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Music Review
Dolly Parton’s surprise performance rocked the Newport Folk Festival
The million-dollar question was what to expect from the headlining performance, mysteriously labeled “The Collaboration.” When the surprise was unveiled, it did not disappoint.
STAGE REVIEW
Theatre By The Sea’s ‘You’ve Still Got a Friend’ is sincere easy listening
Not particularly original, the musical tribute combines Carole King and James Taylor tunes with storytelling about their careers and friendship. Its best attributes reside in the performers.
Crowds sing along and celebrate as Maroon 5 plays free beach concert hosted by R.I. philanthropist
Previous headliners of Joseph Healey's birthday bashes include Lenny Kravitz and Sting.
RI MUSIC
Maroon 5 will play a philanthropist’s birthday beach bash in Narragansett on Saturday – and everyone’s invited
Sting and Lenny Kravitz have played free, public concerts for Joseph Healey’s birthday parties on the beach in years past.
OCEAN STATE Q&A
A literal comedy tour of Providence
Mike Keller’s Comedy Bus City Tours combines the sights and sounds of Providence with cutting edge entertainment.
Occult books and antagonistic deities. Providence gets weird at NecronomiCon 2026.
From panels featuring bestselling authors to vendors selling vintage jewelry to horror film screenings, Providence's "festival of weird" aimed to have something for everyone.
RHODE ISLAND REPORT PODCAST
People are flocking to R.I.’s new celebrity, Dawn the Duck
Justin Taymes talks about buying Dawn for $7 at the Tractor Supply Co. and bringing her to fame after attending Patriots’ games and marching with the Tartan Army in Providence.
Ari Emanuel’s company to acquire 7 Broadway theaters and 10 in the West End
Ari Emanuel announced his venture had agreed to acquire ATG Entertainment, a British company that operates theaters on Broadway and in London’s West End, as well as Boston's Emerson Colonial Theatre.