Lamont Jay Whittaker just finished his 330th performance as Mafala Hatimbi Jr., village chief, in the award-winning musical, “The Book of Mormon”.
“We opened a year ago and …
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By Don Fowler
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10/11/23
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The Rhode Island Historical Society will commemorate Black History Month with a full slate of programs in February highlighting the achievements and impact of Black Rhode Islanders, as well as the …
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1/25/24
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Brandon Forbes To Perform At Ted’s Stadium Kitchen & Pub
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When it comes to being a professional musician, versatility is key. You have to know how to play a ton of different songs while spanning numerous styles along with your own original material. …
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by ROB DUGUAY
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8/19/21
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The Rhode Island Press Association will present an exclusive first-time Rhode Island screening of the critically-acclaimed documentary “Storm Lake,” on Thursday, Oct. 12, 7 p.m. at The …
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9/27/23
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Gamm’s Artistic Director, Tony Estrella, is the perfect person to direct Martic McDonagh’s black comedy, “Hangmen."
He has seen the play on Broadway and in London, and …
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Theatre Review by Don Fowler
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11/8/23
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He’s coming to steal Christmas.
How do I know?
I had a face-to-face conversation with him last Friday in the PPAC lobby.
He sat on his throne and pontificated to me about why he …
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By Don Fowler
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11/1/23
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On Friday, Dec. 22, the public’s invited to an event at The Last Resort in Smithfield for a fundraiser that will benefit the tri-town animal shelter in North Providence (which serves Johnston, …
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12/20/23
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20 Years Ago
2004 opened the movie season with “Meet the Fockers”, a profane comedy with few good moments, starring Dustin Hoffman and Barbra Streisand.
The latest version of …
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By Don Fowler
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1/3/24
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For the past 22 years Jack Reckmer has been directing the Jack-o-Lantern Spectacular at the Roger Williams Park Zoo, and every year he brings something different to the special exhibit.
Jack was …
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By Don Fowler
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10/4/23
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Harmony Heritage, a local chapter of Harmony, Incorporated, an international organization of female a cappella singers specializing in the barbershop harmony style, will welcome its sister chorus, …
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12/6/23
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Over three and a half million Christmas lights!
Can you imagine?
I can’t wait for the Holiday Lights Spectacular every Christmas season at the Roger Williams Park Zoo.
I follow …
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By Don Fowler
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12/6/23
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Dec. 8, North Scituate Baptist Church Winter Farmer’s Market will be held on Fri., Dec. 8, from 4 to 9 p.m. at The North Scituate Baptist Church, 619 West Greenville Road. Shared sponsorship …
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12/6/23
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In 1997, a Providence public high school teacher Nancy Patiño convened a group of Latino artists in Providence to offer youth afterschool programming where they could explore their own …
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By IDA ZECCO
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10/25/23
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If you attended last year’s presentation of Handel’s “Messiah,” you know what a moving afternoon it was at The Vets.
This year’s performance by the Rhode Island …
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By Don Fowler
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11/15/23
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Judith Stillman’s name is known throughout the music world as an outstanding pianist, accompanist and collaborator.
From her “home” at Rhode Island College, she has travelled …
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By Don Fowler
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3/13/24
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I have reviewed over 25 productions of Trinity’s “A Christmas Carol.”
Each director has carefully followed the script to the point where I could recite the lines along with the …
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Theatre Review by Don Fowler
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11/22/23
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