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I brought my teenage nephew to an RI Philharmonic concert.
He told me he didn’t “dig” classical music.
The night before he had attended a Rolling Stone concert that he …
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By DON FOWLER
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11/20/24
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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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A lot of people know “A Bronx Tale” as a coming-of-age crime drama starring Chazz Palminteri and Robert De Niro that was originally released in 1993, but not as many know its roots as a …
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By ROBERT DUGUAY
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11/20/24
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This week we are the lucky guests who have a one-bedroom condo in Maui, Hawaii, courtesy of our oldest son, Francis. He, his wife, and our two grand kiddos lounge in the two-bedroom suite next …
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11/20/24
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Following a dynamite 25th anniversary return of the popular award-winning musical “Mamma Mia!” come two more gems of the theater world: “A Christmas Carol” and …
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By DON FOWLER
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11/20/24
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As you enter the University of Rhode Island’s Textiles Gallery in Quinn Hall, the first thing to catch your eye — though they are small — are the lotus shoes.
The shoes — …
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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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NETFLIX
EMILIA PEREZ * * * * (Crime Story Musical)
When I saw a full-page “Emilia Pérez” ad in the Sunday New York Times, with glowing reviews, I knew this was a movie I …
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11/20/24
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The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre (The Gamm) announces five additional performances of “Amadeus,” extended by popular demand. As of opening night, houses for Peter Shaffer’s …
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11/20/24
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By G. WAYNE MILLER
Judith Lynn Stillman, distinguished pianist and composer, is the music director for The Gamm’s current run of “Amadeus.” She created the …
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By G. WAYNE MILLER
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11/20/24
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Chances are you have either read, studied, or heard about “The Iliad” by Homer.
The always-innovative Burbage Theatre has brought in storyteller extraordinaire Bill Harley to perform …
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Theatre Review by DON FOWLER
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11/13/24
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WARWICK SHOWCASE
HERETIC * * ½ (Religion Mixed With Horror)
Heretic starts out with a most interesting idea, a frightening older man questioning the faith of two …
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11/13/24
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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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Director Tony Estrella has taken Peter Shaffer’s Tony Award-winning fictional play about the rivalry between 18 th century composers Antonio Salieri and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and created a …
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Theatre Review by DON FOWLER
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11/13/24
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For the past couple of months, the Park Theatre on 848 Park Ave. in Cranston has experienced a genuine reinvigoration. The calendar has been chock full of events ranging from theatrical performances …
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By ROBERT DUGUAY
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11/13/24
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In 1867, the Rhode Island Society for the Encouragement of Domestic Industry began hosting agricultural fairs at Narragansett Park in Cranston. In 1886, the organization purchased the property and, …
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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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We love tacos!
Who doesn’t?
We love that you never have to drive very far from your house to find a good taco place.
In Edgewood, we can walk to one.
A new …
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Restaurant Review by Don Fowler
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11/6/24
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