WED 29 Fundraiser for Planned Parenthood: Featuring some of the funniest women in New England and if you don’t go, we can’t be friends. 9pm – 1am. AS220 Blackbox Theatre, 95 Empire St, PVD. as220.org PechaKucha Night Providence #95: See presenters try to keep up with 20 slides of exactly 20 seconds each, presenting whatever […]
Okee dokee folks … I spoke with comedian Kathy Griffin last week about her upcoming show at Veteran’s Memorial Auditorium in Providence on Sunday, April 9. This is how it all went down. Kathy Griffin: How are you doing? John Fuzek: Exhausted. We had a snow storm and it froze into black ice. I’m trying […]
Anyone who knows Rhode Island knows that Rose Weaver is an icon who works in stage, film and television. She sometimes graces the steps of the state house with her powerful singing voice and has numerous awards to match her endless credentials. Now she’s bringing dinner theater to the state with her show Menopause Mama. […]
THRU SUN 26 The Nether: The Gamm Theatre, 172 Exchange St, Pawtucket. What would you do if there were no consequences to your actions? Part fairytale, part sci-fi thriller, all live — virtually. gammtheatre.org THU 23 Jared Paul and ERB for No LNG in PVD: You may have heard about National Grid’s plan to produce fracked […]
No LNG In PVD is bringing the environmental concerns of local residents to the forefront. The group consists of area residents, the Environmental Justice League of Rhode Island, The FANG Collective, Rhode Island Sierra Club, other environmental and community groups and local churches that are working to halt National Grid’s proposed $180 million Fields Point liquefied […]
The Downtown Design Review Committee (DDRC) meets monthly to approve all renovation and construction in Providence’s D-1 zoning district. The Downtown Design Review Committee Review (DDRCR) relays the meeting’s highlights and introduces the public to the movers and shakers of Providence real estate development. The March 13 meeting of the DDRC was the first since […]
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This winter has been mild compared to those in years past, so those first crocuses pushing up through the snow in the coming months likely won’t move me to tears of joy like they often do. But I still long for days spent outdoors with the scent of flowers perfuming the air. When I’m desperate […]
On Saturday, April 1, Providence’s Fete Music Hall will transform into an intergalactic hub for Tight Crew’s “Space Jam” party. Besides headlining DJs, there will be live art and aliens (Big Nazo’s creatures), as well as fabulous deco and more. Jammers are encouraged to get in on the otherworldly vibe (and fun!) by […]
In a DIY era, there’s one that hits the mark on creativity: Blooming Artisan. When I met the owner and creator, Jennifer Guerin, at Hope Artiste Village, I was quite curious about all the greenery she had displayed housed in fine glass containers. She explained that her muse is botanicals. Guerin created a DIY venue where […]