For millennia, the Mashpee Wampanoag held their annual summer powwow in a wooded glade on the southern tip of Cape Cod. But in recent years, the celebration was held on non-tribal lands as the Wampanoag fought for official recognition as a sovereign indigenous nation and the right to have their own reservation. Progress was made […]
WED 11 Stranger Stories: Local essayists and humor writers read their true stories aloud in this new recurring gathering. This episode’s theme: “Hot/Bothered.” 7pm. Ada Books, 717 Westminster St, PVD. fb.com/strangerstoriespvd THU 12 Guided Sunset Paddles: Kayak through Providence while taking in the views of the sun setting over the Providence skyline. 6pm. Providence Kayak […]
FRI 6 – SAT 7 3rd Annual Ocean State BBQ Fest: Celebrate all that’s locally smoked & grilled with RI based BBQ joints, enthusiasts and backyarders. Emphasis on local smokers, local brews and local music! Starts at 5pm on Friday and Noon on Saturday. The Steel Yard, 27 Sims Ave, PVD. fb.com/OSBBQFest SAT 7 – […]
WED 27 Fireside Wednesdays: Live music from The Carleans near the firepits while overlooking the vines. Taste some wine, and light bites. 5pm. Newport Vineyards, 909 East Main Rd, Middletown. newportvineyards.com SAT 30 – SUN 1 Made on Honor Market: Highlighting the best in local eats, businesses, makers and of course, plenty of ‘Gansett. Noon, […]
Women’s Fund of RI hosted a gubernatorial forum with candidates on Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at Rhode Island College’s Gaige Hall. Not all candidates participated. The Women’s Fund has a mission to advance gender equity by investing in women and girls through advocacy, research and partnerships to create systemic change in the lives of women. […]
Crave RI is coming back to Providence on June 21 and 22, and it is jam-packed with good food and drinks provided by more than 100 of RI’s finest establishments! Anyone will tell you to pace yourself when attending an event with so much deliciousness. Here is my plan: Being a beer girl, I reached out […]
WED 13 Womens Fund Hosts Gubernatorial Debate: Free event moderated by Maureen Moakley and Kelly Nevins promises open debate among the leading candidates for RI Governor, except Raimondo and Fung, who don’t seem to enter debates. Online RSVP encouraged. 5:30pm. Gaige Hall, RI College, Library Rd, North Providence. wfri.org SAT 16 PRIDE Fest Illuminated Night […]
On Wednesday, June 13, two comedians will bring their unique brand of humor to The Comedy Connection in East Providence. Your headliner for the evening, Barry Rothbart, has performed his stand-up on “The Tonight Show,” “Conan,” “The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson” and his own Comedy Central Presents Special. Currently, he can be seen […]
Last year I interviewed comedian Kathy Griffin in advance of her show at Veterans Memorial Auditorium. At that time she was just a funny female on the “D” list. In the course of a year she has become an extremely controversial figure. I spoke with her last month about her life now and her upcoming […]
A Furtive Movement: The Use of Farce: Incubated last year, Vatic Kuumba and his collaborators introduce you to a dystopian near-future and asks, “Is there therapy for society?” 7pm. Pell-Chafee Performance Center, 58 Empire St, PVD. as220.org THU 7 – SUN 10 PVDFest: All over the city, various times. FRI 8 Comedy Craft Beer Night: […]