Folk Festival
Comic – Sour Grapes: License
Sour Grapes is a comic about “Aesop”, a miserable flying dog and his odd friends, all living in a problematic and troubled world.
Indigenous Peoples Day offers a reminder of Native American history − including the scalping they endured at the hands of Colonists
For the third year, the United States will officially observe Columbus Day alongside Indigenous Peoples Day on Oct. 9, 2023.
‘Six Picks’ Music: The best in local music this weekend (October 6-9)
GA-20, Tom Rush, Adeem the Artist and PRONK!
Salve Regina University students will make history with ‘Children of Eden’ performance on Broadway
For the first time in the history of Salve Regina University’s theatre program, students will be performing on Broadway
Town of Middletown hosting Fourth Annual Holiday Art Contest
The theme is “Middletown Winter Celebrations” and the deadline is November 22, 2023.
Paula Cole coming to The JPT
In 1996, Paula Cole released her self-produced, second album “This Fire”. It was incendiary, a double-platinum smash.
What’s Up Interview: Juliana Hatfield, playing POP Emporium October 14
Singer-songwriter speaks on her career, tribute albums, and more
Comic – Sour Grapes: Headache
Sour Grapes is a comic about “Aesop”, a miserable flying dog and his odd friends, all living in a problematic and troubled world.