Defending the Electoral College
Preface (2024) Looking back on my essay after 24 years, finishing this preface the day before Election Day in 2024, I am struck both by how prescient my original thoughts […]
Events:
A Christmas Carol
Everyone’s favorite curmudgeon, Ebenezer Scrooge, is back! The humbug’s wrenching, covetous, and cares more for money than all else. When the clock strikes midnight one fateful Christmas Eve, the ghost
November 23 - December 29The Founders
Swinging rock music.
December 4 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pmMark Normand
If you like Jerry Seinfield, you’ll like this guy.
December 5 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pmKevin Herchen
RI country artist.
December 5 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmMark Normand
If you like Jerry Seinfield, you’ll like this guy.
December 6 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pmRadio Flashback
‘70s, ‘80s rock & roll radio tribute show!
December 6 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pmDustbowl Revival
The band reimagines and recreates their favorite Laurel Canyon hits using their eight-piece band as the mini-orchestra to bring it all to life. Actually, our world might not be that
December 6 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmStraight No Chaser
Only the top-shelf holiday acapella, please.
December 6 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmPlaying Dead
Close enough to the Grateful Dead.
December 6 @ 9:00 pm - December 7 @ 12:00 amRed Hot
These ladies put a new spin on Motley Cruexxx.
December 6 @ 9:00 pm - 11:30 pmAmerican Honey
Country rock dance and sweet cover band.
December 6 @ 9:00 pm - December 7 @ 12:00 amMark Normand
If you like Jerry Seinfield, you’ll like this guy.
December 6 @ 9:30 pm - 11:30 pmMark Normand
If you like Jerry Seinfield, you’ll like this guy.
December 7 @ 4:00 pm - 6:30 pmMark Normand
If you like Jerry Seinfield, you’ll like this guy.
December 7 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pmVan Morrison Tribute – Moondance
Performing Moondance, setting a jazzy, romantic mood.
December 7 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pmIndigo Girls
We love the Indigo Girls! A classic, and closer to fine than ever!
December 7 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pmMark Normand
If you like Jerry Seinfield, you’ll like this guy.
December 7 @ 9:30 pm - 11:30 pmHoliday Extravaganza
Wine, beer, and festive food stations including holiday desserts, a hot cocoa bar, and holiday cookies. Plus fire pits with vineyard views. Break out your ugly holiday sweater – there
December 8 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pmMichael DiMucci
A series of concerts featuring the pianist and singer.
December 8 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pmMusica Dolce
Classical string music.
December 10 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Finally!: Mayor Smiley fixes PILOT agreements
I’ve been critical of Mayor Smiley in the past – particularly about his lackluster approach to PVDFest – but now, I’ve got to hand it to him. The mayor’s PILOT […]
Rorschach State: Taking a look at gerry-meandering districts
Every ten years, the US Census Bureau is responsible for counting everyone in America. And every ten years, America’s cantankerous cartographers dust off their credentials and get their hands dirty […]
Toward Enshrining Roe v. Wade: Texas Law Backfires
Last week hell froze over as RI Congressional Rep Jim Langevin came forward in an editorial supporting a woman’s right to choose (Providence Journal, September 9, 2021). In case you […]
Bail Bonds: Criminal Injustice for the Poor
Bail bonds require posting money by or on behalf of someone charged with a crime in exchange for their release before trial. In theory, the money backs a promise by […]
LIHEAP Helps People Weather Life’s Storms
Though the winter months are over, there is a national program aimed at ensuring that low-income households retain heat and other energy resources throughout the year through federal funding. LIHEAP, the Low […]
Law Center Spread: Favorite Lawyer Billboards
You’re watching traffic (we hope) but they’re still shouting at you from the sidelines. Is it an attempt to produce more accidents – and more work for the injury attorneys? […]
Rent-to-Own: Desperation Financing
If you want furniture, small appliances, a television set or a computer, but you have bad credit or no credit, then it might seem tempting to shop at a “rent-to-own” […]