News


5 Fun Things To Do: Nov 21 – 27

WED 21 Eric and the Nothing: Local rock boys release an EP. 8pm. Askew, 150 Chestnut, PVD. fb.com/Askewprov FRI 23 The Complaints: Modern rock. 9:30pm. The Garage Bar and Grill, 75 Manville Hill Rd, Cumberland. fb.com/The-Garage-Bar-and-Grill-Cumberland-1661164564103230 SAT 24 Ian Fitzgerald & Something Else/ Rachel Sumner/ the Wolff Sisters: Americana rock. 8pm. Columbus Theatre, 270 Broadway, […]

Read More

Gone Fishin’: RI goes it (almost) alone by banning retail sales on Thanksgiving

Although Rhode Island General Laws (§ 5-23-2) allow licenses for businesses to operate on most holidays, “No license shall be issued on December 25 of any year or on Thanksgiving Day” except to specially exempt types of businesses including pharmacies, small groceries, bakeries and video rental stores. Because of this, Rhode Island is believed to be […]

Read More

Spreading Warmth: Buy Nothing Day Coat Exchange warms hearts and bodies with the spirit of community

  The warmth will be spread on Friday, November 23, with the annual Buy Nothing Day Coat Exchange, which will be happening at various locations throughout the state. This event, which has been happening for more than 20 years, is the definition of community, with an additional focus on repurposing instead of wasting. People who need gently […]

Read More

Save a Drumstick!

Thanksgiving orphan? Don’t feel like cooking? Don’t worry — Rhode Island doesn’t completely close up shop on Thanksgiving. Check out this (non-exhaustive) list of local restaurants open and ready to serve on Thanksgiving Day. They’ll save a drumstick for you! Andreas, 268 Thayer St, PVD. Bluefin Grill, 1 Orms St, PVD. Capital Grille, 10 Memorial […]

Read More