Photo courtesy of Newsweek When Narya Marcille graduated with a degree in fine arts from the University of Rhode Island in 2005, she never imagined people would eventually look at her art as a form of activism. “It was always sort of impressed upon me that it was impolite to talk about politics, because you…
Photos courtesy of the University of Rhode Island Theatre Department I sat down to talk with the director of the University of Rhode Island Theatre’s upcoming production of Shakespeare’s “Measure for Measure,” Rachel Walshe. “Measure for Measure” is Shakespeare’s darkest comedy, filled with sex, power and deception. It tells the tale of how the Duke…
On Jan. 28, faculty members of the University of Rhode Island’s department of music came together to perform in the contemporary music ensemble, coordinated by cello professor Theodore Mook. Held in the main concert hall of the Fine Arts Center for a small, intimate audience, the event showcased five pieces by modern composers which explored…
2017 was a surprising year in cinema, and with a little over a month to go until the red carpet is rolled out for the 90th Annual Academy Awards on March 4, I’m sure many of us have some catching up to do. Of the nine films nominated for the best picture award, it is…
Editors Note: Click here to watch “The Scene,” now on YouTube. A senior film major has brought his latest movie to life with the help of a small crew fighting against the weather, scheduling conflicts and the clock. Chris Anderson has worked on several productions during his time at the University of Rhode Island but…
The University of Rhode Island Theatre’s production of Oscar Wilde’s “Lady Windermere’s Fan,” directed by Bryna Wortman, was witty and fun as it dealt with problems and drama just like we do today, only they did it way classier. As the lights turned on to a sophisticated living area I immediately was swept back in…
The University of Rhode Island Feinstein campus in Providence, in partnership with the Urban Arts & Culture Program, hosted an Art and Healing, Art and Health Exhibit. The exhibit, which is free and open to the public, will run until Dec. 8 in the Lobby Gallery on both the first and second floor. The exhibit…
This past Sunday, a semester’s worth of practice and dedication from the students of the University of Rhode Island Percussion Ensemble and their coordinator, Dr. Kyle Forsthoff, culminated into “Reclaim: An Afternoon of Percussion Music,” held in the concert hall of the Fine Arts Center. Doors were open to all to watch the ensemble perform…
Every semester the Harrington School of Communications and Film Media hosts free screenings for the films that students have produced throughout the semester. The evenings are known to bring a variety of talent and entertainment to the hundreds of young filmmakers on campus, and the rest of the student body. This year’s screenings are held…
The energy at Toad’s Place in New Haven, Connecticut was palpable last Thursday as Pigeons Playing Ping Pong took to the stage. The band is notorious for their long, high energy, exciting sets. Pigeons Playing Ping Pong is comprised of Greg Ormont on lead vocals and guitar, Jeremy Schon on guitar and vocals, Ben Carrey…