Event Wrap-Up: Ten Tight Years
When I arrived at Fete on July 8 for “Ten Tight Years,” Tight Crew’s tenth anniversary party, I wasn’t sure what to do first. Entry for the event took place […]
Events:
The Flower, The Labor, and The Sea
September 27, 2025 - June 28, 2026
Got Beer? 401 Brew News
It’s been a coupla months since we’ve rounded up some beer news. So let’s get to it! Revival Brewing Company celebrated its own Independence Day on July 5 with the […]
The Roots Report: The Way-Back Machine
Okee dokee folks … I am seeing a trend in my music listening habits. In the past I would generally opt to push “play” on newer music, but now I […]
Food Truck Profile: GottaQ Smokehouse BBQ
The food truck scene in RI has witnessed a major first: GottaQ Smokehouse BBQ took home first place in their category in Mobile Cuisine Magazine’s food truck awards. They faced […]
One Act Play Festival Showcases Local Talent
The work of several playwrights will be featured in the 12th Annual One Act Play Festival, which kicks off July 21 and runs until August 12 at Theatre 82. […]
Bridging the Gap with BridgeFest
Whether you align with the folk camp or the jazz camp, any music fan can agree that Newport is the place to be at the end of July, with Newport Folk […]
Opinion: Cannabis Tourism on the “Beast Coast”
With a multitude of popular tourist destinations, New England has been a vacation hot spot for over a century. From Cape Cod and the islands in Massachusetts to Acadia National […]
The Hummel Report: Mid-Year Update
Editor’s note: Jim Hummel has a mid-year update with new information on a handful of his investigations. Office with a View: Plans to build a $7.2 million state-owned ‘natural resources […]
Album of the Week: Broken Social Scene’s Hug of Thunder
There’s a sense of reinvigoration these days with the Toronto indie rock collective Broken Social Scene. Kevin Drew and the crew have their first album in seven years out with […]
Interview: Eduardo Arenas of Chicano Batman
For a band, if you’re going to have a weirdly interesting name, then you better be good. With their unique and soulful sound, Los Angeles’ Chicano Batman are one of […]