Friday, December 12, 2025

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PLAYING NOW: Alex Whitney is director of operations at Jane Pickens Theater in Newport, a location that first started showing films in the 1920s and continues to operate in part because of the mix of events that take place there, such as a recent “Remembering Robert Redford” film series. 
PBN PHOTO/KATE WHITNEY LUCEY

At small local theaters, the plot still thickens

For almost as long as the concept of a modern movie theater has existed, Jane Pickens Theater LLC has been drawing filmgoers. “Someone’s been showing...

Singleton stepping down as PPAC CEO and president at end of...

PROVIDENCE – The Providence Performing Arts Center will have a new CEO and president next year.  J.L. “Lynn” Singleton, who first joined PPAC in 1983 as its executive...
SUPPORTIVE ATMOSPHERE: Analise Rossi, manager and bartender at The Boombox in Providence, says there’s often a group of regulars at the karaoke lounge always applauding and cheering on the performers. 
PBN PHOTO/MICAHEL SALERNO

Karaoke bar stands out in crowded Providence nightlife scene

While numerous bars in Providence offer karaoke nights, the city hosts just one karaoke lounge. But even looking beyond the capital city, The Boombox offers...

R.I. among 13 honorees for PBN’s 2025 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion...

PROVIDENCE – The State of Rhode Island, Revive Therapeutic Services and Amica Mutual Insurance Co. are among 13 honorees who will be recognized in...

R.I. State Council on the Arts grants $945K to 160 entities

PROVIDENCE - The R.I. State Council on the Arts on Tuesday awarded a total of $945,000 to 160 arts and culture entities across the...

Providence Country Day School begins construction of new arts center

PROVIDENCE – Providence Country Day School recently began construction on its first dedicated arts building, a 12,000-square-foot center set to open in fall 2026. The...

Performing arts groups celebrate as R.I. federal judge strikes down NEA...

A quartet of performing arts groups has won a legal faceoff with the National Endowment for the Arts after a federal judge in Providence...
OPEN FOR BIDS: Vallots Auctioneers founder Michael Dym with some of the art to be auctioned at his auction house in Providence. Dym started the business in New York City in 2003 but moved it to Providence in 2021. 
PBN PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

Dym finds value in working with art

Michael Dym has always been drawn to all kinds of art, but not just making it. Before he could even walk, Dym would flip through...

City officials kick off PVDFest weekend

PROVIDENCE – City and arts leaders on Thursday formally rolled out the proverbial red carpet for the return of PVDFest, transforming Rhode Island’s capital...

DESIGNxRI’s annual DESIGN WEEK launches Sept. 12

PROVIDENCE – The annual statewide celebration of design, innovation and community as a means to spotlight Rhode Island’s design sector will kick off on...
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