Category Archives: Arts

PHOTOS: Folk Festival draws thousands to Newport

PHOTOS: Folk Festival draws thousands to Newport

By Steve Klamkin WPRO News About 30,000 music fans filled Newport’s Fort Adams State park for the sold-out Newport Folk Festival July 27-29, to hear a variety of folk, rock and other performers. The weekend included an announcement by festival founder George Wein and Gov. Gina Raimondo that the non-profit Newport Festivals Foundation have reached…MORE

Newport jazz, folk festivals secure deal for 40 more years

Newport jazz, folk festivals secure deal for 40 more years

Gov. Gina Raimondo and Newport Festivals Foundation chairman George Wein said Saturday the state and the foundation have reached a license agreement to keep the Newport Jazz Festival and the Newport Folk Festival in the city for 40 more years.MORE

“Mamma Mia” brings 70s Nostalgia to Matunuck

“Mamma Mia” brings 70s Nostalgia to Matunuck

“Mamma Mia!” runs through July 21 at Theatre by the Sea, 364 Cards Pond Rd., Wakefield, R.I. Tickets start at $52 and may be obtained by calling 401.782.8587, or online at theatrebythesea.com.MORE

Ultimate Concert List of Summer 2018

Ultimate Concert List of Summer 2018

This summer there are some awesome concerts coming our way – here is our ultimate list of the best ones coming to our area this summer! Don’t spend the summer at home go adventure and rock out!MORE