Welcome to the Hiphop Chess Club. I arrived a little early last Monday but it gave me a chance to meet the people who made this happen before the players began arriving. The HCC has been meeting in the Southside Smoothie on Prairie Avenue for about 3 months now. Seen here, seated at the table, …
(7.13) The West Broadway Neighborhood Association (WBNA) will be celebrating ‘Bocce and Chess in the Park’ this Thursday at 4pm with a ribbon-cutting for the new bocce courts and chess tables at the Dexter Training Ground. (Facebook event page.) Join neighbors, elected officials, and the Jeffrey Family for a “throw of the first ball.” Celebration …
(12.21) Local chess maven Jaime Lowe is hosting a special edition of Chess Club and Game Night Wednesday at 186 Carpenter Street. The event is being held in honor of Dan Ginsburg — the public is welcome. (Facebook event page.) According to Dan’s obituary, Dan was a free spirit, loved video games, RPGs, chess and …
(11.10) Here’s a pair that beats a full house. Charming chess evangelist Jaime Lowe has invited the equally fetching Reba Mitchell (House Red) to sing songs for chess players and people with ears at the 186 Carpenter Street Chess Club Tuesday. (Facebook event page.) Come sip on cider, watch the ever-talented Reba Mitchell and play …
Head over to 186 Carpenter Street on Tuesdays for chess-playing and good-time-having. Have you ever wanted to play chess but felt intimidated by the game? Wanted to learn but never had the time to ask? Or maybe you played once, but your uncle slammed you to the point of mortification beyond return? (Or maybe you …
(7.9) Mayor Elorza’s chess club meets year-round in City Hall. This summer they are bringing it outside for a few sessions, so head down to Burnside Park Thursday and check out the Providence Chess Club. All are invited to match up with neighbors, residents, City Hall employees and, of course, the mayor himself! Chess sets …
(3.10) Go outside and play! You may not have noticed, but your meteorological ankle bracelets have fallen away in the 45° sunshine. You are once again free to leave the house. Plus, the sun doesn’t set tonight until 6:46pm. Don’t wait for the weekend — get out and do something. It seems crazy looking back …