And how do most women “celebrate” International Women’s Day? By working their butts off. Having said that, Lee Lord, head brewer at Narragansett Brewery, does seem to enjoy a high level of job satisfaction. Lord was very busy earlier today wrangling hoses, working on a new brew in honor of the day: Struggle Bun, a …
(2.21) Beignets, Po Boys, Hurricanes, Sazeracs! Kin Southern Table + Bar will be celebrating Fat Tuesday with traditional New Orleans food and drink. At 7pm the Providence Drum Troupe will be cranking things up, after which they will be heading over to Alchemy to assist the Superchief Trio with their percussion! (Kin is on Washington …
Oktoberfest proper at Narragansett Brewery doesn’t begin until Friday, but we have to mention the free, kick-off party on Thursday ‘Dance Your Hasselhoff.’ We’ll have prizes for the best costumes of the night like taproom gift cards and Knight Rider DVD sets, so come dressed to the nines! I’m either going as Princess Therese von …
(9.25) Unpack your umlauts, it’s time for singing and dancing and beer outside in a biergarten or indoors in a bierhalle. Tickets are still available for this weekend’s Oktoberfest at the German American Cultural Society of RI just over the line in Pawtucket. Go here for the lineup of beers that will be on tap, …
(5.25) In what Rhode Island PBS is calling a ‘lager than life’ film event, the newest Rhode Island PBS original documentary recounts the history of one of Rhode Island’s most famous icons: “Hi-Neighbor! The Story of the Narragansett Brewing Company” debuts at 8pm on Wednesday, May 25, on-air and online. I just watched the trailer …
On Friday, the Governor signed into law legislation that permanently legalizes takeout alcohol at restaurants and diners. (Legislation goes down so much more easily when you add booze.) Seen here is a sample of the tropical drinks available at Dolores on Hope Street. We first wrote about this new addition to the local food scene …
“The Craft: Rhode Island,” a behind-the-scenes look into Rhode Island’s booming craft beer industry, had its nationwide release today. This 2019 RI International Film Festival Grand Prize Winner can now be watched on demand on cable systems including Cox, Verizon and Xfinity. Directed by David L. Ricci of media and marketing firm, Eleven Design, the …
BYOB of course. Of the many, very worthy, 401 promotions, this one caught our eye. Tune in this afternoon at 5pm when Narragansett Beer owner, Mark Hellendrung, gives a virtual tour of the upcoming brewery at 271 Tockwotton Street, live-streamed at Facebook. From the people at Gansett: Mark will be live to show viewers a …
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(7.18) This event always sells out so you may want to get your ticket. Beat the heat with fun hands-on projects in silkscreen, photo-etching, offset printing, cyanotype, and letterpress printing with Artist in Residence, Madison Emond. This event is held at AS220 Industries on Washington Street. (Facebook event page.) Let the members at the Community …
The former textile mill on the Blackstone River in Pawtucket was a blur of activity yesterday as Cathy Plourde and Kara Larson, partners in business and life, prepared for the soft opening of their new venture Rhode Island Spirits this weekend. Cathy was working like a woman possessed at the bottling machine — seen here …
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(6.10) A match made in heaven. Tickets still available for Sunday’s Bacon & Beer Fest at the Steel Yard. (Facebook event.) The folks who bring you Beervana Fest and RI Food Fights join forces again to celebrate Bacon & Beer on June 10th at the Steel Yard in Providence! 28 local restaurants and their favorite …
(5.19) The folks at Narragansett Beer are throwing a party to introduce their new Fresh Catch blonde ale (wonderful label). If you have never been to Captain Seaweeds on Ives Street you need to check it out. This is not a recent photo but I don’t think their interior decorator ever actually removes anything — …
Always an unbeatable combination. And now with the news that packaging from our online shopping is overwhelming the recycling centers, we encourage our readers to get out of the house and support the brick-and-mortar bookstores in their neighborhood. The latest entry on the local scene is Riffraff on Valley Street in Olneyville where you can …
(9.23) Head down to South Water Street this Saturday for the 3rd annual Ocean State Oyster Festival. Oysters, music, and craft beer. An Oyster Fan ticket gets you a half-dozen locally sourced oysters from an array of RI-based growers; a local micro-brewed beer, glass of wine, or spiked ginger beer. Plenty of additional refreshments will …
(9.16) The Guild kicks off Oktoberfest today with a celebration of Narragansett’s new Marzen Lager. And it’s free. (Facebook event.) Join us on September 16th from 2-8 to celebrate the start of Oktoberfest! Traditional German Style Food served by Plouf Plouf Live Music and of course… all the beer you can handle! Dress in lederhosen …
(8.27) For the second year in a row Narragansett Brewery is teaming up with Flatbread Company to throw Lotapalooza, an outdoor party and beer garden, right in the Flatbread parking lot on Cushing Street. This year they are celebrating The 90’s. So dust off your bop it! skills, brush up on Skip-It, and bring your …