Artscape producer James Baumgartner and morning host Luis Hernandez review The Gamm Theatre’s production of “Faith Healer,” the 1979 drama by Irish playwright Brian Friel. The play runs through Jan. 29.
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.
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Lack of safe, affordable, community-based housing contributes to homelessness, addiction in RI
In December we brought you a three-part series called Chasing the Fix, an in-depth look at the challenges that some of Woonsocket’s homeless residents face with addiction. It was a project of The Public’s Radio health reporter Lynn Arditi, who spoke with morning host Luis Hernandez about the series, some of the developments since last month, and possible solutions to address homelessness and addiction in Woonsocket and around the state.
Posted inArtscape, Episode
Funda Fest celebrates history and the art of Black storytelling
Funda Fest is celebrating its twenty-fifth year with two weeks of storytelling, starting this Saturday. Morning Host Luis Hernandez talked with one of the featured storytellers, Antonio Rocha as well as Valerie Tutson, executive director of Rhode Island Black Storytellers and Funda Fest.
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Youth sound off on juvenile justice reform in RI
A recent report from Rhode Island Kids Count, a Providence-based children’s advocacy nonprofit, highlights the perspectives of young people on juvenile justice reform.
Posted inArts And Culture, Artscape, Episode
Our favorite Artscape stories of 2022
As we wrap up 2022, morning host Luis Hernandez and Artscape producer James Baumgartner look back at some of our favorite stories form the world of arts and culture over the past year.
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Craftland celebrates 20 years as a home for art and handmade crafts
For twenty years, Craftland has featured the work of artists and craftspeople in its small shop on Westminster street in Providence. It started as a temporary holiday art show and store, before the term pop-up shop was even popular. Artscape producer James Baumgartner and morning host Luis Hernandez talked with Margaret Carleton, one of the store’s founders, and Deb Dormody, who has been involved with the store since its earliest days.
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Anonymous letter raises alarm about toxicity within Providence schools leadership
Superintendent Javier Montañez is resisting calls for an investigation into his senior advisor, after recent claims that she’s created a toxic workplace environment.
Posted inArtscape, Episode
Pandemic redefined how Providence Community Libraries serve the public
Libraries play a crucial role in providing books, educational opportunities, and essential resources to the public. But when the pandemic hit, libraries had to redefine how they serve their communities. Morning host Luis Hernandez recently spoke about the evolving role of libraries with Cheryl Space, Library Director at Community Libraries of Providence.
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Bus driver shortage leaving riders stranded and workers strained
RIPTA has a bus driver shortage. The problem has led to frequent delays and canceled routes – as well as a lot of frustrated riders.
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Cost of living crisis pushing more Rhode Islanders onto the streets
Homelessness in Rhode Island has increased by nearly ten percent over the past year, a situation compounded by inflation and the cost of living crisis.
