Prepare yourself to learn the pinnacle of balance, the wobbliest of walks … the slackline! Simply put, a slackline is a cross between a tightrope and a trampoline, hung high between two immobile objects, such as trees. Let’s take that high and mighty feeling and run with it. Maybe start with walking first, though. Step […]
It shouldn’t be surprising that the country’s smallest state would be the only state in the US without a racetrack to call its own. On the other hand, being the smallest state means you don’t have to travel far to see motor-racing, because there’s more than one choice within an easy drive, even by the […]
Opened Burnside Beer Garden: Long a pop-up feature of the Burnside Summer Music Series, Trinity Brew Pub’s beer garden is becoming a permanent fixture of the park in Kennedy Plaza. Kennedy Plaza, PVD. Website pending. Daisy Jo’s Hot Chicken and Biscuits: Quick and spicy, when you’re ready to fly. 63 Airport Rd, Warwick. fb.com/daisyjoschicken High […]
If you’re like me, you have two major thoughts in life. One is, “When will I see my dog again?” and the other is, “Oh look, a strange dog! I wonder if I can pet it?” With my affinity for canine companions not being a secret, I wanted to take the opportunity to show you how […]
Ah, summer. The birds, the bees and 10,000 sunflowers planted where 195 used to be. At least that’s been the goal each summer for Adam E. Anderson, creator of the 10,000 Suns art installation, which has the lofty goal of having 10,000 mature sunflowers in the space throughout the summer months. Anderson had the idea for 10,000 […]
Congratulations! You have survived another long, cold winter and wet, rainy spring. Now it’s festival season! RI offers an abundance of festivals, for all ages and interests. Family fun, music, foodies, cultural – RI has it all! Providence’s art, culture and culinary communities come together each year to kick off summer with PVDFest. Hosted by […]
Humans are capable creatures, our purpose a hell-bent need for creation. We crave progress, we strive for prosperity, we work for success, we live for today. Yet along our journey, we make mistakes, have regrets, bump up against the inevitable. But this is the beautiful part of being alive – it’s not what was or […]
WED 29 PechaKucha: Tonight’s theme is “hot takes” at this fast moving show of slide shows. 7:20pm. BreakTime Bowl and Bar, 999 Main St #1330, Pawtucket. fb.com/events/450766518992106 THU 30 Lisa Marie & Johnny Juxo: Roots, soul and rock. 9pm. Nick-A-Nee’s, 75 South St, PVD. fb.com/nickanees Stranger Stories: Made It: Live lit night, true stories read […]
THU 23 Nokturnal: Providence’s venerable goth night hosts a farewell party for resident DJ Azrael before he departs on a six-month hike in the woods. 9pm. Dusk, 301 Harris Ave, PVD. duskprovidence.com Waterfire: Basin lighting. Sunset @ 8:07pm. Waterplace Park, PVD. waterfire.org FRI 24 The Room Live: Reputedly the worst so-bad-it’s-good movie ever made, starring […]
Pretzel purveyors The Malted Barley have announced the official (Major League Eating-sanctioned event) 2019 Malted Barley World Pretzel Eating Championship to take place on June 8 from 2-4pm as a part of PVDFest. This is the first time this event has been hosted — anywhere – and will also be the first time someone is […]