Friday — @Fête Ballroom, Ted Leo and the Pharmacists, Nova One @AS220 Black Box, Simple Town @Nick-A-Nee’s, Jake Hunsinger and the Rock Bottom Band @Myrtle, Giselle Lily, Silver Tree, Melo Green, Franny Keeps @AS220 Main Stage, Dropdead, Told Not to Worry, Two Boys Kissing, Dull Care @News Cafe, Eastside Percolators, Ski Bunny, the Help Line, […]
(3.22) The Roger Williams National Memorial will be hosting author Charlotte Carrington-Farmer this Saturday for a discussion of her latest work, “Roger Williams and His World: A History in Documents.” She will be joined by historical re-enactor and retired National Park Ranger John McNiff. During this discussion, Dr. Carrington-Farmer talks with McNiff about how her
(3.22) Not only are the wheels coming off at Tesla, but the Cybertrucks are actually blowing apart in the wind . . . but only when it’s cold. Apparently Elon was cutting corners on the glue. I’m with Tim Walz, watching this company tank is giving me great joy. And the protests and boycotts are
The new food hall in the old train station is now open. Track 15 features seven restaurants, a long open bar and soon, there will be outdoor seating. Most appetites can be satisfied here: There’s seafood and a raw bar (Dune Brothers), pizza (Mother Pizzeria) Mexican (Dolores), burgers (There, There), and Indian (Little Chaska). These
The AMP will be hosting four first-round games in the NCAA men’s basketball tournament this Thursday. The two evening games will be carried on CBS. The two earlier games will be on TruTV. Events end on Saturday, March 22. This promises to be a big weekend for downtown businesses. The Mayor has compiled information regarding
Monday — @Alchemy, (no cover) Barbarian, Fathom Farewell, the Last King, Devitalized, Morduus, a Thousand Autumns @Patrick’s Pub, John Larson and Richard Ribb, Keohane and Kenneally @McBride’s Turas, Sean Connell Tuesday — @Nick-A-Nee’s, Austin Andrews, Marty Ballou and Friends Wednesday — @Nick-A-Nee’s, the Splinters Thursday — @Fête Lounge, Heavy Trip, Bone Church, Swamphead, Sundrifter @Nick-A-Nee’s,
(3.22) The latest Eco-Depot schedule shows only one Providence date this year: Saturday, March 22nd. Rain or shine. This is a new location, further south on Allens Avenue at the intersection of Ernest Street. There is also one date later this summer for the East Providence DPW location, see below. You can go to any
Because that’s exactly what was missing from the Coastal Resources Management Council, a foot doctor. From “Why is a foot doctor being considered for a seat on RI’s embattled coastal council? What we know” by Alex Kuffner at the ProJo: A foot doctor from Barrington is on track to become the newest member of the
This is not a forsythia; they bloom in April. This is a witch hazel and one of the first signs of spring. There are several species of witch hazel — including one that blooms in the fall — but this is likely Chinese witch hazel, or Hamamelis mollis. Whether you call it a large shrub
It’s zeppole season and Buono’s Bakery on Hartford Avenue has a wide variety to choose from. Behind the counter is Leah who joined the Buono’s team two years ago. She gave me the rundown yesterday: “We have rum flavored . . . very popular . . . we also have the original, strawberry, chocolate, pistachio,
It’s not quite ready yet — there is still planting to do and the lawn needs reseeding — but the hardscaping seems to be almost finished. The city is aiming for a mid-April opening for this new waterfront plaza but for now the construction area is still fenced off. New features include permeable pavers, benches,
Friday — @News Cafe, the Triceratops, Gnarnia, Helpful Hands, Never Kevin @AS220 Black Box, Myles Bullen, Justin Arena, Jesse the Tree @Nick-A-Nee’s, Rory and the Blues Hounds @the Strand, Charles Wesley Godwin, Nolan Taylor @the Met, Cultivated Mind, Buddahfly, more @AS220 Main Stage, Hey Rel, Daniel Sohn, Hundred Acre Cove @the Parlour, In Lieu of
(3.14) In Providence, totality begins at 2:26am, Friday, March 14. So either stay up late or get up early. Partial eclipse begins 1:09am. Clouds might be a problem. NASA explains the whole “blood” thing: A lunar eclipse occurs when the Sun, Earth, and Moon align so that the Moon passes into Earth’s shadow. In a total lunar
(3.13) This Thursday the World’s Fair Gallery will be hosting “Sometimes There’s Cake: A Reading Series” starting at 7pm. The event will feature readings by Hannah Walker Finnie, Alexandria Machado, Dustin Perry and Willa Van Nostrand. Interested in joining in? Guests can sign up, night-of, in person to read a 2-5 minute piece. Names will
(3.15) Want to touch a human brain? I bet your kid does. Brain Waves RI will be celebrating its 10th anniversary this Saturday at Brown University’s Engineering Research Building for the annual Brain Fair. And there’s more: Measure your brain waves, try some virtual reality, meet a scientist, try on some distortion goggles. (And the
Monday — @Alchemy, the Surfrajettes, Black Widows Tuesday — @Nick-A-Nee’s, Austin Andrews, Marty Ballou and Friends Wednesday — @PPAC, Dark Star Orchestra @Nick-A-Nee’s, Dirty Grass Players @AS220 Black Box, Austin Larkin, Theodor Kentros, Tayla Roberge, Sadnoise, Cryptwarbler Duo, Rafgak @the Parlour, Fool’s Gold, Sorry We’re Closed, Buggy Boy Thursday — @Dirt Palace, Hide, Move BHC,