10 ways to re-discover Rhode Island in August
This week’s news that neighboring states like Massachusetts and Connecticut added Rhode Island to their lists of states requiring a 14-day quarantine...
“Jazz Together” and “Newport Jazz Revival Radio” Coming This Weekend
As you know by now, the Newport Jazz Festival will not be happening this weekend. However, the Festival does have some great...
What’s Up at the Movies: We Review “Marley”
An official re-release of the Bob Marley biopic Marley is cause for celebration. The film, originally released in 2012, is out on...
Rhode Island Historical Society, Newport Historical Society offering a unique opportunity...
Newport, RI - As the Newport Historical Society and Rhode Island Historical Society embark on new ways to collaborate, the members of...
Rhode Islanders must quarantine when visiting MA, NY, CT, and NJ
Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut on Tuesday all added Rhode Island to their travel advisory lists.
Based...
FirstWorks Summer Beats Concert Series Continues August 6th with Sidy Maiga
A new Summer Beats pop-up concert series at Roger Williams Park features live, socially distanced performances with local and international flavor.
What’s Up at the Movies: We Review “The Rental”
Early responses to The Rental, the directorial debut of actor Dave Franco, have been interestingly divided. While movies often do better with...
Concert Photos: Anthony Geraci and Dennis Breenan at the Narrows Center...
Every Friday night, the Narrows Center for the Arts is presenting live stream concerts featuring top local and regional artists. Friday night,...
What’sUp at the Movies: We Review: “If You Could Read My...
A new documentary on the life and music of Canadian musician Gordon Lightfoot offers a comprehensive take on the singer-songwriter. The film...
Newport Folk Festival Programming Streaming All Weekend
As you know by now, the Newport Folk Festival will not be happening this year. But don't fret, the Festival has put...
Coddington Wharf condo sells for $1.375 million
Newport, RI - Lila Delman Real Estate this week announced the sale of 26 Coddington Wharf Unit 2S for $1,375,000.
Showcase Cinemas Providence Place Reopening August 1st
Norwood, MA, July 28, 2020 - Showcase Cinemas, a world leader in the motion picture exhibition industry, announced today that it will...
Live Music Returning to Greenwich Odeum Saturday – Allysen Callery, Marc...
After several successful movie showings over the past few weeks, the Greenwich Odeum is planning its first concert since Coronavirus closed the...
Grey Sail Brewing launches sister company, South County Distillers
South County Distillers announced last week the launch of their inaugural batch of spirits, including vodka and gin. The sister company of...
Concert Recap and Photos: Peter Noone at the Misquamicut Drive-In (July...
Legendary Herman's Hermits leader Peter Noone was energized Sunday night as he thrilled the crowd in a live show at the Misquamicut...
“Jazz is a Rainbow” Tribute to Aretha Franklin Streaming August 14th
Jazz is a Rainbow, now in its 17th year, is a unique ensemble of talented teens who perform some of America’s greatest songs...
What’sUp Interview: Newport Folk Musician Courtney Marie Andrews
Along with dozens of other artists, Courtney Marie Andrews had hoped to be performing live in this coming weekend at the Newport...
DEM closes snack bar at Scarborough South State Beach after employee...
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is announcing that it has closed the snack bar at Scarborough South State Beach...
Concert Photos: The Breakers at the Narrows Center (July 24, 2020)
As live music slowly returns to local venues, our concert coverage is beginning to ramp up. Last night, photographer Rick Farrell got...
What’sUp at the Movies: We Review “First Cow”
From the opening minutes of First Cow, the latest film by American director Kelly Reichardt, nature has an enormous presence. The camera...
Six Picks: Weekend Music Online and In Person – Gilman, Noone...
We're welcoming back our popular "Six Picks" column this weekend. We're including some live local music from venues that are following state...
Newport Jazz Festival Announces Newport Jazz Revival 2020
George Wein, the 94 year old creator and founder of Newport Jazz Festival - one of the oldest and longest running music...
Lowell Folk Festival to be Held Virtually July 24-26
The Lowell Folk Festival and its producing partners announced plans for Keeping the Tradition: A Virtual Celebration of the Lowell Folk Festival....
RIDOH licenses the state’s first marijuana sampling and testing laboratory
As a part of the on-going process in Rhode Island to improve medical marijuana product safety and transparency, the Rhode Island Department...
Bristol awarded $623,000 grant for the expansion of Bristol Maritime Center
Bristol, RI - United States Senator Jack Reed and the RI Department of Environmental Management (DEM) today announced that a $623,729 grant...