One business that seems to have made a go of it in Hope Artiste Village is the Hive. Proprietor and tattoo artist, Kevin Bledsoe, has managed to kept things running even through those lonely pre-farmers days and the generally crappy economy. Also, the whole tattoo thing shows no signs of fading. Apparently Mr. Bledsoe does …
After Megan Andelloux attemped to open the Center For Sexual Pleasure and Health in Pawtucket — and after woman-hating URI professor Donna Hughes stuck her nosy nose in and tried to create a moral panic about it — the City of Pawtucket decided, strangely, to prevent the center’s opening because it was an educational center …
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Providence rockers Frequency Control start things off tonight at the Blackstone (where I doubt very much you can watch Project Runway on the televisions). These satisfying chunky metal riffs, speedy tempos, and the much-better-than-average growly vocals emerging from frontman Eric Barber (who does not look like he sounds) will all be available soon on their …
Tonight at 6:30, sex educator Megan Andelloux is going before the Pawtucket zoning board to appeal the city’s September decision to prevent her from opening the Center For Sexual Pleasure and Health in downtown Pawtucket. As you may remember, city zoning officer Ron Travers told Andelloux she couldn’t open the non-profit center in Pawtucket’s Grant …
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As if the Wintertime Farmers’ Market (11am to 2pm) and Hewtin’s Dogs Mobile weren’t reasons enough to head over to the Hope Artiste Village today — Rhody Craft 100, a new artists’ group, is also open every Saturday in November, December and January as well. “All of the products are 100% original, 100% handmade, 100% …
Head over to Hope Artiste Village today for the first open market of the season. This was a huge hit last winter — the space is ideal — and each month they change things up with seasonal offerings. (The market will be held every Saturday through May.) This is a short list of what is …
My totally fave holiday is coming up – I love Lincoln and Washington. I love President’s Day. I love Abe’s beard. Anyway, there’s some other holiday tomorrow having something to do with love or the commercialization of it. The good news is I’m still single. (Holla!) The other good news is Farm Fresh RI’s Wintertime …
For those of you looking for great vegan options, Kafe Lila is a locally-owned cafe in the Grant building on Main Street in Pawtucket. In addition to sandwiches — try the butternut squash — they have coffee, espresso, cold-brewed iced coffee, baked goods, homemade ice cream, and many vegetarian and vegan options on the menu …
Come see Pulp 45, Soul Reapin 3, Broke Down Serenade, amp, Calamity. 21 and over w/ID. Free Parking in attached Garage. Doors 7pm, February 13,The Grant Building, 250 Main Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860
Ohmigod, everyone STOP freaking out about snow. The farmers and food artisans of Rhode Island aren’t worried. About 30 of them will be at the Wintertime Farmers’ Market in Pawtucket selling an amazing variety of fruits, veggies, etc. Wintertime Farmers’ Market Saturday, 11am to 2pm Hope Artiste Village in Pawtucket My girl Christie at Farm …
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The second season of the Wintertime Farmers’ Market will open this Saturday at Hope Artiste Village. There will be 30 (!) vendors at the market, offering more local food than you every thought could grow during the chilly Rhode Island winter: Carrots, apples, winter squash, onions, garlic, salad greens & lettuce, potatoes, kale, collards, swiss …
The New Urban Arts Artist Mentor Exhibition opens tonight. 5pm to 7pm, New Urban Arts Gallery, 743 Westminster Street, 751-4556 Closing reception for ‘The Museum of Small Finds’ at Machines with Magnets curated by Lauren Holt and Ken Linehan. 7pm to 9pm, Machines with Magnets Gallery, 400 Main Street, Pawtucket
This Friday through Sunday is the grand opening of Book By Book, a great little second hand bookstore in the Hope Artiste Village, and I’m not just saying this because I work there. (There’s your full disclosure) Owner Rick Ring is the rare book librarian for the Providence Public Library, so it’s safe to …
Pawtucket gets some credit for steping up its game, landing the number 9 slot in this month’s Art Calendar magazine: Hall said she was aware of Pawtucket’s reputation as an “artist-friendly” place, as well as being one of nine cities in Rhode Island that offer tax incentives to working artists. “There are only a …
But not all in the same place, which would be incredible. And as a general disclaimer, I am in The Cold War, but I write about a lot of bands so whatever. AS220 The Cold War, the ‘Mericans, Sunny Winter (NYC), Anthony Loffredio (from Barn Burning). 9pm, $6? Penalty Box Six Star General, Chris Evil and the Taints, Suicide Bill, The …
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Tonight the good folks at Machines With Magnets are puttin’ on a show! Headlining it are out-of-towners Jucifer (pictured), a frantic, unhinged stoner power metal boy/girl duo who’s going to sound right at home along with Lolita Black, Suffering Bastard and Cutpurse. Check out Cutpurse’s “Ransom Remix” and get there early for them. Machines With …