Bike racks outside an elementary school in Barrington, along with a dedicated bike lane to get there. A special crosswalk bisecting a busy road leading to another elementary school in East Providence. And a speed warning sign just before a middle school in Cranston. They are all part of the national Safe Routes to School program, funded […]
You’re new here. Haven’t had a chance to settle in and get your cultural bearings on the Ocean State. What even happens in Rhode Island? Is there life outside of Providence? It goes without saying that the food and drink scene is booming, and of course there’s a plethora of live music to sift […]
Each September, the city of Pawtucket presents what is arguably its most exciting event of the year: the Pawtucket Arts Festival. This event seeks to celebrate the creative and cultural community that is embedded in the city and surrounding area. The festival showcases art, music, theater, crafts, film and so much more while representing some […]
Roaring out of Boston with authority, triumphant metal act Worshipper have given their local scene an exhilarating jolt. The quartet, consisting of John Brookhouse on guitar and vocals, Dale Jarvis on drums, Bob Maloney on bass and Alejandro Necochea on lead guitar, exude an energy that’s rare in the music that’s coming out of Boston […]
With the majority of the summer season shrinking in the rear view mirror and the journey into fall rapidly gaining momentum, it leaves us with the topic at hand, our destination: fall wines. We tend to be at the mercy of Mother Nature’s schizophrenia during the fall season, not really knowing if she’ll churn out […]
Okee dokee folks… We are in that grey (yes, I spell it that way!) area that is the end of summer/beginning of fall. We can thankfully, hopefully bid adieu to the heat of that nasty season of summer. The festivals and outdoor events begin to wind down and the indoor shows start kicking back up. […]
Guitar Wolf Japanese super fuzz troopers Guitar Wolf return to town for the first time in over a decade to blast out some primal rock ‘n’ roll. This may be the best show we have coming to the area this fall. Expect some heavy ear damage, and you’ll love every minute of it. Guitar Wolf […]
1.Sunday, September 4: Scurvy Dog Parking Log Mega Show II; 2pm; Free; 21+ but children with parents welcome; Scurvy Dog, 1718 Westminster St, Providence. Here we are at the end of the summer, and running out of options to be outside and drunk while listening to music. Here is your chance to do so and catch […]
Thru Sunday, September 4 Sister Act, Theatre by the Sea, 364 Cards Pond Rd, Wakefield. Based on the classic film starring Whoopi Goldberg, a show featuring lots of singing nuns. theatrebythesea.com Friday, September 2 Rhode Island Peace Fest 6: Promoting Love, Unity and Culture: A forum showcasing local poets, emcees, deejays, musicians, artists and dancers […]
The fall beer season has been underway for a few weeks – the pumpkin brews and Oktoberfests are abundant on shelves and taps. ’Tis also the season for the year’s biggest beer bashes and other autumnal attractions. So here’s the Got Beer? guide to where to find the Big Get Beer! events in the coming […]