The third edition of the FABRIC Arts Festival will take place on May 12, May 13, and May 14, 2022in Fall River, Massachusetts. Presented by the Casa dos Açores de Nova Inglaterra, under the leadership of Michael Benevides in Fall River with the Portugal-based curatorial team of Jesse James and Sofia Carolina Botelho, the event is titled Where We Meet and will be an invitation to look at Fall […]
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Providence Performing Arts Center Announces 2022/2023 Broadway Season
Providence, RI – At a press conference held in the Providence Performing Arts Center’s (PPAC) Grand Lobby this morning, PPAC Board Chairman Joseph W. Walsh, Esq. made opening remarks, welcoming the attendees to PPAC, and President and CEO J.L. “Lynn” Singleton announced the theatre’s upcoming 2022/2023 Broadway Season. The press conference was livestreamed courtesy of WPRI 12 athttps://www.wpri.com/watch/live-streaming-special-coverage/“Thank […]
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Applications have opened for the Health and Human Services Artist in Residence program
The RI State Council on the Arts (RISCA) and the RI Department of Health (RIDOH) announced an open call for their second Artist in Residence program for artists 18 years old and older. The recipient of this six-month residence will be embedded in RI’s Executive Office of Health and Human Services (RI EOHHS), starting in July, and will have an opportunity to bring […]
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Tiverton Public Library offering programs, book clubs, and technology classes in April
The following is a list of library programs, book clubs, and technology classes that adults can enjoy at Tiverton Public Library in April. Patrons are encouraged to visit tivertonlibrary.org or call 401-625-6796 to learn more and to register. Programs Wednesday, April 6th, 6:00 pm Makers Meet-Up Knitters, quilters, and crafters: come craft with us in […]
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What was up this week at the Rhode Island General Assembly
Here are the highlights from news and events that took place in the General Assembly this week, March 21 – 25, 2022. This recap was provided by the Rhode Island General Assembly’s Legislative Press Bureau. Assembly OKs temporary lift on the cap of days worked by retired teachers The General Assembly passed legislation sponsored by […]
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Traffic Report: Road construction, lane closures scheduled around Newport County – March 26 – April 2
The following road and lane closure notices have been scheduled by the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) and Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority (RITBA). All schedules are weather-dependent and subject to change. RIDOT (March 26 – April 1) Weekday Newport: Temporary lane shifts possible for construction on Third St. and JT Connell Hwy., […]
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VIDEO: ‘The Real Story’ behind The Old Stone Mill in Newport
There are many stories and many theories circling about the ever-popular and mysterious rock structure in Touro Park at the top of the hill bordering Bellevue Avenue in Newport. Known as the Old Stone Mill (also referred to as the Newport Tower) some theories date back to the days of Vikings. Many historic groups, individuals, […]
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Newport County Youth Chorus ‘Broadway Showtunes’ class begins April 4
The Newport County Youth Chorus is welcoming students in grades 2 through 4 to join them for “Broadway Showtunes”. Classes are offered on Tuesdays from 3:30 – 4:30 pm at the MLK Center (20 Dr. Marcus Wheatland Blvd, Newport) and Thursdays from 5:15 – 6:15 pm at Calvary United Methodist Church (200 Turner Road, Middletown) […]
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Middletown Town Council votes for Town to oversee school spending, performance audit
Citing continued concerns with the School Department’s financials, the Middletown Town Council voted on Monday night for sweeping changes to try to correct those issues. This followed news last week the schools again overspent their budget — this time for $1.2 million-plus. The Town of Middletown shared the following press release on Tuesday, Town Council […]
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Spring Recycling Day returning to Easton’s Beach on April 23
By Tom Shevlin, Communications Officer for City of Newport In conjunction with the 52nd anniversary of Earth Day, the City of Newport is inviting residents to take part in the return of its annual Spring Recycling Day on Saturday, April 23, 2022 from 8 a.m. to noon at Easton’s Beach, 175 Memorial Blvd. The annual event is specifically intended for “harder to […]
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Potter League to offer two low-cost vaccine clinics
The Potter League is offering two low-cost vaccine clinics for dogs, cats, and ferrets in the community on Saturday, March 26 from 12:30 to 4:30 pm at the Potter League for Animals, 87 Oliphant Lane in Middletown and Wednesday, March 30 from 12:30 to 4:30 at the Pets In Need Veterinary Clinic, 50 Amaral Street in […]
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Arts & Cultural Alliance extends application period for 2022 Artist Award
The Arts & Cultural Alliance of Newport County (ACA) has extended the deadline for its 2022 Artist Award application to May 15, 2022. The award is given each year to a Newport County artist for the purpose of creating an art project to benefit the local community. Now in its fifth year, ACA’s Artist Awards […]
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People’s Credit Union partners with Arbor Day Foundation to offer free trees to its members
As part of its Centennial Celebration, People’s Credit Union has partnered with the Arbor Day Foundation to provide 600 free trees to Credit Union’s members through the Foundation’s Community Canopy Program. The Community Canopy partnership supports one of the key areas of the Credit Union’s philosophy of making the world a better place through environmental […]
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Lecture on March 23 will spotlight Newport’s first Irish mayor, Patrick J. Boyle
The Museum of Newport Irish History announces the fifth and final talk in its 20th Annual Michael F. Crowley Lecture Series, to be presented “virtually,” via Zoom, and in-person, at the Wayfinder Hotel, on Wednesday, March 23 at 6:00 p.m. Guest speaker, Steve Marino, local historian and tour guide, will present a lecture with Q&A to follow […]
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Ain’t Too Proud – The Life and Times of The Temptations coming to PPAC April 12-17
Providence, RI – The First National Tour of AIN’T TOO PROUD – THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS, the new Broadway smash hit musical, plays the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) April 12 – 17, 2022 as part of the Taco/The White Family Foundation Broadway Series. Tickets are on sale now at the PPAC Box Office (220 Weybosset Street in downtown […]
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Rhode Island PrideFest and Illuminated Night Parade returning June 18
PROVIDENCE, RI, – Rhode Island PrideFest and Illuminated Night Parade returns to the creative capital on Saturday, June 18, 2022. After a two-year pause without an in-person festival or parade due to the pandemic, we are looking and planning that 2022 will allow the return of traditional programming, like the vendor exhibition area, community resource hub, […]
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NUWC Division Newport scientist paying it forward as FIRST Robotics Competition team mentor
By NUWC Division Newport Public Affairs Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) team lead mentor Rick Blight approvingly looked on as some of the 22 program participants gazed in amazement as engineer Gary Huntress demonstrated the warfare center’s robot dog Spot on Jan. 8. Huntress directed the sunflower yellow robot […]
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Newport Car Museum exhibit pays tribute to Bertha Benz and her contribution to automotive history
No celebration of Women’s History Month would be complete without commemorating the vital role Bertha Benz played in the development of the automobile. In a nutshell, she was the financial backer of the first internal-combustion automobile and the world’s first driver. Thankfully, the Newport Car Museum keeps her spirit alive in the form of a multi-media exhibit […]
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The beat goes on with Thompson Inspiration Program
The following was submitted by Newport Public Schools/Newport Public Education Foundation. Established by Peter and Melinda Gerard in 2017, the Loti Falk Gaffney Music Empowerment Fund was founded to support the Pell Inspiration Program (PIP), an initiative designed to introduce Pell Elementary School students to inspired musicians through an artist-in-residence program. This year, the Gerards […]
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Portsmouth group forms non-profit to spotlight Rhode Island’s role in the Revolutionary War
As the U.S. and Rhode Island prepare for the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in 2026, a new non-profit organization based out of Portsmouth has been formed to spotlight the role of Rhode Island in the War for Independence. The Battle of Rhode Island Association (BoRIA) shares in a press […]
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Chris Rock coming to Mohegan Sun Friday June 3
UNCASVILLE, CT (February 22, 2022) – Grammy and Emmy Award-winning comedian, actor, director, writer, and producer Chris Rock has announced his highly anticipated return to live comedy with his “Ego Death World Tour 2022”. Rock returns to Mohegan Sun Arena for one night at 8:00pm on Friday, June 3rd. Tickets are $119.50, $99.50, and $79.50 and […]
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Monster Jam Stadium Championship Series will stop at Gillette Stadium on June 4
This. Is. Monster Jam™! The most action-packed motorsports experience for families in the world today returns to Foxborough for an adrenaline-charged weekend at Gillette Stadium on Saturday, June 4, 2022. Celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, Monster Jam® features world-class athletes locked in intense competitions of speed and skill. The Monster Jam Pit Party will be held on Saturday. At […]
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Country star Sam Hunt coming to Mohegan Sun Arena August 19
UNCASVILLE, CT (February 21, 2022) – Country superstar Sam Hunt makes his return to Mohegan Sun Arena for one night at 7:30pm on Friday, August 19th. Tickets are $129.50, $99.50, $79.50, and $59.50 and go on sale Friday, February 25th at 10:00am via ticketmaster.com. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning Saturday, February […]
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Gamm Theatre to present Martyna Majok’s ‘Ironbound’ March 17- April 10,
WARWICK, RI (February 21, 2022) – The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre (The Gamm) continues Season 37 with Martyna Majok’s Ironbound, a heartrending and also humorous drama about the dreams and realities of the American immigrant experience. Set in a gritty stretch of New Jersey, the play spans 22 years in the life of Darja, a Polish immigrant getting by on cleaning […]
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Nathan Gray & The Iron Roses to open US tour February 25 at Askew in Providence
Barreling toward the release of their third studio album, Rebel Songs on December 17, 2021, melodic alt-punk band Nathan Gray & The Iron Roses has just announced a 20-date US tour with BlackGuyFawkes. Kicking off on February 25, 2022 at Askew in Providence, RI, the tour winds its way west making several stops out to Milwaukee, WI (3/7), Chicago, IL (3/9), back […]