Founded as a beacon of “hope,” Providence Plantations provided refuge from religious persecution, establishing a colony where settlers could worship freely, independent from the Massachusetts Bay Colony. Today, Providence remains a city where history and the supernatural intertwine, from the gravesite of famed horror writer HP Lovecraft to ghostly sightings at centuries-old institutions. Whether you’re […]
Altered Reality Entertainment has announced an impressive lineup of iconic actors to headline the 11th annual “Biggest Show in the Littlest State” from November 3–5 at the Amica Mutual Pavilion in PVD. RICC 2023 HIGHLIGHTS Known for her characters on “Married… With Children,” “Futurama,” and “Sons of Anarchy,” Katey Sagal will headline the November event, […]
Climate change and habitat loss are making things difficult for our local feathered friends, as revealed in a 2023 report from the Audubon Society of Rhode Island. On January 28, 2023, the first Audubon State of Our Birds Report was presented to a sold-out “Birds Across New England: The Audubon Regional Conservation Symposium” at the Audubon Nature […]
“Bon-sai” is a Japanese term that simply means “planted in a container.” But, for many, the idea of ‘bonsai’ suggests strict rules and complex botanical creations, an art form that’s made possible by only the most skilled of gardeners – certainly not something for the average person to attempt. Tim Arsenault, founder and ‘Tree-EO’ of […]
What beer goes best with the comics, entertainment, and art extravaganza that makes up Rhode Island Comic Con (RICC)? For the past four years, Proclamation Ale Company has answered the call of nerds across New England with their exclusive releases – and they’re thrilled to do it again for RICC’s 10th anniversary! Every year, when […]
Profiles written by Heather Bryant, Kelly Currier, Gina Mastrostefano, Mike Ryan. RI BrewFest (PVD, January) Favorite Brew Fest – Brew Fest used to take place at the Pawtucket Armory and has been at the WaterFire Arts Center since 2019. Taking a two-session approach, it’s usually on a Saturday in late January or early February. 2023 […]