“I’m not a fan of anybody that protests anything . . .” So stated former Providence mayor and current Tesla landlord, Joseph Paolino. Many Democrats have taken offense at this profoundly un-American sentiment, particularly since he is National Committeeman of the Rhode Island Democratic Party! Indivisible RI is collecting signatures for a petition to have […]
It’s a date . . . it’s an area code . . . it’s a day for giving to local nonprofits. If your inbox did not explode this morning with suggestions, we have a few for you: The Rhode Island Community Food Bank will put your donation to good use; rising food costs have hit
The Friends of Rochambeau are throwing their annual Spring Book Sale this week. Events begin on Wednesday for dealers and members, so now might be a good time to become a Friends Member. It’s not a cult . . . just book lovers who want to have a library in their neighborhood. Pretty sure. Wednesday,
Tuesday — @Nick-A-Nee’s, Austin Andrews, Marty Ballou and Friends Wednesday — @Nick-A-Nee’s, Simon Brogie and the XLTs Thursday — @Alchemy, the Autocrats @the Parlour, Foundations of Wednesday, Indigo Folly, Corvuus
The ‘Secret Mall Apartment’ website reports that the movie’s run has been extended through Wednesday, April 2nd, with several screenings a day. This comes as no surprise to anyone who has been to see the film lately; the theater has been packed and the crowd particularly enthusiastic. (You don’t have to be from Providence or
The RISD Seniors Graphic Design show, “Here for Now,” remains up through April 1st. It’s hard taking a photo of this show that doesn’t just look like posters on a wall, because it is mostly posters on a wall. But there is so much more to see here . . . that is equally hard
Kudos to the Rhode Island Foundation for stepping up to the plate with help for local nonprofits. In light of the current administration’s irrational funding cuts, the Foundation will be awarding $3 million in grants so Rhode Island nonprofits continue with their missions. Many organizers are already feeling the pain and the uncertainty makes it
Friday — @Nick-A-Nee’s, Racky Thomas @the Met, Steely Dan tribute @the Narrows, (sold out) Big Bad Voodoo Daddy @the Parlour, Western Stars Saturday — @AS220 Main Stage, Ultra Deluxe, Adjust the Sails, Mikie Mayo, Snowfall, Ursa @Nick-A-Nee’s, Dan Lilley and the Keepers @News Cafe, Vicarium, Everchanger, more @Greenwich Odeum, John Cafferty and the Beaver Brown
A decision has been made. The 195 District Commission recently passed a resolution selecting the Providence Art and Design Center proposal from Ionic Development for developing Parcel 5, the property bounded by Wickenden, South Water, Dollar, and South Main Streets. The Providence Preservation Society has this information: Kaitlin McCarthy, founder and CEO of Ionic Development,
(3.30) A four-day comedy festival kicks off this Thursday with Kevin Hart: Acting My Age at the Providence Performing Arts Center. “Lil Rhody Laugh Riot” runs from Thursday through Sunday at assorted venues including the PPAC, the Vets, the George, Alchemy, Medici, and the Comedy Connection in East Providence. Performers include Des Bishop, Michael Blaustein,
The Audubon Society’s peregrine nesting box is up and running. Courtship began last week and apparently one egg has already been laid. The ASRI posts videos of prior events on the site. For those new to the peregrines, the two adults are hard to tell apart unless they are both in the picture; the larger
Earlier this month we learned of the death of noted Rhode Island sculptor Armand M. LaMontagne. Many of his life-sized bronze and wooden sculptures honored sports figures like Babe Ruth, Larry Bird, Bobby Orr, and Carl Yastrzemski. Over time he had created three of the incredible Red Sox left fielder Ted Williams, one of which
Monday — @Fête Music Hall, (6pm) Motif’s RI Music Awards, Brown Apples, the Dust Ruffles, People Eating Plastic, School of Rock Seekonk Tuesday — @Nick-A-Nee’s, Austin Andrews and Friends, Marty Ballou Wednesday — @AS220 Main Stage, Wiring, Femur, Older Brother, Little Cliff @Nick-A-Nee’s, the Mudsills Thursday — @Fête Lounge, the Infinity Ring, Tongue Depressor, Haunting
(3.22) You don’t have to even follow this sport to know that today’s Pitino/Calipari match-up will be epic. Rick Pitino, coaching the St. John’s Red Storm, and John Calipari, coaching the Arkansas Razorbacks, will go head-to-head for the 24th time in a college game. Pitino is 72. Calipari is 66. Their first matchup was in
Talk about meta. “Secret Mall Apartment” had its Providence premiere today in the mall where it happened, with director Jeremy Workman and two of the artists featured in the film, on hand to greet the enthusiastic audience. And mall management has been smart enough to lean into the event with a few special displays hidden
(3.22) To celebrate Founders Day, admission to the RISD Museum will be free. Behold Helen Adelia Rowe Metcalf — the woman who led the group of women who founded the Rhode Island School of Design on March 22, 1877. She and a group of Rhode Island women had traveled to the 1876 Philadelphia Centennial Exposition,