Goose to perform at the 2023 Newport Folk Festival
For their Artist Give, Goose asked Newport Festivals Foundation to provide a grant to TeachRock, which uses music to make history, science, math, language arts and other subject areas exciting and relevant to young people.
2023 Newport Folk Festival lineup announcements
The Newport Folk Festival began its tradition of a rolling lineup announcement for its 2023 festival on February 2.
What’s Up This Week: March 27 – April 2
Newport Daffodil Days, Newport Night Run, Soak Up The Sun Spring Fundraiser Party, and more.
Final Talk of Irish Museum’s 21 Lecture Series to feature Mike Slein
The Museum of Newport Irish History announces the fifth and final presentation of its 21st Annual Lecture Series, to feature Mike Slein, who will give a talk titled, “A Virtual Tour of Irish Newport: Connecting the Dots.”
This Day in RI History: March 25, 1903, musician Frankie Carle born in Providence
Nicknamed “The Wizard of the Keyboard”
Newport Folk Festival adds Alice Phoebe Lou to 2023 lineup
Alice Phoebe Lou is a singer-songwriter and musician from Cape Town, South Africa. She is known for her unique, soulful voice and her ability to blend elements of folk, blues, and jazz into her music.
‘A Hard Rain’s – A Gonna Fall: An Intersection of Art and Science; opens at Jamestown Arts Center on April 21
This exhibit brings together 11 artists from far reaches of the world – from Slovenia, Japan, Australia, to Norway, Brazil, and France – all presenting a common thread: each artist explores realms of post-ecological catastrophe survival, using science to create art and art to explain science.
‘Six Picks’ Music: The best in local music this weekend (March 24-26)
This week, we mellow out a bit to focus on some top singer-songwriters playing live this weekend.
Gillette Stadium to host ten concerts in 2023
Following the announcement that Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band are adding a second Gillette Stadium show, the 2023 Gillette Stadium Concert Series presented by Dunkin’ will now feature a venue-record 10 total concerts
Theater Review: HADESTOWN at PPAC ranks among the best
Tony-Award-winning musical running through Sunday, March 26
Jim Jefferies bringing ‘Give ‘Em What They Want Tour’ to The Vets
Jim Jefferies Comes to The VETS in Providence
The Gamm Theatre announces its 2023-24 season
Season 39 includes a 5-show subscription series beginning in September and concluding in May, as well as a limited run of the theater’s popular holiday show, It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play, in December.
10 groundbreaking inventions and the women who created them
From miracle medications to home security systems, these discoveries changed the world, and the brilliant minds behind them deserve to be celebrated much more regularly than they are.
This Day in RI History: March 23, 1948, Musician David Olney born in Providence
Singer – Songwriter was active in Nashville scene
Jamestown Arts Center to celebrate National Poetry Month with free JAC OutLoud Poetry Reading on April 23
In celebration of National Poetry Month, the Jamestown Arts Center will host a free JAC OutLoud Poetry Reading on Sunday, April 23 at 3pm. Four highly acclaimed, nationally-recognized poets will read from their selected works. An open discussion will follow.
Free Range added to the 2023 Newport Folk Festival lineup
Free Range is the project of Chicago-based musician Sofia Jensen
What’s Up Interview: Christian Dryden of The Ritualists, playing Askew March 31
NYC-based band playing PVD for first time
‘A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical’ will open tour at PPAC in 2024
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE, THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL will be the 23rd national tour to open at the Providence Performing Arts Center since 2008.
2023 Newport Classical Music Festival will present twenty-six concerts from July 4 – 23
Performances by Kelli O’Hara, Hélène Grimaud, Anthony McGill,
Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra, The Knights, Simone Dinnerstein, Cantus, Aizuri String Quartet, Hermitage Piano Trio, and many more
Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band add a second Gillette Stadium Show
Springsteen will perform at Gillette Stadium on August 24 & 26.
Linda Villarosa, Deborah Cohen among Lukas prize winners
Established in 1998, the project is managed by the Columbia Journalism School and the Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard and is named for the late author and investigative journalist.
What’s Up This Week: March 20 – 26
Dar Williams live at The JPT, Aquidneck 10K, Mark Erelli concert, Easter Bunny visits Shops at Long Wharf, Dancing at 40 Steps, and more!
Comic – Sour Grapes: Pale
Sour Grapes is a comic about “Aesop”, a miserable flying dog and his odd friends, all living in a problematic and troubled world.
Women’s History Month: Celebrating remarkable women
Today, we want to mention several women who have been remarkable in what they’ve accomplished. This is just a small sampling of the remarkable women that have called Rhode Island home.
Can you guess the iconic TV show from just one image?
Are you able to place every iconic show based on the still image shown? Read on to see if you pass the test.
Concert Recap and Photos: Soul Asylum brings good vibes to the Greenwich Odeum
Grammy-winning band thrills fans in unplugged format
Jobi Riccio to open for Mark Erelli’s Concert and Record Release Party at Jamestown Arts Center
On Thursday, March 23 at 7pm, the Jamestown Arts Center will host the Newport Live event: Mark Erelli’s concert and record release party, with opener, Americana singer/songwriter, Jobi Riccio.
Newport Folk Festival adds Madison Cunningham to its 2023 lineup
Madison Cunningham is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist who first gained recognition for her virtuosic guitar playing and introspective songwriting.
‘Six Picks’ Music: The best in local music this weekend (March 17-19)
Evan Brum, Soul Asylum, tribute bands and more!
Can you guess the rock band from just one lyric?
Ready to rock ‘n’ roll? Keep scrolling to see how many iconic lyrics you know by heart.
The luck of the Irish might surface on St. Patrick’s Day, but it evades the Kennedy family, America’s best-known Irish dynasty
Gothic storytelling, with its sinister atmosphere of conspiracy and other hallmarks, offers a way to reframe the Kennedy family lore.
‘Six Picks Music’ St. Patrick’s Day Edition 2023 – Music around RI
From traditional Irish folk to Celtic Rock, here are a few good ones!
What’s Up This Weekend: March 16 – 19
St. Paddy’s Beer Hall Night, St. Paddy’s Festival, Gaelic & Garlic, Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner, and more!
What’s Up Interview: Singer Mark Erelli, playing the Jamestown Arts Center Thursday, March 23
Erelli returning to the area for a record release party for new album “Lay Your Darkness Down”
This Day in RI History: March 16, 1976 Blu Cantrell born in Providence
Grammy nominated R&B singer
What’sUpNewp & The JPT will host Annual Jaws Summer Party on July 20 & 21
Live music, Narragansett Beer, Jaws, and more fun are on tap!
Aimee Mann has been added to the 2023 Newport Folk Festival lineup
Aimee Mann is an American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and bassist known for her distinctive voice and introspective, often melancholy lyrics
A.J. Croce to perform ‘Croce Plays Croce’ at The JPT on Sept. 13
A.J. Croce performs Croce Plays Croce, a special night of music featuring a complete set of classics by his late father Jim Croce, some of his own tunes, and songs that influenced both him and his father.
Tickets for the 2023 Newport Jazz Festival will go on sale on March 22
Newport Jazz Festival today announced that 3-day tickets for this year’s event, which will take place August 4-6, will go on sale on Wednesday, March 22.
Oscar Best Picture winner from the year you were born
Here’s the Best Picture winner from the year you were born up to 2023.
What’s Up Interview: Chibueze Ihuoma, starring in HADESTOWN at PPAC March 21-26
Ihuoma plays Orpheus in the award-winning production from Anais Mitchell
