News in Pawtucket
Weird Al at PPAC
Okee dokee folks… When you mention that you are going to see Weird Al Yankovic in concert, some folks will give you an odd look and ask, “Why?” These people obviously don’t get it. Weird Al’s concerts are maybe the most enjoyable live shows you could ever witness. I just saw him…
On the Trail of H.P. Lovecraft
H.P. Lovecraft, (August 20, 1890 – March 15, 1937) was an American author who specialized in the bizarre, fantastical, and macabre. He was the natural successor to Edgar Allan Poe, yet he took his stories to a darker, more sinister place. Unfortunately, while he was alive, his…
RI International Film Festival: A world of shorts and features return to help you chill in August
The Flickers’ Rhode Island International Film Festival returns August 4 – 9, bringing over 300 films across the globe to nine venues in Rhode Island. Recognized as one of the top film festivals in the US, RIIFF received more than 7,000 submissions for its 2026 festival,…
NOW IT’S OUR TURN: Local team seeks to keep up positive momentum from World Cup
The FIFA World Cup tournament was full of thrills, drama, chaos, unity, and live television shots of devastated children in tears after their team lost a heartbreaking match. The final whistle brought a rush of excitement as Spain celebrated their 1 – 0 victory over Argentina. I…
Boatload of music: Titanic drama
The challenge to staging a production of “Titanic: The Musical” isn’t in retelling the familiar story but in captivating the audience in the grandeur and horror of it all without seeming trite. A tour decades ago opted for multiple scenery changes to transport audiences among the…
How Scotland took over PVD this FIFA Season
From events to anniversaries and more, this summer has been a busy one. It all began in June, when soccer fanatics all over the world came to the US, Mexico and Canada for one simple reason; to root for their favorite teams. This year, for the first time since 1994, the US was…
2026 Tattoo Awards Gallery Wall
The Tattoo Awards featured a gallery wall populated by local artists. Here is a selection of the artwork on display!