Okee dokee folks … The other night I watched a couple of music documentaries on Netflix. I have insomnia a lot, so this is what I do — watch Netflix. Anyway, one of them was a four-hour film about Tom Petty and the other was about Twisted “F*cking” Sister. I know, I know, Twisted Sister […]
Dust off your binoculars, a pair of sturdy walking shoes and a sense of childlike wonder. In early June, 17-foot winged dinosaurs will glide through streets of downtown Providence in search of merriment and new friends. But there’s no need to fear these ephemeral beasts. Close-Act, an arts ensemble from the Netherlands, is behind their […]
Tinctures have been used in herbal medicine dating back to the year 1000 AD, and are simply an herbal preparation extracted into some kind of solvent. Most frequently tinctures are made with high proof alcohol, however, there are other varieties that use vegetable glycerin, vinegar or propylene glycol. The latter options are less effective at […]
Aries: An issue you thought you were done with returns with some heretofore unknown details, papers to sign and/or cash in/out. After the haggling is done get ready for some very busy but pleasant days. You’ll be saying what is on your mind. You’ll be surprised at what pops out. So will the folks around you. […]
Boston artist Ruby Rose Fox fuses charismatic R&B with groovy pop and hints of blues and funk to create an uncanny sound. It’s almost as if she’s the stylistic combination of two scenes that are prevalent in her hometown. Soul and electro-pop music have been popular in Boston’s music scene for the better part of […]
Devoting an entire show to some of history’s most notorious murderers would seem to be a monumentally ill-advised idea. Doing the show as a musical would seem to be an act of insanity. It is to the credit of famed composer Stephen Sondheim (Into the Woods) that Assassins works as well as it does. I […]
The Man from Earth is a rare stage play that raises challenging intellectual questions usually only seen in the best science-fiction, reminiscent of Twilight Zone and Star Trek. This is no coincidence, as it is the final dramatic work by playwright Jerome Bixby who was responsible for several episodes of both series in the 1950s […]
Five years ago the Rhode Island Department of Transportation repaved part of Route 116 in Smithfield. The state told everyone living along Pleasant View Avenue — as it’s known locally — that the DOT would take down their mailboxes and the state would provide new ones, in part because new sidewalks were being laid. It […]
What can you say about the metal genre that hasn’t already been said? It’s emphatic, triumphant and it’ll give you a rush that few musical styles can. Usually that rush equates to banging your head, raising your fists in the air and acting like a crazed fun-loving lunatic. In a style with numerous sub-genres and […]
Providence is soaring into another enthusiastic season of Gallery Night, and this is a really big affair! When the doors open (5pm, closing at 9ish), the trekking, touring and mingling of art all come to life. What’s all the hype? Well, there is no better time to tour the city and treat yourself to an entire […]