DareMe: Becoming a Sparkling Beatnik — There Will Be A Show
Hi Katie, Writing to see if you’d be interested in “infiltrating” the Empire Revue for the November “Behind the Scenes” show. We’d have you attend a couple of rehearsals, and […]
Events:
A 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 29A Christmas Carol
With a cast of five amazing actors playing all of the parts, this is the wonderful holiday story and tradition that you love with CTC flair. Full of fun, energy,
December 5 - December 22The Smithereens with guest vocalist John Cowsill
Rock for the cows. Smash the pasture to bits. Star-studded Americana.
December 12 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmRambudikon’s Haunted Christmas
Make sure to bring your ghostly self; nothing else. Metal and punk.
December 13 @ 6:30 pm - 11:30 pmNefesh Mountain
A New York-based progressive bluegrass band that bridges elements of American folk and Appalachian bluegrass with Celtic folk and Jewish melodies.
December 13 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pmNRBQ
This stands for New Rhythm and Blues Quartet, a band that’s been called a national treasure.
December 13 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmSoul Shot
Reggae music for the soul.
December 13 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmSoul Power Dance Party
100% soul mod disco. Disco inferno baby. DJ’s TY Jesso & John O’Leary.
December 13 @ 10:00 pm - December 14 @ 2:00 amKeith Hughes & Ron Porta
R&B, rock, pop, blues, jazz music.
December 14 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pmThe Nutcracker
This holiday tradition features stars from New York City Ballet and a stage transformed into a New London winter seaport in the 1850s.
December 14 @ 1:30 pm - 4:30 pmMichael Brennan
Singer, songwriter, and actor based out of Massachusetts.
December 14 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pmEileen Ivers
Eileen’s Irish and American roots shine throughout this mix of traditional, story-filled, age-old Wren Day songs, poems, and of course, foot stomping and hollerin’ roots music.
December 14 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pmJohnny and the East Coast Rockers
Swingin’ rhythm and blues, rocking the coast.
December 14 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmElectric Dugans/ Battlemode/ Ghosts in the Snow/ Thousand Years Between
Heavy post-rock.
December 14 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pmTab Benoit/ Jesse Dayton
A Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, and guitarist who has built a career on the foundation of his gritty and soulful Delta swamp blues.
December 14 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmBilly Gilman
Famed country star is home for the holidays.
December 14 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmMatt Borrello Band
New England area guitarist and singer-songwriter.
December 14 @ 9:30 pm - December 15 @ 12:00 amThe Nutcracker
This holiday tradition features stars from New York City Ballet and a stage transformed into a New London winter seaport in the 1850s.
December 15 @ 1:30 pm - 4:30 pmHandel’s Messiah
Christine Noel, conductor | Eleonore Cockerham, soprano | Tamara Mumford, mezzo-soprano | Thomas Cooley, tenor | Douglas Williams, baritone | Providence Singers, Christine Noel, artistic director.
December 15 @ 3:00 pm - 6:00 pmHoliday Pops
Yaniv Dinur, conductor and emcee, hosts appearances by the Southeastern Massachusetts Youth Orchestra and the Showstoppers.
December 15 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
DareMe: Well, Aren’t You Just a Tall Glass of, um, Beer
Me: Mmmmm. That has a full-bodied sip. Vendor: Wow. How do you know so much about beer? Me: Well, I drink a lot of beer. Vendor: No you don’t. Me: Excuse me?” Vendor: There is […]
DareMe: Oh, The Things You’ll See
Ob•liv•i•ous- not aware of, or not concerned about what is happening around one. My job as the DareMe girl is to bend your everyday expectations of normal. It is my […]
DareMe: Time Warp? Again?
If a person ran up to you in a panic and asked you what year it was, you’d respond, right? If you answered, “No,” you are one of the curmudgeons […]
Fluxus Cock Fight
It’s hard to describe just what’s going on when a Fluxus event takes place. We explored it in more depth with Shey Rivera, the organizer and instigator of this series […]
DareMe: Singing My Heart Out
Letting go of the fear and muscling through the pain was all part of being able to deliver Rice Krispie Treats with love. What is Valentine’s Day all about? Is […]
DareMe: Leaving My (Lipstick) Mark on 2013
There are two well-known traditions that come along with a new year, making a resolution and getting a midnight kiss. Resolutions have never really been my thing – I mean, […]
DareMe: I Am The Ghost Of The Arcade
By Katie Lewis This month’s dare took place in Providence’s newly renovated Arcade, which is located between Westminster Street and Waybossett Street and rumored to be haunted by the ghost […]
Dare Me: Sci-Fi Speed Dating
Double Dare By Bachelorette #4The challenge: Sci-Fi Speed Dating. At RI Comic Con. Dressed as Slave Leia, which, as far as I’ve been told (by people outside of Comic Con), […]
DAREME: Lewinsky, Sad Bunnies and Cupcakes
I received an interesting dare last week from a theater enthusiast. “I dare you to go to the Hope Street Farmers Market and first wear a happy mask and a […]