On the Ball and Off the Wall: Childhood Education
Since as far back as I can remember, I was a young idiot and obsessed with all sports. Little has changed, as I am still an idiot, and totally fascinated […]
Events:
A Changing Reflection
This exhibition demonstrates Silver, Metalwork, and Jewelry in the 19th–21st Centuries.
February 4, 2022 - September 30, 2023IN RESIDENCE: NPS AIR + CAIR ALUMNI EXHIBITION
June 9 - November 19Georgia O’Keeffe: ‘Things I Had No Words For’
Curated by Dr. Francine Weiss.
July 16 - October 16Donnamaria Bruton: From Sense to Soul
Curated by Francine Weiss, Ph.D.
July 16 - October 16Dudemanbro
Progressive reggae rock fusion.
October 7 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pmCreedence Clearwater Revival Tribute – Creedence Revived
By four talented, eclectic musicians from Chicago’s & LA.
October 7 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmAlmost Queen: A Tribute to QUEEN
A four-piece band guaranteed to blow your mind.
October 7 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmAdam Ezra Group
A folk group from Boston.
October 7 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmThe Blushing Brides
Rock & roll band started by guitarist Paul Martin and singer Maurice Raymond.
October 7 @ 9:30 pm - October 8 @ 12:30 amFor The Funk of It
First Friday old school, R&B, funk, & throwback jams night.
October 7 @ 10:00 pm - October 8 @ 1:00 amOcean State Oyster Fest
This annual bivalve orgy is the largest gathering of oyster farmers in RI. Oyster education and a huge variety of tasty choices define this event, which is returning to its
October 8 @ 1:00 pm - 7:00 pmInspirit
A Loss For Words/ Lions Lions/ Too Late The Hero. Pop-punk and post-hardcore.
October 8 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pmThe Dave Matthews Tribute Band
Tributing the man, myth and legend.
October 8 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmHeavy Rescue
A six-piece high energy cover band composed of rescue workers.
October 8 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmMystic Dead
Music of the Grateful Dead.
October 8 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmLivingston Taylor
Singer-songwriter and folk musician.
October 8 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmPopa Chubby
Amazing guitar artistry.
October 8 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmSugar
It’s a party. Disco, funk, hip-hop, soul, R&B all rolled into one sweet band.
October 8 @ 9:00 pm - October 9 @ 12:00 amSteve Smith & The Nakeds
The ten-man band consists of a four-piece rhythm section, a five-piece brass section, and its lead vocalist bringing original and covers in rock and R&B.
October 9 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pmUnderEstimated Prophet
Music in the spirit of the Grateful Dead.
October 9 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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As the noted philosopher Yogi Berra once said, “It’s déjà vu all over again.” That applies to the recent announcement by former New England Patriots star and still beloved local […]
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On the Ball and Off the Wall: Losses at home and abroad
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Playing on Thick Ice: Ocean State Curlers are a stone’s throw away
“Alright, so basically, curling is shuffleboard on ice,” Dave Rosler says. “If you’ve ever done a lunge, you’ll be great at curling. Also, if you’ve never done a lunge, you’ll […]
On the Ball and Off the Wall: Dumb Jock
The newest celeb to join the Coronavirus Denier/Abuser Hall of Fame is star quarterback Aaron Rodgers of the Green Bay Packers. (Aw shucks, lost to Vikings Sunday? So sad.) He’s […]
ON THE BALL AND OFF THE WALL: Pastime is Now Past Time
This column is for non-sports fans who would like some enlightenment and hopefully humor without being sports fanatics. The French-born educator, philosopher and author Jacques Barzun once wrote of what […]
Half-assed Halftime: Who let the doggs in?
This column is for non-sports fans who would like some enlightenment and hopefully humor without being sports fanatics. It is perhaps premature to start bitching about the treat we will […]
Hiker’s Guide to the Galaxy: Local hiking expert says your beach days ain’t over yet!
Cliff Vanover has long been interested in the natural world. For decades, he has enjoyed hiking in and near Rhode Island, especially where he can observe evidence of glacial geology. […]
