Playwright Lenny Schwartz delves into a topic we don’t always like to face in America in his play, Our Distance Between Stars. What happens to those left behind in war? Schwartz has written a beautiful script that focuses on the greatest generation, and specifically the women of the Women Auxiliary Corps. It is touching, funny and leaves you thinking. It […]
Have I mentioned that I love black box theater? It is, in my opinion, the rawest and most intimate form of theater. Take a room, some black paint, chairs; fill it with hard-working performers and voila! You have a night of something truly magical. The element of a story, stripped down to the bones. I […]
Two years after possession of small amounts of marijuana was decriminalized, people are still going to prison on marijuana-related offenses — and taxpayers are paying for it at an estimated cost of at least hundreds of thousands each year. On April 1, 2013, possession of one ounce or less of marijuana was decriminalized. But possession […]
It’s well known that Providence likes its food, and when that food can come to you — all the better! Providence’s Food Trucks give a whole new meaning to meals on wheels. You won’t find boring burgers or sad sandwiches at these windows. Rather a myriad of gourmet experiences that span the globe, are packed […]
The 22nd Great International Beer Festival (GIBF) goes live at the Rhode Island Convention Center on Saturday, October 24, bringing over 55 breweries from around the world and some local favorites from Li’l Rhody. You can enjoy unlimited sampling from over 250 beers each session. The afternoon session runs from 1 to 4:30pm and the evening […]
Llewelyn Ross (Motif): On Friday, October 30, you guys are hosting your uber-successful Creatures of the Night event at Lupo’s in Providence. Why go back to Creatures theme (this will be the sixth edition), and keep the “Thriller” performance in? Tight Crew: Creatures of the Night is a Rocky Horror Picture Show reference and one […]
Outside the theater walls the rain fell and the wind howled, perfectly setting the mood for Ocean State Theatre Company’s season opening production of the macabre musical comedy The Addams Family. Directed by producing artistic director Amiee Turner, it is smart, funny, clever, racy, irreverent and just plain fun. Based on cartoons by Charles Addams […]
October always seems to bring the best bands rolling through PVD, and this year is no exception. Each weekend of the month is packed full of shows for fans of all types; you can get your taste of punk, metal, grind, hardcore and even pop punk. Rambudikon and the guys from Simons 677 are no […]
The Community Players have recreated the world of sock hops, convertibles, greasers, and teenage romance in their production of Grease. The guys and gals of Rydell High are obsessed with cars, celebrities in movie magazines and falling in love. Fresh-faced newcomer Sandy Dumbrowski (Kiki Maples) becomes friends with the Pink Ladies: Frenchy (Aubrie Bagdasarian), Marty […]
To get into the scary swing of all things Halloween in this issue, I’ve assembled a lineup of creepy-sounding, but ghoulishly good-tasting brews that will enhance the long day’s journey into fright, provide you with a slew of fun facts to share at haunted happenings, and help you stand out in the beer crowd. Unibroue’s […]