(9.15) The Roger Williams Park Gateway Center will be showing the 1994 comedy “The Little Rascals” starring Travis Tedford, Bug Hall, and Ross Bagley, this Friday; the screening will be held outside in the landscaped area on one of those inflatable screens. You may remember director Penelope Spheeris from the three “The Decline of Western …
(9.10) Last June a group of musicians and fans organized the first Providence Porchfest and it was a big hit. Participants in that day of self-guided tours all came together at the end of the day on Edgehill Road to enjoy the final performances of the fest. It was hoped by all that the event …
Sculptor Gage Prentiss wasn’t the only smiling face Thursday morning when his stunning statue honoring Black landscape artist Edward Bannister was lowered into place on the river side of the Market House building downtown. The general consensus of those gathered was that this was a work of genius and it had been perfectly situated. (When …
(9.9) You drive by it all the time, here’s your chance to step inside and take a look around. The Providence Art Club invites the public to come check them out this Saturday afternoon with open artist studios, guided tours, live music, with food and cocktail specials at the Providence Art Club Block Party: This …
(9.10) Providence’s free outdoor festival returns, sort of. Our new mayor decided to take a beloved Providence institution, move it to a new time, a new place, and extract all the crazy stuff that made it fun as hell. Now it seems like just another street fair, but it’s still worth checking out I suppose. …
[Gabe Amo has won the Democratic primary and we wish him well. He will be up against Republican Gerry Leonard in the November general election.] The primary will decide. Voters living in Congressional District 1 will vote today in the special election primary. For those new to the area, the winner in the democratic primary …
The RI DEM advises that the spotted lanternfly is here in Rhode Island and poses a serious threat to agricultural interests. I know what you’re thinking . . . what would Kieran Culkin do? Apparently the Big Apple is experiencing a particularly robust invasion. The New York Times describes how celebrities have been stepping up: …
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(9.3) Originally scheduled for the Fourth of July weekend, this event was postponed due to rain. Two weeks later it was once again postponed due to rain. What a summer. But this weekend looks like a winner with perfect fireworks weather. This event is free to attend but food will cost you, as will certain …
Kenan Thompson holds high his Green Ink purchases (swing cardigan, low cozy socks); unfortunately the wacky mayhem in the new teaser for “Good Burger 2” reveals that his satisfaction was short-lived. Thompson and Kel Mitchell — reprising their roles as burger-flippers Dexter and Ed — took over Wayland Square last May to shoot scenes for …
Sabina Matos was in favor of the Fane Tower. In 2018, Providence City Councilwoman Matos voted to override Mayor Elorza’s veto of a needed zoning change. (WPRI 12.14.18) Ultimately, Mr. Fane’s funding fell apart and he went away, but Matos has returned to the riverfront and now seems pretty cozy with the Bally’s gambling people …
The closing of the Gano Street off-ramp was originally scheduled for last Friday, but the work was delayed due to weather. The closing will reportedly take place on Monday . . . or soon. This portion of the project should last two months, after which the off-ramp will reopen. From the RIDOT: The ramp closes …
(8.30) Civil skateboard shop and Adidas Skateboarding will be hosting some of the nation’s top skaters this Wednesday downtown at the Trinity Skatepark. The street will be closed to traffic as several pros from the Adidas skateboarding team show the town what they can do. Listed at Civil IG: Daewon Song, Dennis Busenitz, Nora Vasconcellos, …
The 195 District Park, while it lasts, provides an enormous expanse of open space right in the middle of town by the river. It’s very pleasant down there. Events have been ongoing and scheduled through October. The Guild Beer Garden is open Thursdays through Sundays, with live music on Fridays. And Dune Brothers Seafood is …
(8.27) Drummer Nick Iddon left a big hole in the music scene when he died last year at the age of 44. He had been a member of several bands including Broken Poet, Eryss, Kanerko, Quaghogs, Sonce, Ravi Shavi, Viking Jesus, and Animal Face to name a few. His former bandmates immediately came together with …
A suspicious number of Republicans have switched parties in the run-up to September’s special election primary for Congressional District 1. From the ProJo: In the 60 days leading up to the Aug. 6 deadline for potential primary voters to switch their party affiliations, nearly 500 voters in Rhode Island’s 1st Congressional District switched from Republican …
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(8.27) The Columbus Theatre will be hosting a rally for congressional candidate Aaron Regunberg on Sunday, August 27th, with special guest Bernie Sanders! Senator Sanders threw his support behind Aaron last month, joining other notables like Congressmen Jamie Raskin and Ro Khanna, as well as climate activist Jane Fonda. Singer Vanessa Carlton will also be …