Rhody Life | Warwick Beacon

Stillman creates another classic “Play Within a Concert”

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 … more

By Don Fowler | 3/13/24

SOLID BONES: Jessie Jacavone paid just over $1 million for his mill building, and plans to invest around $3 million in renovations. By May 2025 he hopes to be accepting rental applications for 15 single bedroom apartments and two double-bedroom flats — 17 units in all, with a gym and lounge.

RUN OF THE MILL

Jessie Jacavone wants to spark a Frog City resurgence. He walked around the second floor of his bare Johnston mill and imagined the 17 luxury apartments he plans to build within the next year. … more

By RORY SCHULER | 5/1/24

Rock Band Kansas at PPAC on May 17

America’s preeminent progressive rock band Kansas is extending their 50th Anniversary Tour to May 2024, including a stop at the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) on … more

5/8/24

What should a sick person do?

New Year's Day came and New Year's Day went, taking my good health with it. The holiday season was super busy, visiting with a multitude of relatives and friends, not to mention shopping among … more

1/10/24

Breachway exhibit guitar-driven pop music with new EP

A lot of things have changed since Noah Barreto and his old Warwick based alt-rock band Public Alley shocked the local scene by winning WBRU’s Rock Hunt back in 2015. Sadly that radio station … more

By ROB DUGUAY | 3/13/24

The disappearing man

On September 1, 1874, John Whitford Wilcox placed an announcement in the local newspapers. His brown mare had strayed or been stolen from his barn on Pontiac Avenue and he offered a reward for its … more

5/8/24

Evening Sky teams up with Eden Casteel for a stellar album

In music, some collaborations just seem like no-brainers. This is especially the case when two entities of similar backgrounds come together to create something purely brilliant. An example of this … more

By ROB DUGUAY | 1/10/24

WSO June series includes performances across the state

Warwick Symphony Orchestra will present a series of events across the Ocean State in June featuring music from the Classical and Broadway Stage supported by RI State Council on the Arts and Bank … more

5/8/24

THE FLOCK: Drake Patten shepherds a small flock of Leicester Longwool sheep. Her Johnston Historical Society talk will be called “Woolen-u-like to talk about it? The history and tradition of fiber farming on a small Rhode Island Farm.”

From every fiber of their beings

After morning chores at Hurricane Hill Farm, owner Drake Patten took a moment to appreciate her surroundings. “What draws the eye is the sheer beauty of the place — its woodlands and … more

By RORY SCHULER | 3/13/24

Wentworth’s legacy lives on at Rhythm & Roots

It was a sad day last week when we learned of the death of Rhythm and Roots founder Chuck Wentworth. I first met Chuck when he was in partnership with the original Cajun & Bluegrass Festival … more

By DON FOWLER | 5/8/24

Adult auditions for 2024 summer season at TBTS

Bill Hanney’s Theatre By the Sea announces Equity and Non-Equity Adult Auditions for its 2024 Summer Season. Seeking strong singers, dancers, and actors. Performers must be available for all … more

1/10/24

Best Mother's Day gifts: time together, photos, a love note

The purpose of Mother’s Day is to express love, appreciation, and gratitude towards mothers and mother figures for their unconditional love, support and sacrifices. The number one gift … more

5/8/24

Wakefield Music Fest brings a variety of styles & genres to a family-friendly atmosphere

The music festival season is already underway with tons of events taking place either over the course of an entire day or a whole weekend. There’s a bunch of others that have been slowly but … more

By ROB DUGUAY | 5/15/24

See it at the movies

“NIGHT SWIM” is the only new movie opening at Warwick Showcase. It’s about a swimming pool that devours teenagers. We’ll skip that one. As expected, … more

1/10/24

What's playing this week

Warwick Showcase THE FALL GUY * * * (Romcom With Stunts Galore) Ryan Gosling stars as movie stunt man, Colt Seavers, the title character who takes the falls for movie star Tom … more

5/8/24

Wonder of the World

The Players at the Barker Playhouse closes its 150th mainstage season with “Wonder of the World.” It’s a quirky play that takes the audience on a wild and whimsical journey filled … more

Theatre Review by IDA ZECCO | 5/15/24

Prison tragedy declared a suicide

Shortly after 7:00 on the morning of May 5, 1924, the fire alarm at the Rhode Island State Prison began wailing. Just minutes before, inmate Kenneth Haywood had exited a dry goods storage room with a … more

1/10/24

Proclamation Ale hosts a night of laughs for RI Rescue

When it comes to purchasing a pet to bring into your home, it’s always best to do so through an animal rescue organization. These friendly creatures usually come to these places from dangerous … more

By ROB DUGUAY | 5/8/24

Golden Wedding Anniversary for Mark and Catherine Lindsay

Mark and Catherine Lindsay of Main Avenue, Warwick, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary surrounded by love and admiration from their entire family at Wright’s Farm Restaurant … more

5/15/24

A PROUD COACH: Bishop Hendricken head basketball coach Jamal Gomes holds up Joe Mazzulla’s jersey in the gym where Mazzulla spent his high school days playing.

As Celtics playoff run continues, Gomes looks back on coaching Coach Mazzulla

Once he saw him play, Jamal Gomes decided pretty quickly that he wanted 14- year old Joe Mazzulla on his team. “It didn’t take long to figure out what type of person and what type of … more

By ADAM ZANGARI | 5/8/24

June 15, 2024