A discussion with ‘Isabella’ and ‘the Duke’ Photo courtesy of the URI theatre department As the University of Rhode Island’s Theatre production of “Measure for Measure” continues on its hard-working path to the stage, the Cigar was able to sit down with two members of the cast to discuss this month’s upcoming production. The play’s…
Sarah Vincii|CIGAR Darkroom photography classes will offer film students a variety of skills that can be utilized in multiple parts of the major. Photography is an important part of filmmaking, and having a grasp of the skill can improve one’s cinematography. Understanding imagery is a must for all prospective film majors. Fortunately, for those prospective…
Students Catia Ramos and Jessica Winward from the University of Rhode Island were selected to showcase their talent at the 2018 Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF). The KCACTF is a theater festival among all colleges in the United States. The country is broken up into eight regions. URI is in…
Rob’s upcoming film favorites With the 2018 Academy Awards coming up on March 4, we get ready to say goodbye to the exciting year in cinema that was 2017, and can begin to look forward to 2018, which is already shaping up to be another great year for movies. From event-film superhero blockbusters to highly…
Students on the verge of graduating from college can be overwhelmed by fears as they search for job opportunities and places to live besides their parents’ basement. For one recent University of Rhode Island graduate, this time of uncertainty was exciting. It gave him a chance to take a risk. Robert Riglietti graduated from URI…
Photo courtesy of Slaven Vlasic of FilmMagic | Bruno Mars poses in the press room during 60th annual Grammy Awards at Madison Square Garden on January 28th in New York City. The Grammy Awards are regarded as the highest musical achievement, and for recording artists, it is as an acknowledgment from the music industry and…
Artist hopes students are ‘Touched’ by the exhibit Photo by Autumn Walter | CIGAR | Hallway exhibit “Touched” was created by Michael Yefko. Anyone who has a passion for art can now go view “Touched: Drawing Views” by Michael Yefko. It is currently being showcased in the Corridor Gallery inside the University of Rhode Island Fine…
Photo by Anna Messick | Ice skating at Boss Arena is just one of many fun winter activities in the area. When people think of Rhode Island, the Ocean State, they often picture a nice sunny day at one of the many local beaches. What they don’t always think of are the long snowy months that…
Take that special someone out for a lovely evening this weekend in support of local theater. In anticipation of Valentine’s Day, The Contemporary Theater Company (CTC) will be hosting the 3rd Annual Contemporary Theater Chorus Program Benefit “Love Songs Concert” at the CTC in Wakefield, this Sunday, Feb. 11. The concert, as suggested by its…
New artist exhibition making “waves” with URI community Photo courtesy of Kayla Michaud |The new installation in the Fine Arts Center utilizes both sculpture and digital art. Digital mixed-media artist Anne Morgan Spalter was invited to the University of Rhode Island to display her exhibition entitled “Cosmic Waves” in the Fine Arts Center’s main gallery….