For Artscape this week, we have a studio session with Allysen Callery, a singer/songwriter from Bristol, R.I., who creates quiet, haunting, ‘ghost folk’ with her acoustic guitar and delicate voice.
Luis Hernandez
Luis helms the morning lineup. He is a 20-year public radio veteran, having joined The Public's Radio in 2022. That journey has taken him from the land of Gators at the University of Florida to WGCU in Fort Myers to KNPR in Las Vegas and then to WLRN in Miami.
Luis sees himself as a journalist and an entertainer, which is what drives him every morning—bringing more local news to the listeners and doing it in an interesting and sometimes fun way.
He also co-hosts Artscape and hosts The Weekly Catch. In his spare time, Luis is working on a couple of novels, a couple of podcasts and is getting back into painting.
Posted inArts And Culture, Book club, Local
Book Club: Author John Barylick’s ‘Killer Show’ tells how the Station nightclub fire resulted in ‘America’s deadliest rock concert’
This interview had been edited for length and clarity. Transcript: Luis Hernandez: It was Feb. 20, 2003, when a fire broke out in the Station nightclub in West Warwick. The hard rock band Great White was performing when pyrotechnics lit part of the ceiling on fire, leading to a blaze that killed 100 people and […]
Posted inArts And Culture, The Weekly Catch, Transportation
RIPTA CEO on driver raises and possible service cuts, Tidewater Landing’s mounting price tag, and more
This week, RIPTA’s board voted to raise wages for drivers, a move the agency hopes will stave off possible service cuts. We talk with RIPTA CEO Scott Avedisian. Also, the Tidewater Landing soccer stadium deal will cost Rhode Islanders tens of millions more than originally planned. Boston Globe reporter Brian Amaral explains how much more taxpayers are on the hook for and why. Plus, on Artscape this week: actor Kali Reis, co-star of the latest season of HBO’s “True Detective.” It’s the third acting role for Reis, a former boxing world champion who was born in Providence and grew up in East Providence. That and more coming up on this episode of The Weekly Catch.
Posted inArts And Culture, Artscape
Rhode Island actor Kali Reis stars in latest season of HBO’s ‘True Detective’
“True Detective: Night Country” is the fourth season of the HBO crime series. It’s set in a remote Alaskan mining town above the Arctic circle, during the darkest days of the year – the time when the sun never rises and things get a little weird for the people in the fictional town of Ennis. The show stars Jodie Foster and Kali Reis. It’s the third acting role for Reis, a former boxing world champion who was born in Providence and grew up in East Providence. Reis spoke with Morning Edition host Luis Hernandez for this week’s episode of Artscape.
Posted inLocal, Politics
What you need to know to vote in the Massachusetts presidential primary
On March 5, Super Tuesday, voters in Massachusetts and 14 other states will decide on the presidential candidates for the November general election, as well as a handful of other offices that will appear on the ballot. Here’s what you need to know to vote in the Massachusetts presidential primary election. Important dates: How do […]
Posted inArts And Culture, Housing, The Weekly Catch
Renters at risk of lead poisoning, links between housing and public health, and more
For most rental housing, Rhode Island law requires landlords to regularly inspect units and obtain “lead certificates” showing they’re safe from immediate lead hazards like peeling or pulverized paint. But this week, an investigation by The Public’s Radio revealed that landlords rarely face consequences for failing to obtain the certificates. We talk with the reporter behind the investigation, Nina Sparling. And Providence has a new Office of Housing and Human Services. We talk with director Emily Freedman about how the office will guide the city’s strategy around affordable housing and public health. Plus: Political Reporter Ian Donnis on the week in politics; Ukrainian pastor Boris Kroner reflects on the war in Ukraine, two years in; T.F. Green features local artists; and a few tips on what to do this week.
Posted inArts And Culture, Artscape
Art gallery at T.F. Green gives visitors a first impression of the local culture
When you think about seeing great art, you probably think about a visit to a museum or gallery – someplace like the RISD Museum or the Waterfire Arts Center. But some really good art can be found at airports, including T.F. Green International. Plus, we’ll have a preview of the Providence Children’s Film Festival that opens this weekend.
Posted inLocal, Politics
Rhode Island Ukrainian pastor describes ‘fear and uncertainty’ among local Ukrainians as war drags on
Transcript: This interview has been edited for length and clarity. Luis Hernandez: Father Boris, it’s really a pleasure. Thank you so much for your time. Boris Kroner: Thank you for having me on. Hernandez: Father Boris, what are your thoughts and your emotions right now as we approach this anniversary of the war in Ukraine? […]
Posted inStories, The Weekly Catch
Police misconduct in Fall River, a plan for coastal resiliency in Rhode Island, and more
A Fall River police officer was found guilty this week of covering up a beating at the police station. It’s the second time in less than a year that a city police officer was found guilty of covering up excessive force with false reports. Also, Providence Superintendent Dr. Javier Montañez is optimistic about the future of the district, despite lagging test scores and high absenteeism. And Rhode Islanders living near the water are increasingly vulnerable to flooding. A group of lawmakers say we need a statewide plan for coastal resiliency. Plus, our review of “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf” at The Gamm Theatre. And a look back on the week in Rhode Island politics.
Posted inArts And Culture, Artscape
‘Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf’ at the Gamm is a thrilling experience
The Gamm’s latest production is Edward Albee’s iconic play: a tragic story of a middle-aged couple, George and Martha, in a marriage that is held up by emotional torture and humiliation. The show opened on Broadway in 1962, won the Tony for best play in 1963, and became a film in 1966 starring Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor. The play opened last week at the Gamm Theatre. Morning Host Luis Hernandez and Artscape Producer James Baumgartner have a review of the production.
