Rhode Island’s tight community has been a focal point to showcase New England’s arts and entertainment at events such as Rhode Island Comic Con (RICC). One of those returning to the vending tables this year is a local studio with stories that explore our wildest of dreams and most terrifying of nightmares: Blade Fan Studio […]
Rhode Island Comic Con is upon us again and thousands of excited fanatics will invade downtown Providence like a colorful misfit army of all backgrounds and backstories, much like their favorite characters. Some will even be dressed as their favorite characters — each year cosplayers dedicated to their artistic crafts bring to life heroes and […]
Just when you thought the mob’s hold over Rhode Island was weakening… After a season of icing the competition, the Mob Squad extended their undefeated streak on October 8 to recapture Providence Roller Derby’s home season trophy. Their 193-167 victory over the Sakonnet River Roller Rats was far from an easy win. The teams were […]
Hell’s bells will be ringing this Saturday in downtown with the living dead in attendance once again for the annual Providence Zombie Night. Hosted by the Reverend Al Mighty, thousands of blood-spattered ghouls will gather together at the Quarantine Zone Block Party for a night of dance, burlesque and many other creepy surprises. What started as […]
Many questions were prompted on the days leading to PRD’s September 10 bout of the Old Money Honeys vs. the Sakonnet River Roller Rats. Both teams not only would be short their full rosters (with the Rats requiring substitute players from the Mob Squad), but whoever won would go onto the championship in October. Rats took […]
The sweltering heat during the August 13 bout couldn’t produce the fire on the track created by The Mob Squad taking on the Old Money Honeys. The Mob rolled in with a victory from the previous month’s bout against the Rats and looked to maintain their rank. However, the Honeys brought their A game in the […]
Hillary Clinton’s and Donald Trump’s race to the White House is already off to a wild and controversial start. Every day election polls between the two candidates change with the latest scandals and speeches. One particular century-old family-owned RI beverage company has started a poll of their own – a Soda Pop Poll. “[During last […]
Bodies colliding and flying across the track, the crowd roaring and announcers calling out the action – these are all a part of the live experience of roller derby bouts. However, the action would be meaningless if there weren’t rules, regulations and the all-important points. That is where the zebras (the referees) and the Pink […]
Providence Roller Derby’s home season kicked off with a fast-paced seesaw battle between the Mob Squad and last year’s champions, the Sakonnet River Roller Rats. After nine incredible lead changes, the Mob came out ahead in the last few minutes with a final score of 185-167. The highlight of the night goes to the jammer […]
July 16 kicks off Providence Roller Derby’s most intense series of bouts: Home Season. The all-stars of the league split off into three teams: The Mob Squad, The Old Money Honeys and last year’s champions, The Sakonnet River Roller Rats. Recognizable veterans and new faces to PRD will be joining the members of the post-season […]