Kongos made Providence dance with their African inspired upbeat alternative rock
By: Josh Estrella There are a few bands that stand out when you hear them– bands you know are going to make it big–and Kongos are definitely one of them. […]
Events:
The Flower, The Labor, and The Sea
September 27, 2025 - June 28, 2026
EDM: Essentials
On the stage is your favorite artist. Behind them their light show bedazzles. Their bass blasts through some of the heaviest speakers in the industry, sending wave after wave through […]
Brown Playwrights Rep Brings Plays on a Journey
By: Khrysta Ryan & Melanie Rainone The Brown Playwrights Rep offers playwrights a unique opportunity to perfect their work in the rehearsal room and on the stage. Now in its […]
Locale Profiles: The Port
Heading out for lunch in Newport evokes all kinds of wonderful sunny images. Sun-bleached boardwalks bordered by clinking, moored yachts. The odd blinding glimmer of sun from the calm harbor […]
Alt Parenting: Beach Etiquette 101
My mother is a certifiable beach Nazi. If a child throws so much as a grain of sand her way, she will shoot him a look so deadly he will […]
Social Enterprise Gets to Incubatin’
Providence is, it seems, becoming an incubator for incubators. The success of organizations like BetaSpring, and the dire economic awareness that floats over much of the city, are leading to […]
Fluxus Cock Fight
It’s hard to describe just what’s going on when a Fluxus event takes place. We explored it in more depth with Shey Rivera, the organizer and instigator of this series […]
Making the Stage: Local open mic picks up
There is a stage in Providence looking for performers. Join the PVD Hoot for a chance to perform or sit in the audience for an opportunity to cheer on local […]
Top 10 Shows at the Newport Folk Fest
Every July in Rhode Island, The City By The Sea becomes electric with some of the best musicians on the planet coming to play Fort Adams. The Newport Folk Festival […]