Inspiration and Insanity
The notion that creative people are a little nuts has been around for generations. While that may or may not be true, there is certainly plenty of evidence available to […]
Events:
The Flower, The Labor, and The Sea
September 27, 2025 - June 28, 2026
This: A Look at Human Frailty
This, presented by Epic Theatre Company, is a haunting meditation on human frailty. Playwright Melissa James Gibson created a story about the intertwined lives of a group of middle-aged New Yorkers […]
Locale Profiles: Asian Bakery & Fast Food — An Unsettling Brilliance in Upper South Providence
On a blistery January day, comfort in any form is always welcome. Near the corner of Pearl and Broad Streets, cozied beside the sidewalk – recently coated by a dose […]
Mike D’s Top Five Can’t Miss Shows of January
1. Sun, Jan 18: Balance and Composure, Ovlov, Wargames; $13 advance / $15 day of; 8pm doors / 8:30pm show; All ages; The Met, 1005 Main St, Pawtucket. Finally Doylestown, Penn.’s Balance and […]
Alt-Nation: Not Just Rumors
Less Than a Felony – Self-Titled EP The self-titled EP from Less Than a Felony kicks off with a one–two punk combination of “Elvis Moves” and “Nothing Without You.” The […]
HealthSourceRI — A Year Later
A year ago, we wrote about the massive changes happening in health care – Obamacare on the national level, HealthSourceRI and changes at Blue Cross Blue Shield and other RI […]
Alt-Nation: Metalachi — This Week!
Have you ever listened to 94 WHJY during the day and wondered what would be like if their staid playlist was performed by a mariachi band? Me neither. That said, […]
Mystery, Wonder and Awe, “O” My!
Just over the Massachusetts state border in Fall River, 20 or so highly skilled and dedicated classical singers gather weekly to rehearse the complex and beautiful vocal music of various […]
BreakTime Bowl and Bar’s Grand Opening
A new bar scene is coming to Pawtucket in the Hope Artiste Village, just a stone’s throw from the Providence line, and will enable patrons to watch scenes from The […]
CD Review: Able Thought’s serene In Limbo
Local one-man band Able Thought brings a dose of tranquility to the Providence music scene with his latest album, serene In Limbo. People like Andrew Bird and Kishi Bashi have […]