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A RISD professor’s fascinating discovery about a former slave

If you’re looking for a fascinating (and true) story about life as a slave, Rhode Island School of Design professor Jonathan Schroeder recently discovered one — and it’s well worth your time.

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Performers announced for Providence’s 10th PVDFest

PVDFest, the city’s signature arts and culture festival, will return to downtown Providence for its 10th anniversary.

From folk to funk: Your guide to summer music festival season in Mass. and R.I.

Whether you’re seeking kid-friendly fun or jam sessions with green goals, this season offers fresh-air lineups for all ages.
THEATER REVIEW

Burbage Theatre Co.’s ‘The Motherf**ker with the Hat’ is raw, raucous, and not be missed

The poetically profane play premiered on Broadway in 2011 and is currently being superbly staged by the Burbage Theatre Company in Pawtucket.

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Actress Octavia Spencer on her career, upcoming R.I. visit, and more: ‘Access to the arts is imperative’
The Globe spoke with the Oscar-winning actress, who is making her first trip to Rhode Island as an honoree of the 2024 Pell Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Arts.

THEATER REVIEW
Falling head over high heels for Trinity Rep’s ‘La Cage aux Folles’
Theatergoers should come to this production for the extravagance, stay for the audacity, and leave having walked a mile in someone’s stilettos.

THEATER REVIEW
‘A Chorus Line’: Singular sensations replace grand storytelling in Theatre By The Sea season opener
Can Theatre By the Sea, given its tendency to go big, go small?

INNOVATOR Q&A
Founded by Newport socialite Doris Duke, this organization is keeping history alive while addressing climate change
The Newport Restoration Foundation in Rhode Island is still focused on historic preservation of Colonial homes, but isn’t hiding the effects of climate change on the seaside city.

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401 Fun: The best things to do in Rhode Island, May 31 to June 7

This week: Pride Month celebrations, Italian food, a ‘90s party, RISD exhibition, and more!

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Crisis in R.I.’s creative capital: Arts organizations are fighting to survive

The Columbus Theatre in Providence is closing in June, and arts leaders say more closures will follow unless the state bails the arts sector out.

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‘Once’ showcases the power of the pub, where hope, music, and a pint can change a life

Wilbury Theatre Group’s musical based on the Indie film entrances but doesn’t quite transport.

THINGS TO DO

401 Fun: The best things to do in Rhode Island, May 24-31

This week: RISD on the runway, Memorial Day festivities, Newport food, drive-in movies, and more!

THEATER REVIEW

‘Doubt: A Parable’ is a compelling battle of wills

Intriguing, thought-provoking production ends Gamm Theatre’s 2023-24 season.

THINGS TO DO

Best things to do in Rhode Island: May 10-17

This week: Quahog Week, SpringFest, Farm Fest, high tea, craft beer, and more!

RI HEALTH

A mission to help Diego: ‘Ezra’ movie producer found support for his autistic son at Bradley Hospital

The filmmakers of "Ezra," a new movie starring Robert De Niro and Bobby Cannavale about a father and his autistic son, hosted a private screening in Rhode Island for Bradley Hospital. The film's award-winning producer, William Horberg, wanted to thank the Providence-area hospital for helping his own autistic son.

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Joe Wilson Jr. moves offstage to a new starring role as Providence’s director of Art, Culture and Tourism

“Teaching, being on boards, helping nonprofits raise money, mentoring kids … that all became a portfolio of my life as an artist here in Providence,” said Wilson, an actor and director.