Each September, the city of Pawtucket presents what is arguably its most exciting event of the year: the Pawtucket Arts Festival. This event seeks to celebrate the creative and cultural community that is embedded in the city and surrounding area. The festival showcases art, music, theater, crafts, film and so much more while representing some […]
Thursday, August 25 – Sunday, August 28 Templecon: An array of costumes, classic arcade games, panel discussions, charity events, and non-stop live music and performances, this festival is no side-kick to larger gatherings of its kind. Crowne Plaza, Hotel 801 Greenwich Ave. Warwick. templecon.org. Saturday, August 27 The Big Kahuna 2: Feat. Mushroomhead, Carnivora, Crossing Rubicon […]
There have always been a few artists who seem to have played with everyone and also have some solo success. Bruce Hornsby is an excellent example of this with his ability to play any style of music with any artist, and his creativity has gained him legendary status among numerous generations of music fans. Hornsby will […]
If you sense something weird in Providence this weekend, it’s probably just the residual effect of the H.P. Lovecraft Film Festival, which takes place August 19 through 21. Presented by The Lovecraft Arts & Sciences Council, the H.P. Lovecraft Film Festival will include almost 20 shorts, four feature films and other added attractions. The H.P. Lovecraft Film […]
12 Hours. To any sane person, 12 hours of anything is enough to have you running for your pillow and good night of rest. Though for the adventurous (and musical) at heart, AS220 will transform Empire Street in Providence into a landscape of eclecticism and solid sound for the 21st incarnation of Foo Fest. Beginning in […]
As we head further into the dog days of summer, everything is becoming saturated — political coverage, scandals, humidity and of course my clothes with sweat. Many times over the last few weeks I’ve seriously considered moving up above the Arctic circle, but one thing has kept me around: The Rhode Island Mini Maker Faire, […]
From August 18-21, Providence would like, if it may, to “take you on a strange journey,” when the city once again plays host to the National Rocky Horror Picture Show (RHPS) Convention. This will be the second time that the event is hosted by Rhode Island’s RKO Army shadowcast, and only the third time that […]
AS220’s Foo Fest, a hallmark of summer in Providence, is happening all day on Saturday, August 13. If you’re not familiar with Foo Fest, questions you may ask yourself could include: “Is this one of those conventions for those UFO believers? Or Foo Fighters fans? Am I completely overthinking this?” The answers are no, no and […]
The excitement in the air was evident as women, men, young adults and children entered the Dunkin Donuts Center last Thursday evening. Who could bring so many walks of life together? A hip-hop artist, Disney on Ice, George Clooney? Better that that — much, much better. The youngest Nobel Peace Prize recipient, Malala Yousafzai, came […]
Motif Picks July 27 – August 2 Thru July 31 Gallery X, 169 William St, New Bedford. galleryx.org, “Archvillainy: The Art Of The Bad Guy” July 28 An Evening with Malala Yousafzai: The Nobel Peace Prize recipient will be speaking about her incredible story and continuing fight for the right of everyone to receive an […]