Most of us understand that the time to legalize cannabis for adult use in RI was like, yesterday. Year after year, activists have been told that the legislature prefers to “wait and see” how other states (especially Massachusetts) roll out regulations so that RI can legalize “the right way” when the time comes. Now it […]
Six will enter, only one will emerge victorious. The stakes could not be higher. Well, okay, they could absolutely be higher; it’s not a Hunger Games-type situation. It’s a spelling bee, where nerdy and awkward adolescents duke it out to see who can be the nerdiest and most awkward. Swamp Meadow Community Theatre’s production of […]
“X-Files” star, celebrated improv comedian and international man of mystery, Dean Haglund really has cracked the meaning of life. Best known for portraying Ringo Langly, one of the Lone Gunmen in “The X-Files,” Haglund has not rested on his esteemed laurels, and has built a career – and a reputation – that spreads from Edinburgh […]
Storming into Providence to baptize the unbelievers is the return of The Book of Mormon, the insanely irreverent Trey Parker/Matt Stone/Robert Lopez concoction that upends the classic buddy quest (and, yes, Lord of the Rings is certainly referenced) and manages to skewer both America and religion in one fell swoop. Two young Mormons are sent […]
After having a delicious pre-theater meal at Cafe Cazzata (try the Chicken Bocchino, it’s to die for) with my life partner, Troy, we decided to jet over to historic Woonsocket, Rhode Island, to see Lenny Schwartz’s newest screwball farce, #MeThree: A Guide To New Beginnings. Now, Troy, being German, typically prefers more highbrow theater like […]
Jeff Danielian does something a little different for his third volume of poetry. He digs deep into his archived writing, adding 40 poems (which he dubs “Ramblings of a Man Uncertain”) that he had written well over 20 years ago and left on a shelf, mostly untouched. He adds this to another 40 poems that […]
WED 24 Strapped for Danger II Fundraiser: Support your local sequel at this fundraiser for local filmmaker Richard Griffin’s naughty raunchfest. Includes raffles and a partial staged reading. 7pm. The Dark Lady, 19 Snow St, PVD. Search FB. THU 25 Providence Movement Festival: Dance and choreography. 8pm. AS220, 115 Empire St, PVD. as220.org FRI 26 […]
On April 18, New York City-based Moon Hooch dropped by Fete’s Ballroom as part of their co-headlining tour with fellow NYC group Too Many Zooz. The band is a sax and drum trio made up of saxophonists Mike Wilbur and Wenzl McGowen, and drummer James Muschler, who all met and formed the group while studying […]
If life were a game and you entered at square one, there is only one thing that you would bring with you – your genetic blueprint. Every part of you is mapped out there, your psychological traits along with your physical characteristics. For many years, it was largely a word-of-mouth observation that certain temperaments seemed […]
Rhode Island provides audiences with hundreds of opportunities each year to see live theater being performed. However, it is far rarer to be able to see it being created in front of your eyes. This weekend, The Wilbury Theatre Group is offering just such a glimpse with their annual Festival of New Works. Throughout the […]