It seems almost trite to say that nature is a remarkable teacher. But that’s okay. Indeed, nature is a remarkable teacher. All of us can point to…
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2nd Story’s “Entertaining Mr. Sloane” Offers A Dim View Of The World
British playwright Joe Orton is probably best remembered for his loopy yet fiery comedy’s “Loot” and “What the Butler Saw”. But his seminal piece was …
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Grassroots Providence Procession Draws Attention To Water Issues
A group of artists, scientists, educators, and residents who want to promote the health of urban ponds will march in a parade later today in Providence…
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Official Lineup Of Providence International Arts Festival Announced
The lineup has been announced for the first annual Providence International Arts Festival. Part of the idea is branding the city as a national cultural…
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RISD/Brown/Erfurt Solar House Is At Home In France
An art academy in France, Domaine de Boisbuchet, now has a solar-powered building designed by students from Brown University, the Rhode Island School of…
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Singer Darlene Love To Deliver PC Commencement Address
Love, a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member and star in the Academy-Award winning documentary, 20 feet from stardom, will deliver the commencement address…
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Debra Messing, John Chan Win Trinity Rep Pell Awards
Debra Messing, the East-Greenwich raised actress known for her role in the “Will and Grace’’ television sitcom and Woonsocket Jazz club owner John Chan…
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Rising Tide: Starting A Business, And A Family, At The Height Of A Recession
As part of our new series “Rising Tide,” Rhode Island Public Radio is bringing you stories of life after the Great Recession. The economy is improving,…
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NCECA Conference: Ceramic Artists Take Over Providence
This week an estimated 5,ooo ceramic artists, educators and industry professionals gathered in Providence for the 49th annual conference of the National…
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National Ceramics Conference Wraps Up In Providence
A major ceramics conference is drawing thousands of people to the Rhode Island Convention Center. The conference features a variety of ceramic art –…
