For centuries classical music composers have been inspired by witches, ghosts, death and the devil. They’ve returned again and again to one instrument…
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This I Believe New England: Never Too Late
Have you ever had one of those aha moments when you thought to yourself – or perhaps exclaimed out loud – “I have got to do something different with my…
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Art Prof, A Website, Wants To Do More Than Teach Art — It Wants To Help You Find Mental Flow
In a makeshift studio that used to be her children’s playroom, Clara Lieu tries to explain how to make a sculpture from chipboard. Lights, cameras, lots…
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‘It Sounded Like A War Zone,’ Residents Remember Storm
In Warwick, the Rhode Island city with the largest number of customers who lost power, nearly 14,000 homes and businesses remained in the dark Monday…
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
The past week has featured a blur of campaign announcements, and Rhode Island’s 2018 campaign season is just getting started. So thanks for stopping by…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Rhode Island’s 2018 Campaigns Begin
The 2018 Rhode Island political campaign season kicked off last week with announcements on the Republican side of the campaign for governor and more….
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Ravens Are Surprisingly Intelligent Birds, So Why The Spooky Reputation?
Ravens have historically been depicted in popular culture as creepy and supernatural, from the poetry of Edgar Allan Poe to – more recently – the…
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Remembering John S. Carter Jr.
John S. Carter Jr., an inventor, entrepreneur and industrialist who built an East Providence company into a world-renowned brand, sold it, and devoted…
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Artscape: Striking A New Chord
In this multi-part series, “Striking a New Chord: A 15-Week Journey To Learning An Instrument,” RIPR’s Morning Edition host Chuck Hinman follows a…
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Giovanni Feroce Says He Needs To Be In The GOP Field For Governor
Businessman and former state senator Giovanni Feroce said he feels compelled to join a crowded Republican field for governor, mostly because the other…
