Arts & Culture

Here’s a round-up of some of the best concerts streaming locally and nationally this weekend. Friday: The Tish Adams Trio will be live streaming a show Friday at 5PM from Pumphouse Music Works in Kingston. The show is co-sponsored by WRIU and Tune-In Tune-Up, a program of the RI Music Hall of Fame. It will […]

WARWICK, RI (June 10, 2020) — Due to ongoing concerns surrounding COVID-19 and public safety, The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre (The Gamm) is rescheduling the start of Season 36 from this September to January 2021. A revised calendar for the full 5-play lineup will be announced soon. “This decision puts the health and safety of our audiences, actors, and […]

Early on in Shirley, the new film from director Josephine Decker based on Susan Scarf Merrell’s book of the same name, the young Rose (Odessa Young) wonders at her reflections in a double-mirrored train bathroom, the camera switching between her and her likeness. Later, the older Shirley (Elizabeth Moss) sits in her bathroom, and we […]

Here’s a weekend round-up of some of the best concerts streaming locally and nationally during the COVID-19 crisis. Sturgill Simpson will be streaming live at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville Friday at 8PM. Details here. The Pagosa Folk ‘N Bluegrass Festival is streaming virtual this year and features Tim O’Brien and Lucinda Williams Friday at […]

As part of their Arts Learning/Virtual Learning Series, FirstWorks presents Chloe and Maud Arnold- the fierce females of Syncopated Ladies- on Thursday, June 4th for a 1PM Instagram Live.  This upbeat and fun Tap class is open to all ages and levels and tap shoes are not required.  Click on the link for more: http://first-works.org/education/firstworks-virtual-learning-series/firstworks-virtual-learning-rise-up-with-syncopated-ladies/ […]

Like The Lovebirds, director Nisha Ganatra’s The High Note is another movie forced into an online release by the pandemic, following the $20, 48-hour rental pathway instead of selling directly to a streaming service. The two films end up being somewhat similar in my eyes, but unlike my assessment last week, I think The High […]

Portsmouth artist Peter MacPhee has been designing noteworthy posters for nearly 30 years, building a name for himself in the music world and beyond. He’s better known as Swamp Yankee – a nickname for a New England redneck that he happens to like just fine – and his art has been a bright spot of […]

Here’s a weekend round-up of some of the best concerts streaming locally and nationally during the COVID-19 crisis. Show of the Week: Dropkick Murphys and Bruce Springsteen will be live streaming Friday 5/29 on several platforms from an empty Fenway Park at 6PM. The concert will benefit the Boston Resiliency Fund, Feeding America, and Habitat […]

PROVIDENCE, RI – Award-winning pop musician and songwriter Greg Lato adds to his impressive body of work with the July 24 release of his first children’s album, Create My Own World, featuring two-time Grammy winning children’s entertainer Bill Harley as special guest. Create My Own World presents a fun and inspiring soundscape in these challenging […]

By John Nicholas Brown Center for Public Humanities and Cultural Heritage Students in a Brown University American Studies course have collaborated with Providence’s Lippitt House Museum to create a new website, “Suffrage in Rhode Island: A Lippitt Family Perspective.” The website includes an interactive timeline about the complicated history of voting rights in Rhode Island […]

Given a typical Memorial Day weekend, Lisa Konicki, staff, and volunteers at the Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce would be consumed with the annual Virtu Art Festival, held in the 14-acre Wilcox Park in downtown Westerly. It infuses more than $6 million into the local economy and provides a showcase for some of the area’s […]

Here’s our daily listing of some of the best home-based concerts streaming locally and nationally during the COVID-19 crisis. DelFest at Home continues to provide streams of artists scheduled for the popular Festival. Today, Marty Stuart, Railroad Earth and the Marcus King Band are scheduled to play. Details here. Veteran singer-songwriter Steve Earle is out […]

Here’s our daily listing of some of the best home-based concerts streaming locally and nationally during the COVID-19 crisis. “Pandemic Baby” is a new online Variety Show at 7:30PM curated by local musician Chris Monti. Tonight’s performers include Monti, Allysen Callery, Atwater – Donnelly, Paper Heart Puppets and Morgan Johnston. Details here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5k69GTUkK8U The “WhistleStop […]

Here’s our daily listing of some of the best home-based concerts streaming locally and nationally during the COVID-19 crisis. Fruit Bats are featured on Pickathon’s “A Concert a Day” today at 4PM. Details here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozq8xta0qus RI rock legend Mark Cutler is live tonight at 7PM with his Wednesday live stream by the fireplace. Details here. […]

Here’s our daily listing of some of the best home-based concerts streaming locally and nationally during the COVID-19 crisis. The National are streaming live with a benefit to support their crew members at 5PM. Details here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-Tod1_tZdU “Voices to Protect the Vote” will be live streaming tonight at 7PM with Paula Cole, David Hidalgo of […]

Here’s our daily listing of some of the best home-based concerts streaming locally and nationally during the COVID-19 crisis. Joseph has a 2015 concert replay on Pickathon’s “A Concert a Day,” today at 4PM. Details here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5nYUMme__nU Singer-songwriter Chris Smither is live on the “Parlor Room Home Sessions” tonight at 8PM. Details here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKMhPwX6_I4 The […]

Here’s our daily listing of some of the best home-based concerts streaming locally and nationally during the COVID-19 crisis. “Live From Here” with Chris Thile is on the air every Saturday at 6PM. This week’s guests include Norah Jones, Wilco, Punch Brothers and Madison Cunningham. Details here. Black-Eyed Peas will be streaming today at 8PM […]

Here’s our daily listing of some of the best home-based concerts streaming locally and nationally during the COVID-19 crisis. Miley Cyrus will be live at 2PM on Facebook and Instagram for “Celebrate the Class of 2020” in honor of graduating seniors who have had their commencement ceremonies canceled. Oprah Winfrey gives the keynote address. Details […]

Here’s our daily listing of some of the best home-based concerts streaming locally and nationally during the COVID-19 crisis. “Prince and the Revolution: Live” has Prince and his legendary band at the peak of their “Purple Rain” Tour, with a show from the Carrier Dome in Syracuse, NY from March 30, 1985. The 8PM event […]

Here’s our daily listing of some of the best home-based concerts streaming locally and nationally during the COVID-19 crisis. Iggy Pop is streaming a concert replay from the 2016 Post Pop Depression tour at the Royal Albert Hall at 3PM. Details here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQvUBf5l7Vw Larry Campbell and Teresa Williams stream at the New York Guitar Festival […]

Here’s our daily listing of some of the best home-based concerts streaming locally and nationally during the COVID-19 crisis. Bon Jovi, Billy Joel, Mariah Carey and Sting and many others will be live on CNBC at 7PM for “Rise Up New York,” a telethon to assist New Yorkers inpacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Details here. […]

Here’s our daily listing of some of the best home-based concerts streaming locally and nationally during the COVID-19 crisis. City Winery and Billy Bragg are streaming a special Mother’s Day concert on YouTube at 5PM. Guests include Rosanne Cash, Richard Thompson, Rufus Wainwright, Mary Chapin Carpenter, The Mountain Goats, Shovels & Rope, The Indigo Girls […]

Here’s our daily listing of some of the best home-based concerts streaming locally and nationally during the COVID-19 crisis. Morgan James is live streaming “80’s Hits” at 5PM. Details here. Brandy Clark will stream on Martin Guitar’s “Jam in Place” at 6PM tonight. Details here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2BZSvAsmMXg The Genesis Film Festival has “The Way We Walk” […]

Here’s our daily listing of some of the best home-based concerts streaming locally and nationally during the COVID-19 crisis. Locally, check out the live stream at 7PM from Bernard John with guests John Faraone, Brian McKenzie, Stev Delmonico, Michael Graham and more! Details here. Colorado Gives Back, a live stream event curated by The Lumineers, […]

Celebrating Mother’s Day this year will certainly be a challenge for many. To make things easier, Lifestyle Editor Ken Abrams has put together a Mother’s Day playlist for your listening pleasure. The music spans the decades from 60’s Motown to 20-teen indie and a lot in between. There’s something for everyone here, from Aerosmith to […]

Here’s our daily listing of some of the best home-based concerts streaming locally and nationally during the COVID-19 crisis. Indigo Girls will be live every Thursday in May leading up to their new release “Look Long” May 22. Check them out at 7PM tonight. Details here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ncfN5JIVl5k Zac Brown Band on “Pay it Forward Live” […]

Here’s our daily listing of some of the best home-based concerts streaming locally and nationally during the COVID-19 crisis. Local musicians – please forward your dates/links to mrabrams@aol.com and I’ll be sure to include them. MusicCares weekly live stream with CAM, Skip Marley, Steve Earle, Brandy Clark at 4PM. Details here. The “Paste Happiest Hour” […]

Here’s our daily listing of some of the best home-based concerts streaming locally and nationally during the COVID-19 crisis. Local musicians – please forward your dates/links to mrabrams@aol.com and I’ll be sure to include them. Patterson Hood and Mike Cooley of the Drive-By Truckers on The Current live stream at 4PM. Details here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2JUCY6H3ss “LIVE […]

Rhode Island Monthly opened its annual Best of Rhode Island® Readers’ Poll on Friday May 1st. “We decided to open up the voting, albeit a month late, because there was a lot to love before the pandemic crisis hit, and there will be just as much to love after it’s over,” according to Saran Francis, editor of the […]

Here’s our daily listing of some of the best home-based concerts streaming locally and nationally during the COVID-19 crisis. Local musicians – please forward your dates/links to mrabrams@aol.com and I’ll be sure to include them. The New York Guitar Festival begins daily shows with live performances at 4PM daily through May 14. Rosanne Cash and […]

Here’s our daily listing of some of the best home-based concerts streaming locally and nationally during the COVID-19 crisis. Local musicians – please forward your dates/links to mrabrams@aol.com and I’ll be sure to include them. Rolling Stones “Extra Licks” replay on YouTube’s #StayHome campaign. Ole Ole Ole Performances. Details here. Shakey Knees TV Festival with […]

The Newport Music Festival recently hired its third executive director since the passing in 2010 of Mark Malkovich III, who over his 36 years as general director built the festival into perhaps the most renowned chamber music festival in the world. Suzanna Laramee, who combines several years of experience in the financial industry with an […]

Here’s our daily listing of some of the best home-based concerts streaming locally and nationally during the COVID-19 crisis. Local musicians – please forward your dates/links to mrabrams@aol.com and I’ll be sure to include them. Shakey Knees Fest Virtual Weekend with The Strokes, Social Distortion, Queens of the Stone Age and many more. Details here. […]

Here’s our daily listing of some of the best home-based concerts streaming locally and nationally during the COVID-19 crisis. Local musicians – please forward your dates/links to mrabrams@aol.com and I’ll be sure to include them. Kurt Vile, John Oates, War on Drugs and many others are scheduled to appear as part of the three-day “Love […]

Here’s our daily listing of some of the best home-based concerts streaming locally and nationally during the COVID-19 crisis. Local musicians – please forward your dates/links to mrabrams@aol.com and I’ll be sure to include them. Local Stream: Galactic Theatre Extravaganza – Keeping Warren Weird tonight at 7PM with Allysen Callery, Ava Callery, Jodie Treloar, Beth […]

Bandcamp is an artist-friendly site that allows musicians to sell their music while maintaining creative control over distribution. The site showcases recording artists large and small, with an emphasis on Indie musicians in all genres. On Friday May 1, Bandcamp is removing all fees, so all revenue will go directly to the recording artist. We’re […]

This week’s news reports seem more positive,  but the city is still quiet as we patiently await the  lifting of sanctions, the opening of retail and service businesses, and  the re-starting of Newport’s vibrant tourism industry.  Till that time, we can continue to read,  virtually explore spaces and places, and learn more about this island […]

Here’s our daily listing of some of the best home-based concerts streaming locally and nationally during the COVID-19 crisis. Local musicians – please forward your dates/links to mrabrams@aol.com and I’ll be sure to include them. Sheryl Crow joins H.E.R.’s “Girls With Guitars” series at 8:00PM on Instagram Live. Details here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lp6RO62_H_s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-0B4jm3kD8 Toby Keith presents […]

Here’s our daily listing of some of the best home-based concerts streaming locally and nationally during the COVID-19 crisis. Local musicians – please forward your dates/links to mrabrams@aol.com and I’ll be sure to include them. Fitz from Fitz and the Tantrums will host a livestream at 2PM today. Details here. Dolly Parton will be a […]

Here’s our daily listing of some of the best home-based concerts streaming locally and nationally during the COVID-19 crisis. Local musicians – please forward your dates/links to mrabrams@aol.com and I’ll be sure to include them. The Paste Happiest Hour: Taylor Goldsmith (Dawes) and Lilly Hiatt at 5PM. Details here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oPS2b7qevA8 Grace Potter Monday Night Twilight […]

Here’s our daily listing of some of the best home-based concerts streaming locally and nationally during the COVID-19 crisis. Local musicians – please forward your dates/links to mrabrams@aol.com and I’ll be sure to include them. The streams start early and run all day. The Play On Fest has great live streams all day inlcluding Gary […]

Here’s our daily listing of some of the best home-based concerts streaming locally and nationally during the COVID-19 crisis. Local musicians – please forward your dates/links to mrabrams@aol.com and I’ll be sure to include them. “All Together Now” is a benefit event for the city of Los Angeles starring Carole King, Smokey Robinson, Rick Springfield, […]

Netflix’s new, animated comedy The Willoughbys, based on a children’s book of the same name by Newbery Medalist Lois Lowry, is an odd film— the narrating cat (voiced by Ricky Gervais) says as much after introducing the titular family, with its mustache-based heritage, commitment to child neglect, and pair of twin boys that share both […]

Here’s our daily listing of some of the best home-based concerts streaming locally and nationally during the COVID-19 crisis. Local musicians – please forward your dates/links to mrabrams@aol.com and I’ll be sure to include them. Tallest Man on Earth “covers only” live stream at 3PM. Download the Wilco cover “Jesus Etc.” here below to benefit […]

Here’s our daily listing of some of the best home-based concerts streaming locally and nationally during the COVID-19 crisis. Local musicians – please forward your dates/links to mrabrams@aol.com and I’ll be sure to include them. Amy Ray of the Indigo Girls live stream at 8PM. Details here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbsZKuGtujM Sylvan Esso presents “A Documentary and Film […]

Why Ramadan is called Ramadan: 6 questions answered Mohammad Hassan Khalil, Michigan State University Editor’s note: Mohammad Hassan Khalil, associate professor of religious studies and director of the Muslim Studies Program at Michigan State University, answers six questions about the significance of the Muslim month of fasting. 1. Why is Ramadan called Ramadan? Ramadan is […]

Here’s our daily listing of some of the best home-based concerts streaming locally and nationally during the COVID-19 crisis. Local musicians – please forward your dates/links to mrabrams@aol.com and I’ll be sure to include them. Earth Day Live is a three day event with hundreds of artists and activists including Dave Matthews, Tank and the […]

Here’s our daily listing of some of the best home-based concerts streaming locally and nationally during the COVID-19 crisis. Local musicians – please forward your dates/links to mrabrams@aol.com and I’ll be sure to include them. Mess Around and WhistleStop Rock with numerous WhistleSisters from many undisclosed bunker-like locations including Lisa and Heather from Heather Rose […]

The Arts & Cultural Alliance of Newport County (ACA) today announced the recipients of the 2020 Artist Awards. In response to the heightened needs of artists because of the coronavirus crisis, the ACA also announced that it is doubling the number of artist projects it will support in this grant cycle.  The Artist Awards will […]

The following was written and submitted by Matt Boxler, Director of Media Relations at Salve Regina University. Their original plans to climb aboard the SSV Oliver Hazard Perry Tall Ship for an interactive lesson on creativity were cast away by the coronavirus outbreak, but 22 Salve Regina freshmen and the Rhode Island ship’s educational leadership […]

St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Newport has announced that they will be distributing blessed palms in the church parking lot at 12 William St. from 9 am – 11 am on Palm Sunday, April 5th. St. Mary’s says that “all are encouraged to drive through to receive their palms commemorating the entrance of Jesus into Jerusalem […]

Part three of three of “What are you reading,” answers to a Facebook post in which I asked friends to tell me what they were reading. In these days of “home confinement” we should take the time to pick up a book or three and explore the absolute beauty and enchantment of literature.  Perhaps somewhere […]

Newport Festivals Foundation today announced the launch of The Newport Festivals Musician Relief Fund. Priority for the grants, which are available to artists starting today, will be made for Rhode Island artists as well as Newport Folk Festival and Newport Jazz Festival alum. Jay Sweet, Executive Producer of Newport Festivals Foundation shared the following with […]