Galactic Theater keeping Warren ‘weird’
It has a bar, but it isn’t a bar. It began as a vintage store and became the Galactic Theatre LLC “by accident and...
Retired tourism leader finds new success as voice-over artist
SCITUATE – When Connie Wallace was around 20 years old, a chance phone call she answered for her father turned out to be pivotal...
Providence introduces new $2.5M grant program to support arts facilities construction,...
PROVIDENCE – A new grant program introduced Tuesday by the city looks to help nonprofit cultural institutions cover costs for facilities renovations and new...
Five Questions With: Lynne McCormack
1. How do you envision expanding Rhode Island’s commitment to the arts?
My work has always been centered on making the arts accessible to all...
Providence launches $500K grant program for arts and culture events
PROVIDENCE – The city on Wednesday announced a new grant program aimed at helping nonprofits pay for public art and culture events.
Grants of up...
R.I. issued $13.8M in film tax credits in fiscal 2022
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island issued more than $13 million in motion picture tax credits in fiscal 2022, a significant jump from the previous year.
The...
Kimble-Huntley sees tourism opportunity in ‘customizable experiences’
PROVIDENCE – Anika Kimble-Huntley, chief marketing officer at R.I. Commerce Corp., sees signs of a tourism bounce back in the Ocean State despite ongoing...
Benefits of state’s film tax credit touted during ‘Gilded Age’ event
NEWPORT – At a press conference Tuesday at the Marble House mansion, Julian Fellowes, creator of "The Gilded Age," discussed filming the period drama...
HarborOne Foundation R.I. awards $201K in grants to local organizations
PROVIDENCE – HarborOne Foundation Rhode Island announced Monday that it has awarded $201,000 in total grants to 16 local nonprofit organizations to help support...
Five Questions With: Ellie Brown
Ellie Brown is the new executive director of DESIGNxRI. Brown, a design educator, artist and nonprofit development professional, began her tenure as the Providence-based...
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