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A dozen thrilling new page-turners to give you goosebumps this winter

With New England-based authors and/or plots, these 2023 releases and new-in-paperback titles enthrall.

Latest Arts Headlines

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What’s irreverent, disarming, and hilarious in ‘BLKS’ is largely AWOL

The Burbage Theatre Co.’s production could use a little more nuance in order to reach its full potential
PROVIDENCE

Some PVDFest vendors to get reimbursed for rained-out festival day

The plan to dole out $500 reimbursements for the cancelled final day of the festival does not include the food vendors.
RI TELEVISION

What is it like to be on ‘Pawn Stars’? One Rhode Island man found out.

Christopher Duval was featured in a segment of “Pawn Stars” on Wednesday night, and was part of the show’s “Boston episode.”

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Chelsea Handler: Laughter is needed now more than ever
“I have a service I can provide. I can make people laugh and forget about everything for an hour and a half,” said the comedian, who will perform in Providence Nov. 19. “You can give yourself a reprieve and sit with strangers and remember that that there’s goodness.”

PODCAST
From Johnston to Hollywood: R.I.’s Aria Mia Loberti stars in Netflix’s ‘All the Light We Cannot See’
On the R.I. Report podcast, Loberti explains why she auditioned with no acting experience, and shares the childhood ordeal that compels her to advocate for the blind community.

MEDIA
Rhode Island PBS, the Public’s Radio announce plan to merge
Pending regulatory approval, the new public media organization will serve listeners and viewers throughout Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts

RHODE MAP
Ken Block vs. Donald Trump, coming to a bookstore near you
The technology entrepreneur has written what could be a juicy book about his work investigating claims of voter fraud for the Trump campaign in 2020.

More Rhode Island Arts Headlines

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Jam Sessions at the Blue Room: Newport Jazz, cool vibes, and plenty of new talent

“We felt like we had more of a responsibility to work year-round to try and cultivate that scene and help highlight the talent that’s here,” said Dan Swain of the Newport Festivals Foundation.

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Gamm Theatre’s dark ‘Hangmen’ delights despite the occasional rope burn

Playwright Martin McDonagh clears the path with crisp, razor-sharp dialogue layered with cleverly constructed and wonderfully inappropriate one-liners.

INNOVATOR Q&A

‘You don’t need a multimillion dollar budget’: R.I. director, writer on breaking into TV industry

Brianna J. Cox is a writer, director, and media professor at the Community College of Rhode Island.

RI NEWS

Fort Wetherill is a hub for graffiti artists — and might be the DEM’s biggest maintenance challenge to date

Upkeep at the historic property is a Sisyphean task. Sometimes it feels like there’s no end in sight.

THINGS TO DO

For ‘Cosplay Dad,’ Rhode Island Comic Con is a place for full expression

“Even if you’re dressed up as an obscure character, somebody there is going to recognize it and get excited about it, and then you can share your fandom,” Tom Quinn said.

APPRECIATION

In any role, Matthew Perry’s humanity was never far from the surface

In both comedic and dramatic roles, Perry's vulnerability created an intimacy between actor and audience. Maybe that's why we're so gutted by news of his death at 54.

RI REPORT + RI PBS

Podcast: Folk singer Chance Emerson on building his music career in New England

On the Rhode Island Report podcast, folk-rock singer and songwriter Chance Emerson talks about Providence’s music scene, his latest album, and juggling fame and college.

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Newport artist creates ‘Alphabet of Saints’ exhibit to empower, inspire, and educate

Valorie Sheehan's collection of 26 clay figurines depicting women is meant to highlight the importance of courage, confidence, and education, as essential elements to challenge injustice and effect change.