If you live in Rhode Island, chances are a winery is not too far away. In fact, it will take a couple of days to be able to visit the Ocean State’s nine wineries. For both location and style, spend one day along the eastern part of the state, following the Coastal Trail route. Then […]
“This is how it works You’re young until you’re not You love until you don’t You try until you can’t You laugh until you cry You cry until you laugh And everyone must breathe Until their dying breath.” -“On the Radio” by Regina Spektor Dear Nick, I attended the Regina Spektor concert last week at […]
“All you black folks, you must go All you Mexicans, you must go And all you poor folks, you must go Muslims and gays, boy, we hate your ways So all you bad folks, you must go.” -Tribe Called Quest Dear Nick, Today the elected officials of the United States of America came for the […]
Dear Nick, It’s been a tough few months for me since the election. To pretend otherwise would be dishonest. I don’t know what to say, how to express what is in my heart, but it is also painful to remain silent, so I am back channeling Chuck D who said, “When I get mad, I […]
THU 8 A Creepy Christmas Carol: With Jeff Belanger and Dustin Pari. Bringing you the legends and lore that put the fear into the Yuletide season. From the monsters who hunt naughty children, to the ghosts that haunt us all, this program will take audiences on a tour of the almost-forgotten parts of the holiday […]
THRU DEC 18 American Buffalo, The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre, 172 Exchange St, Pawtucket. A small-scale tragedy about coin collecting, con artistry and the American dream. gammtheatre.org THU 1 Cardboard Ox, The Horse Eyed Men, Westeryear: Three bands, all duos with super interesting backgrounds. Ox was nominated for a Motif Music Award. Aurora, 276 Westminster St, […]
FRI 25 Buy Nothing Day Coat Exchange — Trade in that old coat for the good of someone who needs it. Multiple locations. SAT 26 Short Short Story Film Festival — Find out how much a great filmmaker can do with your head and emotions in fewer than 6 minutes. “Headtrip” and “Heartstrings” programs alternate throughout the […]
We asked our music writers to share with our readers a short playlist of songs they’d like to listen to as background music while stuffing themselves with stuffing on Thanksgiving day. Whether you want to shock Grandma or find some common ground with those family members on the opposite side of the political divide, we’ll hope […]
This week the Lunar Notes are written by Stella Z, temporarily filling in for Shirley Prisco. Aries: Oh, Aries, that wallet of yours is about to roll over and whimper, “Uncle!” It all looks so marvelous and necessary to own right now. Reign yourself in — you can make yourself feel grand without breaking the […]
THU 27 A Frightmare on Dike Street: At Shelter Bar Arcade, Halloween extravaganza! Costume contest, DJs and great drinks! 7pm, 21+, Fete Ballroom, 103 Dike St, PVD. fetemusic.com FRI 28 Mysterium – The Eternal Masquerade: An immersive, arts-inspired Halloween adventure like no other with live performances and signature food and drink. Costumes not required, but […]