Toad The Wet Sprocket dropped into Newport and played a sold-out Jane Pickens Theater on September 22, 2023. “San Francisco Indie-Rocker nerd” Megan Slankard opened the show with unabashed comfort, fully backed by a vocal talent not often witnessed. With incredible range and power, she entertained the audience with her brilliant self-accompaniment on guitar and […]
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What’s Up Interview: Dean Dinning of Toad the Wet Sprocket, playing Jane Pickens Friday, Sept. 22
Another in a line of great shows is coming to the Jane Pickens Theater this weekend, showcasing a band you’re likely to know for their memorable choruses and jingle-jangle guitar hooks. Toad the Wet Sprocket are playing the hundred-year-old Newport venue, and they’ll bring all the 90s angst and verve you would expect. Formed in […]
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Livingston Taylor & Tom Chapin coming to The JPT on Sept. 23
Spectacle Live will present Livingston Taylor & Tom Chapin at The JPT on Saturday, September 23, at 8 pm. From top-40 hits “I Will Be in Love with You” and “I’ll Come Running,” to “I Can Dream of You” and “Boatman,” the last two recorded by his brother James, Livingston’s creative output has continued unabated. […]
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Carbon Leaf coming to The JPT
Spectacle Live today announced that they will present Carbon Leaf at Jane Pickens Theater (The JPT) on Friday, May 5th, at 8 pm. Carbon Leaf, founded at Randolph-Macon College in 1992, has been a staple in the music industry for over three decades. Their self-releasing and touring led to a critical and commercial breakthrough with […]
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What’s Up Interview: Guthrie Trapp, playing Jane Pickens with John Oates Saturday March 26
A talented musical duo you won’t want to miss is coming to Newport’s JPT Film and Events Center later this month. You’re probably familiar with half of the duo, but the other artist performing that night may not be a household name. John Oates is well-known as the co-founder of Hall and Oates; Guthrie Trapp […]
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Six Picks Events: What’s Up in RI this weekend – March 18-20
Welcome to the March Madness edition of “Six Picks Events.” As always, it’s a busy weekend around RI, with theater, music, art, and of course, basketball taking center stage for many. Have a great weekend! Friday: The Jamestown Arts Center has an Opening Night reception for RAW, a new exhibition from curator Danielle Ogden. Learn […]
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Jane Pickens to screen James Bond favorites in January
If you like your martini’s shaken, not stirred, your time is now.Get your Bond on for a James Bond movie celebration this month at the Jane Pickens Theater in Newport. In addition to screening first-run movies like Belfast and The French Dispatch this month, Pickens is presenting a series of classic James Bond films in […]
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Concert Recap and Photos: Tom Rush at Jane Pickens Theater (November 4, 2021)
A near-capacity crowd filled the Jane Pickens Theatre Thursday night November 4th when folk legend Tom Rush played an intimate show with accompanist Matt Nokoa. Rush, who recently celebrated his 80th birthday, was strong as always, moving through originals and covers, interspersed with stories about the songs and his role in the folk revival of […]
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Live music slowly returning to the region
Psyched to hear Newport Folk and Jazz are returning? Missing live shows as much as we are? Wanna know what’s up on the local concert scene? Well, things are slowly getting back to normal… with an emphasis on the word “slowly.” (It’s likely to be more than a year before things are truly “normal” in […]
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Jane Pickens Theatre presents Academy Award “Shorts” in virtual screening room
OK, admit it. During the biggest awards show, you always say to yourself, “I wish I had a chance to see those – they look interesting.” Of course, we’re talking about Oscar nominated “shorts,” those films that have all the cinematic beauty and emotional intensity of feature films, just shorter. Fear not, movie fans, we’ve […]
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What’s Up at the Movies: We Review “Rock Camp: The Movie”
Rock Camp: The Movie is a new film documenting a program that allows well-healed fans to “live the dream” and play in a band with rock stars for a long weekend. No doubt, hanging out for a few days with rock icons is a great experience if you can afford it, and it’s certainly memorable […]
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What’s Up at the Movies: We Review “The Library That Dolly Built”
With all the trials 2020 has dealt, one bright spot was (and always has been) Dolly Parton. The legendary country singer, actor, philanthropist and entrepreneur released a top selling Christmas album, donated a million dollars to help fund a COVID vaccine, and produced a new documentary which tells the story of her charitable initiative “Dolly […]
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What’s Up at the Movies: We Review “Harry Chapin: When in Doubt, Do Something”
The phrase “When in doubt, do something,” was a way of life for the legendary musician Harry Chapin. A new film celebrating the life and legacy of the 70’s singer-songwriter is out this weekend in virtual cinemas. The film is a compelling story of a remarkable artist who made his mark equally as a musician […]
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What’sUp at the Movies: We Review: “If You Could Read My Mind”
A new documentary on the life and music of Canadian musician Gordon Lightfoot offers a comprehensive take on the singer-songwriter. The film has just been released to “virtual screening” rooms including Newport’s Jane Pickens Theater here. It’s most definitely worthy of your attention. Best known for hits like “If You Could Read My Mind”, “Sundown”, […]
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Jane Pickens Announces Upcoming Films in Virtual Screening Room
Like many independent theaters, the Jane Pickens Film and Events Center in Newport is facing serious financial challenges due to the CCOVID-19 epidemic. Movie lovers who want to support the theater can now order films through a virtual streaming room, with partial proceeds going directly to Jane Pickens. And while it’s not exactly the same […]
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What’s Up at the Movies: Spaceship Earth – Watch at Jane Pickens Screening Room
Though it occurred a few years before I was born, I was vaguely aware of the Biosphere 2 project before sitting down to watch Spaceship Earth, director Matt Wolf’s new documentary on the subject. I knew that, at some point, someone built a large, self-contained building recreating various ecosystems, and that a group of people […]
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What’sUpNewp, Jane Pickens Theater to host The Big Lebowski Party on October 29th
Join What’s Up Newp and Jane Pickens Theater & Event Center on Tuesday, October 29th for a special screening of The Big Lebowski, the quintessential comedy cult classic from 1998. This event is made possible and brought to you by our friends at Narragansett Beer, official sponsor of What’sUpNewp’s movie series at Jane Pickens Theater […]
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Six Picks: The Best in Local Music This Week (February 22-28)
We’re splitting time between Providence and Newport this week on “Six Picks” as we preview a number of great indie bands. Add an American legend to the mix and you’ve got at least six reasons to get out and listen to live music! Gershwin Thursday at The Vets (Providence) Musical icon George Gershwin’s legacy will […]
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Give the gift of an experience at The Jane Pickens Theater & Event Center
As the holiday season fast approaches, The Jane Pickens Theater and Event Center wishes to remind that you can now give your loved ones the magic of a very unique experience at our historic local art house cinema. Whether it’s a gift card in any amount you see fit, a yearly membership (which now includes […]
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“Pell” Documentary Will Premiere at Jane Pickens Theater on August 11th
Jane Pickens Theater & Event Center will host a special premiere free screening of Pell during the Flicker’s Rhode Island International Film Festival on Thursday, August 11th at 7:30pm. The film is produced by Elyse Katz and directed by Steven Feinberg, both the producer and director are expected to be in attendance for the screening. […]
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John Tobin Presents Partners With Jane Pickens Theater to Produce “The JPT Comedy Series”
Need more laughter in your life? Well, you’re in luck! John Tobin has announced that “John Tobin Presents” has partnered with the Jane Pickens Theater and Events Center to bring stand-up comedy acts to Newport for a series called “The JPT Comedy Series“. John Tobin has been responsible for making Boston laugh for years, he produces and […]
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Jane Pickens Theater Will Host Screening of Sleepless in Seattle on Valentine’s Day
Jane Pickens Theater and Events Center is planning a very special nostalgic and romantic evening with a screening of Sleepless In Seattle on Valentine’s Day. A screening of the 1993 romantic drama film will be shown at 7:00pm and tickets for this special Valentine’s Day screening are just $15. The $15 includes the “Sleepless Valentines Package”, this […]
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Jane Pickens Theater Will Host 3 Special Screenings of Holiday Classics in December
Jane Pickens Theater & Event Center will host three special screenings of holiday classics this December. On Sunday, December 13th at 1:00 p.m.; Memorial Funeral Home will sponsor a free movie screening of Elf. During the holiday season – and this year in particular – more families than ever are seeking help from local soup […]
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Jane Pickens Theater Will Host 25th Anniversary Special Screening of ‘Home Alone’
Jane Pickens Theater & Event Center will host a very special 25th Anniversary screening of the 1990 holiday classic Home Alone on Tuesday, December 22nd at 7pm. When bratty 8-year-old Kevin McCallister (Macaulay Culkin) acts out the night before a family trip to Paris, his mother (Catherine O’Hara) makes him sleep in the attic. After the McCallisters […]
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Jane Pickens is One of 32 Theaters in U.S. Chosen to Host Kickstarter Film Festival
On Thursday October 15, over 30 theaters across the United States will screen an expertly curated selection of some of the best short and feature films funded on Kickstarter. In Rhode Island, Jane Pickens Theater & Event Center (Newport) and Cable Car Cinema (Providence) are among those who will feature the 5th Annual Kickstarter Film Festival. […]