The Role of Propaganda Films
In 1936, a movie titled Tell Your Children was produced by a church group to warn parents about the dangers of marijuana use. This film was the epitome of everything […]
Events:
Sly Fox
Directed by Jeanne Smith: Based on Ben Jonson’s Volpone, this sly farce was reset to 19th-Century San Francisco, and chronicles the misadventures of Foxwell Sly and his manservant as four
June 1 - June 22Four Dimensions
diverse perspectives by Albert Baez, Caterine Milinaire, Marilyn O’Donnell, Michael O’Donnell, Claudia Rowland
June 1 - June 29A Walk Through With The Weavers Artist Talk
June 1 - June 25Linda Megathlin Featured Exhibit
June 1 - July 13Julio D. Samayoa
June 1 - June 28The Way We See: A Visual and Emotional Conversation
an exhibit by noted RI painter Anthony D. Tomaselli. Closing Reception Thu, Sep 4, 4:30 – 7pm.
June 1 - September 5Jonathan Buonaccorsi Izzard of Lunar Queer Art | The Illuminated Chamber
June 7 - June 30Chloë Bohórquez | Retrospective
June 7 - June 30Eric Telfort | The New World Federation
June 7 - June 30Gabriel Richardson | Toward the Unknown
June 7 - June 30Being Seen
June 11 - July 12Answering Our Ancestors
June 11 - July 1298th Members Annual Exhibition
June 14 - July 12Noises Off
The ultimate British farce by Michael Frayn, this 1980s-set thespian outing follows the making of a play amidst a confused late-night rehearsal, a backstage backstabbing, and a performance where everything
June 20 - July 26Everything Summer Small Works Exhibit
June 21 - July 27A Common Thread
Opening Reception: Sat, June 21, 6 – 8pm.
June 21 - July 26Through A Collector’s Lens: Iconic Photography from the Christopher Hyland Collection
June 21 - September 8Bobby Anspach: Everything is Change
June 21 - September 28Attleboro Farmers Market
Opening day.
June 21 @ 9:00 amGarden Stroll
A stroll through the neighborhood gardens of the West Side.
June 21 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
The Common Sense Approach to Marijuana Reform
It was November 18 in Providence, and I decided to forgo my regular Tuesday night routine of realigning my fantasy football teams for the following week in favor of making […]
Regulating Marijuana in Rhode Island: A Public Health and Safety Approach Takes Place to Educate Locals and Leaders
After a successful week at the midterm ballot boxes, the crusade to end cannabis prohibition seems to be gaining momentum. With victories in Oregon, Alaska and Washington, D.C., supporters are […]
A Stereotype Guide to Ending Cannabis Prohibition
With the midterm elections taking place in November, politicians across the nation have been hitting the campaign trail hard; shaking hands and kissing babies. They are out “trick-or-treating,” looking to […]
Marijuana Reform: The New Regime
Only two years ago, Colorado and Washington defied the will of the federal government as they voted to legalize recreational use of marijuana in their states. To date, 23 states […]
The New England Green Rush — Tip of the Legalization Spear
As the November midterm elections approach, the Northeast is poised to be the new tip of the spear for the legalization movement. While Portland, Oregon, saw marijuana reform defeated in […]
Oaksterdam University: The Future of the Cannabis Industry
On August 15th through 17th, the RI Convention Center will be home to a rare three-day seminar presented by Oaksterdam University and hosted by the legendary Todd McCormick. During this […]
A History of Revolution Leads to the Providence Prohibition Party
Progressive Change with Providence Prohibition Party In 1972, one of the first documented hemp festivals in the US took place in Ann Arbor, Mich. It was a response to new […]
Phenomenons in Politics — Tri-Partisan Support in RI? The Marijuana Regulation, Control and Taxation Act
Bill: H-7506 “Held For Further Study” On May 16, a RI House Judiciary Committee recommended that the Marijuana Regulation, Control & Taxation Act (Bill: H-7506) be “held for further study” […]
Cannabis and Religion — Touching the Veil
By a quirk of time, Easter, the most sacred day on the Christian calendar coincided with 4/20, the most celebrated day in the cannabis community. This convergence has me pondering […]