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Jane Pickens Theater to host Princess June record release, SNACKTIME 4/20 show this spring
4+ hour, 12+ min ago (494+ words) The Jane Pickens Theater & Event Center has announced two spring concerts: a record release party for Newport-based folk trio Princess June on March 5 and a 4/20 celebration headlined by Philadelphia seven-piece SNACKTIME on April 18. Princess June " singer-songwriters Myah Strauser, Griffin Keeffe…...
Comedian Juston McKinney to perform at The JPT in November
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (175+ words) Comedian Juston McKinney will perform at The JPT Film & Event Center on Friday, Nov. 14, at 7:30 p.m., Spectacle Live announced Tuesday. Tickets go on sale Friday, Aug. 1, at 10 a.m. and can be purchased at JanePickens.com or by calling 1-800-657-8774. McKinney has made multiple…...
Rogue Island Comedy Festival announces star-studded 2025 Spring lineup
10+ mon, 2+ week ago (428+ words) Ryan Belmore is the Owner and Publisher of What'sUpNewp, an award-winning local news website he has been involved with since shortly after its launch in 2012. Under his leadership, What'sUpNewp was named Best Local News Blog in Rhode Island by Rhode…...
What’s Up Interview: Singer-Songwriter Will Dailey hosting record release party at The Parlour in Providence on April 4
10+ mon, 4+ week ago (679+ words) Lifestyle Editor Ken Abrams writes about music, the arts and more for What'sUpNewp. He is also an Editor and Writer for Hey Rhody Media. Ken DJ's "The Kingston Coffeehouse," a roots/folk/rock radio show every Tuesday, 6-9 PM on WRIU…...
What’s Up Interview: Meet comedian Sophie Buddle, appearing March 29 at Lil Rhody Laugh Riot in Providence
11+ mon, 1+ day ago (554+ words) Lifestyle Editor Ken Abrams writes about music, the arts and more for What'sUpNewp. He is also an Editor and Writer for Hey Rhody Media. Ken DJ's "The Kingston Coffeehouse," a roots/folk/rock radio show every Tuesday, 6-9 PM on WRIU…...
This Day in RI History: March 13, 1799 -Oliver Shaw born in Newport
11+ mon, 1+ week ago (210+ words) Lifestyle Editor Ken Abrams writes about music, the arts and more for What'sUpNewp. He is also an Editor and Writer for Hey Rhody Media. Ken DJ's "The Kingston Coffeehouse," a roots/folk/rock radio show every Tuesday, 6-9 PM on WRIU…...