Rhode Islanders will have a chance to pay final respects to Buddy Cianci later this week, when his body lies in repose at City Hall. Even in death, Rho…
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This I Believe Rhode Island: Stories
Every one of us has a story – make that lots of stories – that define who we are. There are those life-altering events during childhood, perhaps our…
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Laurie and Oskar Eustis, Liz Chace Win Pell Arts Awards
Trinity Repertory Company will honor Oskar Eustis and Laurie Eustis with the Claiborne Pell Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Arts. Elizabeth Chace,…
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Newport Folk Tickets Go On Sale, Organizers Hope To Reduce Scalping
Tickets for the Newport Folk Festival go on sale Wednesday, about six months before the event. As usual, no artists have yet been announced for the 2017…
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This I Believe Rhode Island: Metaphor
Most of us have found that metaphors help us make sense of our complicated world, pushing us to view life’s complexities through alternate lenses and…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Have A Sane Holiday Season
Tis the season of shopping, socializing and celebrating. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay says commercialism has over shadowed the holiday season.
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TGIF: 20 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column as we head into the run-up to Thanksgiving. Your tips and thoughts are always welcome via email, and you…
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After Two Decades In Operation, Latino Theater Group Celebrates Opening Of Permanent Home
One of Rhode Island’s only Spanish-language theater companies is getting its own home. The ECAS Theatre in Providence has been operating for nearly two…
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At Trinity Rep's Sensory Friendly 'A Christmas Carol,' Off-Stage Matters As Much As On
A performance of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol might be part of your family’s holiday tradition. But for some families with autistic children, the…
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AS220 Turns 30, With Party And New Leadership
The Providence-based arts organization AS220 is celebrating its 30th anniversary Saturday night with a big party at Lupo’s Heartbreak Hotel in…
