The Year in Arts: New events, old traditions marked 2023 in the local arts scene

The Year in Arts: New events, old traditions marked 2023 in the local arts scene

Bob Orsi vocalist for New England’s Mighty Soul Drivers belts out a tune as the band opened the 25th anniversary Rhythm & Roots music festival on the Rhythm Stage at Ninigret Park in Charlestown under blue skies on Friday afternoon, September 1, 2023. The festival that runs through the weekend drew a good opening day crowd and spaces in the campgrounds were sold out.

Check out The Westerly Sun’s “Year in Arts” article featuring the Rhythm & Roots Festival

Broadway World and The Komisar Scoop: Ute Lemper Astounds in Time Traveler at Joe’s Pub

Broadway World and The Komisar Scoop: Ute Lemper Astounds in Time Traveler at Joe’s Pub

Ute Lemper  program is a perfect representation of cabaret in its classic definition. It is on the edge, poetic, filled with humanity, frequently political, and driven by the force of her one-of-a-kind personality.-Broadway World

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The highlight of the evening belonged to Ute Lemper in her songs of “The Threepenny Opera,” Brecht’s twist on John Gay’s “The Beggar’s Opera.” The jazzy, discordant strains of the “Moritat von Mackie Messer” (Mack the Knife) evoked the seedy criminal underworld.- The Komisar Scoop

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What’s Up in Newport: Rhythm & Roots Festival returns to Ninigret Park in Charlestown September 1 – 3

What’s Up in Newport: Rhythm & Roots Festival returns to Ninigret Park in Charlestown September 1 – 3

The 25th Rhythm & Roots Festival anniversary will be an epic celebration of music, dance, and local food. The festival always gives off a feel-good, laid-back vibe that attracts thousands back to Ninigret Park every Labor Day weekend. This is the year to come and celebrate the festival’s 25th anniversary, Sept 1-3.

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The 25th-anniversary lineup is the most diverse yet, covering Bluegrass, Cajun, R&B, Delta blues, zydeco, soul, country, swamp rock, gospel and some music that defies all categories.

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