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Live Music Wednesday, May 16
POP Steve Burke, jazz, Trattoria Romana, 3 Wake Robin Rd., Lincoln. 333-6700. 5-9 pm. Chickenfoot and Black Stone Cherry, rock, Orpheum Theatre, 1 Hamilton Place, Boston. (800) 745-3000, livenation.com. 7:30 pm. $39.50-$59.50. Rudy D'Agostino (of The Rock), acoustic rock, Ri-Ra,...
May 16, 2012 12:00 am
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Willie Nelson lives up to legend at Vets
PROVIDENCE - Maybe it had to do with being 79, but it took Willie Nelson a little while to get going at the Veterans Memorial Auditorium on Tuesday night. Once he did, however, the man who basically reinvented country music...
May 15, 2012 10:30 pm
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Video: 'One man's trash...': Johnston collector finds possible treasure
'One man's trash...': Johnston collector finds possible treasure5.15.2012: Billy Vigeant of Johnston purchased a replica of the America's Cup trophy several months ago at a thrift store for $19.99. He says he later discovered its one of only a...
May 15, 2012 4:26 pm
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Viola Davis coming home to RI to speak and receive honors
Someone ought to designate the next few days around here as Viola Davis Week. The Academy Award-nominated actress, who grew up poor in Central Falls, comes to town this weekend to give the commencement address and receive an honorary doctorate...
May 15, 2012 3:47 pm
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GiveMe5 Teen Film Festival
The fourth annual GiveMe5 Teen Film Festival will be held Saturday, May 19, at McKenery Arts Center Theater, La Salle Academy, Providence, from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Young filmmakers from school and community-based programs will show their work and a...
May 15, 2012 2:41 pm
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Carrie Underwood tickets go on sale Friday, May 18
Carrie Underwood, right, who turned her "American Idol" win into a hugely successful country music career, topped Billboard's Top 200 chart with the debut of her newest CD, "Blown Away" last week. Now it's time for the singer to hit...
May 15, 2012 2:35 pm
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GiveMe5 Teen Film Festival showcases work of young R.I. filmmakers
The fourth annual GiveMe5 Teen Film Festival will be held Saturday, May 19, at McKenery Arts Center Theater, La Salle Academy, Providence, from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Young filmmakers from school- and community-based programs will show their work and...
May 15, 2012 2:29 pm
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Live Music Tuesday, May 15
POP Steve Burke, jazz, Ciara Lounge, 1525 Smith St., North Providence. 354-8800. 6-9 pm. John Erikson, acoustic rock and pop, Pier Restaurant, 10 Howard Wharf, Newport. 847-3645. 6-9 pm. No cover. Billy Leetch, rock, Gillary's Tavern, 198 Thames St., Bristol....
May 15, 2012 12:00 am
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Book on campaign posters
The new book, "Presidential Campaign Posters: Two Hundred Years of Election Art," out May 15 via Quirk Books for $40, reminds us of why election years are so fun. In it, the Library of Congress compiles posters that capture...
May 14, 2012 3:40 pm
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Gallery Night Providence Thursday
Thursday is shaping up as a busy day for local art lovers. The monthly art crawl known as Gallery Night Providence will take place from 5 to 9 p.m., with more than 20 galleries, museums and historic sites exhibiting...
May 14, 2012 3:38 pm
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'The Divine Sister' vows wacky fun
If you're looking for a wacky night of theater, check out 2nd Story Theatre's production of "The Divine Sister," drag artist Charles Busch's spoof on the ubiquitous nun movies of the past. This is Busch's forte, turning his love...
May 14, 2012 3:28 pm
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A legendary squash player's story
A special screening of the film, "Keep Eye On Ball: The Hashim Khan Story," will be held Wednesday, May 23, at the Casino Theatre, 9 Freebody St., Newport, to benefit RhodySquash. The documentary film is a mostly chronological look...
May 14, 2012 3:23 pm
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Live Music Monday, May 14
POP John Allmark's 16-Piece Jazz Orchestra, Bovi's Town Tavern, 287 Taunton Ave., East Providence. 434-9670, bovistavern.com. 9 pm. Steve Burke, jazz, Escada Restaurant and Bar, 39 Putnam Pike, Johnston. 233-0007, escadabar.com. 6-10 pm. Phil Dirt and the Dozers, classic rock...
May 14, 2012 12:00 am
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Enter our annual New England photo contest, starting now
Are you an artist? A doting parent? Or a traveler with a photo that you'd be proud to share? The Sunday Journal's annual photo contest is accepting photos depicting New England people and scenes taken by our readers. We're looking...
May 13, 2012 7:10 am
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Beach Boys do it again at Mohegan
UNCASVILLE, Conn. -- The Beach Boys' 50th-anniversary reunion tour hit the Arena at the Mohegan Sun casino on Saturday night, and the long-awaited reunion of troubled songwriting genius Brian Wilson with the bandmates of his youth - Mike Love, Al...
May 13, 2012 2:04 am
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Live Music Sunday, May 13
POP Vini Ames, oldies, Coventry Center, 10 Woodland Drive, Coventry. 826-2000. 10 am. Includes Classic Car Expo. Back In Black, tribute to AC/DC, Mohegan Sun, Wolf Den, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd., Uncasville, Conn. (888) 226-7711, mohegansun.com. 7 pm. No cover....
May 13, 2012 12:00 am
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Live Music Saturday, May 12
POP Johnny A, blues and rock, Chan's Restaurant, 267 Main St., Woonsocket. 765-1900, chanseggrollsandjazz.com. 8, 10 pm. $18 either show. Anne's Cordial and Jacob Haller and the Running Commentary, folk, Stone Church Coffee House, First Congregational Church, 280 High St.,...
May 12, 2012 12:00 am
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Journal reporter on 'Millionaire' Monday afternoon
Andy Smith of Cranston closes out the Rhode Island season on "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" Monday, May 14, at 4 p.m. on Channel 6 with host Meredith Vieira asking the questions. Smith, a Providence Journal business reporter...
May 11, 2012 5:08 pm
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RISD seniors present film, animation, video
For a glimpse into the cutting edge of film, animation and video, view the work of 30 Rhode Island School of Design seniors at RISD's Film, Animation and Video Festival from May 15 to 19. The festival kicks off...
May 11, 2012 5:05 pm
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Providence Gallery Night offers bicycle tours
Providence Gallery Night is starting its bike tours beginning Thursday, May 17. Photographer Peter Goldberg and communications specialist at the RISD Museum of Art Lani Stack lead the May tours, which leave from the gallery information center at Two...
May 11, 2012 4:51 pm
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