“The true story of a little Jewish play” by playwright Paula Vogel is given a masterful production at Wilbury Theatre Group in their reconfigured space at Waterfire Arts Center
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Theatre Review by Don Fowler
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4/19/23
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Over 150 characters are played by four talented actors in the zany, out-of-control spoof of Alfred Hitchcock’s “The 39 Steps” at West Warwick’s Arctic Playhouse.
The play …
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Theatre Review by Don Fowler
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4/19/23
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In today’s collectible toy scene, Star Wars is by far the largest collecting community in my opinion. The love for the force is multigenerational and worldwide, especially since Disney acquired …
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4/18/23
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In the 1970’s blockbuster movie Jaws , arguably the most colorful character was the grizzled fisherman, shark hunter, and U.S. Navy veteran Sam Quint. In the film, Quint is portrayed by the …
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4/18/23
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When Marcia Pollock Wysocky, a historian and author from Winneconne, Wisc. was given 13 handwritten letters by her mother's neighbor, Gayle Baylor of Friendship, Wisc., she was quick to notify the …
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4/12/23
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The rising book censorship movement has reached Rhode Island, although so far it lacks the intensity seen in many regions of America. Still, libraries and organizations around the state are …
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Since the ‘90s, Frank Santos Jr. has been using hypnosis to entertain audiences while having them become part of his show. Along with performing in numerous theaters across the country, …
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By Rob Duguay
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4/11/23
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WARWICK SHOWCASE
AIR
* * * * ½
(Business and Basketball)
The business of basketball is examined in this fascinating movie based on Nike’s landing Michael Jordan as their …
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4/11/23
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While traveling through the Connecticut countryside, Hubby found a radio station that played only songs from the 1970s. Many radio stations play oldies including the songs from the 80s and 90s, but …
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4/11/23
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20 Years Ago
“Beauty and the Beast” was at the Providence Performing Arts Center, followed by “Jesus Christ, Superstar."
Opera Providence performed “Tosca." …
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By Don Fowler
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4/11/23
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Financial planning is a key component of successful money management. When financial plans are established and put in place, individuals are in much better position to achieve both short-term goals, …
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4/11/23
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In today’s collecting world when it comes to comic books, trading cards, toys, and video games you typically now hear the word “graded” in the same sentence. It’s been over …
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4/11/23
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On April 15, 1861, President Abraham Lincoln issued a call for soldiers. Over the next several years, the north and south would do battle through a bloody Civil War. That July, Albert Fenner Waite, …
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The smash Broadway hit, “SIX”, is coming to the Providence Performing Arts Center for an unprecedented two weeks, April 11-23.
“From Tudor Queens to Pop Princesses, the SIX …
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Theatre Review by Don Fowler
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4/4/23
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Sitting in a restaurant with Hubby the other day, I noticed a family walk in. They were very plump and chose to sit at a table instead of a booth which allowed them more room. Although I do not want …
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4/4/23
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Van Morrison returns to the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) for two shows on Thursday, May 11 and Friday, May 12, 2023 at 7PM. He last performed at PPAC in December 2007 to a sold-out …
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4/4/23
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When the Bishop told my Catholic friends they couldn’t eat corned beef on St. Patrick’s Day, I decided to abstain with them and observe the sacrifice of eating fish on Friday.
The …
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Restaurant Review by Don Fowler
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4/4/23
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WARWICK SHOWCASE
DUNGEONS & DRAGONS * * * ½ (Funny Take on Popular Game)
I was apprehensive about seeing a movie based on a popular game that I had never played and …
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4/4/23
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Some albums have a way of taking the listener on a journey. This could be made possible through thematic underlinings, overall vibe, lyrical content or how each song has something sonically different …
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By ROB DUGUAY
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4/4/23
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I talk about powder horns a lot here as I’m fascinated by them. Plain or carved, as long as they have a provenance, I get pretty excited when I handle one. A few weeks I ago I had two calls …
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4/4/23
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