(2.15) The calendar works out well this year for the annual “Love Hangover;” it falls on a Saturday. The event is free, but as always, it is a fundraiser. This year, money raised will benefit the L.A. fire survivors, so consider a $20 cash donation or perhaps a Target gift card. Or consider donating now […]
(11.9) Update: I stopped by this afternoon and found the Providence Drum Troupe founder and executive director, David Black, and director of administration, Natalie Hogan, preparing for tomorrow night’s opening reception. They were kind enough to show me around and what a great space this is. Upon entering one finds a large wire kinetic sculpture
(6.8) Head down to Davol Square this Saturday for TAC TEN+, a public art party and fundraiser celebrating founder Yarrow Thorne (and his transition from the role of executive director). Organizers promise an evening of graffiti, sculpture and mural pop-up installations with guest artists, as well as cocktails, mocktails, and food from Troop. Mr. Thorne’s
(6.1) Head over to the Music Mansion this Saturday for the annual Stone Soup Coffeehouse fundraiser, an afternoon of live music, food, and local beers from Narragansett and Foolproof. Rain or shine. If you’ve never been inside this lovely building, here’s your chance. You may decide to attend future events. Indoor Stage: the ‘Mericans, Bill
(2.14) Fans of weiners, wieners, and vintage signage will soon have an opportunity to bid on pieces of the original Olneyville System sign. Installed in 1954, the old sign was removed in July of 2021 from the building for renovation. By that time its condition had deteriorated beyond repair and an all-new sign was fabricated
Next week is What Cheer Flower Farm’s annual Valentine’s Bouquet-a-thon, a fundraiser where you donate $10 to the farm, then someone at a local hospital gets a bouquet on the 15th. This is the best a-thon going . . . spreading joy while reducing waste. What Cheer Flower Farm presents its third Valentine’s Bouquet-a-thon on
It’s a date . . . it’s an area code . . . it’s a day for giving. If your inbox did not explode this morning with “suggestions” we have a few you can use: The Rhode Island Community Food Bank really stepped up during the quarantine, and rising food costs will will only create
Every year Rhode Islanders celebrate their area code on the first day of April in an orgy of giving, helping to fund some of the smaller local entities through the 401Gives program (check out their leader board). Often these organizations have matching funds lined up thus increasing the impact of your gift today. As of
Unemployed food service and hospitality workers could use some help, and several of our favorite local musicians are pitching in. This invitation comes from everybody’s favorite musician/labor historian, Joey La Neve De Francesco. Naturally, his concern is with the many workers whose lives were hard enough before the pandemic. We just launched ‘Songs of Solidarity,’
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(4.1) The upcoming 401Gives fundraiser, an initiative of the United Way of Rhode Island, aims to be Rhode Island’s largest statewide day of giving. The goal is to raise $1 million in support of the state’s nonprofit community. Supporting Rhode Island’s nonprofit community has always been the focus of 401Gives. But since social distancing entered
(10.14) The Friends of Adrian Hall will be holding a fundraiser Monday at Flatbread Pizza to raise money for their Trinity skatepark. I’m not sure exactly what the Friends have in mind for the future, but I intend to find out. Here is their Instagram post: This Monday come out and join us @flatbreadprovidence from
(4.12) New Urban Arts on Westminster Street will be throwing itself a party this Friday evening. You can be a part of the NUA 22nd Annual Birthday Bash (and silent art auction) and help raise money for this worthy organization. Whether you’re a neighbor or alum, mentor or artist, volunteer or advocate, mark your calendars
(1.24) Women’s reproductive rights are under attack all around the country and Planned Parenthood has always been at the forefront of the battle. You can help support this worthy cause while eating and drinking, and listening to local musicians folking out, this Thursday at the Planned Parenthood Folk Fundraiser. Come on out for a night
(2.15) Have fun while doing good. The Love Hangover is a 19-year tradition for “the lovelorn, the love sworn and the love torn!” From the Facebook page, Join us at The Parlour as 19 duets each perform a couple heartfelt songs! It’s an early show and a benefit in support of Pediatric Heart Center at
(10.19) Enjoy an evening of dinner, dancing, art, and special surprises at FireBall 2017 this Thursday at the WaterFire Arts Center. Entertainment includes: Ten31 Productions living statues, the Extraordinary Rendition Band, the RI Philharmonic Music School Latin Quintet, as well as performances by aerialist Nicole Raab. Yes, an aerialist. It’s a big space. How big?
(10.3) The Southside Community Land Trust, along with co-chair Matt Varga, executive chef of Gracie’s Providence, presents ‘Harvesting Hope.’ This year the annual SCLT fundraiser will be held at the Squantum Club, right over the river in East Providence. (This is a beautiful building and right on the water . . . great views.) Join Chef