Providence is covered in art. Literally. The newest mural in the city celebrates the Narragansett Indian Tribe. The colorful, five story, painting shows a young Narragansett woman holding a photograph of Princess Redwing, a Narragansett activist and tribal leader who was born at the turn of twentieth century. Among other things, Princess Redwing founded the […]
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This I Believe New England: Stories
Some of us are eager to share our stories with anyone who will listen, but as Bill Harley reflects, others of us are much more quiet about the stories that shape our lives.
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After Year-Long Search, RI Philharmonic Names New Conductor
The English-born, Boston-area musician Bramwell Tovey will now lead the local ensemble.
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Artscape: Music-Inspired Art In Fall River
Can you see music? Artist-musician Lennie Peterson can, or I should say, he just does. It’s not really a choice.
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Artscape: Oscar Wilde Does Newport
A young Oscar Wilde came to Newport in 1882, on a U.S. tour promoting “Aestheticism,” or art for art’s sake. For this month’s Artscape, we visit…
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Forum: Art + Environmental Advocacy At The Newport Art Museum
What does the future hold for environmental advocacy under the Trump administration? What role can art play in starting conversations about the…
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Commentary: A Farewell To Warren’s 2nd Story Theatre
Rhode Island Public Radio’s Bill Gale generally goes to see a play in its early days, but this time he’s reviewed the last performance of a show at 2nd…
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2nd Story Theatre In Warren To Close At The End Of June
The 2 nd Story Theatre is closing down after decades in business. The Warren theater has scheduled its final performance for Sunday. “All good things…
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Teaching Kids That Connecticut History Goes Beyond White Guys
In Connecticut, third- and fourth-graders study the history of their state. In many schools, students choose to research one person or event from an…
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‘Rosa Parks House Project’ Will Be Offered At Auction
The house from Detroit, which was once home to the brother of civil rights icon Rosa Parks and his family, and where Rosa Parks stayed with family after…
