Events:

Nancy Elizabeth Prophet: I will not bend an inch
February 17 - August 3
Spring 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 pm
Get The Led Out
Led Zeppelin tribute.
April 18 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Small Victories
Spring Weekend Kickoff.
April 18 @ 10:00 pm - April 19 @ 1:00 am
Dustbowl Revival
American roots.
April 19 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Martin Sexton
Singer-songwriter known for blending soul, gospel, country, and rock.
April 19 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Kat Wright
Folk and roots.
April 19 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Confounded Bridge
Led Zeppelin tribute
April 19 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Won’t Back Down
Tom Petty tribute.
April 20 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Foreigners Journey
Foreigner & Journey tribute.
April 20 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Knickerbocker All-Stars
A 9-piece band made up of the most talented professional musicians in the New England area.
April 20 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Patrick Ball
Celtic harp and story.
April 21 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
The Whale Guitar Celebrates 10 Years
A blend of live and video performances to celebrate the Moby-Dick inspired Whale Guitar, which has traveled all over advocating for climate justice. The evening includes a spoken word
April 24 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Earthworks: Open Juried Clay Annual
The 51st annual exhibit of works in clay.
April 25 - May 18
Wine, Women & Jewelry
Browse a vast selection of new jewelry while sipping wine with your pals.
April 25 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Are You Garbage?
A chance to ask stand-up comedians Kevin Ryan and H. Foley your garbage questions.
April 25 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Jim & Sarah of the Carleans
A New England-based acoustic duo.
April 25 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
River of Dreams
Billy Joel Tribute.
April 26 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Johnny Hoy and the Bluefish
Blues band and an island dance party.
April 26 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Bert Kreischer
Observational comedy.
April 26 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm

HERBERT WEISS

Herbert (Herb) P. Weiss (born 1954) is an American author and journalist. For over 20 years, he has served as the economic & cultural affairs officer in the Department of Planning and Redevelopment for the city of Pawtucket, RI. He is known for his writing, including books and articles for numerous magazines, especially around issues of aging. He also spearheaded (for Mayor James E. Doyle and Mayor Donald R. Grebien) efforts to revitalize Pawtucket by attracting artists, craftsman creative sector companies, and arts organization into its mills. In August 2016 Weiss published a 310-page paperback book, Taking Charge: Collected Stories on Aging Boldly, compiling 79 of his weekly columns in 13 chapters.

Art

Posted on September 18, 2019September 18, 2019
HERBERT WEISS
Art, Fine Arts, Things to do in Providence
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Lifetime Achievement: 90-year-old artist Mihail Simeonov’s work to be exhibited in Pawtucket

Pawtucket’s Arts and Culture Commission hosts a major exhibit of the work of 90-year-old internationally acclaimed artist Mihail Simeonov, running from September 19 through December 31. An opening reception to […]

Advice From the Trenches

RI Authors Give Advice to Graduating College Seniors

Throughout May and June, robed college graduates listened to commencement speeches delivered by well-known lawmakers, judges, television personalities, actors and chief executive officers of businesses. Many of the orators advised the […]

Revelations that Bring Together Heaven and Earth

Approaching their twilight years, aging baby boomers might occasionally think about their impending mortality, even contemplating what happens after their last breath is taken, wondering what lies beyond […]

Events

Posted on June 6, 2014January 17, 2022
HERBERT WEISS
Events, Music, Things to do in Providence
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Red Bandana Fund to Recognize Henry Shelton and Providence Student Union

On June 8, look for the gathering of friends, Rhode Island College educators, progressives, folkies and family members of the late Richard J. Walton, who come to the Red Bandana […]

Events

RI Music Hall of Fame Is Poised to Honor the Best

Arthur “Pooch” Tavares, with nearly 60 years in the music business, continues to reach out to his old fans and to new generations as well. The 70- year-old Tavares is […]

Events

E-Book to Memorialize Richard Walton

As my co-editor, Rhode Island College (RIC) President Nancy Carriuolo will tell you that the late Richard Walton clearly understood the power of the emerging Internet and the power social […]

Lifestyle

Posted on October 29, 2013January 17, 2022
HERBERT WEISS
Lifestyle
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The World According Medium Cindy Gilman

Cindy Gilman knew something was wrong, but just could not put her finger on it. Three weeks before Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2001, when four coordinated terrorist attacks launched by Al-Qaeda […]

Music

Posted on February 19, 2013March 5, 2013
HERBERT WEISS
Music
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The Legendary Cowsills

Bob Cowsill, of Rhode Island’s legendary band The Cowsills, comes full circle in his 40-year musical career. Now living on the West Coast, the nationally-acclaimed musician and his band member siblings are […]