WESTERLY — Leave it to Eugene J. Celico to turn a harrowing experience into a comedy.

KINGSTON — The Nina von Maltzahn Global Touring Initiative of the Curtis Institute of Music — Joshua Smith, flute; Maria Ioudenitch, violin; Roberto Diaz, viola; Albert Seo, cello and Jordan Dodson, guitar — will kick off this year's Kingston Chamber Music Festival, the 31st season of chambe…

WAKEFIELD — Fifteen-year-old Alex Celico of Westerly will play the role of Horton the Elephant in Rhode Island Youth Theatre’s production of 'Seussical, Jr.!' which opens this weekend at the Prout School auditorium.

WESTERLY — As they gear up to release their next studio album, "Elevate," genre-defying funkjazz-soul-hip-hop-psychedelic-jam-art-rock-experimental-avant-garde music titans Lettuce have released their new single “Everybody Wants To Rule The World,” their jazzy take on the "Tears For Fears" h…

Thursday, July 18

WESTERLY — Billy Gilman, the true-blue, real deal, down-to-earth singing sensation who was the runner-up on "The Voice," NBC’s popular singing competition, a few years back, is gearing up for his next important show.

NORTH STONINGTON — It's the time of year for carnival rides and corn dogs, tractor pulls and contests, pickle competitions and country music.

WESTERLY — Many local families with Italian-American roots are gearing up for this weekend's events held in honor of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. The celebrations begin with triduum Masses on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, July 10, 11 and 12, at 7 p.m. On Sunday, the 7 a.m. Mass will be said …

WESTERLY — There will be a touch of Vermont, a hint of Austria and some ice cold drafts of top-notch beer next Wednesday in Weekapaug when Sam von Trapp comes to visit.

Thursday, July 11

WESTERLY — Victor Chiburis said he's delighted with the reception Flock Theatre is receiving with its first foray into Westerly.

WESTERLY — The summer music scene is upon us, and from the beaches to the bars to the meadows; from jazz to blues to classical, and from folk to rock to Reggae, the choices for enjoying free and ticketed concerts are varied and plentiful. (Make sure to check the Nightlife listings on page D3…

As we settled into our seats at the Granite Theatre Saturday night, for a performance of Neil Simon's "Barefoot in the Park," I overheard Judy George (who's  making her directorial debut with comedy,) tell a gentleman how much she's enjoyed her first time in the director's seat.

WESTERLY — "Passing Through," the July show at the Artist's Cooperative Gallery of Westerly, featuring the works of photographer Anna Shaw and painter Helen Roy, kicks off Friday with an opening reception from 5 to 8 p.m. 

NEWPORT — Island Moving Company, Newport’s Contemporary Ballet will present its tenth annual summer dance festival July 14-21, on an outdoor stage on the seaside lawn of St. Michael’s Country Day School in Newport.

Thursday, July 4

WESTERLY — Judy George will direct Neil Simon’s romantic comedy “Barefoot in the Park,” which opens Friday at the Granite Theatre.

WESTERLY — It will be a delightful Shakespearean and Sophoclean summer this year when New London’s Flock Theatre makes its debut in Wilcox Park with performances of a comedy and a tragedy.

MYSTIC — There will be more than 100 traditional and classic wooden boats at Mystic Seaport Museum’s WoodenBoat Show this weekend. Hosted in partnership with WoodenBoat Publications, the festival celebrates the design and craftsmanship of wooden craft.

MATUNUCK — The abundance of outside rain we've had these last few weeks may be getting tiresome but the audience at Theatre By The Sea Friday couldn't get enough of the inside showers during opening night of "Singin’ in the Rain," the fabulous, high energy musical now on stage through July 7…

Thursday, June 27

WESTERLY — Grammy winning saxophonist Paul Winter will join musicians from the Chorus of Westerly Saturday at the 39th annual Summer Pops performance in downtown Westerly’s Wilcox Park, when the harmonies of community and music come together to officially welcome summer in Westerly, said cho…

STONINGTON — Music will fill the air Saturday in Stonington with Stonington Sounds, a free music festival with concerts happening throughout the day in various locations in the borough.

Two Grammy Award winners and an Australian singer, songwriter will help usher in a new era in Westerly-Pawcatuck this weekend.

Thursday, June 20

WESTERLY — Glenroy Anthony "Ernie" Smith, the Jamaican guitarist legend who was born in Kingston, Jamaica in 1945 and who is celebrating half a century of music-making will join Westerly's Soulshot Saturday at the Knickerbocker Music Center, part of his 50th anniversary tour.

MYSTIC — River Jam, a music festival showcasing music from rock to reggae, blues to country, takes place this Thursday through Sunday at Mystic Shipyard.

NEW LONDON — Summer Fest, a annual family-friendly community event featuring food trucks, live entertainment and activities on the grounds of The Lyman Allyn Art Museum on Saturday, June 22, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free. Performers will include Bluesman Ramblin' Dan Stevens, who …

PEACE DALE — Country DnA, South County's well-known country dance band, will round out the spring season at Music 'n' More at Lily Pads, with a concert at Lily Pads on Saturday, June 22, 7-9 p.m.

Thursday, June 13

WESTERLY — Music on the Hill’s 2019 Music Festival comes to a close next Wednesday with "Four Hands," a concert with members of the Millar Piano Duo and the Miller-Porfiris Duo.

STONINGTON — Soprano Constance Rock, hailed for her effortless high notes and riveting voice, will headline a concert of songs by Schubert, Barber, Mahler and Mozart at Calvary Church Stonington Sunday at 3 p.m., to benefit the Calvary Music School. 

WARWICK — Smithfield native Maryann Price will travel from her current home in Austin, Texas for a Rhythm & Blues/Folk Festival at the Gamm Theatre in Warwick on Saturday.

While the entire cast of John Patrick's "The Curious Savage," on stage at the Granite through June 16, deserves a hearty round of applause, as does Jude Pescatello for his excellent direction of the heartwarming comedy — there is one actor who should be singled out for her extraordinary perf…

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Thursday, June 6

WESTERLY — What would you do if you step-mother — your late father's wife — decided to use the $10 million dollars she's just inherited from her husband — your father — to support various charitable organizations?

WESTERLY — Artist Patty Nunes will join forces with jewelry maker Kristie Foss next month at the Artists' Cooperative Gallery of Westerly at "Scene from a Train, Fleeting Moments," the June exhibit at the Artists’ Cooperative Gallery of Westerly.