Rhode Island Entertainment News (United States)

The Bohemian Quartet is simply keeping a rare musical flame alive by taking on the challenging oeuvre of the Romany, or “gypsy” musical tradition. Partake in this experience on 2/26 at 3:00. Tickets are $15.

Rhode Islanders will salute their own—best actress nominee Viola Davis—at Oscar Night® America, the state’s only Oscar-night gala celebration officially sanctioned by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

The Courthouse Center for the Arts in West Kingston RI has announced its 2012 season. Artistic Director Richard Ericson will supervise the themed series “Broadway in the Courtroom” including 5 musicals, two plays and a holiday event.

Bright Night Providence, Rhode Island's Largest New Year's Eve Celebration, will feature International Star Illusionist Brad Ross, as well as over 50 other acts from 12 noon to 12 midnight.

Musica Dolce will perform at The Courthouse Center for the Arts on Sunday Dec. 11 at 2 p.m. and a special show, Home for the Holidays will be performed Dec. 15-18.

Creator and Director Seth Chitwood (of Barrington, RI) to premiere the second season of his web-series: Red Circles on Sunday, November 20th, 2011 at 9:00pm on youtube.com/redcircles1425. (Season 1 can also be seen at www.redcircles.ws/episodes.php)

Newport is home to the only dinner cruise ship in Rhode Island. As of Friday, October 14, it is under new ownership. Newport resident Max Nuki has purchased the former Newport Cruise Company’s Majestic and has great plans for her future.

Join author Steven R. Porter as he discusses the current state of book publishing, publishing success stories, the e-book phenomenon, and the bright future for new, independent writers at the Harmony Public Library on Thursday, October 6 at 6:30pm.

The seventh annual, Fortress of Nightmares will take place at Historic Fort Adams on the last two weekends in October Friday through Sunday, Oct. 21 – 23 and Friday through Sunday Oct. 28 – 30.

The Fortress of Nightmares is currently seeking volunteers to aid is in creating the perfect nightmare at Historic Fort Adams in Newport, RI.

Colonial Minutemen and British Red Coats battle and host games, demonstrations, and more at a free “Revolutionary War Encampment Living History Weekend” at the Smith-Appleby House in Smithfield, RI, on Sat., Sept. 24 - Sun., Sept. 25, 2011.

The Rhode Island International Film Festival will be held August 9 – 14 in Providence, R.I. New England’s only Academy Award-qualifying film festival. RIIFF gives audiences first looks at tomorrow’s top feature, short and documentary films.

The Bohemian Quartet is simply keeping a rare musical flame alive by taking on the challenging oeuvre of the Romany, or “gypsy” musical tradition. Partake in this experience on 2/26 at 3:00. Tickets are $15.

Rhode Islanders will salute their own—best actress nominee Viola Davis—at Oscar Night® America, the state’s only Oscar-night gala celebration officially sanctioned by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

Big Noise, the award-winning music firm founded by Al Gomes and A. Michelle celebrates its 22nd anniversary this year. Among last year's highlights: Big Noise assisted in scoring a Grammy nom for Best Jazz Vocal Album for 'Freddy Cole Sings Mr. B.’

The Courthouse Center for the Arts in West Kingston RI has announced its 2012 season. Artistic Director Richard Ericson will supervise the themed series “Broadway in the Courtroom” including 5 musicals, two plays and a holiday event.

Noted international belly dance trainer Sabeya has released a new instructional video in a two DVD set produced by Cozzi Video Productions. With more than three hours of instruction, the video teaches elegant and clean execution of belly dance moves.

The Bohemian Quartet will be performing Saturday, January 21, 2012 at 8:00pm at the Blackstone River Theatre, 549 Broad St. Cumberland, RI 02864. Tickets are $15.

Bright Night wristbands garner discounts on other New Year's Eve events, including Disney on Ice, Half-price skating, a Trinity Rep play, and a Masquerade Ball

Bright Night Providence, Rhode Island's Largest New Year's Eve Celebration, will feature International Star Illusionist Brad Ross, as well as over 50 other acts from 12 noon to 12 midnight.

Musica Dolce will perform at The Courthouse Center for the Arts on Sunday Dec. 11 at 2 p.m. and a special show, Home for the Holidays will be performed Dec. 15-18.

Don't Miss the 21st Annual ARTCRAFT SHOW & SALE Dec. 3 and 4 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. at Courthouse Center for the Arts, 3481 Kingstown Rd., West Kingston, RI 02892

American folk songs and dance music, by Jay Ungar & Molly Mason, on Sunday, Nov. 13 at 3:00pm. The concert will be held at Olin Hall on the Bard College Campus, located in Annandale-on-Hudson. All proceeds will benefit Hospice.

Catch Jesse Liam and his father Jack Gauthier Saturday, November 5th at Music at the Mill in Greenville, RI, at 7pm, and Thursday, November 10th at The Mishnock Barn in West Greenwich RI, at 7pm

Creator and Director Seth Chitwood (of Barrington, RI) to premiere the second season of his web-series: Red Circles on Sunday, November 20th, 2011 at 9:00pm on youtube.com/redcircles1425. (Season 1 can also be seen at www.redcircles.ws/episodes.php)

Guitarist John Stein and his Quartet return to the Wamsutta Club in downtown New Bedford on Friday night, November 18, at 8 pm. The concert is presented by Whaling City Sound and proceeds benefit the YWCA of Southestern Mass.

Newport is home to the only dinner cruise ship in Rhode Island. As of Friday, October 14, it is under new ownership. Newport resident Max Nuki has purchased the former Newport Cruise Company’s Majestic and has great plans for her future.

Baby K & Frosty The Dopeman make a music video for song "No Guns No Knives"

Courthouse Center for the Arts will present "PIPPIN: The Legendary Broadway Musical in Concert" on Oct. 30.

Join author Steven R. Porter as he discusses the current state of book publishing, publishing success stories, the e-book phenomenon, and the bright future for new, independent writers at the Harmony Public Library on Thursday, October 6 at 6:30pm.

For Halloween aficionados, three local attractions offer gore, ghouls and groans to satisfy fear fans. On the tamer, family-oriented genre, there are pumpkin patches where the most frightening person is the scarecrow.

The seventh annual, Fortress of Nightmares will take place at Historic Fort Adams on the last two weekends in October Friday through Sunday, Oct. 21 – 23 and Friday through Sunday Oct. 28 – 30.

The Fortress of Nightmares is currently seeking volunteers to aid is in creating the perfect nightmare at Historic Fort Adams in Newport, RI.

Colonial Minutemen and British Red Coats battle and host games, demonstrations, and more at a free “Revolutionary War Encampment Living History Weekend” at the Smith-Appleby House in Smithfield, RI, on Sat., Sept. 24 - Sun., Sept. 25, 2011.

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Summer is South County, RI’s favorite season and we make sure to enjoy it as long as possible. A mere calendar change from August to September does not deter our avid beachgoers, festival and music fans.

The Rhode Island International Film Festival will be held August 9 – 14 in Providence, R.I. New England’s only Academy Award-qualifying film festival. RIIFF gives audiences first looks at tomorrow’s top feature, short and documentary films.

The wireless WATER ROCKER system gives iPod and iPhone waterproof speakers with a 150-foot range and built-in FM radio.

New Alesis portable audio recorder, the TwoTrack, captures stereo sound with two built-in condenser microphones.

The North Kingstown Arts Council and Swamptown Enterprises will host a celebration of songs of the sea and the hale and hearty men who sang them July 23, 2-4 p.m. on the waterfront grounds of Smith’s Castle, 55 Richard Smith Dr, North Kingstown, RI

“A concert and fundraising event promoting awareness for congenital heart defects.” DATE & TIME: Thursday, August 11, 2011 (Doors Open 5:30PM – 10PM) PLACE: Venus DeMilo Restaurant, 75 G.A.R. Hwy, Swansea, MA

Now shipping, arcade cabinet for iPad comes complete with full size joystick and buttons to provide authentic arcade-style gaming experience.

New iPad DJ controller, complete with iPad stand and support for algoriddim’s djay app, is now available.

Shipping now, the new percussion pad by Alesis, PercPad, features a compact configuration, flexible mounting options, and universal sounds perfect for any setup.

Shamrock Financial is proud to sponsor the Newport Summer Comedy Series once again. Shamrock will be on site each night with a prize wheel for great items, such as lip balm or sunscreen. Shamrock will also raffle off tickets to a future series show.

Jack Mallory has been working the beat for a while now, but his mundane duties of shaking down prostitutes and contending with teenage thugs are no comparison to the horrors he is about to face.

Providence, RI’s On-Air Radio Personality and Celebrity DJ, DJ Tek received the highly acclaimed award of “Rhode Island’s Best DJ”, for the 3rd year in-a-row!

Sightsee from Narragansett Bay, watch a Broadway show or enjoy a deliciously simple, sweet strawberry shortcake in South County, RI.

Warm breezes have blown in, so it’s time to open the windows and venture forth into the world. Local venues in South County, Rhode Island have a ready slate of events for winter-weary visitors.

DECKEDOUT621.COM - The Official Rhode Island “Go Skateboarding Day” After Party featuring the BEST in Ska & Punk! At FIREHOUSE 13 Providence, RI Tuesday June 21, 2001

The summer season starts in South County, Rhode Island during Memorial Day weekend. Our beaches are beautiful and relaxing, and there is always something to do and see.

Cross your legs and get ready to laugh during the Courthouse Center for the Arts production of Urinetown: The Musical. The world’s toilets are controlled by evil corporations and a revolutionary hero emerges to save mankind from their wicked grip.

The aroma of the quintessential summer beach food, clam cakes, took over the halls of the RI State House on Thurs., May 5, for the 19th annual “Celebrate South County Day and the Rest of the State,” the kick-off of 2011 National Tourism Week.

New digital DJ controller, Numark NS6, will be available to the world on June 1, 2011. In anticipation of NS6’s release, Numark has launched a dedicated website, numarkNS6.com.

These Happy Days are ours at The Courthouse Center for the Arts. Richie, the Fonz and the entire Happy Days gang rock and roll July 1-23 with a ’50s-era dance contest and wrestling match to save Arnold’s Drive-In malt shop.

Are you prepared for the Rebellion?... Get ready RI! Rhode Island's first semi-professional rugby league team ready to rumble... RI Rebellion have joined the USARL for its inaugural season

Rhode Island author Matt Di Spirito has published "Zombified, Episode 2: Yankee Heights," a horror novella available in paperback and ebook formats. "Yankee Heights" is the follow-up to "Zombified, Episode 1: Wooneyville".

Performed at the Courthouse Center for the Arts May 13-22, The Giver tells the story of Jonas, a 12-year-old boy, who is chosen as the Receiver of Memory by his society.

The Who’s Tommy provides a nostalgic trip back for anyone who grew up in the 1970s. Platform shoes and pinball machines take center stage June 2-19 in this classic rock opera at the Courthouse Center for the Arts.

A wee bit of Scotland comes to the Washington County Fairgrounds, Rte. 112, Sat. June 11 during the 13th Annual Rhode Island Scottish Highland Festival.

Legendary Rock Band, KISS and the leader in Indoor Glow-in-the-Dark Mini Golf announces, Monster Mini Golf presents KISS in Las Vegas, NV. The first of its kind in the world! Located across from the Hard Rock Hotel and set to open Fall 2011

Veterans find inspiration on the voices of the girls. As part of the Year long veterans initiative She Served Too today performed at From Tents to Tea at the Rhode Island Veterans Administration, Providence, RI.