GrubStreet, located in Boston, is one of the leading writing centers in the country. And it’s coming to Providence. This fall, aspiring local writers can take a workshop or weekly class in fiction memoir and screenwriting led by one of Grub Street’s Boston writing instructors who are also working writers. All classes take place at […]
TEDx is coming to town for its 7th year, and you’re going to want a ticket to this one! It takes place on September 30 from 9am until 5pm, with a lunch break and after party, all at The VETS Auditorium. TED stands for technology, entertainment and design. TED Talks involve people from all different backgrounds, including […]
Get ready for HasCon, Hasbro’s premier event that will provide fans of its many brands (Transformers, My Little Pony, G.I. Joe, Dungeons and Dragons, Littlest Pet Shop, Nerf and Magic: The Gathering to name just a few), with a vast array of unique and immersive experiences from Fri, Sep 8 through Sun, Sep 10 […]
Phil DeMaria was standing guard over an army camp one night, talking with the other guard on duty, watching over a trench full of men, some asleep, some awake. The moon was shining down; the camp was quiet. Then, suddenly, a man rose out of the trench. The moonlight on him, the night peaceful. DeMaria […]
“Behind Every Door is a Story,” Doors Open Rhode Island write on their website. Their mission is to acquaint Providence city dwellers and workers with the hidden-in-plain-sight places they may walk or drive past every day without realizing what is inside. On Saturday, Sep 23, they will hold a citywide free festival featuring many sites […]
The Knickerbocker Express rolls into the Westerly station on a railroad made of piano keys. Ahead of the station, a silhouette of a man carries his guitar to a jazz club. Whatever song he’ll play, we won’t get to hear. The musically themed mural tells the story of The Knickerbocker Cafe, the blues club built […]
It’s the time of year where the Rhode Island Convention Center gets invaded by cosplayers, celebrities, artists and all sorts of weirdness. People will be releasing their inner geek while staring at displays of wonder. The 6th annual Rhode Island Comic Con is coming back to Providence this fall, and it’ll be taking place on November […]
PRONK! is heading into its 10th year! Providence knows this festival as one heck of a fun street festival. But PRONK! is more than just a parade and a party; it is specifically organized to amplify voices of social change. PRONK!’s manifesto states many points, including encouraging interaction with music to promote social change, reclaiming […]
Autumn in New England brings out all the festivals, from art shows to zombie nights. Attleboro, in Massachusetts, is about to host a new free-for-the-public event that will most certainly turn your gears – The Jewelry City Steampunk Festival! On Saturday, October 28, downtown Attleboro will be a round-the-clock showcase of arts, entertainment and education […]
Tom Robbins once equated eating an oyster with French kissing a mermaid. Others have likened it to swallowing a large wad of snot. I get both analogies, but for obvious reasons prefer the first one as it perfectly describes the sensuous nature of gulping down a bit of the sea, enjoying the salty brininess that […]