Frank Gasbarro—a well-known but elusive figure in the Providence art world—delights with his eccentric personal style in this BankRI Galleries exhibit.
September 2 - December 1An exhibit exploring spirituality, religious ritual, and their connections to retro – science fiction and fantasy.
October 4 - October 31Prog rock extravaganza returns to his roots with virtuosic piano performances.
October 19 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmFour-piece bluegrass band and recent RI Music Award winners.
October 20 @ 8:30 pm - 11:30 pmFull of crunchy guitar chugging and minor-key melodies
October 21 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pmJohn van der Put is a magician and comedian who performs under the stage name Piff the Magic Dragon.
October 21 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmSinger-songwriter-guitarist.
October 21 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmImprov guitarists
October 21 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmMulti-platinum British singer.
October 21 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmBlues-rock guitarist.
October 21 @ 8:30 pm - 11:30 pmPsychedelic-bloos band, heavy on the rock and roll
October 21 @ 9:00 pm - October 22 @ 12:00 amAn in-costume vampire-themed party with signature cocktails, vampire burlesque show, witchy vendors and more. Hosted by Grimoire Academy.
October 22 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pmA worldly and rhythmic figure floating in the electronic music atmosphere.
October 22 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pmRising rapper known for melodic flow, infectious charisma, and powerfully honest lyrics.
October 22 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pmBig band for both concert and swing dance.
October 22 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pmSelf-deprecating comedy about anxiety and depression, sure to make you feel better about your life, in comparison
October 22 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pmAdd this Westerly play to your spooky schedule: Veteran Director John Cillino’s artistic vision emphasizes the complex, frightening and tender moments of this sinister tale.
October 22 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pmOne event on October 9, 2021 at 7:30 pm
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One event on October 22, 2021 at 7:30 pm
One event on October 23, 2021 at 7:30 pm
One event on October 24, 2021 at 2:00 pm
One event on October 29, 2021 at 7:30 pm
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Tribute to the musical legends of the ‘50s & ‘60s.
October 22 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmSupported by a superb backing band.
October 22 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmOne of the foremost songwriters to emerge in the folk-music revival of the early ‘80s.
October 22 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Paul Lonardo’s book “Homegrown” sheds light on the Providence Friars’ 1972-73 men’s basketball season, possibly the most magical season in Rhode Island sports history. “Homegrown” serves as an introduction to not only the 1972-73 PC Friars, but also a history of Providence College basketball, and the state of Rhode Island in the 1970s. “Homegrown” begins […]
Pets are a joy, but what do you do when you have to leave them at home for an extended period of time? Marcia Kilduff is a life-long animal lover and owner, who worked in an animal hospital for four years. She was considering becoming a vet, but decided she’d rather work one on one […]
Pets live a life that can fill their owners with jealousy. All of their basic needs are taken care of, money is no object and they pretty much get to do whatever they want with little consequence (though some do show remorse once they realized they did something wrong). In return, pets give their owners […]
Obi Storm Otto pretty much thought that he was living a paint by numbers life for a guy in his mid 20s. He had a job as a bar back, a best friend, a fishing spot and plenty of acquaintances. He was still feeling the effects of his father’s passing 11 years ago and had […]
In Jeff Zurowski’s My Summer Vacation, Brent Jackson was handed a composition journal from his future teacher on his last day of fifth grade and told to write daily entries so that everyone would get to know each other better as they enter their new school. Even with prompt ideas, Jackson (like all kids) wasn’t […]
This collection of 67 environmentally themed poems can be depressing and uncomfortable to read at times, which is exactly the point publisher Notable Works set out to make with this release. Local authors all contributed work inspired by our current natural world, which is, unfortunately, a disaster (to put it nicely). The poets don’t paint […]
Jeff Danielian is back with his fourth volume of poetry (to go along with four works of non-fiction geared toward educating youth), featuring his introduction, 56 poems and what he describes as “a short non-fiction adventure.” Danielian doesn’t pull any surprises with his writing style, keeping things humble and to the point. My favorite poem […]
These have been brutal times for nearly everyone (with maybe the exception of big box stores, which are seeing record profits). Citizens worldwide have been hit mercilessly with the combination of a physical and mental health crisis and a financial crisis. There are people struggling in all facets of day-to-day life, such as work, bills, […]
Senior year of high school can be a defining moment in a person’s life — it’s both a jumpstart into the future and a further sculpting of the previous 17 years. In Mark Binder’s novel The Groston Rules, Isaac Cohen and his six friends who make up “Team Bombshelter” appeared to have a more memorable […]
After opening in a mill building in Pawtucket in 2004, RHD-RI quickly became a beacon in the local arts community. Artists with developmental disabilities used the space to work on their pieces, write music and discuss ideas. Creativity ran rampant throughout each room. The organization moved to a second mill building in Pawtucket in 2014 […]
