FIRE & ICE Providence bids farewell
This week we lost a Rhode Island staple for some. The end of an era indeed as FIRE & ICE Providence Place has closed it`s doors for good after almost 20 years in business. They made the decision this week after finding out in order to properly upgrade and replace the air conditioning system, they would be without AC for 8-12 weeks through out the summer and it`s just something they could not do. I personally have been going to Fire & Ice for about 15 years or more. I have bee
A look back at New England Fan Fest 3
New England Fan Fest 3 was a great success after taking off (2012). This time the site was The Seaport Inn and Marina Hotel in Fairhaven, Massachusetts. Fans lined up outside 2 hours before doors opened. There was a great guest list of vendors including Jake the Snake Roberts (Presented by NEFW), Jason Casey ART, HEADLOCKED (Michael Kingston), Big Van Vader, Hacksaw Jim Duggan and Chris Masters (Presented by the XWA), Kenny and Mikey "The Spirit Squad" (Presented by PWF North
Gene Simmons of KISS headed to Rhode Island Comic Con!!
GENE SIMMONS ROCKS RHODE ISLAND COMIC CON PROVIDENCE, RI, JUNE 23, 2017: The phenomenon of comic cons has erupted pop culture, embracing all areas of fandom. Rhode Island Comic Con, the Biggest Show in the Smallest State, follows this trend with the latest guest announcement—Gene Simmons. Simmons is the bass guitarist and co-lead singer for KISS, the legendary rock band he co-founded in the 70s. In addition to his music career, Simmons has appeared in numerous film and televi
A look back at New England Fan Fest 2
After a successful debut in 2010, New England Fan Fest returned in 2011 with it`s 2nd annual Fan Fest. The location remained the same in East Providence, Rhode Island at the Brotherhood of the Holy ghost charity hall also known as the Brightridge club. Wrestling legends came together from all points of life for this event. We tripled the amount of vendors from the prior year and bumped the super ticket lineup from 5 guests to 10 guests. Vendor guests included Jay Lethal, Shan
A look back at the very first New England Fan Fest
New England Fan Fest held it`s first event in 2010 with just a few vendors through out the day and 5 Super Ticket guests. Antonio Thomas, Bryan Clark, Rick "The Model" Martel, Larry Zbyszko and John Cena Sr. came to East Providence, Rhode Island to sign autographs and take photos over the course of a two day event. Vendor guests included Matt Borne "The original Doink the Clown", "Superfly" Jimmy Snuka, Kenny Dykstra, Ox Baker, Dangerous Danny Davis, Shockwave the Robot, Mick
ComiCONN fans come out in droves at Foxwoods Resort Casino
ComiCONN "A show for the Fans by the Fans" 2017 is officially in the books. After a full weekend of events and non stop lines, ComiConn staff can now enjoy a much deserved relaxing week for a bit and reflect on the happenings of the weekend. Although we all know in the entertainment business, the work and planning never really ends. I personally was there to cover the event on day one (Saturday) and as always really enjoyed myself. Fans packed Foxwoods Resort Casino for this
