20 Years Ago

Gamm Theatre’s “The Beard of Avon” was a “bawdy good time.” Directed by Tony Estrella, it starred Steve Kidd as Shakespeare and Casey Seymore as his wife Kim.

Cranston’s Curious Cabaret was at the Artists’ Exchange and featured comedian Frank O’Donnell and performance artist Adam Gertsacov.

Russell Crowe starred as boxer James J. Braddock in “The Cinderella Man.”

Christian Bale was Batman this time around in “Batman Begins.”

“The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants” was a popular summer movie.                                                

The Fowlers celebrated their granddaughters’ birthdays at Wright’s Farm, a tradition we have continued every year. The meal hasn’t changed (chicken, pasta, salad, french fries and rolls), but the price has doubled.

John Custer retired from Rhode Island College after many years of bringing outstanding performing artists to the school.

40 Years Ago

Cranston’s Gary Flynn starred in Theatre by the Sea’s “Baby.”

Celestino’s on Post Rd. in Warwick had fish ‘n’ chips for $1.99. Fried clams were $.95.

“Brewster’s Millions,” “Goonies,” “A View to a Kill,” ”Rambo: First Blood Part 2,” and “Beverly Hills Cop” were the hot movies.

The Warwick Players presented “The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas” at Warwick City Hall.

Brown Summer Theatre presented “Gemini” starring Paula Lynch and Tom Gleadow.

The Statler Brothers were at Warwick Musical Theatre.

Former Cranstonian John Gilbert starred in Brown Summer Theatre’s production of “Shivaree” alongside Laura Linney.

“Evita” was at PPAC.

The Providence Mandolin Orchestra was at the Roger Williams Park Casino.