On the Cover: Ellen Nanni-Vargas
Ellen Nanni-Vargas wanders through the golden-lit streets of Providence in fall: soaking in the muted blue sky flirting with wisps of white, the sweet, sharp hum of moving cold air, […]
Stuff to Do
A Changing Reflection
February 4, 2022 - September 30, 2023The Performative Self-Portrait
May 13 - November 12Ana Flores
May 20 @ 12:00 am - October 28 @ 11:59 pmRhode Island Art Educators Exhibit, September 1-30
September 1 - September 30Otis Read & Jimmy Corwin
September 28 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
BillBuddy by Uprise RI: A tool for understanding and acting on state legislation
BillBuddy is an online tool to make understanding RI state legislation and acting on it, regardless of your political views, easy and straightforward. Starting in January with the beginning of […]
Rhode Island in the Stars: A lively experiment
Just like people, cities, states, countries, and corporations have horoscopes. A horoscope captures a moment in time that is significant in the creation of any entity. The State of RI […]
A Beginner’s Guide to Stargazing
While we modern folk go about our evening bustle under the glow of city lights, citizens of the ancient world had nothing but the stars to light their nights. All […]
PVDFest 2023: I almost had a good time
When given the opportunity to cover this year’s PVDFest, I jumped on it – what better way to get involved in the action? But first, one major disclaimer: the last […]
Subterranean Jungle
Last Place Chaim Ringing the Oktober ChimesThe Red Sox limp to another last place finish like a scolded dog. It’s kind of amazing how ownership and general manager Chaim Bloom […]
Finally!: Mayor Smiley fixes PILOT agreements
I’ve been critical of Mayor Smiley in the past – particularly about his lackluster approach to PVDFest – but now, I’ve got to hand it to him. The mayor’s PILOT […]
Flirting with Nuclear Fission: The surprising (almost) story of Frosty Drew
In 1974, the Navy declared three parcels of Rhode Island land as excess to their needs, including the air base in Charlestown. The Naval Auxiliary Air Station Charlestown was developed […]
PVD’s Metaphysical Scene: I visited two metaphysical stores in PVD. Here’s what I discovered.
When I walked into Earthtones Metaphysical Shop on Wickenden Street in Providence, here is what I noticed: a clean, calming space; two warm storekeepers; the layered scent of essential oils […]
Stars and Mood
Life has seemed tough lately and people seem more frustrated than usual. It feels like the world is off-kilter and in need of help. This got me thinking about the […]
Music and Mental Health: Trouble No More
Musicians are an artistic breed under near-constant scrutiny and pressure to produce and perform. When their creations go out into the world, they open themselves up to being loved, criticized, […]
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