The University of Rhode Island’s Musicians Guild concluded its sixth annual “Rock and Swap” performance on Friday at the Ram’s Den, featuring 11 recently made bands all competing for Spiritbox tickets and their name on the “Rock and Swap” trophy. The bands were formed from individual sign-ups; if someone wanted to perform in a band,…
Rhody Racing’s car show returned on Saturday for a third year, partnering with Lancer Nation. The club’s baja car welcomed attendees to the Fine Arts Lot at the University of Rhode Island. This work of engineering, created in 2009, has seen many adventures – placing third in Daytona Beach for the sled pole, along with…
This month is nationally recognized as Native American Heritage Month, dedicated to honoring the histories, cultures, languages and contributions made by Indigenous people across the United States. Christian Gonzales, associate professor of history and the director of undergraduate studies at the University of Rhode Island, said this month represents more than just a ceremonial recognition….
The University of Rhode Island’s Halloween student music showcase, held in the Memorial Union Atrium on Friday night, brought together a diverse selection of musicians for an evening that highlighted student bands on campus. The event was organized to give student performers a chance to present both their original music and interpretive covers. The event’s…
The RKO Army put on a shadowcast performance of the 50-year-old musical comedy movie “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” at Edwards Auditorium on Oct. 31 in an event organized by the University of Rhode Island Gender & Sexuality Center. A shadowcast is when actors go on stage and mimic the movements and dialogue of the…
Day five of the Guitar and Mandolin Festival showcased a Guitar Meets Indian Fusion concert as part of the festival’s 10-year anniversary on Thursday, Oct. 23 in Edwards Hall. The festival began on Oct. 19 with Fretboard Frontiers, a classical jazz and modern fusion with six acts, according to Adam Levin, the artistic director for…
The University of Rhode Island’s Theatre Department retold a classic story with a modern touch as their production of “Pride and Prejudice” came to a close on Sunday. URI gave its performance of “Pride and Prejudice” based on of Kate Hamill’s version of the play, which takes a more modern and fun approach than the…
An exhibit celebrating 250 years of Rhode Island opened at the South County Museum in Narragansett, offering visitors a deeper look into the state’s rich and complex history. The exhibit invites guests to explore Rhode Island’s past to better understand the state’s beginnings and how it changed as technology evolved. With an impressive display of…
Aria Mia Loberti ’20, a renowned actress, activist and now author of her first published book, returned to the university for her first book launch event on Oct. 2. Loberti is an advocate for disability rights, particularly those who are blind or vision impaired. She launched her book at the Higgins Welcome Center, sharing the…
Comedian Jon Stewart performed a set at the Ryan Center as the flagship draw of this year’s family weekend at the University of Rhode Island on Saturday. This weekend’s marquee event was headlined by “The Daily Show” host and Tevin Williams, a comedian who goes by the stage name “Mandal,” opened the event. Both comedians…