To help shine a light on the lives of working musicians, I’ve been interviewing peers of mine about their experiences performing, how they balance their lives to make the music happen, and if they see a difference between playing for art’s sake or as a job. For this second article I talked to drummer […]
THU 23 Nokturnal: Providence’s venerable goth night hosts a farewell party for resident DJ Azrael before he departs on a six-month hike in the woods. 9pm. Dusk, 301 Harris Ave, PVD. duskprovidence.com Waterfire: Basin lighting. Sunset @ 8:07pm. Waterplace Park, PVD. waterfire.org FRI 24 The Room Live: Reputedly the worst so-bad-it’s-good movie ever made, starring […]
Dear C and Dr. B; I had lunch with my cousin Mary today, and I mentioned a problem to her about a male friend who got unexpectedly pushy and I had to slap him and throw him out. She said, “Really? That happened to me last month, but I didn’t want to hurt the guy’s […]
Set during “a 24-hour period, during the summer of 1955” in “a small you-never-heard-of-it town somewhere in the Midwest,” All Shook Up is a jukebox musical based on recognizable and familiar songs from the Elvis Presley era that is ideal for a fun date night. It’s a light-hearted, upbeat story of small-town romance that plays […]
Looking for a feelgood, easy evening? Grab some friends and head over to the Arctic Playhouse for a heartwarming production and some delicious homemade cookies. All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten is a delightful grownup refresher course in fundamentals. Music, monologues and sweet vignettes are woven together to remind the audience […]
PVDFest takes over Downcity once again June 6 – 9 with music, art, food and fun. Featured performers include aerialists eVenti Verticali and tap dance sensations the Syncopated Ladies, among others. Also check out a camera obscura dome created by local art house Pneuhaus, a pretzel eating contest (see page 12) and the installation of […]
This dragon doesn’t breathe fire. For obvious reasons. Answer: Roger Williams Botanical garden as part of their fairy garden days
A Plate of Sunshine Warmer weather is approaching, which means it’s time to dine out! Do you recognize these local outdoor eateries? 1) Dune Brothers 2) Chelo’s on the Water 3) Paddy’s Beach Club 4) Waterman Grille 5) George’s of Galilee Answers: 1) E 2) C 3) B 4) D […]
