Carol Montgomery built ‘Funny Women of a Certain Age’ to give older female comics a stage — and the laughs haven’t stopped since
The show comes to the Stadium Theatre in Woonsocket on April 25
‘Kimberly Akimbo’ star Ann Morrison on playing a teenager at 70: ‘I’m just an actor who’s having fun’
The Tony Award-winning musical comes to the Providence Performing Arts Center May 5-10
Cynthia Nixon to discuss ‘The Gilded Age’ and her career at An Evening with Cynthia Nixon at The Breakers on April 26
The Emmy, Tony and Grammy award-winning actor will be in conversation at the Newport mansion where the HBO series has been filmed
Boys Town New England names Marcy Shyllon as executive director
Shyllon, who has worked with the organization since 2006, steps into the permanent role after serving as interim executive director since September
This Day in RI History: March 29, 1927, TV personality John McLaughlin is born in Providence
Nixon speechwriter ran successful show for decades
Michele Gallagher: A spotlight on modern-day women who are unearthing Revolutionary history
Part 2 of a 2-part Women’s History of the American Revolutionary Series
Arts Around the Fire to welcome new Newport Classical executive director March 18
The free monthly networking event is open to the public at Sardella’s Restaurant
This Day in RI History: March 16, 1976 Blu Cantrell born in Providence
Grammy nominated R&B singer
This Day in RI History: March 13, 1799 -Oliver Shaw born in Newport
Early American Composer
Newport’s Lady Hibernians honor two women with joint award for 2026
Paula Silvia and Sandy Gallagher named co-Lady Hibernians of the Year for nearly a decade of service
This Day in RI History: March 7, 1707 – Stephen Hopkins born in Providence
Colonial Governor and signer of the Declaration of Independence
Choreographing consent: Meet Rhode Island’s intimacy director
Valerie Remillard is bringing boundary training and intimacy coordination to local stages and film sets — one production at a time.
Newport schools superintendent discusses budget gap, retirement, and merger talks
Jermain says district projects a shortfall of more than $2 million by end of fiscal year
Xay Khamsyvoravong enters Rhode Island lieutenant governor’s race
Former Newport mayor enters crowded Democratic primary with $158,000 in the bank
Michele Gallagher: Frederick Douglass’ legacy in Rhode Island
A Powerful Voice for the Ages
Newport Mental Health names Dr. Joshua C. Brown as new medical director
The dual-trained psychiatrist and neurologist brings Harvard Medical School faculty experience and research expertise in novel treatments for depression, anxiety and PTSD
Newport Restoration Foundation names Hilary Fagan as new executive director
The Newport native brings experience in economic development, financial services and both the public and private sectors to the historic preservation organization
The power of your story: Kim Fuller and the beautiful, messy relevance of being seen and heard
Kim Fuller, of Middletown Rhode Island is an author, speaker, advocate, mother and someone who understands that every individual’s personal journey is messy, beautiful, painful and relevant—and above all, deserves to be told.
On This Day In History – February 25, 1842: Ida Lewis born in Newport
Lighthouse keeper and hero Ida Lewis was born on this day in Newport in 1842.
Westerly’s Jen Christina is living her best life in ‘Six’
The musician and associate music director joins the touring Broadway hit — and is using her time on the road to document the musical legacy of her hometown
Newport Vineyards names new executive chef
Kyle Johnson brings Johnson & Wales degree and Boston restaurant experience back to Rhode Island
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