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Amadou and Mariam and the Blind Boys  of Alabama Merge Afro-Pop and Gospel For the Soul

Presented by FirstWorks, the two musical groups blend their music styles together to create heartwarming melodies.

Edelinda Baptista,

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Rhody Maker: Jessie Barber of Pearl Print Co.

Pearl Print Co. dreams up timeless, coastal-inspired stationery patterns and wraps them up in a pretty package—literally.

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‘Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of The Temptations’ Sweeps All Generations Off Their Feet

Take a trip through the ‘60s and ‘70s of the journey with the hit Motown group at the Providence Performing Arts Center.

Kerri Tallman,

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Classic Rock T-Shirt Collab Gets a Whole Lotta Love

The Rhode Island Historical Society and Frog and Toad join forces on classic rock tees honoring the state’s historic moments.

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Get to Know Hueston, the Rhode Island Native Turned "American Song Contest" Front-Runner

We caught up with the singer/songwriter to learn more about his upbringing, his time on the show and what it was like to return to Little Rhody after years away.

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'Tomboy' Casts Light on Gender Norms Throughout History

New exhibit exploring cultural expectations of girls and women runs through June 30 at the Providence Public Library.

Dana Rae Laverty,

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401Gives Raises More Than $3 Million For Local Nonprofits

Rhode Islanders’ generosity reached all new heights last week in support of more than 507 local nonprofit organizations.

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Warren Art Academy Launches Free Art Classes Series for Area Youth

From art classes like printmaking, filmmaking, photography and comic design, the Collaborative in Warren invites students to explore their creative side.

Edelinda Baptista,

Q&A: The Inspiration Behind Shey Rivera Rios’ Innovative AntigonX

The show will see a limited run inside the Wilbury Theatre Group’s newly constructed theater space at WaterFire Arts Center from March 31–April 10.

Kaitlyn Murray,

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Lies, War and a Fake Identity: Mark Arsenault's New Book About a Former ProJo Editor Has It All

The Imposter's War follows John Revelstoke Rathom, a classic Rhode Island character whose web of lies eventually became his downfall.

Lauren Clem,