We’re planning a Bartenders’ Ball for late January, 2020. You read it here first (probably) While we work on venues, dates and figuring out who the heck is going to tend bar at this thing, if you know someone you think should be nominated for an award for bartending, send us the person’s name, an […]
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On Thursday, September 19, David Fullerton opened Acoustic Java Café and Microcinema on 204 South Main Street in Providence. He chose an ideal spot, the place where Cable Car used to be. A microcinema is a single-screen theater that shows one film at a time. Java Café means you can expect gourmet coffee drinks, croissants, […]
The Rhode Island Political Cooperative (RIPC) is a new statewide political initiative with a progressive agenda, dedicated to challenging the political establishment and forming a new governing majority that will make government work for the people of Rhode Island — not for corporations or the connected. RIPC plans to put forward a slate of 25 […]
There have been some startling reports recently on a new and deadly outbreak of lung disease linked to vaping. Seven people have died from vaping-related lung disease so far, and the number of possible cases in the US tops 450. At the moment, no one can draw any specific conclusions as to what is at […]
As much as I love board games, I also appreciate how difficult it can be for someone to get started playing them. There are tens of thousands of titles out there, ranging in price from around $20 all the way up to $100 or more. So with a limited budget and nearly unlimited choice, how […]
Artie Cabral has performed with Stan Kenton, Woody Herman and even with the late Hollywood film star Mickey Rooney. Growing up his father would take young Artie to hear many of the great Rhode Island big bands. Artie began playing the drums. He became one of New England’s finest available drummer, performing at weddings, Bar-Mitzahs, […]
I had a professor in college who loved the term “gesamtkunswerk.” It’s a big German word that means “comprehensive work of art,” and it’s something all art is supposed to strive for — sort of the ideal piece of creativity. Creating it is one thing, but in some ways, you could argue that it would be even […]
WED 25 Avenue Concept Backyard Party: Celebrate outdoor art with the non-profit that makes it happen. DJ Providence Deep Underground, food and drinks. The Avenue Concept, 304 Lockwood St, PVD. theavenueconcept.com THU 26 Hannibal Buress: A comedian, actor, writer and producer. 8pm. The Strand, 79 Washington St, PVD. thestrandri.com FRI 27 King Dissent/ Jets Can’t […]
If you’ve never heard of the Academy Players’ latest production, Imaginary, you’re not alone. A venture commissioned and produced by National Youth Music Theatre, the musical first made its debut in London in 2017. Its history is not a long one — short enough that posters still declare it “a new musical” – and it […]