PROVedge: Tongues of Glory
As an unmistakably retired veteran, Bobby Pastrami’s penchant for wearing comfy pants suggests his fondness for napping and general relaxation. In contrast, my smart blazer and carefully coordinated neckwear is […]
Events:
Nancy Elizabeth Prophet: I will not bend an inch
February 17 - August 319 on Paper
June 29 - July 31Daphne Parker Powell
New Orleans songwriting infused with jazz, folk & pop.
July 23 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmCory Cascella
Indie/alternative.
July 23 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pmThe Sound of Music
Revisit one of the world’s most beloved musicals. THE SOUND OF MUSIC tells the tale of a young postulant who is dispatched from the local abbey to serve as governess
July 24 - August 17Take It To The Bridge
An award-winning RI wedding & event band that specializes in funk, soul and rock & roll!
July 24 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pmMike Zito
On tour celebrating his heartfelt record Life Is Hard, a tribute to his late wife, Laura.
July 24 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pmWill Orchard & Jess Kerber
Folk.
July 25 @ 8:00 pm - July 26 @ 12:00 amOtis Read & Jimmy Corwin
Acoustic folk with blues and country roots.
July 25 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmThe Wizard of Oz
Ruby red slippers, flying monkeys, oh my!
July 26 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pmBlushing Brides
Rolling Stones tribute.
July 26 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pmAudiofields
UK Bass.
July 27 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pmDirty Deeds
The AC/DC experience.
July 27 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmNo Shoes Nation
Kenny Chesney tribute.
July 27 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmTake it to the Bridge
Award-winning RI wedding & event band that specializes in funk, soul and rock & roll!
July 28 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pmJoy Boys
Country rock, rock & roll.
August 2Guida
A five-piece band playing ‘70s rock hooks delivered with the force of early UK punk.
August 4 @ 7:00 pm - 11:00 pmCheap Trick
Didn’t I, didn’t I, didn’t see you cryin’.
August 4 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pmWon’t Back Down
Tom Petty tribute.
August 10 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pmJudy Collins
Folk singer-songwriter.
August 10 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Art Studios in the Wilds of Pawtucket
Both of us had just gotten off shifts from our retail jobs, which kept us indoors while the sun remained overhead, so it was difficult for us to see inside. […]
How to Stay Cool (Without Losing Your Pants)
Remaining comfy in these summertime months should really be a snap – if only we were allowed to take off our pants. Apparently my life-long ambition to live in a […]
PROVedge: Some Things are Better Left
The list in my hand was as straightforward as could be: masa, black beans (canned), avocados (3), jalapeños (2), plantains (a few) and cilantro (lots). In keeping with the when-you-go-shopping-for-others […]
PROVedge: Vinegar? Why Not.
At just over 5 feet, 9 inches tall, I currently hold the prestigious title of “Tallest Villari in Recorded History.” This, of course, is according to my father, Bobby Pastrami, who […]
PROVedge: Sometimes You Gotta Wipe Your Nose
“Can you please go inside?” I begged toward the rooftop, where a soon-to-be 70-year-old man was slouched over in a defiant hunch, his Ryobi chainsaw revving. “No, get the lah-duh!” […]
PROVedge: Phô Kit (In a Bucket)
The instructions were simple – make six quarts of your choice of soup, pair with a six-pack of beer and then trade it with approximately 15 or so privileged, mostly […]
Locale Profiles: Nature Has Made a Man of Me Yet
I soon found myself apologizing for being “presumptuous” as I attempted to extract further details. It was unclear why I had been summoned for this interview in the first place. “How […]
Locale Profiles: Asian Bakery & Fast Food — An Unsettling Brilliance in Upper South Providence
On a blistery January day, comfort in any form is always welcome. Near the corner of Pearl and Broad Streets, cozied beside the sidewalk – recently coated by a dose […]