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 […]
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Nancy Elizabeth Prophet: I will not bend an inch
February 17 - August 3Spring Into Action: Clothes for a Cause
Through Friday, April 26 City Personnel, in partnership with Dorcas International, are accepting new clothes donations as part of their commitment to give back to the community. They are looking
March 28 @ 8:00 am - April 26 @ 5:00 pmSmall Victories
Spring Weekend Kickoff.
April 18 @ 10:00 pm - April 19 @ 1:00 amDustbowl Revival
American roots.
April 19 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pmMartin Sexton
Singer-songwriter known for blending soul, gospel, country, and rock.
April 19 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmKat Wright
Folk and roots.
April 19 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmConfounded Bridge
Led Zeppelin tribute
April 19 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmWon’t Back Down
Tom Petty tribute.
April 20 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pmForeigners Journey
Foreigner & Journey tribute.
April 20 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmKnickerbocker All-Stars
A 9-piece band made up of the most talented professional musicians in the New England area.
April 20 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmPatrick Ball
Celtic harp and story.
April 21 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pmThe Whale Guitar Celebrates 10 Years
A blend of live and video performances to celebrate the Moby-Dick inspired Whale Guitar, which has traveled all over advocating for climate justice. The evening includes a spoken word
April 24 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pmEarthworks: Open Juried Clay Annual
The 51st annual exhibit of works in clay.
April 25 - May 18Wine, Women & Jewelry
Browse a vast selection of new jewelry while sipping wine with your pals.
April 25 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pmAre You Garbage?
A chance to ask stand-up comedians Kevin Ryan and H. Foley your garbage questions.
April 25 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pmJim & Sarah of the Carleans
A New England-based acoustic duo.
April 25 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmRiver of Dreams
Billy Joel Tribute.
April 26 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pmJohnny Hoy and the Bluefish
Blues band and an island dance party.
April 26 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmBert Kreischer
Observational comedy.
April 26 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmSouthside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes
Roots-tinged rock and bluesy reverie.
April 26 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
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” […]