Retiring from AS220 as founder and artistic director, Umberto Crenca kindly took time this week to discuss art, his creative expression, the importance of art expression education and why AS220 was founded. The interview was conducted in his Providence studio that he shares with his wife. Carrie Decker (Motif): Do you feel settled about the goals […]
Thu 12 Phantogram: Don’t move, the famed electronic duo is fresh off their latest album and performing their trademark mix of shoe gaze, hip-hop beats and and psychedelic pop. 8pm, Lupo’s, 79 Washington St, PVD. Sat 14 Long Live Anniversary Party: Long Live Beerworks is turning 1! Yummy local BBQ and flights with PVDonut holes. […]
I’ve exhausted all my desire to write about music for one year, so figured I’d move the conversation along to the next most rocking thing going down in the Providence this week: wrestling. I’ve always been a casual fan of wrestling. I caught one of Beyond Wrestling’s event a few months ago at Aurora and […]
WED 21 Mills & Mysteries: Paranormal investigation with the renowned Carl Johnson for an after dark investigation of the 1793 Old Slater Mill, Wilkinson Mill and more. 7:30 – 10pm. Slater Mill, 67 Roosevelt Ave, Pawtucket. slatermill.org. FRI 23 National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation: The classic film of Clark Griswold (Chevy Chase) trying to have the […]
While most of us are full of cheer and good tidings during the holiday season, the less fortunate often are left behind. It’s a time of year where the ones in need could use the most help, whether it’s a home-cooked meal or even a new winter coat to assist in braving the elements. […]
New Years Eve Eve | Dec 30 WBRU’s New Years Eve Eve: Gypsy punk band Gogol Bordello rings in the New Year a day early. 8pm, Lupo’s, 79 Washington St, PVD. lupos.com $ Prince Tribute by The Purple Xperience: Prince’s music still lives on. Original member of Prince and the Revolution Matt Fink recreates […]
It’s five minutes until go-time. The crowd noise is increasing and more and more pale flesh is seeing daylight for the first time in months. Bare feet are going numb in the sand. “Hair of the Dog” in the form of menthol-mint schnapps is coursing through my veins as I attempt to warm myself internally in […]
On New Year’s Eve, Tight Crew will be throwing a “Retro Rewind” Party, taking up three floors at the Hope Artiste Village. For those who like to rave all night and bask in the glow of the black light, their events are the local gold standard. Providence punches above its weight when it comes to […]
THU 15 SantaCon 2016: RI’s largest Santa gathering! Santa costumes, ugly sweaters and other holiday attire are strongly recommended but not required. A portion of every ticket sold will be going to the Toys for Tots Foundation & Crossroads RI. 10pm. Rebel Lounge, 50 Exchange Terrace, PVD. fb.com/events/1175430402539514 Sabrina Blaze: Ring in the new year […]
THRU DEC 18 American Buffalo, The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre, 172 Exchange St, Pawtucket. A small-scale tragedy about coin collecting, con artistry and the American dream. gammtheatre.org THU 1 Cardboard Ox, The Horse Eyed Men, Westeryear: Three bands, all duos with super interesting backgrounds. Ox was nominated for a Motif Music Award. Aurora, 276 Westminster St, […]