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Favorite Free Verse Spoken Word 2026 Ashley Hosa Sending out a big congrats to Ashley Hosa, who came to the Spoken Awards with a multitude of wonderful supporters (shoutout to Ryan!). During the post-announcement interview, Ashley stated, “I came here not knowing what was going to happen, and this is just such an incredible feeling. […]
Favorite Color Tattoo Evan Olin, Powerline Tattoo Runner-up: Luis Bold, Unicorn Ink Favorite Black & Gray Ryan Dowden, Dark Ritual Runner-up: Luis Bold, Unicorn Ink Favorite Black & Gray with Color Steven McDonough, Secret Safe Tattoo Runner-up: Rachel WS, Rachel WS Fine Art Tattoos Favorite New School Style Mackenzie Blinn, Unicorn Ink Runner-up: Kimberly Miranda, […]
Favorite Free Verse Spoken Word Ashley HosaRunner-up: Jeff Daniellian Favorite Social Justice Spoken Word Erik AndradeRunner-up: Mx Asher Favorite Youth Poet Angel CruzRunner-up: (by one vote) Josselyn Wolf Favorite Poetry Event Apothica’s Monthly Poetry NightRunner-up: Afroverse Favorite Producer / Organizer Jessica SullivanRunner-up: Sadey Fournier Favorite Narrative Music / Hip-Hop / Rap Chachi CarvalhoRunner-up: Jesse the Tree […]
Artist of the Year: Favorite Song: Favorite Music Video: NOVA ONE; “chlorine” by NOVA ONE; “chlorine” – NOVA ONE (Dir. Frankie Ferrari) nova one: “nova won!” Providence’s own nova one won (!!) four 2026 Motif Music Awards: “artist of the year,” “favorite song,” “favorite video” (for “Chlorine” — a must watch!), and “runner up for […]
Check out extensive listings for every show we could find this season. But some are bigger or just fundamentally represent summer in our eclectic, hyperactive, tiny-yet-overachieving state. Here’s a selection of special events to keep an eye out for. MUSIC AT THE FARM: GRACE NOTE FARM A series of outdoor concerts at the farm! Hosted […]
Opened Dari Bee Ice Cream: This esteemed spot right on the bike path was originally opened in 1960 but has been closed for the past year or so. It’s been renovated, updated and has reemerged under new ownership, just in time for the ice cream to start melting! 240 Bullocks Point Ave, East Providence. fb.com/thedaribee […]
Opened Black Sheep: Reopening under new management, the venue that serves both comfy food and strong drinks, set to live performances ranging from bands to drag shows, wants to welcome you back with its grand reopening party on May 9. The night will feature live music by The Moon Trippers starting at 6pm as well […]
Opened All Paws on Deck: 2399 Pawtucket Ave, East Providence. Pet groomer. Open Wednesday – Saturday, 9am – 5pm. 401-434-1300. Nature’s Pawprint Aquamation: 170 Rhodes St, Providence. Pet cremation, but with water. This pet after-care aims to provide peace of mind to pet owners with an Eco-friendly and more natural decompositioning alternative to fire cremation. […]
Closed Rosalina: After more than 13 years, the cozy Italian dining establishment and downtown stalwart has shut its doors for good. 50 Aborn Street, PVD Tallulah Taquiera Fox Point: A heartfelt goodbye tothe popular restaurant which offered casual mexican cuisine for just under 12 years to the hungry Ives St neighborhood. Their Jamestown location remains […]
The Langston Hughes Community Poetry Reading is returning for its 31st consecutive year, to begin black history month. The annual free event will celebrate the powerful work of poet Langston Hughes with community poetry readings as well as live jazz music by Emmanuel Escobar and Avi David, as well as a presentation by guest speaker […]