RIIFF Notes: Theory of Obscurity
Part of a series of personal observations from the Rhode Island International Film Festival. It seems an undeniable paradox to be famous for being obscure, but The Residents have managed […]
Events:
The Flower, The Labor, and The Sea
September 27, 2025 - June 28, 2026
Gathering of the Vibes Celebrates 20 Years with a Memorable Lineup
Once a year, Seaside Park in Bridgeport, Connecticut, becomes home to Gathering of the Vibes, perhaps the greatest celebration of music, culture and art I’ve ever experienced. On their 20th anniversary, […]
Got Beer? Jack’s Abby, Otter Creek Joint Custody Nouveau Pilsner
Collaboration beers are all the rage, so when Jack’s Abby and Otter Creek joined forces to create a Nouveau Pilsner, I had to give it a taste to see what […]
From Wayland Square to George M. Cohan Square, Maybe Worlds Apart
I was recently invited to The Olive Tap in posh Wayland Square by our publisher, Mike Ryan, to snort the olive oil blends and do a bit of tasting of […]
The Best of the 48 Hour Film Project Comes to AS220
The Best of The 48 Hour Film Project will play on August 22 at the AS220 main stage. Although the films selected have not been announced yet, there will be plenty to […]
Out Loud Reimagines Jane Eyre
Jane Eyre, by Chrlotte Bronte, is a beloved classic. It’s on reading lists for English classes, it’s been adapted for stage and screen and it’s on bookshelves in even the […]
Festival51 Brings Women Playwrights to the Stage
Festival 51, the brainchild of actress and director Leann Heath and her co-producer actor/director (and Motif critic) Terry Shea, is putting the spotlight on the work of women playwrights. Last […]
Lunar Notes
Aries: Domestic affairs and finances need tending to. These issues should be resolved by the 11th, just in time for the New Moon, which ushers in a period of fun, […]
Shopping on Broadway
There’s something peculiar about the West End — a distinct vitality that sets it apart from the other Providence neighborhoods. As soon as you step foot onto Broadway, the energy […]