Two URI alumni set to perform in “Sueño” at Trinity Repertory Theater

An adaptation of José Rivera’s “Sueño” at the Trinity Repertory Company is set to feature two URI alums. PHOTO CREDIT: Trinity Rep Two University of Rhode Island alumni will be performing in the Trinity Repertory Company’s production of “Sueño” an adaptation written by José Rivera, an Obie Award-winning playwright, of Pedro Calderón de la Barca’s…

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Netflix drama ‘Bridgerton’ continues to surprise audiences with second season

The popular Netflix period drama “Bridgerton” debuted its second season and improved upon the first season. PHOTO CREDIT: DigitalSpy.com Season two of Netflix’s period romance “Bridgerton” blew my expectations out of the water and solidified my love of the show. A warning for spoilers ahead! The series, adapted from the book series of the same…

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Lenwood Slide Syndicate honors jazz legends at University Artist Series performance

Trombone ensemble slides into our hearts with a modern jazz set from the group “Lenwood Slide Collection”. PHOTO CREDIT: uri.edu On Thursday, March 24, the Lenwood Slide Collective, a trombone ensemble coordinated by member Jordan Jacobson, an artist and teacher in classic trombone, hit the stage of the University of Rhode Island’s Fine Arts Concert…

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Musicians guilds excites audience with ‘Rock and Swap’ battle of the bands event

The URI Musician’s Guild held a battle of the bands featuring student bands, including “Steroids,” “Red Flags” and “Car Beers and the Vic”. PHOTO CREDIT: Greg Clark | Staff Photographer Students were bouncing to the musical stylings of four different groups at the University of Rhode Island’s Musician’s Guild’s “Rock and Swap, Battle of the…

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Music students shine in weekly Music Convocation

 Gavino Puggoni pictured performing Faure’s “En Prière” and Vicenzo Bellini’s “Vaga Luna, Che Inargenti,”. PHOTO CREDIT: Hannah Charron | Staff Photographer Last week’s music convocation, held on Friday, March 25, had a variety of performances by the students of the University of Rhode Island’s music department. The event began with junior Diane Martin performing a…

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