Next week is the biggest political day in Rhody politics; the primary election. In a state long dominated by the Democratic party, primary elections become more significant than the ones in November. This year has seen established, incumbent Democrats face strong challenges from the progressive wing within their own party. Governor Gina Raimondo has unleashed […]
Anthony Russo lives in Little Compton, but his art travels well beyond our borders. It has appeared in The New York Times, Rolling Stone, Esquire and The Boston Globe, among other publications. His illustrations have graced the covers of numerous books, and his fine art is something to be admired. During our interview, Russo told me that […]
That tick-tock of the clock you hear is the countdown to the annual Jewelry City Steampunk Festival, which takes place on October 27. Staged in several locations around the Attleboro Public Library, the festival is a non-profit steampunk-themed showcase of arts, entertainment and education for all ages. When the day arrives, downtown Attleboro — once known […]
The travel season might be over, but the Providence’s B-Team, The Killah Bees, got a chance to compete in the All-8-On-The-Floor tournament in Auburn, Mass, on the weekend of August 11. It’s been five years since they last competed and won, and the Bees fought hard with victories over Maine and Troy. In the finals, they […]
Grab your glue gun and find your best selfie angle — it’s Comic Con season again! This year’s event takes place from November 2 – 4 at the RI Convention Center and once again promises wall-to-wall celebs, cosplayers, artists, merch and opportunities to be with your people. The names of celebrities to appear are still being […]
Aries: Interaction with those around you has you feeling unsettled. You begin to ask yourself: Where do I fit in? What is my purpose? What is my job in this life? These are big questions that require seeing the big picture and taking a look beneath the surface of your personality. Be brave and dig deep; the […]
PRONK!, Rhode Island’s annual celebration of freestyle brass and drum music, will be returning to Providence with a cacophonous and joyful oomph on October 8. Describing itself as a “heartfelt antidote to mainstream culture,” PRONK! operates with a delightful disregard for social and music convention; radical acceptance is the essence of the occasion, and freedom […]
Autumn is the season for classical music lovers in New England. Giving way to fanfare and season openers, the 2018-19 season offers many opportunities to hear unique performances of obscure works as well as a healthy serving of familiar favorites. On Saturday, September 22, The Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra opens its 2017-18 season with […]
On October 2, Revival Brewery will host a Big Brothers Big Sisters event for prospective big brothers called Buds and Suds. “We have 92 boys waiting for a mentor,” said Taylor Millspaugh, development and community relations associate. Everyone who attends the 21+ event will get a tour of the brewery, receive free food and a tasting, drink discounted full […]
Henry Rollins is a world-renowned multimedia artist, whose work has spanned an array of projects, from fronting punk icons Black Flag to his own Rollins Band, spoken word tours, Rolling Stone columns, a weekly radio show on KCRW and political television. I wanted to get Rollins’ perspective on the importance of unfiltered media coverage leading up to […]