Cosmic Capsule: The Candidates – In Zodiacal Order
Gina Raimondo Gina Raimondo is a Taurus with Saturn conjunct her Sun. The range of motion for the Moon puts it in Aquarius at a 90 degree angle to her […]
Stuff to Do
Johnny Hoy and the Bluefish
November 8 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmKelsey Cook
November 9 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pmThrough the Doors
November 9 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pmThe Wicked Lo-Down
November 9 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmThe Love Dogs
November 9 @ 9:00 pm - November 10 @ 12:00 am
August 2014 Cover Artist: Eric Fulford
This Month’s cover illustration is done by the talented Eric Fulford. Check out his portfolio here: http://www.ericfulford.com
2014 Election: In their own Words: Why Isn’t cannabis legal yet?
RI Governor Todd Giroux (D): I am in favor of legalization of cannabis for adult use. The “let’s wait and see” attitude is going to result in watching other states create […]
2014 Election: In their own Words: Small gallery owners have successfully cross-promoted with events like gallery nights, but they often fall through the cracks between initiatives directed at small businesses and the support given to non-profits. What action, if any, would you take to support this niche in the Providence art scene?
RI Governor Todd Giroux (D): I think there’s a number of arts and non-profit supporters who understand the issue enough to design executive committees to bring action to the problem. For […]
2014 Election: In their own Words: What will you suggest to make the city/state more hospitable to artists?
RI Governor Todd Giroux (D): I want RI to be the Amsterdam of the East Coast. I want to have the most welcoming atmosphere of business, culture and lifestyle. Not every […]
2014 Election: In their own Words: Live/work spaces are sometimes considered crucial for incubating both artists and small businesses. Would you develop any plans to cultivate these spaces in [Providence / Rhode Island]?
RI Governor Gina Raimondo (D): Absolutely. We are already home to some great shared spaces and incubators, and as governor I will work to highlight and expand these wonderful resources […]
2014 Election: In their own Words: If you had to cut funding and had to choose between arts programs in schools, and funding for public art, which would you cut first?
RI Governor Todd Giroux (D): I would enhance school arts programs if it were a choice. The art programs that are always underfunded is the place where we need to invest […]
2014 Election: Crime seems to be up. Why do you think it’s a hot button issue in this election?
RI Governor Todd Giroux (D): The economy is in prolonged recession in RI, the crimes of opportunity are up. People are the eyes and ears of the community; they see it […]
2014 Election: In their own Words: Acknowledging that there are a lot of intricately interconnected factors driving the economy and no silver bullet to fix it, what do you feel is the is the single biggest reason RI is slowly recovering/not recovering from the recession?
RI Governor Todd Giroux (D): I feel that we haven’t done enough to bring in the federal dollars, specifically the banking bailout money that was created by TARP. It provides provisions […]
Album of the Week: Spoon’s They Want My Soul
The best success a band can have is through consistency. I’m not talking about playing the same style in each album you put out, but instead putting out quality music […]