Wearing a sparkly mini with lace-up boots, Caitlin Strokosch shot a knowing glance to her two bandmates and gave an alto roar into her mic. Performing as local act Me Jane, the buzzed-haired beauty played out during the PJ Harvey Cover show, an event held the night of Easter Sunday. A total of eight bands […]
For any of you out there with desk jobs (bows head, raises hand), it’s possible you may have whittled away hours of Excel documentation by listening to online podcasts (*cough*”Serial”*cough*) or YouTube videos. About a year ago, however, I discovered TED talks, which were brief, educational and fascinating, and not only could I pass the […]
Joe Satriani is bringing his prodigious guitar shredding to Providence this Thursday, March 31, where he will play at The Vets Auditorium at 7:30pm. Since picking up the guitar at 14, Satriani has sold more than 10 million albums, been nominated for 15 Grammys, gone on tour as Mick Jagger’s lead guitarist and been […]
Pawtucket’s Foolproof brewery has been adding to Rhode Island’s vibrant craft beer scene with inventive styles of beer and their Saturday brewery tours. On April Fool’s Day this year, Foolproof will be putting on a party featuring one-of-a-kind brews, delicious food, live music and an overall great time. Ahead of the festivities, I had a […]
Motif got a lead on a new gallery project, so I decided to trek through the brutal aftermath of winter storm Regis last Monday and check it out. I attended the kickoff event of DownCity Gala Night, a twice monthly art show/concert/all-around good time held at Tarragon Bar (attached to Rosemarin, formerly Aspire Kitchen) at […]
Congratulations on surviving another brutal New England winter! I applaud those of you who left your homes and ventured out into the frigid unknown to do whatever folks do in the freezing cold. As for the rest of us, cabin fever may be five steps beyond ‘setting in’ and this cold, dark reality may seem […]
Congratulations, friends and strangers alike: We’ve made it through the bulk of the coldest season here in RI! Fortunately for us, there are several EDM events happening locally over the next few weeks to help thaw our still-winter-bound bones and warm our electronic-loving souls. Friday, February 19, producer Brightside will perform at The Spot in […]
Combining a screening of the film Deli Man with an actual “pop-up” deli traveling from New York City, the Jewish Alliance of Rhode Island will host the aptly-named “A Night at the Deli” on the PVD East Side on Thursday, Feb. 18. Deli Man is a documentary about, according to its web site, “More than […]
Bars, the frozen food section, Match.com. These are all places hopeful singles venture looking for love. Before you create that profile page on Hipstermingle.com, may I make a post-Valentine ’s Day suggestion? Charity events. It makes sense. Charity events often have a fun theme, and are attended by socially conscious, passionate folks who support a […]
Callling “Star Trek” a successful television and film franchise is a grave understatement. People are addicted to it. They watch every episode of every incarnation, dress up as characters and flock to conventions. On Valentine’s Day at the Providence Performing Arts Center, fans will find one more thing to flock to. There’s going to be […]