Knitters are invited to Blue State Coffee on Wednesdays at 6pm. This is an informal gathering of crafty people who share tips and know-how and get to work on their various projects in cordial surroundings. Coffee, tea, baked goods and more are all on sale at the cash register right next to the tip jar. …
Never had a cup of coffee? What better day to start your habit than on National Coffee Day. There are many wonderful coffee shops in Providence; for instance, one might drop by the Blue State Coffee Shop at Thayer and Cushing streets. Pictured here is their awesome new ceramic tip jar produced at Weirdgirl Creations …
An invitation to the public from the CHNA, The College Hill Neighborhood Association (CHNA) will be hosting a moderated and prepared Q & A discussion panel for the Providence mayoral candidates on Thursday, August 26th from 6:30pm to 8:30pm at the Wheeler School, Wheeler Hall Auditorium during their annual meeting. All five of the mayoral …
Hey, we’re famous. Andrew Ruben, founder of Blue State Coffee, has a piece over at HuffPo about doing business with coffee suppliers whose practices comport with the progressive values espoused by the company. He opens with a discussion of the potted coffee plant kept on the counter in the Thayer Street shop, a plant I …
The voting deadline for The Providence Phoenix ‘The Best 2010’ poll has been extended until March 18th. Pick your favorites in the various and sundry food, drink, entertainment and arts categories. (The fragmentation within these categories is getting a little ridicolous — wiener joint and wiener/hot dog joint?) Having said that, under ‘City Life’ you …
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Check out the staff art show now on exhibit at Blue State Coffee on Thayer Street. These are witty and beautiful works in a variety of forms — tapestry, painting, sculpture, even needlepoint. Curated (and spackled) by Genevieve Hancock — who also created little, webby, framed treasures that I covet — this collection will remain …
Stocking stuffer idea of the day — stroopwafels! A Dutch Brown student has seen a gaping hole in the sorely underdeveloped American snack food market and filled it. As a freshman, Abhishek Pruisken had brought some traditional Dutch waffle cookies from home and they were a big hit. Finding none available stateside, he and his …
The Providence Ghost Tour, featuring the Extraordinary Rendition Band and the Riff Parade, steps off today from the park at Prospect Terrace on Congdon Street (leave Roger alone!). I totally ganked this off LotsOfNoise where they have a map of the parade route which appears to go straight through Blue State Coffee! Tip generously. [Additional …
Wednesday is Scrabble night at Blue State Coffee. There are two boards and one dictionary on site (as well as Uno and dominos and chess — play whatever you want) but bring your own board if you’ve got one. You will also need paper and pencil, and money to buy coffee and stuff. Bring a …
Don’t forget the tile bag, sweetie. Wednesday is Scrabble night at Blue State Coffee. There are two boards and one dictionary on site (as well as Uno and dominos and chess — play whatever you want) but bring your own board if you’ve got one. You will also need paper and pencil, and money to …
Things to do on Wednesday. First, remember to go to Langevin’s meeting at Warwick City Hall, 3275 Post Road at 6pm. (I am heartened by news (NYT) that the Dems have suddenly realized that they are the majority party and that attempts at bipartisan cooperation are, and always were, pointless and stupid. Why are we …
Casual players (who enjoy winning) are invited to Blue State Coffee on Thayer Street for Scrabble Wednesdays. People start showing up after 6pm. Bring a board if you’ve got one and definitely bring paper and a writing implement. Snacks, tea and coffee drinks can be purchased at the register right next to the tip jar. …
And delicious. Come play Scrabble tonight at Blue State Coffee (emotional support lions welcome with doctor’s certification). Just wander in any time after 6pm. Bring a board if you’ve got one, and pencil and paper. The floor hostess will adjudicate all disputes — no arguing balls and strikes. Purchase tea, coffee, espresso etc. and yummy …
Someone at The Onion must be into Scrabble; it gets abused with such frequency (and accuracy). Whoever writes these things knows the game. This week we learn the terrible truth behind the unhappy life of CEO Mortimer Z. Hassenfeld in ‘Jilted Hasbro CEO Laughs Coldly As Scrabble Destroys Another Relationship’. If you are trying to …
Tonight is Scrabble Wednesday at Blue State Coffee, corner of Thayer and Cushing Streets, from 6pm to 10pm. Bring a board and your own pencil and paper. BSC will supply (sell you) coffee, lattes, espresso etc. at a very reasonable price. Baked goods by Seven Stars. Pay at the cash register located next to the …
Okay, the weather still stinks. Why not stay warm and dry and play Scrabble tonight at Blue State Coffee. This is an unsanctioned gathering of people with boards, so no dues and no timers (unless you want). Bring paper and pencils for keeping score. Sidearms will be confiscated at the door as arguments will arise. …