Category Archives: Arts
Ocean State’s “Fools” a comic fable
It doesn’t take Leon Tolchinsky very long to figure out that Kulyenchikov is a village of idiots. Snetsky the shepherd tells him the moment he walks into town: “We’re all stupid.&rdq...
Feb 01, 2013
Whats happening this weekend 1:25
THEATER: There’s lots of great productions springing up now that the holiday season is a thing of the past. Trinity Rep has a stimulating version of “Crime and Punishment” playing in...
Jan 25, 2013
REVIEW: Gamm stages surprisingly bawdy “Anne Boleyn”
Although I’ve never actually seen a full episode of “Downton Abbey” – I know, I know! – I think I can imagine what’s so wonderful about it: an epic, sweeping tale o...
Jan 25, 2013
REVIEW: Trinity stages stimulating ‘Crime and Punishment’
Trinity’s edgy “Crime and Punishment” is not your father’s Dostoyevsky. Adapted by Marilyn Campbell and Artistic Director Curt Columbus, “Crime and Punishment” is a...
Jan 25, 2013
BETWEEN THE LINES: In depth with Rhode Island’s new Poet Laureate
Richard Benjamin has big plans to spread his love of poetry throughout the state. Though he’s a transplant from California (by way of New Jersey) Benjamin has called Rhode Island home for nearly...
Jan 22, 2013
Michelle Kwan Marries Lt. Clay Pell in Providence
Over the weekend a familiar face got hitched in our capital city. Michelle Kwan, 32 who skated her way into our hearts during various Olympic winter games and world figure skating championships, ...
Jan 21, 2013
Ben Hague’s Funny Business: Interview with Comedian Orlando Baxter
Worcester native Orlando Baxter is one of the funniest young guns making the rounds on the comedy circuit today. Our Comedy Contributor Ben Hague (who’s pretty darn funny himself) caught up with...
Jan 18, 2013
Miss Universe: I don’t want a pot-smoker’s lifestyle
Tara Granahan Just hours after TMZ released pictures of 20-year old Miss Universe Olivia Culpo drinking alcohol during her freshman year in college, she appeared on the WPRO Morning News. The Cra...
Jan 14, 2013
What’s Happening this weekend: 1.11
FOOD: Providence Restaurant Week– well, weeks — kicks off this Sunday and will continue through Saturday, Jan. 26.Nearly 100 restaurants across Rhode Island and some in nearby Massachusett...
Jan 11, 2013
85th Academy Award nominees announced
Liz Burke, WPRO News The 85thAcademy Awards nominees were announced on Thursday morning. Take a look at the complete list below to see if your favorites from 2012 are among the nominees. BEST PICTURE ...
Jan 10, 2013
