The Foundry Artists Holiday Show will be taking over the Pawtucket Armory for the next two weekends and admission is free. Convenient holiday shopping offers a range of unique gifts, fine art, functional crafts, and original designs from 65 local artisans. Seen here is a piece from the JunkYard Dog collection by Deb Kracht of […]
(11.18) The popular Made On Honor Market returns Saturday and Sunday to The Guild in Pawtucket — eat, drink, start your holiday shopping. (Facebook event page.) This year’s event will be bigger than ever! We’ll be taking over the entire campus at The Guild including the Brew House, Packaging Hall, Event Hall, and their brand
(3.18) There will be stout. And two days of special events. And stout. Saturday: 11am to 10pm: The Bucket celebrates St. Paddy’s with Kilkee Irish Stout. 8pm to 10pm: Roadhouse: The Musical. The gang from Roadhouse heard we were closing and wanted to get in for one last show. We are, of course, thrilled to
The annual Foundry Artists Holiday Show takes place this weekend, and the next, at the Pawtucket Armory. Opening reception is Thursday. For thirty years, this popular New England holiday tradition has offered the opportunity to both view and purchase work by 60+ top regional artists. With a juried selection of artists, caliber of work is
(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
(11.15) Craftopia returns to Hope Artiste Village Sunday. Hosted by Rhody Craft, Craftopia features a juried selection of interesting handmade goods. Approximately 60 artisans will be selling handmade art and craft including: unique clothing, handbags, artworks, bath & body, cards, jewelry, stained glass, T-shirts, ceramics, scarves, gloves, and more. Food trucks outside/hot coffee inside. Free
And yes there was a fire in the building last night but it appears to have been minor. The Saturday Wintertime Farmers Market has started up and runs to May 9. Local food in every season. The chickens are still laying eggs. The salad greens are so leafy and crisp. The onions and garlic are
(7.3) McCoy Stadium will have fireworks following the games July 2nd and 3rd. On the mound tonight is Matt Barnes, 3-5 with an ERA 4.52. From Sox Prospects, Tall right-hander with projectable body. Easy repeatable delivery. Heavy fastball sits 91-95 mph. Can reach back to 98 mph in tight situations. Shows excellent downward finish in
(5.26) At the time of this writing tickets are still available for Memorial Day Monday at McCoy Stadium when the PawSox will host the Gwinnett Braves. After the game, fans will be treated to a spectacular fireworks show. And it’s Dollar Menu Monday. The PawSox need some love right now (ProJo 5.23.14) go cheer them
Head over to Machines With Magnets tonight for an opening reception for ‘100Plus.’ Hosted by Mike Kelly & Machines With Magnets 100+ works for $100 by 100 Providence Artists. 25% of proceeds go to the Dave Lamb Education Fund. Music by Gavage + Ravi Shavi + Special Guests TBA. $5, 6pm, Friday, May 16, Machines
(4.27) It’s time for Craftopia, a showcase from Rhody Craft of independent, local artists and crafters. Expect an eclectic mix of repurposed clothing, impeccably stitched handbags, one-of-a-kind jewelry and accessories, paper arts, fine arts, bath and body products, housewares, and more. There will be food trucks outside and hot coffee inside. Free parking in back.
(4.3) Tonight is the PawSox season opener against the Lehigh Valley IronPigs. “Bullpen Cop” Stephen Horgan is driving down for the occasion and boy are his arms tired. (Go here for that video.) Pre-Game festivities begin at 6pm. Opening night poster giveaway. Be sure to get here early for the spectacular pre-game festivities starting at
So that earlier preview screening of the Game of Thrones season premiere at Providence Place sold out, here’s a better idea: Head over to Machines With Magnets on April 6th and watch ‘Joy to Ashes’ — or ‘Two Swords,’ or whatever the hell it’s called — with fun people in non-mall surroundings. The episode has
(3.11) Here’s a unique opportunity to participate in an 80-minute sweat lodge ceremony using individual steam sauna pods and live video to create a wireless network among audience members (?) . . . in Pawtucket . . . with other people you just met. Willfully conjoined techno-mystics Sisters of the Lattice present Hotspot at Machines
(2.1) The Pawtucket Armory will host the second annual winter Rhode Island Brew Fest in two three-hour sessions this Saturday — 40 breweries, 125 beers. Gail Ciampa has it covered in today’s ProJo. Not only will some excellent breweries be on hand sampling their products, but it will be the first chance to taste the
Now at the Gamm Theatre, Dan LeFranc’s “The Big Meal” directed by Tyler Dobrowski. Somewhere in America in a suburban chain restaurant on an average night, young people Sam and Nicole meet for a drink. Sparks fly, setting in motion the extraordinary tale of five generations of an ordinary family with the moments, both mundane