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...
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...