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 conversation with Morning Host Luis Hernandez earlier this month, Cumming talked about the show, his love of cabaret, and more.

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"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 performance – with Artscape producer James Baumgartner and Morning Host Luis Hernandez.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Natasha Connolly said she likes writing because it “forces you to look at the world in a different way.”

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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.

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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.

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