Greg Iles Takes An Unflinching Look At The Real South [INTERVIEW]
Natchez, Miss. survived the Civil War virtually unscathed. Gorgeous antebellum homes, lush gardens, and rich history continue to make this town one of the crown jewels of the South. But it is also a community rife with secrets, scandal and tragedy. These stories remained buried for years, until one of the city’s most prominent citizens, author Greg Iles, decided it was time to reveal them once and for all. Continue reading “Greg Iles Takes An Unflinching Look At The Real South [INTERVIEW]”
Rhode Island Philharmonic Pays Tribute To Immigrant Composers

Tonight, conductor Larry Rachleff and the Rhode Island Philharmonic paid tribute to immigrant composers during its Ravishing Rachmaninoff concert at The VETS. Continue reading “Rhode Island Philharmonic Pays Tribute To Immigrant Composers”
‘Peter and the Starcatcher’ Makes Us Believe In Magic

Tonight the Zeiterion Performing Arts Center resonated with delighted laughter during the hilariously whimsical and ever creative prequel to Peter Pan, Peter and the Starcatcher. Continue reading “‘Peter and the Starcatcher’ Makes Us Believe In Magic”
Create SMILES Through Mentoring [VIDEOS]
Area residents are working hard to build a rapport with local children in an effort to keep them in school through a program called SMILES (SouthCoast Mentoring Initiative for Learning, Education and Service). Continue reading “Create SMILES Through Mentoring [VIDEOS]”
‘Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl’ Proves Why Reading Is Empowering

Tonight on the Zeiterion stage, something both uncanny and transformative occurred as actress Cherita Armstrong channeled the spirit of Harriet Jacobs in Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl. Continue reading “‘Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl’ Proves Why Reading Is Empowering”