Squid’s Ink: Sleight of handouts: a primer
The waters around Providence are particularly murky this month as the city government pushes to pass a $500 million “Pension Obligation Bond” in order to “Save Providence” while simultaneously handing […]
Events:
Kyle Rathbun
Indie rock show filled with twinkling electric guitars.
May 18 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmThe John Allmark Orchestra
Local jazz music of the legendary and long-standing variety.
May 19 @ 8:00 pm - May 20 @ 12:30 amA Night of Punk
The frenzy of tongs, big hair sluts, scotty saints. Sounds like a normal night.
May 23 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmSteve Smith and the Nakeds
These guy put on a hell of a show, and they’re not clothed. Kidding!
May 24 @ 9:30 pm - May 25 @ 12:30 amViolin River
Grateful Dead tribute.
May 25 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pmSaddle Up the Chicken
The feathery music of Bob Dylan.
May 25 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pmWill Evans
Kind folk music.
May 25 @ 9:00 pm - 11:30 pmTab Benoit
Roots veteran performs from his new I Hear Thunder album.
May 26 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pmAuction for the Arts
A Stadium Theatre Fundraiser. 22nd annual online silent “Auction for the Arts.”
May 29 @ 9:00 am - June 14 @ 5:00 pmDancecapades
Presented by Krylo Dance Studios.
May 29 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pmJoan Osborne
Dylanology live. A tribute by, yes… Zimmerman!
May 29 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pmTheresa Caputo Live, The Experience
Through personal stories about her life, and explaining her gift to communicate with those who have passed on, the television personality and best-selling author delivers healing messages to her audience
May 29 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pmJake Wasson
Folk-punk.
May 30 @ 9:00 pm - May 31 @ 12:00 amMarcia Ball
Blues music artist.
May 31 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmMatt Borrello Band
Country music with a band
May 31 @ 9:30 pm - June 1 @ 12:00 am
June Holidays, Ranked: A sardonic take on the big days of June
Hello again, dear readers. I did not anticipate doing another one of these — but our May holidays article got some rave reviews (okay, a single rave review), and I’m […]
On the Ball and Off the Wall: Swimming with Dolphins
This column is for non-sports fans who would like some enlightenment and hopefully humor without being sports fanatics. Race to the Top One doesn’t believe that former Miami Dolphins head […]
Squid’s Ink: Our Funny Valentines
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Alt-Parenting: The Elf Must Die
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DareMe: Becoming a Sparkling Beatnik — There Will Be A Show
Hi Katie, Writing to see if you’d be interested in “infiltrating” the Empire Revue for the November “Behind the Scenes” show. We’d have you attend a couple of rehearsals, and […]
Make Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
When my husband and I were dating, I decided to replace his holey pajama pants with a handmade pair. I envisioned the height of romance. These pants would be with […]
The Wickenden Walkabout
It’s soon to be that time of year again. Crazy uncles taking over the living room couch, chaos in the kitchen, giant plucked foul defrosting on the counter. No wonder […]
Don’t Get Trampled — Shop Local
The shopping days countdown till Christmas has started, and if you’re anything like me, you’ve been scoping out gifts for your friends and family for months. (Haha, yeah right!) Most […]
The Yankee Beer Swap — ‘Tis (Almost) the Season
So you’re done trick or treating, you’ve eaten more Sugar Babies than should be physically possible and now you’re curled up on the couch cursing your over-indulgence and trying to […]