Extreme Heat Warning in effect from July 1, 10:00 AM EDT until July 4, 08:00 PM EDT At Providence, an Extreme Heat Warning is effective Wed, Jul 1, 10am to Sat, Jul 4, 8pm. Afternoon temperatures/heat...
Isham, Sheila. Teth (#8 Creation Series). 1972. Acrylic spray on canvas. Newport Art Museum, Newport, RI. (Image courtesy of the Newport Art Museum.) Quite some time ago, I read a quip that the art of diplomacy...
As an international student a year into Rhode Island, yet still only a breath into America, I finally found a question that I might be able to answer â this is my continued exploration of: What...
Tucked inside the historic Harrison Steam Complex in Providence's Olneyville neighborhood, Siren Spirits is redefining what a visit to a distillery can be. Equal parts neighborhood gathering place, cocktail destination, and craft spirits experience, this...
Music makes beer taste better? In 2016, Vrije University in Brussels, Belgium, conducted a study that showed scientific evidence that music has an impact on our taste of beer. This study concluded that lower audible...
Cold Chocolate. Okee dokee folks⌠Well, summer is here and for me, summer is HELL! A few years back I wrote a song about my disdain of Summer for the Empire Revueâs âCoolâ show. Here are...
America, the focus of this issue, runs on wealth. So hereâs how to get yourself some. Itâs the perfect opportunity to launch a new column aimed at helping non-one-percenters with financial matters. Feel free to...
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âForeigner.â I find it a harsh word that I hate seeing applied to others. Yet applied to myself, itâs the only word that half conveys how baffling I find this country at times. Iâd like...
In his final year at college, cover artist William Schaff truly learned what it was like to work in a studio. âI developed a course of study in general fine arts with one of my...
Rachael Warren as Diana. Photo by Mark Turek. The Next to Normal audience is exposed to waves of raw emotions drowning your soul and dampening your eyes. You may wish you had premedicated with any of...
Blaq Sav. Photos by Lillian MK Photography. Favorite Free Verse Spoken Word 2026 Ashley Hosa Sending out a big congrats to Ashley Hosa, who came to the Spoken Awards with a multitude of wonderful supporters (shoutout to Ryan!)....
The founder of the long-standing hipster-ish West Side restaurant Julians hadnât been involved directly with the restaurant in quite some time. But his legacy persisted. A larger-than-life personality, you never knew at what event Julian...
Renowned supporter of local music and arts Lisa Gourley (Sometimes Lisa Gourleyx) passed away on June 15. Reading reactions on social media, you canât help but notice how often the words ânice,â âkind,â and âphotographyâ...
This beautiful Solstice moment, June 21, 2026 brings the winds of change into our lives. The pivotal points among the planetary movers and shakers of the Zodiac find Gemini, with Uranus and Ceres, reaching across...
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Favorite Color Tattoo Evan Olin, Powerline Tattoo Runner-up: Luis Bold, Unicorn Ink Favorite Black & Gray Ryan Dowden, Dark Ritual Runner-up: Luis Bold, Unicorn Ink Favorite Black & Gray with Color Steven McDonough, Secret Safe Tattoo Runner-up: Rachel WS, Rachel WS Fine Art...
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Photo by Lillian MK Photography. Favorite Free Verse Spoken Word Ashley HosaRunner-up: Jeff Daniellian Favorite Social Justice Spoken Word Erik AndradeRunner-up: Mx Asher Favorite Youth Poet Angel CruzRunner-up: (by one vote) Josselyn Wolf Favorite Poetry Event Apothica's Monthly Poetry NightRunner-up: Afroverse Favorite...
Congratulations, you survived the record-breaking Blizzard of 2026. With the anticipated arrival of clear skies and warm temps, how will you be spending your well-earned, much-needed downtime this summer? If youâre adventurous, you could explore some of...
Artwork by Bob Eggleton. Godzilla has been a cinematic icon for over 70 years. However, there are important themes around the monster that have gotten lost with international audiences. There is no gigantic monster that has had...
Tie-dye by Spun Laundry. BEACHES Atlantic Beach Park: Family beach, amusements, kiddy rides, snack bars, antique 1915 carousel, batting cages, bumper boats, go-carts, mini golf, game room, waterslides, gift shop, beachware and an ocean-view cocktail lounge. 321...
Photos by Lillian Karboski. Every time you listen to a song, there is always something more than the words or catchy melody. On Friday, May 1, right in the heart of downtown Providence, an extraordinary group...
Okee dokee folks⌠Rising costs of everything is whatâs on my mind this month. It really should be on everyoneâs mind. The main things I will talk about here are gasoline and concert tickets. One...
Photo: Christopher Mongeau. Ravi Shavi, a band that has been around since 2011 and started as a moniker for Rafay Rashidâs music project, has evolved and become more rooted in its creative approach and performance, as...
âCan I go to X?â is the question 2 Feet 2 Bucks has answered with âYesâ dozens of times, where X = place worth going out of your way to, to take a walk, short...
We sat down a few months ago with one of the organizers of RIâs Deportation Defense Line. The Defense Lineâs origins are organic and multifaceted. No one person is in charge of it. No one...
Artist of the Year: Favorite Song: Favorite Music Video: NOVA ONE; "chlorine" by NOVA ONE; "chlorine" - NOVA ONE (Dir. Frankie Ferrari) nova one: ânova won!â Providenceâs own nova one won (!!) four 2026 Motif Music Awards: âartist...
Photo by Matthew Murphy. The North American tour of Disneyâs The Lion King last played the Providence Performing Arts Center in 2017. After nearly ten years, The Lion King is back astounding Providence for a limited...
âJudge not, that ye be not judgedâ (Matthew 7:1). This is the core theme behind William Shakespeare's darkest comedy, Measure for Measure, one of Shakespeareâs most exciting, underperformed and underappreciated plays, currently presented by Burbage...
Six Star General Itâs good to have local indie guitar swingers Six Star General back, rocking out after a bit of a hiatus. Both of the bands at this show bring noisy, pre-grunge rock & roll. This is for fans of the â80s SST Records catalog, which inspires both of these great bands. Six Star […]
The holidays are near, which means itâs time to go shopping. Hereâs an assortment of local spots we visited with something uniquely RI to offer. Taking Stock As a fellow coffee and tea drinker, my eyes were glued to the shelf of tea kettles and coffee pots. The shop sells kitchen supplies and ingredients, including […]
Thinking back about trees and the meaning of the holidays, a warm, fuzzy feeling comes over me. I am a woodcutter’s daughter, and trees have a special meaning and purpose in our lives. During the busy hustle and bustle of the holiday season we forget the true meaning of the Christmas tree. A Christmas tree […]
Over 30 Rhode Island organizations, court workers, and politicians, including the Providence City Council, penned an open letter calling on Governor Daniel McKee, Chief Justice Paul Suttell, and the RI Judiciary to immediately implement virtual court hearings in response to the brutal kidnappings of immigrants by ICE at RI courthouses. These organizations and individuals have […]
Who spit on our cover? The cover art chose itself for this issue, says photographer and printmaker Carey Good of Providence, who created it.âI started etching on three copper plates. Soon, I discarded the biggest of the three. The second plate had a woodsy and pondish feel to it. But with the third scratch plate, […]
If you didnât stay up until midnight on the night of the TS12 album release, covered in glittery friendship bracelets from the Eras tour and a friendâs small business clinging to both wrists, slightly tipsy after just having lost Taylor Swift trivia night at Trident Books, freshly listening to The Manuscript-and for some reason, âI […]
The atmosphere in the room is teemantalizing with excitement. People whisper to their seat neighbors as the lights dim. Itâs 30 minutes after 2 pm, the scheduled time of the eventâs start, and theyâre *still* letting people in as the line curved around the block. I should know, I had to pass through it twice […]
I missed Rhode Island Football Clubâs (RIFC) Eastern Conference quarter final game the previous week because I was hosting Punk Rock Marketplace at the Ramada Inn all weekend. I sensed that they had lost after speaking to a bartender wearing an RIFC hoodie. Amid talking about the team and their home games at Centreville Bank […]
Okee dokee folks⌠âYou should never give a drummer a microphone.â This was spoken by drummer Jason Bonham, son of the late John Bonham of Led Zeppelin. Bonham brought his Led Zeppelin Experience to Veterans Auditorium in Providence tonight. But it was a good thing he had a microphone. The show was much more than […]
Sponsored Content The Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) announces that the North American tour of the hit Broadway musical WATER FOR ELEPHANTS is coming to PPAC Tuesday, December 2 to Sunday, December 7, 2025. The Providence engagement of WATER FOR ELEPHANTS is part of the Taco and The White Family Foundation Broadway Series. Tickets for […]
