(1.26) This has become the most anticipated social event of the winter season. And yes, spelling can be a spectator sport . . . given enough beer. This Friday, wordsmith, library fan, and all-round bon vivant, Matthew Lawrence, will be hosting Providence Community Library’s all-ages spelling bee. It’s a really fun night benefitting a really …
(1.28) We knew he couldn’t stay away. Spelling is much like the Mafia. Just when you think you’ve gotten out, it’ll just keep pulling you back in. Bee Maestro and Word-Knower Nonpareil, Matthew Lawrence, sent out this invitation via his weekly ‘Law & Order Party’ email blast (which you should get). I’m hosting the Providence …
(6.27) The 6th Annual ‘Not About the Buildings’ Spelling Bee has been rescheduled, having been postponed from an earlier date. Apparently Master of Ceremonies Matthew Lawrence lost his voice for seven days during which time it can be assumed his good friends tormented him mercilessly. Happily, Mr. Lawrence has found his voice and an open …
While supplies last! To celebrate the 5th anniversary of Stephen Colbert’s AmeriCone Dream ice cream, participating Ben & Jerry’s shops will have a free single scoop give-away from 5pm to 8pm, on Tuesday, Valentine’s Day. And the Meeting Street shop is participating! I know cuz I checked. A new AmeriCone Dream SuperPAC Pack 2012 Collectable …
Come down to AS220 tonight, Monday, June 6, for the fifth annual Not About the Buildings Spelling Bee. This invite comes from master of ceremonies, Matthew Lawrence, who was spotted two days ago buying yet another dictionary. Relive your childhood glories and/or traumas at AS220 while competing for fabulous prizes. Speller registration starts at 8:30 …
Can you write in the air? When two vowels go walking, who does the talking? Can you spell ‘fun’? Then pull up your diphthong and get in the Bee. Not About The Buildings’ 5th Annual Spelling Bee Fundraiser is once again happening at AS220. There will be fame, honor, glory, and prizes for one smartypants …
The ‘Race to the Top’ $75 million jackpot was announced on Tuesday to great fanfare. The Channel 10 graphics department (read: intern) helped illustrate just how urgently these funds are needed.
Tonight at 8, AS220 is hosting the second annual Not About The Buildings Spelling Bee. It’s a bee for adults (and not an adult spelling bee, which people keep asking me for some reason as though I’d want to watch people spell dirty words. Although, come to think of it, that could be fun too. …
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Next Monday, join library-loving nerds and fans of grueling competition at the second annual Not About The Buildings Spelling Bee. It’s five dollars to enter but free to watch, and the watching’s going to be good, if last year’s Bee at Firehouse 13 is any indication. It’s hosted by little ol’ moi and starts at …