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This Christmas season, I’ve found myself unusually sentimental. Listening to some of my favorite hymns about the birth of Jesus—like “Away in a Manger,” “Mary, Did You …
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12/18/24
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Remember when there was a fish ‘n’ chips place on nearly every block?
They started disappearing when the Pope changed his mind on No Meat Fridays and then again when the price of …
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By DON FOWLER
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12/18/24
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Tickets have been selling like hotcakes at the Providence Performing Arts Center for the third time around for “Hamilton.”
I saw it for the third time and loved it!
The cast was …
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Theatre Review by DON FOWLER
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12/18/24
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When a band ceases operations, each member usually goes off in their own direction. One of them might lay low for a while to focus on other things, another will pursue a different project with some …
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By ROBERT DUGUAY
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12/11/24
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Last Wednesday, I stepped up to join the Salvation Army's legendary Red Kettle bell-ringing tradition, an activity I will be doing every Wednesday until Christmas. I had always seen the bell ringers …
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12/11/24
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You owe it to yourself, or someone you care about, to experience elegant dining on a special occasion.
Mill’s Tavern is the place to fulfill that desire.
Executive Chef Edward Bolus …
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Restaurant Review by DON FOWLER
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12/11/24
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Today, Neutaconkanut Hill is a land conservancy with great dedication being made to preserve its beautiful oak and hickory forests, its wildflowers and meadows, and the animal life that peacefully …
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12/11/24
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A bunch of musicians decide that society is broken, and since music is the blueprint for everything, they set out to make music that models a society they actually want to live in. This is the Rhode …
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By IDA ZECCO
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12/11/24
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In my nearly 50 years of reviewing theatre, I have never seen a play quite like César Alvarez’s “Noise.”
The musical breaks all boundaries between actors and audience in …
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Theatre Review by DON FOWLER
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12/11/24
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North Kingstown native and Brown University graduate Nick Sarazen has accumulated quite a resume when it comes to music. He was involved in the soundtrack for the 2020 hit superhero flick …
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By ROBERT DUGUAY
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12/11/24
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20 Years Ago
The SpongeBob Squarepants Movie was a silly cartoon feature that became a hit with the kids.
Johnny Depp starred in “Finding Neverland.” George Clooney, Matt Damon, …
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By DON FOWLER
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12/4/24
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Every once in a while, it’s a necessary endeavor to change things up a bit. It’s a prime catalyst for progression whether it’s a career path, a long-term relationship or even an …
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By ROBERT DUGUAY
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12/4/24
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Peter Joseph Finley was 23 years old when he was drafted to serve in the First World War. Born in Bristol, the young man resided on Julian Street in Providence and was employed as an assembler at the …
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12/4/24
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We spent a memorable week in Maui, Hawaii, thanks to our son, Francis, who owned a timeshare at the luxurious Kaanapali Westin. Francis, ever modest and indifferent to wealth, gave us an experience …
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12/4/24
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In the craft beer world, the stout sets itself apart in an assortment of ways. Its dark brown color, which sometimes leans toward being completely black, has a way of catching the eye versus the …
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By ROBERT DUGUAY
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12/4/24
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Moana 2
* * * (Colorful Sequel)
“Moana 2” follows the darling young Hawaiian girl as she travels through a series of adventures to save the environment.
While very similar …
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12/4/24
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What would the holiday season be in Rhode Island without Trinity Rep’s “A Christmas Carol”?
The production moved to the huge proscenium stage across town while Trinity’s …
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Theatre Review by DON FOWLER
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12/4/24
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W hat does a dog and a Rhode Island soda company soon to celebrate 110 years of being in business have in common?
Apparently a lot after cartoonist Tim Jones and John Sgambato of Yacht Club …
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By JOHN HOWELL
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12/4/24
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Providence based artists and Coventry natives Mike Jencks and Dan Pomfret have been making music together in some shape or form for nearly a decade. Together, they’re both part of the acclaimed …
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11/27/24
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The crowd screamed and screwed their eyes into the two men before them. Armlocks. Toeholds. Body Scissors. A bruised and bloodied form of entertainment, these shows cost hardworking men of gentler …
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11/27/24
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