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 […]
Events:
Justus
Blends of rock favorites, country superstars, classic gospel, contemporary hits, and humor.
October 13 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pmOtis Read & Jimmy Corwin
Acoustic folk.
October 17 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmDanielle Nicole
Blues/soul musician from Kansas City, Missouri.
October 17 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmMike Finoia
A standup comedian based out of New York City.
October 18 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pmPaula Poundstone
Iconic comedian known for her smart, observational humor and a spontaneous wit that has become the stuff of legend.
October 18 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmDan Brown
Indie folk music.
October 18 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pmSugar
Disco/Funk/Hip-Hop/R&B.
October 18 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmWard Hayden & The Outliers
An American band from Boston, Massachusetts.
October 18 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmStart Making Sense
Talking Heads Tribute.
October 18 @ 9:00 pm - October 19 @ 12:00 amTimeless Band
Classic rock.
October 18 @ 9:00 pm - 11:30 pmForever Young
This super group of devotees to folk rock legends Neil Young and Joni Mitchell. Led by the multi-instrumentalist John Fuzek.
October 19 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmThe Robert Cray Band
Exclusive Guitar Pick Tin Blues icon. Soul man. Rock and roller.
October 19 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmHowie Mandel
Canadian comedian and television actor.
October 19 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmCountry DNA
Country, Rock, Pop, and everything in between.
October 20 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pmComedy Showcase
The best new and working comics around.
October 20 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pmJim & Sarah of the Carleans
Folk music.
October 23 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmThe Jayhawks
Over the course of almost 4 decades, 11 albums, countless live shows and enough personal drama to fill a couple of “Behind the Music” episodes, this beloved band soared to
October 24 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmThe Rocky Horror Picture Show
The 49th Anniversary Spectacular Tour!
October 24 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmFunky Submarine
Jazz music.
October 25 @ 7:00 pm - 11:00 pmEight To The Bar
Swing/Boogie Woogie/Rhythm & Blues/Soul and Motown.
October 25 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
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 […]
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
St. Valentine was beaten to death and decapitated on February 14, so it’s no surprise that our hackers found some interesting gifts when we hacked the Hallmark Delivery Database… Despite […]
Alt-Parenting: The Elf Must Die
December 26, 2013: I wake up in a cold sweat. My heart is racing. Panic sets in. It’s the Elf … I forgot to move him again! Then I remember […]
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 […]