Artscape

Nuestras Raíces, meaning “our roots,” has been documenting the stories of the state’s many Latino populations since 1991.

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The Providence-based ballet marks 45 years with world-premiere performances choreographed by members of the company.

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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.

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Crystal Williams envisions a RISD that’s more inclusive and accessible – and tuition-free.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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The Gamm Theater is bringing back their annual production of a Christmas favorite, "It’s A Wonderful Life," this time with a twist: they’re performing the story as an old-time radio show.

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For twenty years, Craftland has featured the work of artists and craftspeople in its small shop on Westminster street in Providence. It started as a temporary holiday art show and store, before the term pop-up shop was even popular. Artscape producer James Baumgartner and morning host Luis Hernandez talked with Margaret Carleton, one of the store’s founders, and Deb Dormody, who has been involved with the store since its earliest days.

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