The Rhode Island Food Bank is hosting a fundraiser Friday night with a twist. The event called “Empty Bowls” lets participants eat soup from local…
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TGIF: 20 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Happy spring (although it may not feel like it for days, if not weeks), and thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and…
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RISD Musuem Gets $2.5M Gift From Rockefeller Family
The RISD museum has received a $2.5 million gift from the Rockefeller family. The money will go to support the museum’s decorative arts department. The…
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Initial Details Of New Providence International Arts Festival Revealed
New details are emerging about a major arts festival scheduled in Providence this summer. The event is part of Mayor Jorge Elorza’s plan to develop the…
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URI Professor Reflects On Trip To Cuba Following U.S. Diplomatic Breakthrough
On the heels of President Barack Obama’s announcement to restore diplomacy with Cuba, University of Rhode Island professor Maureen Moakley took a group…
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Lincoln Chafee Official Gubernatorial Portrait Unveiled
The state unveiled the official portrait of former Governor Lincoln Chafee Thursday. The austere painting is unlike many of the previous portraits. Take…
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Newport Folk Festival Tickets Go On Sale Thursday
Tickets for the Newport Folk Festival go on sale at 10 o’clock Thursday morning. The music lineup has yet to be announced. That’s been the norm for the…
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Official Portrait of Chafee Shows Somber Governor Looking Into The Distance
Former Gov. Lincoln Chafee said he likes his official portrait. An image of the painting was released online, but the artist has yet to officially…
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The Gamm’s “Morality Play” A Raucous, Roiling Time of Murder and Madness
Written by artistic director Tony Estrella, from the award-winning novel by British expatriate Barry Unsworth, “Morality Play” sweeps through a raucous…
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Elorza Cites Optimistic Message; Inaugurated as Providence’s 38th Mayor
A new era in Providence politics began with the inauguration of Jorge Elorza Monday as the city’s mayor. Elorza offered a mostly upbeat message before…