EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. – After the Rhode Island Music Education Association (RIMEA) called on state leaders to focus on re-opening music education programs, the organization is proud to announce that the R.I. Department of Education (RIDE) has released updated guidance on music performing groups, including bands and choruses. RIMEA worked with RIDE and the R.I. Department […]
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Op-Ed: Let’s invest in our cultural community, vote yes on question 6
Voters in RI are asked to return to the polls to vote on several bond proposals aimed at creating jobs and new opportunities in our state. Polls are already open; the last day to vote is March 2nd. I urge you to vote YES on Question 6 on your ballot to provide much-needed capital funds […]
Posted inArts & Culture
Common Fence Music and Creative Communities Collaborative to host ‘An Introduction to African-Inspired Chair Dancing and Drumming’
Source: Common Fence Music An Introduction to African-Inspired Chair Dancing and Drumming is a free offering and open to seniors, the adult disabled, those recovering from an ailment, or those just wanting to stretch and participate in an engaging cultural journey. Class size will be limited to 25 individuals on a first-come, first-served basis. The […]
Posted inObituaries
Obituary: Paul W. Gagne
This obituary originally appeared on O’Neill Hayes Funeral Home. Paul W. Gagne, of Newport, RI, loving and devoted father and grandfather, passed away February 17, 2021 at the age of 89. Paul was born on May 22, 1931 in New Bedford, MA and moved to Newport, RI with his family in 1941. He attended St. […]
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Obituary: Roger Leslie Englander
This obituary originally appeared on Memorial Funeral Home. Roger Englander had a tremendous impact on the television industry, and on the way many of us think about music. Like his longtime collaborator Leonard Bernstein, Englander was at precisely the right place at the right time to bring cultural television to new heights. Post-war American television […]
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Obituary: Lewis R. Perry
This obituary originally appeared here on Memorial Funeral Home. Lewis R. Perry, 83, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away on February 17, 2021, at home surrounded by his loving family. Lewis was born January 24, 1938, In Middletown, RI to Lewis Perry and Mary (Medeiros) Perry. Lewis was married to the love of his life, Jeannette […]
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AARP demands a COVID Vaccination that works for all Rhode Islanders
Source: AARP Rhode Island AARP Rhode Island today challenged state leadership to end the chaos of the state’s “nation’s-worst” COVID vaccination rollout effort by implementing a single, centralized system for managing COVID vaccination registrations and appointments. AARP launched on its web site and social media an online petition demanding the change. The following letter was […]
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Club Passim’s Global Roots Series Introduces Audiences to Music from Around the World
(Cambridge, MA – February 16, 2021) Celebrating Boston’s diverse international community, Club Passim’s Global Roots series showcases roots music from around the world. Shows into this spring include jazz artist and art educator Tahira Clayton along with an interview with music historian Hannah Grantham on February 22 as part of Black History Month at Passim. The series […]
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Op-Ed: Residents and members of Portsmouth Senior Center deserve better
On Monday, February 8th the Portsmouth Town Council signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Church Community Housing Corporation to begin the process of potentially building low and moderate income housing and a Senior Center in Portsmouth. Prior to this Town Council meeting this MOU was never discussed in public by the Town Council or […]
Posted inCity & Government, News
Sen. DiPalma and Rep. Cortvriend introduce legislation that protects families with parents that have disabilities
Source: Rhode Island General Assembly News Sen. Louis P. DiPalma (D-Dist. 12, Middletown, Little Compton, Newport, Tiverton) and Rep. Terri Cortvriend (D-Dist. 72, Portsmouth, Middletown) have reintroduced legislation (2021-S 0056 / 2021-H 5394) that precludes the disability of a parent from serving as a basis for denial or restriction in matters involving a child’s welfare, foster care, […]
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Op-Ed: Cox outage takes Portsmouth offline
By John McDaid, Portsmouth For more than two weeks, scores of Portsmouth residents have suffered internet service interruptions due to an outage at Cox Communications. In conversations with customers, Cox has acknowledged the outage, but has offered no explanation and “no estimated time when service will be restored.” “People can’t work from home, shop safely, […]
Posted inArts & Culture
BankNewport Announced as the Title Sponsor of PPAC’s 2020/2021 Arts Showcase Series
Providence, RI – J.L. “Lynn” Singleton, President and CEO of the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC), is pleased to announce that BankNewport is the title sponsor for PPAC’s Arts Showcase series. The 2020/2021 Arts Showcase series is being offered virtually to Rhode Island students in elementary and middle schools. The series has included performances by David Gonzalez […]
Posted inOpinion
Op-Ed: Moratorium on for-profit hospital transfer will protect health care system for Rhode Islanders
By Dominick J. Ruggerio and Christopher Callaci We all want to see our community hospitals succeed. They employ Rhode Islanders and provide vital services. Unfortunately, our recent experiences in Rhode Island lead us to believe that the for-profit ownership model of a community hospital may in fact be detrimental to the overall health of our […]
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“Dear Evan Hansen” College Essay Writing Challenge Announced
New York, NY— Dear Evan Hansen, along with partners The Broadway Education Alliance and Gotham Writers Workshop, is proud to announce the third annual “You Will Be Found” College Essay Writing Challenge, inspired by the Tony® and Grammy® Award-winning Broadway hit musical. In recognition of the record-breaking National Tour and meeting millions of new fans […]
Posted inObituaries
Obituary: Robert L. Gilbert Jr.
This obituary originally appeared on Memorial Funeral Home. Robert L. Gilbert Jr. passed away on February 8, following a struggle with liver disease. He was 71. Rob, or Robby as he was known to his family and old friends, loved life and lived it to the fullest. Born in Pensacola, FL to Commander Robert L. […]
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Portsmouth Times: Raytheon facility will serve as Portsmouth’s vaccination site
The Town of Portsmouth has teamed up with Raytheon Missiles and Defense to use its Providence Building, located off West Main Road, to serve as the COVID-19 Vaccine Point of Dispensing (POD) Clinic for the town. Portsmouth Times reports – Raytheon facility will serve as Portsmouth’s vaccination site
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Obituary: Joanne Garcia
This obituary originally appeared on Memorial Funeral Home. Joanne Garcia, 74, passed away on Tuesday, February 9th after a two year battle with cancer. She fought with quiet courage without any complaints. Devoted wife to Manuel Garcia, they were married in St. Anthony’s Church 54 years ago.Joanne was known for her love of cooking, appreciation […]
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“Love is in the Air” Valentine’s Day at PPAC – Virtual Concert with Peter Krasinski
Providence, RI –The Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) is pleased to announce that their FREE virtual Mighty Wurlitzer concert series with PPAC House Organist Peter Edwin Krasinski continues this Valentine’s Day with “Love is in the Air!” This concert can be viewed via PPAC’s YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EcUTL6FiyJI Mr. Krasinski’s Valentine’s Day concert includes selections […]
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HopeHealth adapts to accommodate Salve Regina University nursing students during the pandemic
Source: Hope Health Even as COVID-19 restrictions have seriously limited clinical placements for college nursing programs, clinical educators at HopeHealth have found a way to safely welcome Salve Regina University nursing students for experiential learning. A total of 21 Salve seniors enrolled in an end-of-life care course for the spring 2021 semester are being allowed […]
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Obituary: David E. Hummel
This obituary originally appeared on Memorial Funeral Home. David E. Hummel, 58, of Portsmouth, passed away Saturday, February 6, 2021 surrounded by his three eldest daughters.Born in Derby, CT, David was the son of the late Henry Hummel and Shirley Faye (Jenkins). David was a lifelong master electrician who enjoyed riding on his Harley and restoring […]
Posted inArts & Culture
Wilbury Theatre’s “Capture the Block” Streaming Free Feb. 21
PROVIDENCE, RI (February 8, 2021) – The Wilbury Theatre Group has proudly been commissioned by the Rhode Island Council for the Humanities to participate in Culture is Key, an initiative to “understand, test, and evaluate the role of cultural participation on our state’s civic health.” Working in collaboration with journalist Ana González of The Public’s […]
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Obituary: Jeffrey Michael Smith
This obituary originally appeared on Memorial Funeral Home. Jeffrey Michael Smith, 52, of Newport, Rhode Island passed away unexpectedly on February 2nd, 2021. Jeff was born in Warwick, Rhode Island. He was the son of the late Fred Smith and Carol and Rudolph Barber. He is survived by his three children, Lauren, Matthew and Christopher. […]
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Obituary: Helna K. Babcock
This obituary originally appeared on Memorial Funeral Home. Helna K. Babcock, 78, of Jamestown, RI, passed away on January 28, 2021, with her daughters by her side. She was born in Somers Point, NJ, to David H. Kollock III and Marjorie Tams Kollock. Helna grew up in Philadelphia, PA and attended Springside School followed by […]
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Obituary: Patricia J. Callahan
This obituary originally appeared on O’Neill Hayes Funeral Home. Patricia Joan McCabe Callahan of Newport, RI, passed away peacefully at home on February 4, 2021. Born on March 17, 1935 in Providence, RI, was the daughter of Sara (Larkin) and John Edward McCabe. She was the wife of the late Robert W. Callahan. She is survived by […]
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“Me & My Guitar,” Compilation Album to Benefit “Save Our Stages” Released Today on Bandcamp
February 5, 2021—Me & My Guitar, a new compilation album created by Charlie Overbey to benefit NIVA’s Save Our Stages, is out today exclusively via Bandcamp. Purchase HERE. In addition to Overbey, the album features 25 acoustic tracks only available here by Jim James (My Morning Jacket), Chris Vos (The Record Company), Charlie Starr (Blackberry Smoke), Marcus King, Adam Slack (The Struts), Micah Nelson aka “Particle Kid,” Duane Betts, Suzanne Santo, Jesse Malin, Sam Morrow, Langhorne […]