Artscape

“Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never harm me.” It’s a saying many of us heard as kids. But a project by local photographer Gershon Stark turns the phrase on its head. In this week’s episode of Artscape, Morning Host Luis Hernandez talks with Stark about two exhibits at the Rhode Island Center for Photographic Arts that highlight the power of words. The post ‘Words Matter’: T...

Actor Alan Cumming is known for his Tony Award-winning turn as the Emcee in “Cabaret,” as well as roles in “Spy Kids,” “The Good Wife,” and many more. Ari Shapiro is a familiar voice to public radio listeners as the host of NPR’s All Things Considered. The two are performing together in “Och and Oy! A Considered Cabaret,” coming to the Zeiterion in New Bedford on Saturday, June 24. In a conversati...

"New Excellent Woman" is the latest album from Providence-based musician Asher White. At twenty-three years old, she already boasts an impressive catalog of over a dozen albums. White describes her music as collage pop -- reflected in the range of influences you can hear represented in it, from Sufjan Stevens, to The Books, to Daniel Johnston. She came to the studio for this conversation – and a p...

The first Providence Porchfest is happening this Saturday, June 10. It’s a series of concerts taking place on porches across the East side. Artscape Producer James Baumgartner talked with two of the organizers, Peter Evangelista and Brendan Kinnell, as well as Beth Barron, one of the performers. The post From Hawaiian folk to barbershop quartets, Providence Porchfest presents a “musical bar crawl”...

Sweeney Todd is a challenging show for directors and actors to recreate on stage. It’s a show with dark themes but if done right, it should be really funny. The latest iteration is playing at Trinity Rep. The post ‘Sweeney Todd’ hits the right balance of dark and fun at Trinity Rep appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio .

The latest play from the Wilbury Theatre Group is “Goodnight Sweetheart, Goodnight,” an original musical inspired by Baroque painter Artemisia Gentileschi. Artscape Producer James Baumgartner talked with the playwright, Darcie Dennigan, and composer, Niki Healy, about their collaboration on this unusual piece. The post Feminist art history meets 60s girl groups in original musical at the Wilbury a...

Natasha Connolly said she likes writing because it “forces you to look at the world in a different way.” The post Rhode Island high school student wins national poetry competition appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio .

The Newport Art Museum has two exhibitions right now, showcasing a panoply of art created from apparel and textiles. Artscape Producer James Baumgartner visited the museum recently and talked with two of the curators who put the shows together. The post Newport Art Museum weaves textiles and apparel in two outstanding exhibitions appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio .

Sherenté Mishitahin Harris is a two-spirit gender-queer pow-wow dancer from the Narragansett tribe. One of his greatest loves is performing in traditional women’s dance competitions across New England. But many in the community still hold onto traditional gender roles – and some judges don’t let Sherenté dance in the women’s category. A documentary called “Being Thunder” tells his story. The post...

Artscape producer James Baumgartner talks with Andy Grover, a Providence resident who makes Lego models of historic buildings in Rhode Island. The post Andy Grover shows his love of RI historic buildings with Lego models appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio .

“Ringmaster: Vince McMahon and the Unmaking of America” examines the impact of wrestling CEO Vince McMahon on American culture and politics. The post Local author’s new book examines the life and influence of wrestling CEO Vince McMahon appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio .

"Sound in Space, Sound in Place" is the latest exhibition at The New Bedford Art Museum. It features sound art that fills the converted bank building with sounds that invite the visitor to explore. The post The New Bedford Art Museum is filled with sound for its latest exhibition appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio .

Raskin’s latest release is a collection of dream-pop songs with a message of love and acceptance to their younger self. The post Studio Session: Roz Raskin on self-healing and Nova One’s latest album, ‘Create Myself’ appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio .

The latest play at Trinity Rep is called “The Inferior Sex,” a comedy that takes place in the office of a feminist women’s fashion magazine in the early 1970s. The post ‘The Inferior Sex’ brings the spirit of ‘72 to Trinity Rep appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio .

The authoritarian regime used movies as a form of propaganda. The post Portuguese film series highlights stories of life under the authoritarian Estado Novo regime appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio .

If you go up to the third floor of the New Bedford free library this month, you’ll find a display of handmade dresses, pillows, wall hangings, necklaces and more in a glass display case. It’s all part of the Afghan Women’s Art Project, a collaborative effort to support newly arrived refugees from Afghanistan. Artscape producer James Baumgartner spoke with the organizers of the exhibit. The post Af...

The Motion State Dance Festival takes place Thursday through Saturday, featuring live performances as well as dance on film. The post Personal stories told through dance at the Motion State Dance Festival appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio .

Colorful works by self-taught artists at the Jamestown Arts Center. The post ‘Harnessing Color’ brings sunshine to the Jamestown Arts Center appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio .

Nuestras Raíces, meaning “our roots,” has been documenting the stories of the state’s many Latino populations since 1991. The post Oral history project shares the stories of Latino communities in Rhode Island appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio .

The Providence-based ballet marks 45 years with world-premiere performances choreographed by members of the company. The post Festival Ballet celebrates the spirit of ‘78 appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio .

The Providence local imagines what traditional Black American folk music will sound like in a world where rising seas, desertification and natural disasters have rendered much of the world uninhabitable. The post Studio Session: Musician Jake Blount’s Afrofuturist vision of a post climate-change world appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio .

Crystal Williams envisions a RISD that’s more inclusive and accessible – and tuition-free. The post RISD’s new president is a poet with a passion for the arts and education appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio .

Members of the Rhode Island Philharmonic Youth Orchestra had a rare opportunity this past weekend when they performed at the Vets alongside the professional musicians of the Rhode Island Philharmonic. Artscape producer James Baumgartner visited a rehearsal before the performance to talk with the young people about the experience. The post Rhode Island Philharmonic and Youth Orchestra play together...

Artscape producer James Baumgartner and morning host Luis Hernandez review The Gamm Theatre's production of "Faith Healer," the 1979 drama by Irish playwright Brian Friel. The play runs through Jan. 29. The post Three performers own the stage in ‘Faith Healer’ at the Gamm Theatre appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio .

Funda Fest is celebrating its twenty-fifth year with two weeks of storytelling, starting this Saturday. Morning Host Luis Hernandez talked with one of the featured storytellers, Antonio Rocha as well as Valerie Tutson, executive director of Rhode Island Black Storytellers and Funda Fest. The post Funda Fest celebrates history and the art of Black storytelling appeared first on TPR: The Public&#039...