Roots Report: Be the Change
Okee dokee folks …”Be the change you want to see in the world.” That quote is evidently paraphrased from something Ghandi said, but there is no actual documentation of it.* […]
Events:
The Flower, The Labor, and The Sea
September 27, 2025 - June 28, 2026
Provlandia: Urban Agriculture on the West End
If you are what you eat, then West Enders are hyper-local, fresh and progressive. Providence has been on a long and interesting urban agricultural trip that hasn’t even begun to […]
West Broadway Neighborhood Association
When I enter the West Broadway Neighborhood Association (WBNA), practically situated right on Westminster St in a former gas station, the first thing to greet me isn’t a human, but […]
Maker Faire Proves RI Is Strange
Foo Fest has just the place for the life-sized dragon made of wrenches you built last summer and never knew what to do with: Rhode Island’s 7th Annual Maker Faire, […]
Phillipe & Jorge’s Cool, Cool World: Vote, Damn It, Signs of Football Season, Art and Presidents
A Cryin’ Shame There is an old joke about asking someone for the definition of “ignorance and apathy,” to which the person curtly responds, “I don’t know and I don’t […]
Ogie’s Trailer Park: Anything but Trashy
The last time I visited Ogie’s Trailer Park, the patio seating was deserted except for the crackling of fire in the outdoor pit, and by 6pm the restaurant — and […]
Seven Stars Profile
Even on stormy days, Seven Stars Bakery on Broadway gleams with yellow tilework, shining glass and, of course, delicious golden pastries. The best part is, Seven Stars dedicates itself to […]
Mike D’s Top 5 Can’t Miss Shows of August
1. Fri, Aug 7: Revival Brewing Co. presents The Rhode Island Road House Review featuring Road House The Musical with special musical guests Smith & Weeden, Jay Bernt and the […]
Alt-Nation: Blushing Brides, Rock ‘n’ Jock and Dylan
The Blushing Brides (Rolling Stones tribute) I don’t do a lot on cover bands because what is there is to say other than how well a band pretends to be […]
AS220’s Foo Fest Takes Over
Taking over Providence and AS220 is the 19th annual Foo Fest. Saturday, August 8, Empire Street will be turned into a summer block party with more than 12 hours of […]