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DownCity

Dressed up and still homey
I’m one of those Rhode Islanders who remembers DownCity when it was more like the “diner” that used to be part of its name.

By: JOHNETTE RODRIGUEZ | February 06, 2008

Learning to soar

Festival Ballet’s masterful Motion
Ballet has come a long way from its initial image of tights, tutus, and toe shoes.

By: JOHNETTE RODRIGUEZ | February 05, 2008

Shelter Harbor Inn

An intimate destination
Ask southern Rhode Islanders where they take out-of-town visitors who want old-fashioned New England dishes in an old-fashioned setting.

By: JOHNETTE RODRIGUEZ | January 23, 2008

Above the fray

Parsons Dance's musical moves
Modern dance choreographers from Martha Graham onward have sometimes been described as too abstract or inaccessible.

By: JOHNETTE RODRIGUEZ | January 22, 2008

Anthony’s Seafood

Friendly prices and high quality
The recommendations of several friends for a seafood eatery caught my attention with their descriptions of thin-battered fish and chips.

By: JOHNETTE RODRIGUEZ | January 16, 2008

Straight talk

FUNDA’s communal communication
“It’s better than a movie.”

By: JOHNETTE RODRIGUEZ | January 16, 2008

Tortilla Flats

No fuss and plenty of fun
Some first impressions last for years, and I’m happy to report that we’ve finally overcome them to appreciate Tortilla Flats on its own terms.

By: JOHNETTE RODRIGUEZ | December 19, 2007

The best of times

Local notables share their favorite holiday traditions
Holidays and their attendant celebrations foster memories — of all kinds, to be sure — but it’s the good ones we strive to re-create.

By: JOHNETTE RODRIGUEZ | December 14, 2007

A compendium of regional recipes and tasty tales

Seasons
May your head dance with visions of sugarplums.

By: JOHNETTE RODRIGUEZ | December 14, 2007

Christmas cheers

Huzzahs for Gamm’s Santaland and Greetings
Both mini-plays are stirring up non-stop giggles and guffaws at the Gamm.

By: JOHNETTE RODRIGUEZ | December 11, 2007

Vintage

Well worth the trip
Two non-food notes ring through our tale of dining at Vintage.

By: JOHNETTE RODRIGUEZ | December 05, 2007

Good company

A wide-ranging collection at Hera
The show includes puppetry, cartoons, oils, watercolors, drawings, collage, photography, sculpture, installation, and even a political parable.

By: JOHNETTE RODRIGUEZ | November 27, 2007

Diversity on display

Fusionworks pursues Different Directions
The Fusionworks troupe looks stronger than ever, with an emphasis on diversity and variety that has always defined their performances.

By: JOHNETTE RODRIGUEZ | November 13, 2007

Magic moments

Festival Ballet’s “Up CLOSE, on HOPE”
Dance fans who come to Festival Ballet Providence’s “Up CLOSE, on HOPE” series expect to see a wide variety of works and a few breathtaking moments.

By: JOHNETTE RODRIGUEZ | November 06, 2007

New Rivers

Fully back in swing
For those of us who’ve known New Rivers over the years, it’s always been a haven — and not just for its excellent food.

By: JOHNETTE RODRIGUEZ | October 31, 2007

All together now

Bill T Jones's unifying art
In 1971, Bill T. Jones and Arnie Zane discovered modern dance and each other, and the world of dance has never been the same.

By: JOHNETTE RODRIGUEZ | August 08, 2011

Meaningful moves

Lostwax’s Melt searches for beauty
What do you get when you combine three dancers, two six-foot sheets of melting ice, tiny video transmitters, and footage of Alaskan glaciers and ice caves?

By: JOHNETTE RODRIGUEZ | October 24, 2007

Roberto’s

An unusually good Italian
The tiny space is reminiscent of traditional wine bars in Italy — there’s even a small bar tucked between the two dining areas.

By: JOHNETTE RODRIGUEZ | October 17, 2007

Charming

Festival Ballet’s fresh take on Cinderella
Trust Festival Ballet Providence to put a new spin on Cinderella, Sergei Prokofiev’s classic ballet.

By: JOHNETTE RODRIGUEZ | October 16, 2007

Soaring spirit

Peruko Ccopacatty’s fresh perspective
For travelers along Route 138 in South Kingstown, the monumental public art of Andean artist Peruko Ccopacatty has been visible for the past 20 years.

By: JOHNETTE RODRIGUEZ | October 09, 2007

Nick's on Broadway

A neighborhood champion
When we drove up to the relocated Nick’s last week, nostalgia hit hard.

By: JOHNETTE RODRIGUEZ | October 03, 2007

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