This summer, Mr. Orange Live, aka, Damont Combs, put on a poetry open mic event at Skye Gallery called Tell Your Truth, which, due to popular demand, became a monthly event. “I decided to take on the task because we need a place to be able to express ourselves and to be real, truthful and […]
“We are in a very unique moment in a city, state, national history,” says Alex Kithes, 26 years old and Woonsocket’s newest city councillor. “Not only do we have a crisis of economic injustice, of racial injustice, but we have climate change. The decisions we make right now are more important than any other decisions […]
Introducing the CCCP (Cranston Children Communist Party) As the public schools crisis continues to grip the state, the children of Rhode Island have taken matters into their own hands. On September 2, a pre-organized underground mob of 1,500 fourth graders stormed school buildings across Rhody and declared a coup in the name of communism and […]
Hail and Farewell Phillipe and Jorge are not yet about to bury our old pal Bill Reynolds, The Urinal’s reigning top sports columnist and author of many books, but are sad to see that he will now only be doing his Saturday “For What It’s Worth” pieces. For any fan of the Sweaty Sciences, these […]
When it comes to fashion, designer Zoe Grinfeld isn’t afraid to roll the dice — or perhaps play a game of RISK. A senior at RISD, Grinfeld explains her aesthetic as “clothing with a sense of humor.” She organized her first fashion show when she was 11, with garments made of dollheads and plastic cups, […]
For electronic music-loving Rhode Islanders, these upcoming months mean more than foliage and farm frolics. From early September through mid-November, we’ll get to enjoy a plethora of unique EDM events at all types of venues. Providence’s Fête Lounge is keeping the heat up by hosting a month’s worth of fiery EDM shows. First up, on […]
Fall is a beautiful season, yet our lives tend to become as crisp and changing as the leaves. Don’t let your flow slip away as you encounter stress after deadline after change. Find a consistent beat and walk to it, find peace within, and you will be useful and productive for others and yourself. Fortunately, […]
Soon, 12 Taiwanese-style dragon boats will be speeding through Pawtucket’s Festival Pier. For this can’t-be-missed event, racers will operate artfully crafted Taiwanese-style fiberglass boats gifted from the Republic of China (Taiwan) and will vie for the cash prizes. Attendees can watch the fun from the sidelines and munch on food from local vendors and food […]
Let’s face it: Central Falls and Pawtucket don’t get the respect they deserve. Many know of them, but know little about them. This September, we have an opportunity to change that through Open Doors RI. The two cities will be on showcase for a day, providing a glimpse into centuries of industry and the ensuing […]
NecronomiCon 2019 was as big and robust a draw as ever, pulling in weird fiction fans from all corners of the Earth. There were 20 to 30 people involved in planning the core programming, including a mini film fest and gaming convention that received rave reviews, an amazing arts show, walking tours, a complete book […]