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On the night of Dec. 19, 1897, police finally captured 26-year-old John Axtel Ross, one of Warwick’s most determined thieves. John had previously been hauled into court on numerous occasions, …
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11/6/24
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WARWICK SHOWCASE
HERE * * (Boring, One Set Movie)
We admit that it was an innovative concept.
Pick a spot (New England living room). Set up a camera. Let the action take place mostly …
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11/6/24
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The season of joy has arrived, and the recently reopened Historic Park Theatre & Event Center is delighted to welcome a series of 8 holiday themed events to Cranston, Rhode Island. Celebrate the …
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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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There are a few bands who were vital to the creation of a specific musical style, but it’s incredibly rare to be a band who had a role in the development of two or more. For the British rock …
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by Robert Duguay
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11/6/24
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Back in May, there was a really cool stand-up comedy event at the Proclamation Ale Company where people laughed while supporting a great cause. A bunch of money was raised and it all went to support …
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by Robert Duguay
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11/6/24
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By PAUL DANESI
Rhode Island’s elder softball icons gathered recently to celebrate the end of another stellar season.
Santa Maria DiPrata was the location of the RI Senior Softball …
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11/6/24
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Applications are open through Dec. 2, 2024 for Music on the Hill’s 2025 scholarship, an opportunity for the Ocean State’s young classical musicians ages 13 to 18.
The Music on the …
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11/6/24
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20 Years Ago
Trinity Rep presented “Richard II,” starring Brian McEleney, followed by “Henry IV” starring Stephen Thorne and Timothy Crowe, part of the theatre’s …
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By DON FOWLER
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10/30/24
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WARWICK SHOWCASE
CONCLAVE
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(Politics in the Papal Selection)
What a great time for “Conclave” to hit the big screen, as we look to the inside world of the political …
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by Joyce and Don Fowler
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10/30/24
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In other parts of the country, when the first weekend after Halloween hits, the mood can be a bit somber with a touch of added stress. People are thinking about what they’re going to do for …
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By ROBERT DUGUAY
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10/30/24
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What do people talk about when they go out to a restaurant?
Why, other restaurants of course.
Everybody likes to talk about their favorite restaurant, whether it’s a pizza place or a …
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By DON FOWLER
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10/30/24
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The Rhode Island Louisiana Purchase Exposition Commission received 16 designs just after the turn of the 20th century — each a vision submitted by an architect from the ocean state to be …
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10/30/24
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Roomful of Blues, the world-renowned, horn-powered, houserocking blues band, will perform live at The Knickerbocker Music Center in Westerly on Saturday, Nov. 30. The …
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10/30/24
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Cranston native and Los Angeles resident Chris Chianesi uses his creative talents in a variety of facets. He has extensive experience in the musical theater, improv and sketch comedy mediums and for …
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10/30/24
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Join us for two unforgettable nights as Rhode Island’s very own Rose Weaver returns for a special evening of live jazz, delicious cuisine, and soulful storytelling. Rose Weaver: A …
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10/23/24
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Burbage Theatre presents a special Halloween event, a quirky, comedic 70 minutes of ghost stories titled “Witching Hour Social Club” by Fall River playwright James Lucey and directed by …
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Theatre Review by DON FOWLER
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10/23/24
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In March of 1924, 40-year-old Maude Tefft gave a guest presentation at Rhode Island State College — now known as The University of Rhode Island — on the subject of Banking in Relation to …
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10/23/24
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We have been reviewing movies since the mid 1970s, and have never had such a tough time finding good ones.
We used to average 3.5 movies a week. Admittedly, they were not all five star …
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with Joyce & Don Fowler
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10/23/24
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Florida wildlife experts have warned people who have returned home after Hurricane Milton to keep an eye out for alligators and snakes wandering in the waters of their neighborhoods. “The water …
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10/23/24
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