FRINGE PVD Is Back with a Week of Creative Risk-taking

by Judith Clinton

Now in its thirteenth year, The Providence Fringe Festival (FRINGEPVD), continues to capture the soul of the city’s artistic spirit. From July 12 through 18, venues across the Valley Arts District will ignite with performances, installations, and community events that celebrate the adventurous, artist-driven ethos [...]

Want to Build Community? All You Need is Cheese

by Amber Ma

According to a recent survey from RAND and The Connection Institute, 41% of American adults feel lonely at least some of the time. Over half of American adults do not belong to clubs or organizations, while nearly two-thirds do not get together with neighbors to [...]

“Independent Media is Absolutely Critical”: Amy Goodman and Award-Winning Documentary “Steal This Story, Please!” Coming to Providence

by Eric Halvarson

On June 26 and 27, The Avon Cinema will be screening the new documentary “Steal This Story, Please!” about journalist Amy Goodman and her career covering movements around the world amid the consolidation of corporate media and increasing attacks on the freedom of the press.   [...]

Side Quests: “Veer” by Cole Swensen

by Diane Josefowicz

Summer is often full of journeys as lovely weather and longer days conspire to stir dreams of road tripping. Allowances are made for traffic, and everyone prays that the weather holds. Then the plan goes sideways, and with the disappointment comes a bitter lesson about [...]

Teen Poets Recognized by Award Named for Providence Public Educator Maureen Kenner

by The Providence Eye

The winning poems for the 2026 Maureen Kenner Memorial Prize have been announced, with Lina Durfee’s poem “Altitude Sickness” receiving the first place honor.  The contest, held by poet Tina Cane and the Rhode Island Center for the Book, is a competition for students across [...]

“Next to Normal”: A Rock Musical about Mental Illness that Delivers Humor and Honesty with Astonishing Force

by Judith Clinton

Trinity Repertory Company concludes its season with the Pulitzer and Tony Award-winning rock musical “Next to Normal,” featuring a book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey and music by Tom Kitt. Directed by former Associate Artistic Director Amanda Dehnert, “Next to Normal” is a deeply human [...]

Wilbury’s Girl from the North Country Uses the Music of Bob Dylan to Tell A Story of America at “It’s Most Bruised and Most Resilient”

by Judith Clinton

Wilbury Theatre Group closes its season with Girl from the North Country, written by celebrated Irish playwright Conor McPherson with music and lyrics by Bob Dylan. Girl from the North Country is not Bob Dylan’s story. Rather, it is a story made possible by his [...]

Las instituciones históricas intentan combatir “el factor de intimidación” del mundo del arte

by Lynn Holstein

Un cálido domingo de mayo, tras un largo y frío invierno, varias decenas de personas optaron por permanecer en el interior del Providence Art Club (PAC). Asistieron para participar en el ciclo de conferencias denominado Sunday Salon. En esta ocasión, presentó una mesa redonda con [...]

The Family Legend: Eleni Sikelianos’s Memory Rehearsal

by Diane Josefowicz

It can be hard to come to terms with ancestors, especially if they’re charismatic, secretive, and unconventional. Fodder for endless gossip, they feed family legends while failing to show up for reunions or else raising eyebrows when they do. Providence poet and translator Eleni Sikelianos, [...]

Local Artist and Wildlife Rehabilitator Awarded Guggenheim Fellowship

by Andrea Gutierrez

The John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation announced its latest cohort of fellows last month, awarding the prestigious distinction to 223 artists, scholars, and scientists. Providence-based artist Sheida Soleimani was recognized for her contribution to the field of photography.  Soleimani is no stranger to prestigious recognition. [...]