"The Original Food Truck" Haven Brothers comes to Rhode Island PBS

"The Original Food Truck," Haven Brothers: Legacy of the American Diner tells the story of Haven Brothers Diner, the oldest operating diner on wheels. The original fast food - and the first food truck owned by woman - this late night lunch cart has served patrons for more than 120 years.

Located in the birthplace of the American diner, Providence, RI, the Haven Brothers diner was almost lost to the modernizing of Providence. The political decision to move the diner from its reserved parking spot next to Providence City Hall was considered blasphemous by its loyal followers, and the ensuing public outrage successfully reversed the ill-conceived notion.

The documentary recounts that story, as well as traces the history of Haven Brothers truck and its owners over the years. The story is told by dozens of fans, in what quickly becomes an endearing, humorous cavalcade of Rhode Island's famous and infamous personalities. Only in Rhode Island!

The story of Haven Brothers is a rich commentary on the American Dream, the American diet, and what it is to be a success.

"The Original Food Truck," Haven Brothers: Legacy of the American Diner premieres on Rhode Island PBS on Thursday, March 5 at 9:30 p.m. David Piccerelli, Rhode Island PBS president, and Margie O'Brien, television producer, present the documentary in segments taped in a full-size replica of a diner exhibited inside the Culinary Arts Museum on the Johnson and Wales University Bayside Campus. Meet filmmaker Jeff Toste as he describes his experiences making the film. Museum Curator and diner expert Richard Gutman also provides entertaining and informative information about the original "fast food joints."

Visit Haven Brothers Movie on Facebook.

Photos from the remote shoot at the Culinary Arts Museum - great place to visit!

March 4: Music of Justin Hayward, Joe Bonamassa with Brian McKenzie and Kevin Williams + the Invisible Orphans

 

On Wednesday, March 4, Rhode Island presents televised concert performances by two legendary musicians - one classic and one contemporary. We'll be live in studio for that broadcast, with special guest musicians Brian McKenzie, and Kevin Williams and the Invisible Orphans, who will perform during program breaks.

At 8 p.m., Justin Hayward: Spirits... Live features the lead singer, guitarist and songwriter for The Moody Blues, Justin Hayward in his performance of classic favorites. Brian McKenzie will perform during this show. You can also find Brian McKenzie on Facebook.

At 9:30 p.m., Joe Bonamassa: Muddy Wolf at Red Rocks features world-renowned guitarist Joe Bonamassa as he tributes Howlin' Wolf and Muddy Waters. Kevin Williams and the Invisible Orphans features Kevin on vocals and guitar, Ron Pacheco on bass and Adam Chamberlain on drums.

Throughout the night, you will have ample opportunity to get tickets to Joe Bonamassa's August 11 concert at the Cape Cod Melody Tent in Hyannis - before tickets go on sale to the public! We have a Meet and Greet opportunity for you, too.

Tune in for this fun night of great local music live in the studio, as well as great televised rock concerts by two phenomenal performers. Here's a sample of what you will experience. Yes, prepare to be blown away.

RISD Museum Exhibits Dazzling Gilded Garments from the 1920s and 1930s

When Laurie Brewer, RISD Museum's assistant curator for costume and textiles, joined us as guest speaker at the Downton Abbey On-Stage Dinner Party in December, she promised a special exhibit at the RISD Museum in early 2015.

To coincide with the 1920s fashions seen in Downton Abbey Season 5, the subject of Laurie's presentation was - and the exhibit will be - the gilded fashion style of Newport socialite Edith Stuyvesant Vanderbilt Gerry. That exhibition of a unique collection of garments opens Friday, March 13 and runs through Sunday, July 5.

Golden Glamour: The Edith Stuyvesant Vanderbilt Gerry Collection is an intimate peek into the wardrobe of an extraordinary woman. Golden Glamour features dazzling gilded garments given to the RISD Museum from the estate of American philanthropist and Rhode Island native Edith Stuyvesant Vanderbilt Gerry (1873-1958).

This luminous installation includes early-1920s through 1930s fashions from the premier design houses of Europe - Elsa Schiaparelli, Mariano Fortuny y Madrazo of the Fortuny label, the House of Worth, Callot Soeurs, Paul Poiret, and Edward H. Molyneux - all speaking to Edith Stuyvesant Vanderbilt Gerry's impeccable and cosmopolitan taste for fashions of lamé, silk, and velvet.

Visit the Museum site for directions and hours.

It's Just the Ticket! Best Tickets to Upcoming Concerts by Best PBS Performers

Best Seats for the Best Public Television Performers

We're thrilled to let you know about several local live concerts coming up - some with celebrity meet and greet opportunities! Stay tuned for more information about these and other concerts, including great television performances in March.

Celtic Woman 10th Anniversary Tour

Sunday, March 22nd at 3:00 pm

Providence Performing Arts Center  

Since Celtic Woman's March 2005 American debut they have engaged fans through television specials and tours. Rhode Island PBS is excited to welcome back the Celtic Woman to Providence!   Click for details.

Shen Yun

April 17 and 18

Providence Performing Arts Center

Classical Chinese artists revive the true, divinely inspired culture of China and share it with the world in a spectacular presentation of music and dance. Click for details.

Guy and Ralna 

Sunday, April 26 at 2 p.m.  

Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston in Waltham, MA. 

These icons of The Lawrence Welk Show are in concert. Meet and Greet Opportunity! Click for details.

The Wild Kratts Live!

Saturday, June 13 at 4 p.m.

The Vets

Animated Kratt Brothers, Martin and Chris, "come to real life" in a classically Wild Kratts story. Off "To the Creature Rescue!" the Kratt Brothers activate some fan favorite Creature Power Suits to confront a comic villain. Through hilarious pratfalls and amazing animal 'wow facts' the Wild Kratts team comes to rescue the rescue so animals of the creature world are safe once again. Click for details

Joe Bonamassa

August 11 

Fort Adams, Newport

This is one show you don't want to miss! Joe Bonamassa is coming to Fort Adams in Newport on August 11, 2015. Rhode Island PBS has your tickets to this show before they go on sale to the general public. Tune in Wednesday, March 4 at 9:30 p.m. for Joe Bonamassa: Muddy Wolf at Red Rocks - only on Rhode Island PBS! 

Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson

Coming September 24 at 7:30 p.m.

Providence Performing Arts Center

Join Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson, award winning astrophysicist, author, and host of FOX's Cosmos for an evening of engaging conversation about science, exploration, and the world as we know it. Stay tuned for ticket information. 

Zoltan Maga 

October 27, 2015

The Vets Auditorium

Zoltan Maga: from Budapest with Love will be live at the Veteran's Memorial Auditorium on Tuesday, October 27 at 7:30 p.m. Please call 401-222-3636 x 209 for more information, or click the link to purchase your tickets. All tickets purchased through Rhode Island PBS will be automatically entered to win a Meet & Greet with Zoltán Mága. 

Salute to Vienna

Coming December 27, 2015

The Vets Auditorium