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Culture and choreography

Horse and Yellow Bird Dancers at FirstWorks
Not only is the FirstWorks organization devoted to presenting “first-time-in-Rhode Island” performances throughout their seven-week fall festival (through November 15), but the staff is also always seeking diversity of cultures, media, and experiences.
By JOHNETTE RODRIGUEZ  |  October 15, 2009
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Must-see moves

Flying feet and acrobatic hijinks
Two of this fall's dance performances will tell Halloween-style stories — a reprise of Viktor Plotnikov's THE WIDOW'S BROOM , by Festival Ballet Providence, and a premiere of Miki Ohlsen's DRACULA , by Island Moving Co.
By JOHNETTE RODRIGUEZ  |  September 16, 2009
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Time to Dance? Dance. Dance!

Island Moving Co. Takes It Inside
Although Island Moving Co. has moved their summer dance concerts inside, after 20 years of battling the elements at outdoor venues around Newport, they have chosen an unusual and historic site — the 1699 Great Friends Meeting House, the oldest surviving house of worship (Quaker) in the city — for Dance? Dance. Dance! (through July 26).
By JOHNETTE RODRIGUEZ  |  July 21, 2009

United BBQ

The pull of the pork, and so much more
Reviewing the dishes at a barbecue eatery feels a bit like judging a family dinner. Most of us have specific expectations of what the meats and the sides should taste like — sensory memories that grabbed us the first time we ate pulled pork or collard greens, and they won't let go.
By JOHNETTE RODRIGUEZ  |  July 08, 2009

St. Clair Annex

Seasonal delights in Watch Hill
Seasonal delights in Watch Hill
By JOHNETTE RODRIGUEZ  |  June 24, 2009

Maria's Seaside Café

The place to be in Misquamicut
The recent mini-heat-wave that made us all optimistic that summer really would roll around again set us to thinking about seasonal restaurants along Rhode Island's shore.
By JOHNETTE RODRIGUEZ  |  May 27, 2009

Wiley's Night Shift at Phil's

Culinary creativity, two nights a week
It's one thing when you live in an urban area, and you follow a favorite chef when he or she moves from place to place. But down in the boonies of South County, a lot of restaurant news is word of mouth.
By JOHNETTE RODRIGUEZ  |  April 01, 2009
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A taste of Florida

Culinary delights along the coastal corridor
On a recent road trip down the coastal corridor to Key West, I was reminded that one of the best ways to explore the "culture" of a different region is through its food.
By JOHNETTE RODRIGUEZ  |  March 11, 2009
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More new than old

Hope gets its close-up at Festival Ballet
Artistic director Mihailo "Misha" Djuric has a polished ensemble of dancers and impressive choreographers at the Festival Ballet Providence.
By JOHNETTE RODRIGUEZ  |  March 11, 2009

Review: Citron

A satisfying meal trumped by style
John Elkhay has so many restaurants around the city that we just hadn't gotten around to Citron before last weekend.
By JOHNETTE RODRIGUEZ  |  March 04, 2009

Review: Mr. Peabody's

Proud home of 'white trash/gourmet fusion'
It's the kind of neighborhood spot where locals gather for an annual get-together with their state senator, there's a rotating library of book donations on the window sills, and the coffee and tea have their own self-serve corner.
By JOHNETTE RODRIGUEZ  |  February 18, 2009
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Nature's way

The atmospheric Jazz and Tap Odyssey
Evoking the great outdoors with live jazz, live hoofing, and spoken text.
By JOHNETTE RODRIGUEZ  |  February 18, 2009

Salvation Café

Going strong in Newport
In the world of quick turnovers, Salvation Café, now in its sixteenth year, is a keeper.
By JOHNETTE RODRIGUEZ  |  February 04, 2009

Cucina Twist

High volume, high quality
In the eight-restaurant empire owned by Bob Pinelli and Steve Marra, Cucina Twist has a special place in the hearts of Wakefield and Kingston residents.
By JOHNETTE RODRIGUEZ  |  January 21, 2009

Spumoni's

Big on family atmosphere
In far eastern Pawtucket, almost Massachusetts, sits a 30-year-old family-owned restaurant that's a great hit with locals.
By JOHNETTE RODRIGUEZ  |  January 07, 2009

Two Four Two

Italian fare, with a twist
Italian fare, with a twist
By JOHNETTE RODRIGUEZ  |  December 17, 2008
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El Tapatio

South of Providence, south of the border
Once upon a time, Rhode Islanders would have been enormously grateful to have a Mexican restaurant like El Tapatio in our midst: good burritos, enchiladas, and fajitas
By JOHNETTE RODRIGUEZ  |  November 19, 2008
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Higher calling

Fusionworks contemplates spirituality
Although the annual fall concert by Fusionworks Dance Company has not been given a title that ties the dances together, director/choreographer Deb Meunier has noticed a theme emerging from the repertory pieces and premiere works that will be presented.
By JOHNETTE RODRIGUEZ  |  November 12, 2008

Mixed Magic’s Moby Dick goes to DC

Whale tale
In 2006, Pitts-Wiley wrote Moby Dick: Then and Now , a theatrical version of Herman Melville’s book, which joined the story of Captain Ahab chasing a great white whale to an urban tale of teenagers chasing “that Great White Thing” — cocaine.
By JOHNETTE RODRIGUEZ  |  November 05, 2008
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Intimate moves

Festival Ballet’s “Up CLOSE, on HOPE”
What began as a way to give audiences a closer look at its dancers and choreographers an opportunity to showcase new work has become an integral part of Festival Ballet Providence’s season: the “Up CLOSE, on HOPE” series.
By JOHNETTE RODRIGUEZ  |  November 05, 2008
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Great escape

Momix bring their best to FirstWorks
Writing about the dance troupe Momix is as tricky as describing effervescence
By JOHNETTE RODRIGUEZ  |  November 04, 2008

Broadway Bistro

Setting a subtle mood
Broadway Bistro has a prime corner location with large windows looking onto the historic street in its name, as well as onto a side street.
By JOHNETTE RODRIGUEZ  |  October 29, 2008
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30 on 30

30 local luminaries look back on 30 years of the New Paper and the Providence Phoenix
The Providence Phoenix celebrates 30 years with 30 interviews  
By PROVIDENCE PHOENIX STAFF  |  October 24, 2008

Scales and Shells

A big emphasis on seafood (surprise!)
Since the open kitchen at Scales and Shells is behind the hostess station, you are pulled into the restaurant by the aroma of wood smoke and garlic as you open the door.  
By JOHNETTE RODRIGUEZ  |  October 16, 2008
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Spirited moves

Paula Hunter’s off-kilter world
Paula Hunter gets under your skin.  
By JOHNETTE RODRIGUEZ  |  October 09, 2008

Three Rivers

Homemade pleasures in Warren
We’d been hearing about the Three Rivers café since it first opened three years ago, primarily because of the cachet of having Phoebe Dunn’s pies served there.  
By JOHNETTE RODRIGUEZ  |  October 02, 2008
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Galito Restaurant

Portuguese fare worth the trip
It’s heartwarming to have a very young waitress at the Portuguese-American Galito Restaurant who is obviously fluent in the mother tongue.
By JOHNETTE RODRIGUEZ  |  September 17, 2008
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Stepping out

Island Moving Co.’s Open for Dancing
Appropriately titled Open for Dancing , this event brings in three choreographers to do site-specific dances at three Newport spots, in collaboration with artists.
By JOHNETTE RODRIGUEZ  |  September 17, 2008
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Dance in fall

Must-see moves
This fall’s offerings of dance performances have an international flavor, as well as featuring the talents of Rhody-grown dance groups.
By JOHNETTE RODRIGUEZ  |  September 10, 2008
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Body work

Theatre Expansion’s ‘Dancestravaganza’
The fifth “Dancestravaganza” is Rubel’s Berenger’s Body , featuring dancers Leslie Vazquez and Katie Zarling.
By JOHNETTE RODRIGUEZ  |  September 10, 2008

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