His publicist, Yvette Noel-Schure, told The Associated Press the music icon was found dead at his home Thursday in Chanhassen.… MORE
Category Archives: Arts
A conversation with Kristin Chenoweth – coming to PPAC April 16
Kristin Chenoweth performs in the PPAC Gala on Saturday, April 16. For complete information, visit www.ppacri.org or call 401.421.ARTS.… MORE
Comic Book Legend Stan Lee Announced for RI Comic Con (and many more)
Rhode Island Comic Con has just announced the latest addition to their 2016 guest list, comic book legend Stan Lee.… MORE
Eight to be inducted into Rhode Island Music Hall of Fame
The Rhode Island Music Hall of Fame’s 2016 inductees are: Greg Abate, Frankie Carle, Bill Harley, Carl Henry, Carol Sloane, Sugar Ray and the Bluetones, Richard Walton, and The Young Adults / The Fabulous Motels / Rudy Cheeks.… MORE
“Nunsense 2: The Second Coming” is lighthearted, good fun
“Nunsense 2: The Second Coming” runs through April 24 with Friday and Saturday performances at 8 p.m. and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Tickets are $25 for general admission and $18 for students with a valid ID. Purchase them at http://www.thecommunityplayers.net/ or call the reservation line at (401) 726-6860. Tickets are also available at the door, and credit cards are accepted. … MORE
Ragtime at PPAC is Powerful Theater
Ragtime continues to play April 9 and 10 at PPAC, 220 Weybosset St., Providence, with Saturday shows at 2 and 8 p.m., and Sunday performances at 1:00 and 6:30. Tickets start at $52 and may be obtained at the PPAC Box Office, online at www.ppacri.org or by phone at (401) 421-2787… MORE
“Miracle Worker” at Ocean State Theatre Co is a Must See
“The Miracle Worker” runs through April 17 at Ocean State Theatre Company, 1245 Jefferson Blvd., Warwick. Tickets are $34-$49 and may be obtained by calling (401) 921-6800, or by visiting oceanstatetheatre.org.… MORE
Rhode Island designer’s alternative state logo design goes viral
Rhode Island graphic designer Missy Hardesty wasn’t a fan of the state’s new “Warmer and Cooler” design. “It hurt my eyeballs,” she told WPRO’s Tara Granahan on Wednesday afternoon.… MORE
Garry Shandling, comic, ‘Larry Sanders Show’ creator, dies
Las Angeles Police officer Tony Im said Shandling died Thursday in Los Angeles of an undisclosed cause. He was 66.… MORE
RI Radio Hall of Fame Announces Class of 2016
The Hall of Fame, established in 2008 by local radio professionals, celebrates the history of the industry in Rhode Island, and to honor the men and women who have played a part in its growth.… MORE
