The music department held its first jazz combos since 2019 offering performances from trombonists, guitarists, drums and pianists. PHOTO CREDIT: Nadia Sutyrina Brilliant trombone, guitar, drums and piano entertained students, staff and the community at the first University of Rhode Island Jazz Combos Night on Tuesday in the Fine Arts Center Concert Hall. Doors opened…
“Avatar: The Last Airbender” remains an all-time favorite show for this reporter. PHOTO CREDIT: Amazon.com I used to watch a ton of cartoons when I was younger –– probably too much, but that’s another subject matter –– including “Teen Titans,” “Looney Tunes,” “Dexter’s Laboratory” and “Tom & Jerry,” but my all time favorite was “Avatar:…
The University of Rhode Island hosted it’s 6th annual guitar festival in front of both a live audience and over the airways. PHOTO CREDIT: Nadia Sutyrina The University of Rhode Island music department kicked off their sixth annual guitar festival with a well-attended concert at the Pump House, raising excitement for the rest of the…
As football games sell out to Ruckus crowds, the marching band matches their energy. PHOTO CREDIT: Alan Hubbard – shotbyfriday.com The University of Rhode Island’s Ram Band has a new pep in its step, bringing fanfare and cadences back to campus after a year without fan-attended performances. Getting to make music in front of a…
Newest Halloween flick, “Halloween Kills”, offers violence and an interesting backstory. PHOTO CREDIT: imbd.com While “Halloween Kills” doesn’t do much in the way of character development, it presents a lot of interesting backstory and ideas that add up to little more than an overly-violent, yet slightly entertaining, slasher flick. “Halloween Kills” is the latest addition…
The lights are back on in J Studio as URI Theatre welcomes live audiences again. PHOTO CREDIT: Greg Clark An instrumental version of “Counting Stars” plays. Audience members settle into their seats. The bright lights begin to dim. Suddenly, we’re transported back over 200 years, taken from J Studio in Kingston to Wisconsin, where we…
Rhody’s own coffeehouse hosts the first concert of the semester with performances by student bands. PHOTO CREDIT: Leah Popovic For their first concert of the semester, the University of Rhode Island’s 193 Degrees Coffeehouse brewed up a rowdy crowd with student-led bands Amanita and Late Night Trip. The cafe, located on the second floor of…
Press play on this New album release from L.A. indie rock band before hitching a ride down the coast. PHOTO CREDIT: @tryconditioner L.A. indie rock band Conditioner released their self-titled debut album last month, perfectly capturing the aura of being young, vulnerable and in love in only 25 minutes. As a fan of indie artists…
Tyler Vanable plays in last week’s convocation performance. PHOTO CREDIT: Greg Clark Dazzling piano, guitar, bass and opera singing entertained students and staff at the weekly University of Rhode Island music convocation on Friday, Oct. 15. Held in the Fine Arts Center Concert Hall, senior Tyler Vanable, the first performer of the night, played oboe…
Open through Halloween, this Providence art exhibit will get you in the fall spirit PHOTO CREDIT: Nadia Sutyrina The University of Rhode Island is exploring the cultural side of Halloween and the supernatural this year through it’s exhibit “Spirits, Spirituality, the Supernatural and Steampunk” open through Oct. 31. The exhibit is presented by the URI…