Rich Lupo: 50 years of RI music
In the living room of his childhood home, a young Rich Lupo would sit as if under a spell, transistor radio pressed to his ear while the television played in […]
Events:
A Shared Journey
September 13, 2025 - March 5, 2026This Is a Thing, Recent Gifts to Prints, Drawings, and Photographs, 2020–2025
September 14, 2025 - March 1, 2026The Court: Art in Play
September 24, 2025 - April 26, 2026The Flower, The Labor, and The Sea
September 27, 2025 - June 28, 2026
Monsters, Magic, and Memory: Inside Errick Nunnally’s preternatural world
There used to be an old, elevated train system in Boston, spanning from the Roxbury area to downtown. Dark and dirty, it wasn’t exactly glamorous, but beneath it sat a […]
From Letters to Lyrics: Kufa Castro finds home and builds community in RI’s Hispanic music scene
I had the pleasure of sitting down to meet with Leandro “Kufa” Castro at El Eden restaurant on Broad Street in PVD’s West End, where the aromas of hearty Dominican […]
Paint with a Purpose: AGONZA’s Mural Battle returns to PVDFest to transform public art into political action
Do you ever have those seasons where you become hyper fixated on a specific interest for a time? I’ve been through many, whether it’s one musical artist, a new TV […]
The African Alliance of Rhode Island: Reclaiming roots and reuniting diaspora communities through food
In the parking lot of Temple of Restoration church in Pawtucket, I was amazed to experience not just a pop-up farmers market (where I was able to procure some truly […]
Chalumeau Releases BLUE: The magic of live performance is alive and well
The evening of August 7 might have been just another ordinary Thursday night had I not walked into The Met in Pawtucket. Stepping inside felt like being transported back in […]
Gather Ice Cream Releases PVDFest Flavor: What blueberry cheesecake ice cream taught me about community
I’ve spent a lot of time reflecting on this, and however controversial it may be, I’m just going to come out and ask this question: “Who doesn’t love ice cream?” […]
Trash to treasure: Jourdan Christopher’s One Oak Artwear transforms fashion waste into sustainable style
While most people are groggily searching for the snooze button at 7am, then reluctantly rousing themselves out of bed, you can bet on finding local designer Jourdan Christopher already at […]
as220’s Foo Fest Returns: Celebrating 40 years of creative resistance
A whole lot can happen in six years. Since AS220 hosted its last Foo Fest, the world has shifted on its axis. We’ve lived through a global pandemic, navigated yet […]
Providence’s Independent Bookstore Scene: A love letter to the local literary landscape
Providence, Rhode Island is a city known for its rich history, vibrant arts scene, and close-knit community. One of the city’s best-kept secrets? Its diverse and welcoming collection of independent […]