Irish trio Socks in the Frying Pan will perform at Blackstone River Theatre, 549 Broad St, Cumberland, RI on Sunday, March 10 at 7 p.m. This event is open to patrons of all ages. Tickets are $28 in advance and $31 day of show. For more information call or visit brtri.org. Socks in the Frying Pan, a multi-award-winning band from […]
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Original Jersey Boy Frankie Valli to stop at Mohegan Sun on ‘The Last Encores Tour’ Friday June 7
UNCASVILLE, CT (February 19, 2024) –– Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons announced The Last Encores tour earlier today. The acclaimed band has decided to perform a limited number of shows, including an 8:00pm Mohegan Sun Arena show on Friday, June 7th. For over 60 years, Valli has sold over 175 million records while capturing the hearts […]
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What’s Up Interview: Country singer David Nail, playing Greenwich Odeum March 8
A leading voice in country music is coming to the Greenwich Odeum on Saturday, March 8. David Nail is a widely regarded singer-songwriter and a Grammy award-nominated artist who has made Nashville home for over two decades. Nail broke out in 2002 with his song “Memphis,” and later hit #1 on the country charts with […]
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Sail Newport presents “Neepun ut Keeteaônk – Water Is Life” on Feb. 29
Sail Newport hosts Silvermoon Mars LaRose of the Tomaquag Museum for a presentation on the significance of water titled “Neepun ut Keeteaônk – Water Is Life.” Two elements that life cannot survive without, hydrogen and oxygen, come together to form Water. Water that quenches and cleanses, that heals and destroys, is an essential component of Indigenous foodways, […]
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‘Six Picks’ fun ideas for February School Vacation Week
Here’s our roundup of fun family activities for February vacation week. Keep the kids busy… and parents from going crazy … with these ideas for winter break around RI. Take the kids go-karting at RI Indoor Karting in Lincoln, which features a 1/3 mile track and speeds up to 45MPH. (No worries for the little ones; the […]
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Super Smash Burger
It’s time to celebrate the most quintessential American food, the hamburger, with the 7th Annual Newport Burger Bender. Forget the classic patty-lettuce-tomato-ketchup combo, because for ten consecutive days, 52 restaurants local to Newport and Bristol Counties are duking it out over ingredients, flavor profiles, and creativity in order to be crowned with the coveted title: […]
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What’s Up Interview: BaoBao Chen of ‘Small Island, Big Song,’ coming to The Strand in PVD March 15
“The ocean doesn’t separate us; the ocean unites us.” Small Island Big Song is a unique music, film, and performing arts project bridging together the islands of the Pacific and Indian Oceans through artistic collaboration. The project is described as “a transcendent musical journey combining song, spoken word, and cinematic visuals filmed over a […]
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‘Fresh Prince of Bel Air’ star & children’s author Karyn Parsons to visit Providence Children’s Museum during February school vacation week
Providence, RI – Get ready for a week full of fun, laughter, and unforgettable memories at Providence Children’s Museum (PCM) during the February school vacation. PCM will have extended hours as well as an extensive schedule of activities during the February break. Special activities start on Saturday, February 17th, with the museum open every day between […]
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Newport Live to present the Chris Spedding Trio on March 23 at Colony House
March is for guitar heroes – and Chris Spedding is the iconic guitar hero. Newport Live presents The Chris Spedding Trio with Anton Fig on Friday, March 22nd at 7:30 PM at the the Colony House, Washington Square, in Newport, RI. Tickets are available on EventBrite or at the Newport Live website. It’s not often […]
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International Tennis Hall of Fame announces 2024 Hall of Fame Weekend Packages
The International Tennis Hall of Fame (ITHF) is gearing up for Hall of Fame Weekend on July 19-21, 2024 in Newport, R.I. The weekend will celebrate the Class of 2024, which includes Vijay Amritraj, Richard Evans, and Leander Paes. Three different package options are now available for purchase, and fans can choose from a full […]
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Newport Winter Festival returns with over 150 events from February 16-25
Newport Winter Festival is just around the corner! This ten-day event runs from February 16-25, 2024, and is packed with over 150 events showcasing the best of food, music, and fun for all ages. Some of the featured events include The Eagles Experience, The 27th Annual Chili Cook-Off, Jimmy Buffett Tribute by Changes in Latitudes, […]
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Narragansett Bay Symphony Community Orchestra to present Winter Concert featuring guest Violinist Sophia Szokolay
The Narragansett Bay Symphony Community Orchestra (NABSCO) will present their winter concert on Sunday, March 3, 2024, at 3 p.m. at East Providence High School. The concert will include a number of major pieces, including Scott Joplin’s “Treemonisha Overture,” Felix Mendelssohn’s ” Violin Concerto in E minor,” and Johannes Brahms’ “Symphony No. 4 in E […]
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Middletown Public Library hosts monthly Cook the Book Club
The Middletown Public Library has announced that it will host the monthly Cook the Book Club on February 15. This event is free and open to all ages. The monthly Cook the Book Club brings together participants to discuss and enjoy a shared meal based on a monthly theme. Each month, a different theme is […]
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Crash Test Dummies to perform at JPT Film & Event Center in May
Spectacle Live announced today that they will present the Crash Test Dummies at the JPT Film & Event Center in Newport, Rhode Island, on May 9, 2024. “In 2018, 25 years after the release of their multi-Grammy nominated hit album “God Shuffled His Feet”, The Crash Test Dummies hit the road for the first time […]
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What’s Up in Newport: Feb. 13 – 25
Here’s a look at what’s happening for events, live music, and entertainment in and around Newport from Tuesday, February 13, through Sunday, February 25, 2024. Tuesday, February 13 With parking plans and poor weather conditions, many (if not most events) are being canceled. Please check in with the venue before heading to any event. Things […]
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February’s special events at the Jane Pickens Theatre
February break is just around the corner. If you are a parent, student, teacher, or just someone who needs a self-care day, the Jane Pickens Theater is hosting a lineup of specialty screenings – but there’s a twist. It’s not just special showings of old films or new off-the-wall indie films but also unique deals […]
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Middletown Public Library to host children’s book author Josh Funk
The Middletown Public Library will host author Josh Funk on Sunday, February 25, 2024. Funk is known for his popular children’s books, including Lady Pancake, Sir French Toast, Dear Unicorn, and Mission Defrostable. The free event will take place at 1 p.m. in the library. The program will include a storytime, author chat, and creative […]
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Interview: We speak to actors Richard Thomas and Jacqueline Williams, stars of TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD at PPAC
You’ve got a few more days to get to the Providence Performing Arts Center to see TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD, one of the best productions to come to the Providence theater in some time. (Read our review here.) Based on the 1961 novel by Harper Lee, the play revolves around the trial of an African-American […]
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The Jane Pickens Theater celebrates Valentine’s Day with a trio of romantic films beginning this weekend
The Jane Pickens Theater & Event Center (The JPT) is celebrating Valentine’s Day by showing a trio of romantic films, The Navigator, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, and The Taste of Things, starting this Saturday. “There is no better way to celebrate Valentine’s Day than going to see a movie that is sure to put you in the Valentine’s Day […]
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What’s Up in Newport this weekend: Feb. 9 – 11
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport, Rhode Island, this weekend. What’sUpNewp Stories Related To This Weekend Friday, February 9 Things To Do in Newport County 10 am: A is for Art: Pizza Pie at Newport Public Library 2 pm: Film Series: Maggie Smith at Newport Public Library 3 pm: […]
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Stage musical ‘The Queen of Versailles’ starring Kristin Chenoweth to make Boston bow this summer
By MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Visitors to Boston this summer will get a treat: A stage show that reunites singer-actor Kristin Chenoweth with her “Wicked” songwriter Stephen Schwartz. Chenoweth will star as socialite Jacqueline “Jackie” Siegel in the live adaptation of the 2012 documentary film “The Queen of Versailles.” The musical will make its […]
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It’s Academy Award Season at the Jane Pickens Theater
It’s awards season, which means the time is drawing closer for when all eyes turn to Hollywood to see who receives that coveted golden man – the Oscar, formally known as the Academy Award. This year, the 96th Academy Awards, presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, will honor the best films […]
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Comedy takes center stage in Newport this Winter
There’s good news for those on Aquidneck Island who enjoy a good stand-up comedy show. The Newport comedy scene is heating up this winter with multiple monthly shows at various venues, including the Newport Playhouse, Rejects Beer Company, The Quencher, and the Newport Comedy Series at Newport Blues Cafe. A long list of regional and […]
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Theater Review: ‘TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD’ soars at PPAC
When a legendary Hollywood actor headlines a play, there’s always a risk they could steal its thunder. No doubt, many theatergoers buy tickets to see one of their favorite actors on stage. In the case of TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD, running at the Providence Performing Arts Center through Sunday, February 11, the appearance of Richard […]
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Puddingstone Music Series continues this month with Europe’s Fidelio Trio
The Puddingstone Music Series continues this month with another live concert following January’s sold-out performance at Newport’s Old Colony House. Like the previous concerts, this performance will combine performing and non-performing arts in an approachable, intimate 19th-century-style salon. Thursday, February 22 at 7:00 pm “Impressionism and Beyond” at Gardiner House (Lee’s Wharf, Newport). Visiting from […]