Defending the Electoral College
Preface (2024) Looking back on my essay after 24 years, finishing this preface the day before Election Day in 2024, I am struck both by how prescient my original thoughts […]
Events:
Into The Woods
A baker and his wife wish to have a child; Cinderella wishes to attend the King’s Festival; Jack wishes his cow would give milk. When the Baker and his wife
November 1 - November 20The John Allmark Jazz Quintet
Jazz.
November 21 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pmPaul Virzi
Headliner who hosts two weekly podcasts, “Anything Better,” co-hosted by Bill Burr, and “The Virzi Effect”, both on All Things Comedy network.
November 22 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pmGimme Gimme Disco
A DJ-based dance party playing ABBA hits, plus disco from the ’70s & ’80s like The Bee Gees, Donna Summer, & Cher. Disco attire encouraged. In our world, that’s always
November 22 @ 9:00 pm - November 23 @ 2:00 amA Christmas Carol
Everyone’s favorite curmudgeon, Ebenezer Scrooge, is back! The humbug’s wrenching, covetous, and cares more for money than all else. When the clock strikes midnight one fateful Christmas Eve, the ghost
November 23 - December 29Yanni
Acoustic.
November 23 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pmMichael Brennan
Singer-songwriter based out of MA.
November 23 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pmBlushing Brides
Rolling Stones tribute.
November 23 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pmBumpin Uglies/ Tunnel Vision/ Joey Harkum (Solo)
Lyrics Over Everything tour. Punk with some reggae and ska.
November 23 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmEilen Jewell
Singer-songwriter from Boise, Idaho.
November 23 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmTrombone Shorty/ Orleans Avenue/ New Breed Brass Band
Jazz.
November 23 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmThe Peacheaters
Digging deeply into the pits of the 40+ year catalog of Allman Brothers Band music.
November 23 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmLe Vent du Nord
Quebec’s progressive francophone folk music.
November 24 @ 3:00 pm - 6:00 pmHeavy Rescue
Everyone’s favorite cover band.
November 24 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pmPearly Baker
Grateful Dead Tribute.
November 26 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pmViolin River
Acoustic sounds of the Grateful Dead. Isn’t there already too much violins in our society?
November 27 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmThe Schemers
Annual Thanksgiving show.
November 29 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmMystic Dead
Music of the Grateful Dead.
November 29 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmOrnament
Trans-Siberian Orchestra tribute.
November 29 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmJames Montgomery Blues Band
A unique journey from Detroit to the Delta by this originally-RI musician. Hear the stories while he captivates you with his masterful harp.
November 29 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Finally!: Mayor Smiley fixes PILOT agreements
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Rorschach State: Taking a look at gerry-meandering districts
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LIHEAP Helps People Weather Life’s Storms
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Law Center Spread: Favorite Lawyer Billboards
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Rent-to-Own: Desperation Financing
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