Feeling blue about health care reform, the state budget mess, the imminent departure of Jason Bay? Cheer up with Not for Nothing, Providence Daily Dose, Kmareka and RIFuture for the "Providence Blogosphere Holiday Spectacular" tomorrow night, Wednesday, at the 201 - that's at 201 Westminster Street, Providence. The festivities kick off at 8 p.

From the DL team:

What a difference a year can make! DL Providence is celebrating it's first anniversary this month, and we've received the best presents of all: a new President, a new administration, a new Congress, and -- in the words of President Obama -- a new way forward.

So stop by the Wild Colonial tomorrow night, raise a pint, and share stories about the Inauguration and hopes for the Obama Presidency.

Via the Dose:

Drinking Liberally and the Daily Dose are combining forces for a Holiday Extravaganza!!!!

Tonight (THURSDAY, December 11) 9pm, in the Local 121 Tap Room (yes, because we are lazy). It’s FREE (just help us blow $400* at the bar).

Matthew Lawrence, spinning Chipmunks holiday songs on loop. Other things too.

I had the pleasure of attending a spirted party a few weeks back at the Pawtucket home of Laurel Casey, the chanteuse and provocateur. Sadly, Laurel's Wednesday night residency at the Sidebar is coming to an end. One can only hope that another local nightspot offers her a home.

Mike Ritz send this word:

And that's good news for local music fans, says Chris Conti, who also has the scoop on local faves Lightning Bolt and their appearance tonight at the Living Room.

The new and improved Jake’s Bar & Grille on Richmond Street reopens tonight (the 9th) and kicks off a Columbus Day welcome back weekend with three highly diverse shows, something this modest venue has always excelled at, thanks to [Jackie] Nichols and her son Jake.

From Chris, kingpin of the Providence faction of Drinking Liberally:

With all of the turmoil on Wall Street, this month we celebrate nature's original bailout: beer. It's cold, refreshing, and doesn't cost $800 billion. So stop by and beer up!

Drinking Liberally Providence

Wednesday, September 24th starting at 8pm

It's going down Wednesday evening at the Wild Colonial. Come and admire the newest WC softball trophy, talk politics, have a tasty Dogfish Head on tap, or do all of the above.

From Chris:

DL Providence: Toasting DL at the DNC
Wednesday, August 27th 8-10pm
The Wild Colonial
250 South Water Street
Providence, RI
Hosts: Chris Blazejewski, Kim Ahern, Matt Jerzyk, Julian Dash, Ami Gada

Here's the word from Chris, major domo of the local faction of Drinking Liberally:

DL Providence -- A Nation of Wine-rs

Hey folks,

John McCain's cronies already believe we're "a nation of whiners," so why not come raise a glass of pinot or merlot and join in some political ferment!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2NVjq2py7BA

Jake's Bar & Grill, which has been enlivening Providence's Jewelry District with music, food and drink since 1999, plans to close for renovations.

Proprietor Jackie Nichols tells N4N that the bar will close after this Saturday. She hopes to reopen after Labor Day.

Jackie says the renovations, to create a warmer ambience, have been mulled for a long time and are overdue.

The latest outbreak of Drinking Liberally in Providence is set for Wednesday this evening at the Wild Colonial, 250 South Water St., Providence.

Signatures may be gathered to protest John McCain's vow to veto every beer (an odd initiative, given his wife's beer connection).