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Anthony Moore, a conservator with Northeast Painting Conservation examines an Icon at the Icon Museum and Study Center in Clinton, MA to determine how much work will be needed to conserve a new acquisition.

Treasures Inside the Museum: Season 6 Returns to Rhode Island PBS

Treasures Inside the Museum is back for its sixth season, continuing the journey into the hidden backrooms of some of New England’s cherished museums and historic sites. The Boston/New England … more

6/11/25

Lucas Hallauer stars in ‘Back To The Future’ at PPAC

“My father made me a list of movies when I was a teenager that I had to see,” Lucas Hallauer told me over the phone from Hartford, Connecticut, where he was starring as Marty McFly in the … more

By DON FOWLER | 6/4/25

Silent movies come to Music on the Hill

Charlie Chaplin and classical music aren’t often found in the same place, but one of the Little Tramp’s silent comedies will be accompanied by music from Georges Bizet’s opera … more

By MATTHEW LAWRENCE | 5/27/25

Six ensembles comprised of members of The Chamber Orchestra of Barrington at St. John’s and friends will present a chamber music concert on Sunday, June 1 at 3 p.m. at the church, 191 County Road, Barrington. The musicians will perform a delightful mélange of music from around the world! Please consider bringing a canned food item for St. John’s Outreach Program. This is a pay what you can event.

‘Mélange of music’ on June 1

5/21/25

Concert of Beethoven and Bach works is May 31 at library

Music on the Hill string, flute, and marimba ensemble will perform works by Beethoven and Bach at the Warwick Public Library Saturday, May 31 at 2 p.m. Music on the Hill is a … more

5/21/25

Untamed heroines, unwritten rules

You On The Moors Now is a literary and theatrical eruption that tears through the narratives of 19th-century heroines with all the subtlety of a battle cry. It is inspired by four 19th century … more

By IDA ZECCO | 5/14/25

FirstWorks announces Summer Beats 2025: celebration of global music returns with four free concerts

FirstWorks, a nonprofit dedicated to connecting art with audiences, announced their 2025 Summer Beats Concert Series featuring a lineup of global artists. “FirstWorks created Summer Beats … more

5/7/25

BARRINGTON, RI -- Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023.Chamber Orchestra of Barrington at St. John's French Connection program. Photos by Mary Murphy

Civic Chorale to present powerful requiems

The Rhode Island Civic Chorale and Orchestra (RICCO) will present a deeply moving and uniquely beautiful concert featuring two powerful works: Herbert Howells’ Requiem and Maurice … more

5/7/25

‘Be Transported By Broadway’

J.L. “Lynn” Singleton, President and CEO of the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC), is pleased to announce the Theatre’s 2025/2026 Broadway Season, featuring the Taco and The … more

4/23/25

Theater Review: Merrily We Roll Along

Stephen Sondheim's Merrily We Roll Along , original play by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart and book by George Furth is currently being presented by the Community Players of Pawtucket through April … more

By IDA ZECCO | 4/9/25

The Sandy Point Lighthouse on Prudence Island.

Open for submissions

April is National Poetry Month, and locally a journal is currently seeking submissions for its first issue. Prudence Dispatch is a family affair—George Shuster is an editor, and his wife … more

By MATTHEW LAWRENCE | 4/2/25

Artistry & Athleticism at ‘Made on Hope’

Ballet RI’s director, Kathleen Breen Combes, describes the exciting “Made on Hope” evening of world premiere choreography at the ballet’s Black Box Theatre on … more

Review by DON FOWLER | 2/19/25

Nothing Personal brings hits to Pub On Park

Rhode Island many scenes within the music community. While there are a ton of bands playing original music, there are others who put their own spin on either classic tunes or contemporary hits. … more

By ROB DUGUAY | 2/19/25

Notable Works’ Artist in Residence Noreen Inglesi.

Notable Works opens submissions for annual poetry contest

With a couple clicks, it’s easy to access information on the internet. This has its benefits but also has some negatives. For example, information may look credible at first, but they report … more

By ROB DUGUAY | 2/19/25

Three-Day Art Camp Centered On Comics At Warwick Center for the Arts

A lot of aspects of American culture have either withered away or become modernized over the past few decades, but one of the few that have defied the test of time is comics. Ranging from superheroes … more

By ROB DUGUAY | 2/12/25

Circles of Sound

The Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra, with guest conductor, Anna Handler, and guest pianist Awadagin Pratt, will feature Jessie Montgomery’s composition, Rounds on Feb. 14 and Feb. 15. The … more

By IDA ZECCO | 2/12/25

PPAC Now Accepting Applications for Arts Scholarships 2025 Program

The Community Outreach Committee of the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) is pleased to announce that applications for the 2025 ARTS Scholarships program are now live at … more

2/5/25

Ravel’s ‘Bolero’ Highlights RIPO’S Concert

By DON FOWLER One of the most familiar pieces in an orchestra’s repertoire, Ravel’s “Bolero,” will be featured at the Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra concert on … more

By DON FOWLER | 2/5/25

Tim Bric as Barrymore and David Sackal as Andrew in ‘I Hate Hamlet.’

Ghosts, gags and the bard at Barker

I Hate Hamlet is a sharp, delightful comedy that has all the right ingredients: a dash of Shakespeare, a pinch of New York theater world satire, and a whole lot of snark. Paul Rudnick’s script … more

By IDA ZECCO | 2/5/25

Twin Foxes replicate live experience with ‘Green, It’s All Around You’

It is a goal for any band or musician to generate the same energy of their live performance while in the recording studio. Without the organic exchange from an attentive audience, this can be … more

By ROB DUGUAY | 1/22/25

June 23, 2025