There I was in a situation that I wasn’t sure if I would ever be able to experience again. I was surrounded by thousands of people inside TD Garden celebrating our shared faith through the music of Maverick City Music. There truly is no other feeling like when you just hear your voice in unison…
A shortage of costumes, music and spooky atmosphere was not an issue at Pump House Music Works’ first annual Halloween Hullabaloo show last Saturday. The show was held at the rustic and cozy location in Wakefield, right near the University of Rhode Island Kingston Campus and featured four local bands. The entry fee was $10…
Last Tuesday, Oct. 26, in honor of the spooky season, the University of Rhode Island Student Entertainment Committee (SEC) decided to play some tricks and give some treats by hosting “BOO-R-I” in the Memorial Union Ballroom, their first fall-themed Halloween event. The event featured numerous activities and attractions, including handwriting analysis and a tarot card…
Newport native Lucas O’Reilly, just 20 years old, has made his voice heard in the indie-folk genre, and has even appeared on NBC’s “The Voice”. PHOTO CREDIT: Contributed by lucasoreilly.com Ariana Grande told twenty-year-old Newport native Lucas O’Reilly, “I would listen to an album of yours.” O’Reilly’s love for music began when he learned guitar…
Adele’s newly anticipated album “30” focuses on her divorce and will be released later this month. PHOTO CREDIT: harpersbazzar.com What will Adele’s next album be based on? “Divorce, babe, divorce.” The pop star’s highly-anticipated release entitled “30” is expected on Nov. 19, complimented by her poignant single “Easy On Me.” In a recent Instagram livestream,…
Dave Monks branches off from Tokyo Police Club and releases his second solo album. PHOTO CREDIT: spotify.com To accompany his long and successful tenure with indie rock group Tokyo Police Club, Dave Monks has released his second solo album, “I’ve Always Wanted to Be Me.” The album is the second full length LP he’s released…
URI’s very own improv group, Rhody Ridiculousness welcomes fans of comedy into the holiday season as they hold their first in-person event since COVID-19 started. PHOTO CREDIT: James Singer To kick off “Halloweekend” on Friday, Oct. 29, Rhody Ridiculousness filled Swan Hall Auditorium with laughter for their first in-person show since the start of the…
Disney’s 1995 animated film “Pochahontas” is a problematic depiction of Native American culture and history. PHOTO CREDIT: disney.com This Native American Heritage Month, I decided to revisit my unfortunate first introduction to Native American heritage and culture––Disney’s 1995 animated film, “Pocahontas.”I don’t think I’m alone in saying that, as someone not of Native American descent,…
URI’s Gender and Sexuality Center screens “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” as a bonding event among the community. PHOTO CREDIT: Maddie Bataille If you don’t know what “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” is, or have never gotten to experience a showing for yourself, you may want to. On Friday, Oct. 29, the University of Rhode…
Acclaimed pop artist, Harry Styles made his way to Boston last month in front of a fashionable crowd at TD Garden. PHOTO CREDIT: Claudia Stepien A lack of live music was a “sign of the times” for the last year and a half, but as COVID-19 restrictions are being changed and lifted, people are getting…