This summer the Rhode Island music scene has been off to a great start. I always enjoy seeing upcoming locals progress in their music careers, and recently discovered that two young artists have potential record deals on the table. New talent is sprouting up every day, and the future looks hopeful. Different artists make different types of […]
Republican Convention — Must See TV As longtime party planners, Phillipe and Jorge were of course consulted by lying Philistine blowhard Donald Trump for what sort of program he should put on at the GOP convention, which starts right after the Cool, Cool World goes to print. But we can share what we think the […]
For half a century Norwood Elementary has been a fixture for families in the northern end of Warwick. And it’s where Jessica Moone has spent countless hours over the past eight years volunteering while her two daughters went through the school: vice president of the PTA, room parent — you name it, she did it. […]
“Wine is one of the most civilized things in the world and one of the most natural things of the world that has been brought to the greatest perfection, and it offers a greater range for enjoyment and appreciation than, possibly, any other purely sensory thing.” Papa Hemingway was known for his zeal when it […]
The 2016 session of the General Assembly will be remembered, in part, as the year many Rhode Islanders got a tutorial on legislative and community grants — a program that distributes millions of taxpayer dollars annually to non-profit organizations at the whim of legislative leadership, in some cases with little oversight. We’ve all witnessed the […]
Rumors, Contemporary Theatre Company, 327 Main Street, South Kingstown. A dinner party has gone wrong – and rumors are flying. As the confusions and miscommunications mount, the evening spins off into classic physical hilarity! contemporarytheatercompany.com Runs Jul 8 – Aug 13 July 12 – Lindsey Stirling: One of the biggest artist development breakthrough stories in […]
Brexit – Blimey! Yes, we are going to be talking about Brexit here since we’re exhausted by addressing lying deadbeat racist Donny Dumpf and future clothes maven Billary (Wall Street, proprietor). (We could give you a real earful about the other Brexit, the England national side being dumped out of the European Nations championship by […]
Dams/Waterfalls 1. Ashton and Albion Falls, Lincoln. A walkway and bike path runs along the Blackstone River, bejewelled by the historic Ashton and Albion dams. 2. & 3. Blackstone Dam and Blackstone Gorge, Blackstone Mass. Right over the border from North Smithfield, these attractions are known for their abundant wildlife and natural beauty. A rocky […]
Monday, July 4: Revival Fest II, Dusk, 301 Harris Ave, Providence; 1pm – 2am, FREE; (not sure age restrictions). For the last 10 or so years, the 4th of July in Providence means to me being outside all day in the sun and watching a zillion bands for free somewhere. Revival Fest grew out of the […]