Wanna Arm Wrastle?
“It’s a surprising sport. There’s a lot of technique and finesse – it’s not just about muscle, although that’s important, of course.” Rick North talks arm wrestling We’ve all done […]
Events:
Monster Jam
Goddamn, the Monster Jam is back?! I thought this thing died in the early 2000’s. Maybe Hulk Hogan and our fearless President will make an appearance. Maybe Hulk Hogan will
January 31 - February 2RI VegFest
Attention plant lovers, the 5th annual RI VegFest is sprouting again! Featuring over 85 vegan-friendly restaurants, food producers, artists and creators.
February 1 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pmDavid Nail
An American country music artist and the frontman of David Nail & the Well Ravens.
February 1 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmSugar
Disco/funk/hip-hop/r&b for the sweet tooth.
February 1 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmSunday Funday with Steve Smith and the Nakeds
These guys rule the Sunday funday.
February 2 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pmThe 15th Annual NE Winter Blues Festival
Blues fans unite for this special night!
February 2 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pmBill Frisell
Featuring Eyvind Kang, Hank Roberts, Jenny Scheinman, Thomas Morgan & Rudy Royston.
February 5 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmDraw the Line
Aerosmith tribute.
February 7 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmHeartland Radio
Country music.
February 7 @ 9:00 pm - February 8 @ 12:00 amColby James & The Ramblers
Singer/songwriter who rambles on.
February 8 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmDustbowl Revival
A Venice, CA-based roots and brass collective.
February 8 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmThe Love Dogs
Rockin’ swingin’ septet from Boston playing original jump blues and r&b with big horns.
February 8 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pmPapercut
Linkin Park tribute. I remember buying Hybrid Theory and never taking it out of my car’s CD player… I think it died with the car.
February 8 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Tales of a Crowd-Surfing Virgin
It’s kind of sad. Really, it is. I admit, before seeing the Gaslight Anthem at Lupo’s Heartbreak Hotel, I had never, ever thought about crowd-surfing. You’ve seen it before – […]
Rock Climbing in RI
The Rock Spot brings vertical exercise to Rhode Island As I drive south along Route 1 headed toward Narragansett, I realize something about South County. It might as well be […]
Saving the Animals, One Pint at a Time
Three of my favorite “P” words: Providence, Puppies, and Pints. Separately, all are good; combine them, and… well, you get Pints for Paws (and a whole lot of alliteration). On […]
Supreme Court Rules on Same-Sex Marriage
By Jeffrey Folker In two decisions handed down by the Supreme Court of the United States, supporters of equal rights for same-sex and non-traditional marriage scored a key victory on […]
Grab Your Spooks at the Providence Ghost Tours
By Jeffrey Folker The Providence Ghost Tour: where orbs, shadows, specters, poltergeists and other things go bump in the night. You do not need any special equipment or ritualistic knowledge […]
Let the Good Times Roll at the Providence Artisans Market
By Jeffrey Folker With something for everyone, it is really hard not to have a good time at the Providence Artisans Market. Bring the kids, bring the picnic blankets, and […]
95.5 WBRU Summer Concert Series: Torn Shorts
By Jeffrey Folker June nights: not too hot for a stroll in the park, not too cold for an Awful Awful from Newport Creamery. Growing up in New Jersey, three […]