Smiley vs. Smiley on Gun Violence
With November’s statewide election drawing closer, Rhode Island is beginning to enter its bi-annual political frenzy of candidates and policies. In the four years since the last mayoral race, the […]
Events:
Bored Teachers
The Struggle Is Real! Comedy Tour. Jokes told by teachers, any learning is purely incidental.
October 10 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pmLos Lobos
Mexican-American rock band from East LA influenced by rock & roll, Tex-Mex, country, zydeco, folk, R&B, blues, brown-eyed soul, and traditional music, such as cumbia, boleros and norteños.
October 10 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmAndrew Victor
Touring/recording artist.
October 10 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmPoor Monroe
Bluegrass.
October 10 @ 8:30 pm - 11:30 pmVic DiBitetto
He prowls the stage like a tiger, holds no hostages, and says what you’re thinking but too afraid to say aloud.
October 11 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmVampire Circus
An innovative and surreal fusion of cirque, theater, comedy, and cabaret with off-the-wall characters and death-defying acrobats.
October 11 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmAmerican Honey
A country, pop, rock group.
October 11 @ 9:00 pm - 11:30 pmMatt Borrello
Energetic classic folk, rock, and blues.
October 12 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pmAntje Duvekot
Award-winning folk singer-songwriter. Erin Ash Sullivan opening.
October 12 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pmVic DiBitetto
He prowls the stage like a tiger, holds no hostages, and says what you’re thinking but too afraid to say aloud.
October 12 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmVampire Circus
An innovative and surreal fusion of cirque, theater, comedy, and cabaret with off-the-wall characters and death-defying acrobats.
October 12 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmAna Popović
The award-winning, hard-touring guitar-slinger blends smoking electric funk, slide guitar, jazzy instrumentals, and a tight blues groove with soulful, feminine vocals.
October 12 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmJustus
Blends of rock favorites, country superstars, classic gospel, contemporary hits, and humor.
October 13 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pmOtis Read & Jimmy Corwin
Acoustic folk.
October 17 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmDanielle Nicole
Blues/soul musician from Kansas City, Missouri.
October 17 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmMike Finoia
A standup comedian based out of New York City.
October 18 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pmPaula Poundstone
Iconic comedian known for her smart, observational humor and a spontaneous wit that has become the stuff of legend.
October 18 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmDan Brown
Indie folk music.
October 18 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pmSugar
Disco/Funk/Hip-Hop/R&B.
October 18 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmWard Hayden & The Outliers
An American band from Boston, Massachusetts.
October 18 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
PRD’s Travel Teams Are Lacing Up for Competition
By Crimson Al-Khemia Beautiful and brutal, they are the Providence Roller Derby’s all-star teams: The Rhode Island Riveters, The Killah Bees and The Rocky Point Rollers! On May 31, roller […]
Are URI’s Hiring and Rentention Practices Fair?
An unresponsive university president doesn’t look good For more than a decade, the University of Rhode Island had a national reputation as one of the most unfriendly campuses for […]
Hobby Lobby Needs a New Hobby
The Supreme Court recently heard Sebelius v. Hobby Lobby, which asks the justices to consider whether for-profit companies can refuse certain types of medical coverage, citing religious objections. Hobby Lobby […]
125 Years of German American Rhode Islanders
Rhode Island; a melting pot Global culture continues to homogenize, and American cultural elements have spread throughout the world. When everyone can watch Breaking Bad at the same time on […]
The Bitter Disconnect
Should the Federal Government prohibit Cannabis? Though the Obama administration has been the first to open a dialog exploring marijuana prohibition’s end, the government’s message is convoluted and inconsistent with […]
Compassion and Charity Lie Through the Stage Door
For the Love of Theater The energy level is high on a Wednesday night in February as three dozen kids head into their final rehearsal of You’re a Good Man, […]
Mr. Speaker — Raided Like a Fox
House Speaker Gordon Fox Resigns The irony was not lost on anybody who has spent any amount of time at the Rhode Island State House. On a quiet Friday morning […]
Building AS220 – Insight into the Providence Arts Organization
Over 500 people sat in the bleachers at Trinity Repertory Company’s main stage, as AS220 founder Bert Crenca explained, “Every time I go somewhere, somebody asks, ‘What the heck is […]
Not So Great Gatsby Asks, “What Does the Fox Say?”
Dear Nick, How is your NCAA bracket holding up? With so many upsets, buzzer beaters and instant classics this year, it seems the rubbish bins from here to Burrillville are […]