On March 27 at 7 pm, at the Blackstone River Theater, the Rhode Island Music Hall of Fame is hosting an event to draw awareness to its Tune In, Tune Up program. Tune In, Tune Up is an initiative designed to give members of Rhode Island’s music community access to affordable healthcare. Through the program, […]
By Tyler Curry Greetings Good vibes and catchy tunes traveled throughout Firehouse 13 on Friday night, as featured artists Melanie Lynx and Milk Bread along with openers Safari and Rich Ferri rocked the stage. Each band with it’s own unique sound, music appreciators could enjoy the powerful voice of Melanie Lynx or the soulful tunes […]
45% adrenaline, 25% schoolyard game, 20% circus acrobatics and 10% foam ball to the face: Dodge, dip, duck, dive…and fly. With dodge ball’s addition of a trampoline playing field the game is given a fun, challenging twist. On March 13 Sky Zone held a tournament of about a dozen teams, 5-8 players each, to duke […]
“Everybody is Irish on St. Patrick’s day.” Hell, most of Rhode Island is Irish every other day of the year too (how many Katie’s do you know, really?). That being said, there will be plenty to do around the area this coming weekend. Whether you’re thing is Irish food, traditional Celtic music, partying in a a room […]
By Tyler Curry A bright light shined on Theo Martins as he graced the stage, at the PVD Social Club, Friday night. The native Rhode Island lyricist delivered an energetic performance with songs from his debut album, “Wonderland.” He kept the crowd engaged with an introspective, musical chronicle of life experience, and an energy that matched […]
The RISD museum furnished a soft light which set a relaxing tone for the “Ways of Seeing: American Art” workshop, on Thursday. Attendees, from varying backgrounds gazed into the neoclassical artworks of Thomas Cole and other American landscape painters on display. Workshop facilitators, Horace Ballard and Deb Clemons, led an interactive forum that captivated the […]
Rhode Island first hit my radar as a spoken word scene in 2000, which is a testament to my ignorance at the time. The Providence Poetry Slam Team created a ruckus for its notability years prior – it was the1996 National Poetry Slam Champion and earned itself a feature spot in the 1998 documentary Slam […]
The Rhode Island Black Storytellers (RIBS) present a week of traditional African and international storytelling, dance, music, and arts as Funda Fest arrives for its 15th year. From Saturday, January 19th through Sunday, January 27th, families, spoken word artists, and anyone simply interested in an enlightening, entertaining experience are invited to various locations around the […]
For the first time in nearly three decades, Dick Clark will no longer be around to help you ring in the New Year. So what does a hepcat such as yourself do to make merry in his absence? Well, you don’t have to drive to Times Square to have a rockin’ good time. (I mean […]
Audubon Society of Rhode Island Parker Woodland Wildlife Refuge Pancake Breakfast and Hike Saturday, November 17 8:00am – noon $12 for members $16 for non-members Pre-registration is required for this event. Please call 401-949-5454 There is plenty of parking. This Saturday morning will begin with a lovely pancake breakfast in a beautiful restored […]