Like the turning of the leaves, RI Comic Con is an anticipated part of fall in the Ocean State. Each year, this three-day, ever-growing celebration of pop culture and nerditude sprawls through the Omni Hotel, the Rhode Island Convention Center and the Dunkin Donuts Center. Brought to our humble little state by Altered Reality Entertainment, […]
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On Friday, October 11, at the Academy Players theater, Radioactive Theatre Company is hosting a fundraiser, called Fight Like a Girl, for Erin Megin, a Radioactive Theatre supporter who is being treated for breast cancer. The fundraiser will include raffles, vocal performances and stage readings of three new plays written by teacher, actor, director and […]
You know what sometimes can get the creative juices flowing? Beer. And you know what’s creative? Brewing. That’s kind of the idea behind the free event Crafts and Craft at the Artists Exchange in Cranston. Crafters, makers, doers and brewers are invited to their space to try some beer samples from Beer on Earth Brewery, […]
What began as a small private pub crawl grew into a bloody block party attended by thousands over its 12 years. On Saturday, October 12, the undead will once again descend upon the Dark Lady in Downcity for Providence Zombie Night XIII: The Final Chapter. The Zombie King himself, Reverend Al Mighty, has confirmed this […]
A person’s legacy is often defined after a life lived — recognized by others in hindsight after that life is over, making defining a legacy somewhat bittersweet. Such is the case with John White. John White organized multiple fundraisers. Dubbed “A is for Awesome,” they often took place through multiple days in April (Autism Awareness […]
Announcing Motif‘s boozy new web series, PourChoices! Join hosts Rob Smith and Brad Lash as they sample the best of the state’s beer, wine and liquor … bellies deep at the bar of your favorite breweries, wineries and distilleries. Find out what’s new, what’s good (and bad), plus all the grittiest secrets of the local […]
In a remarkable quest that began in 2009, Jennifer Jolicoeur and Athena’s Home Novelties have not only raised thousands of dollars in the fight against breast cancer, but through Athena’s Cup, are set to break a Guinness World Record while they were at it! Their goal, which they achieved, was to collect 200,000 bras […]
The Peace Flag Project Peacefest 2019, which focuses on the environment and kids’ contributions to the world, will take place at India Point Park on Saturday, September 21 from 1 – 4pm. The event is free and open to people of all ages. Ginny Fox, one of the coordinators of the event said, “I get […]
The former Jewelry Capital of the World is about to turn back time for the third annual Jewelry City Steampunk Festival. On Saturday, October 27, the heart of Attleboro will be filled with a clash-of-eras science fiction style that incorporates Victorian attire with industrial-era steam-powered machinery. All ages are welcome to join and learn about […]