This Christmas season, I’ve found myself unusually sentimental. Listening to some of my favorite hymns about the birth of Jesus—like “Away in a Manger,” “Mary, Did You …
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12/18/24
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Remember when there was a fish ‘n’ chips place on nearly every block?
They started disappearing when the Pope changed his mind on No Meat Fridays and then again when the price of …
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By DON FOWLER
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12/18/24
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Tickets have been selling like hotcakes at the Providence Performing Arts Center for the third time around for “Hamilton.”
I saw it for the third time and loved it!
The cast was …
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Theatre Review by DON FOWLER
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12/18/24
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When a band ceases operations, each member usually goes off in their own direction. One of them might lay low for a while to focus on other things, another will pursue a different project with some …
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By ROBERT DUGUAY
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12/11/24
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You owe it to yourself, or someone you care about, to experience elegant dining on a special occasion.
Mill’s Tavern is the place to fulfill that desire.
Executive Chef Edward Bolus …
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Restaurant Review by DON FOWLER
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12/11/24
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Today, Neutaconkanut Hill is a land conservancy with great dedication being made to preserve its beautiful oak and hickory forests, its wildflowers and meadows, and the animal life that peacefully …
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12/11/24
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A bunch of musicians decide that society is broken, and since music is the blueprint for everything, they set out to make music that models a society they actually want to live in. This is the Rhode …
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By IDA ZECCO
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12/11/24
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In my nearly 50 years of reviewing theatre, I have never seen a play quite like César Alvarez’s “Noise.”
The musical breaks all boundaries between actors and audience in …
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Theatre Review by DON FOWLER
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12/11/24
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North Kingstown native and Brown University graduate Nick Sarazen has accumulated quite a resume when it comes to music. He was involved in the soundtrack for the 2020 hit superhero flick …
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By ROBERT DUGUAY
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12/11/24
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Moana 2
* * * (Colorful Sequel)
“Moana 2” follows the darling young Hawaiian girl as she travels through a series of adventures to save the environment.
While very similar …
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12/4/24
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What would the holiday season be in Rhode Island without Trinity Rep’s “A Christmas Carol”?
The production moved to the huge proscenium stage across town while Trinity’s …
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Theatre Review by DON FOWLER
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12/4/24
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W hat does a dog and a Rhode Island soda company soon to celebrate 110 years of being in business have in common?
Apparently a lot after cartoonist Tim Jones and John Sgambato of Yacht Club …
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By JOHN HOWELL
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12/4/24
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The path to a bachelor’s degree is getting shorter — and cheaper — at Johnson & Wales University. Starting next fall, the 110-year-old private university will offer one of the …
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By GEOFF DECKER
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11/27/24
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In 1933 and 1934, millions of people flocked to the wondrous Chicago World’s Fair – also known as the Century of Progress International Exposition. Allegedly, Costanzo and Antonia …
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11/20/24
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The Tony Award for best play went to Tom Stoppard’s “The Real Thing.” “Amadeus” was playing in movie theaters. And in Rhode Island, the lights went up for the first time …
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By ROBERT DUGUAY
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11/20/24
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Join Fuzek-Rossoni for a special 35th-anniversary reunion concert supporting Stone Soup Coffeehouse through this benefit event on Saturday, Nov. 30 at the Music Mansion, 88 …
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11/13/24
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Richard Rogers and Oscar Hammerstein’s classic musical, Cinderella, is a timeless tale of resilience, kindness, and the belief that dreams can come true. The Community Players of Pawtucket is …
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Theater Review by IDA ZECCO
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11/13/24
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2024 has been a rough year for live entertainment in Rhode Island. Numerous places like Dusk, Mayday and B’z Community Bar among others have closed up while other establishments either have …
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ROBERT
DUGUAY
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11/13/24
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New Harvest Coffee Roasters will host a premiere party for their short documentary film “Los Portillos”, on Friday, Nov. 15, at their café and roastery in the Farm Fresh Building …
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11/6/24
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With Veterans Day coming up, this is the perfect time to take a minute to thank all the veterans who have volunteered to dedicate a portion of their lives to serving our country. The main purpose of …
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11/6/24
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