With exhibits on the Underground Railroad, the ghost of a childhood home and a dome made from 3-D printed hexagons, DATMA's current exhibit features public art in multiple locations across downtown New Bedford exploring the idea of 'Shelter.'

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We have two items to feature in this week's Artscape: Rhode Island PrideFest and "Fairview" at Trinity Rep

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Although PVD Fest had some small events in the last couple of years, this year is the first full festival since 2019. It’s a big one! There are events this Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

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Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812 is on now through June 19th at The WaterFire Arts Center in Providence. The play has been extended to June 26th. JAMES BAUMGARTNER: Hi, Chuck. I’ve been away for a week, but I understand you’ve been busy at the theater. CHUCK HINMAN: Yes. And I’m sorry you […]

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The Fabric Fall River Festival takes place May 12 - 14 and it’s about a lot more than textiles. There’s music, visual art, performance art, food and more.

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Most bicycles you see at the local bike shop today are made in factories in Taiwan and China. But there are still a few people in the U.S. who make custom bicycles by hand. Brian Chapman of Chapman Cycles is a local builder with a world-wide reputation. Artscape producer James Baumgartner met with him to find out more about the art of custom bike-building.

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Zan Berry and Isabel Castellvi are cellists who helped organize PVD Cellofest - a collection of concerts featuring a wide range of music genres but with one thing in common - the cello.

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April is National Poetry Month, and for Artscape, Chuck Hinman visits with poet Tina Cane. She stopped by to talk about her stint as Rhode Island Poet Laureate, which is ending, and her new poetry collection, which is coming out next month – and as always, to read for us, this time from her new book, "The Year of the Murder Hornet."

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