There is an act from up I-95 in North Attleboro, Mass., that has straight up astounded people in the Providence music scene for the last year and a half or so. The Sweet Release is a mix of hardcore punk, garage rock and a little bit of blues accented by a charisma and flair that […]
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Rising from the basements of New Brunswick, NJ, to become one of the best punk rock acts in the independent music realm, Screaming Females have a knack for ripping it up with stunning guitar skills from frontwoman Marissa Paternoster, and captivating rhythms from bassist “King” Mike Abbate and drummer Jarrett Dougherty. Blowing away eardrums everywhere […]
February has left everybody in this area stir crazy. Storm after storm. Shoveling until your lower back is in constant pain and your shoulders are so sore you can barely raise your hand. Dreary gray skies and a bitter cold that instantly freezes your nostrils have kept most people inside. Even people with a full […]
Aside from the snow and bitter cold, the news seems riddled with reports of parents being investigated for leaving their kids alone in cars or letting them walk to the park by themselves. One of my favorite blogs, Free Range Kids, has been talking quite a bit about the topic and debating the validity and worth […]
Providence’s venerable Brooklyn Coffee Tea House will be no more after April ends. The venue for independent films will be renamed Rhodywood Studios, owner Anthony Demings announced recently. The Brooklyn has experienced an upswing in film activity over the last few years. Several independent filmmakers have used the property as a location for their projects, and […]
Whether you’re on the hunt for an intimate retreat for you and your significant other or a relaxing solo getaway, Cranston’s Urban Sweat at Raffa Yoga might just be the oasis of relaxation and respite from the snow you’ve been waiting for. Yoga studios and wellness centers aren’t hard to find in Rhode Island, but […]
On Wed, Feb 25, Providence marks an edition of the FirstWorks Artistic Icons Series taking place all over the city featuring world-renowned composer Philip Glass. FirstWorks has risen to be an important organization in the arts community of The Creative Capital, showcasing the beauty of Providence’s artistic innovation through events like this one. I had the […]
“A lot of people don’t emphasize the business aspect in the academy. How do you make a living?” asked Jim Jermanok rhetorically, explaining the focus of his workshop, Successful Film Producing and Financing: Making Your Film Happen, to be offered at the Brooklyn Coffee and Tea House in Providence on Fri, Feb 21. Jermanok said […]
We caught up with violinist Timothy Fain and asked him a few questions about his upcoming Providence performance with Philip Glass for FirstWorks (at the Vets, Feb 25). What’s it like to work with Philip Glass? I’ve learned a lot from him, by doing what I love most – performing. We’re learning by doing and […]