A Slice of Cannabis History: The prohibition of outdoor cannabis
The very first cannabis arrests in RI were of three Black men in 1934. Two weeks after these arrests, the State Narcotic Board began its nearly two-year crusade against the […]
Events:
Nancy Elizabeth Prophet: I will not bend an inch
February 17 - August 3Spring Into Action: Clothes for a Cause
Through Friday, April 26 City Personnel, in partnership with Dorcas International, are accepting new clothes donations as part of their commitment to give back to the community. They are looking
March 28 @ 8:00 am - April 26 @ 5:00 pmEarthworks: Open Juried Clay Annual
The 51st annual exhibit of works in clay.
April 25 - May 18Wine, Women & Jewelry
Browse a vast selection of new jewelry while sipping wine with your pals.
April 25 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pmAre You Garbage?
A chance to ask stand-up comedians Kevin Ryan and H. Foley your garbage questions.
April 25 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pmJim & Sarah of the Carleans
A New England-based acoustic duo.
April 25 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmRiver of Dreams
Billy Joel Tribute.
April 26 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pmJohnny Hoy and the Bluefish
Blues band and an island dance party.
April 26 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmBert Kreischer
Observational comedy.
April 26 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmSouthside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes
Roots-tinged rock and bluesy reverie.
April 26 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm19th Nervous Breakdown
A Rolling Stones tribute band.
April 26 @ 8:30 pm - April 27 @ 12:00 amBeth Killian
Folk singer-songwriter.
April 27 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pmTodd Barry
Stand-up comedian known for deadpan humor.
April 27 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pmEastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra
Music director Toshiyuki Shimada conducts Haydn and Stravinsky Finale.
April 27 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm10000 Maniacs
The return of vocalist and violinist Mary Ramsey performing Maniacs favorites.
April 27 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmWard Hayden & The Outliers
Country music scene.
April 27 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmLiz Miele
NYC based comedian.
April 28 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pmLed Zeppelin 2
Resplendent in satin and denim, LZ2 delivers the intense, raw energy and dynamics of songs.
April 28 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pmEight To The Bar
Swing/Boogie Woogie/Rhythm & Blues/Soul and Motown.
May 1 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pmKevin Herchen
Acoustic artist.
May 2 @ 9:00 pm - May 3 @ 12:00 am
A Slice of Cannabis History: Earliest days of RI prohibition
On Friday, November 9, 1934, the Providence Police Department made what may have been their first arrests for illegal possession of cannabis. Unsurprisingly, for a state that currently arrests Black […]