18th RISD president is practiced in art of social equity and...
Crystal Williams describes herself as a “faculty activist,” so it’s no surprise that Williams envisions the start of her tenure at the Rhode Island...
Perry named Festival Ballet Providence board president
LAURINE RYAN PERRY, a fine wine key accounts manager for West Greenwich-based Mancini Beverage, was recently appointed the new president for Festival Ballet Providence’s...
Diedrich stepping down as Newport Art Museum’s executive director
NEWPORT – Norah Diedrich, who has served as the Newport Art Museum’s executive director since 2015, will step down in December to take a...
Flickers’ film festival founder Marshall dies after long illness
PROVIDENCE – George T. Marshall, the founder and CEO of the Flickers’ Rhode Island International Film Festival who has brought independent filmmakers together to...
Providence adds new startup training to design grant program
PROVIDENCE – The city and DESIGNxRI are expanding an existing grant program for design-based businesses, with new opportunities for entrepreneurs looking to start creative...
Stoneacre Hospitality owners propose mixed-use redevelopment of historic Newport building
NEWPORT – The owners and operators of the Stoneacre Hospitality Group are in the process of seeking approval from city officials to transform the...
‘Three Nights of Lights’ winter WaterFire events slated for Dec. 1-3
PROVIDENCE – The season of lights will be brighter.
WaterFire Providence, The Avenue Concept and FirstWorks announced Wednesday they will partner with the Providence Warwick...
R.I. Foundation offering $30K grants to arts, culture organizations of color
PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Foundation is partnering with the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts and the Rhode Island Council for the...
Ocean Community United Theatre names new executive director
WESTERLY – Carly Callahan was named the Ocean Community United Theatre's new executive director, the organization's board of directors announced Tuesday.
“Thanks to the work...
Galactic Theatre 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...
