Downcity Providence during the holidays isn’t just about shopping and eating, it’s about the community coming out and enjoying the season in our capital city. The mix of independently owned shops and restaurants against the backdrop of historical buildings gives the city a special vibe during the holidays. There is a city bustle that makes […]
When Providence Perfume Company owner Charna Ethier offered to let me sample an all-natural perfume whose ingredients list included some obscure thing called “ambergris,” I was initially a bit skeptical. I remembered hearing once that they put skunk urine in some perfumes (is that true?). But I was also overwhelmingly optimistic. This was over a […]
Have a sustainability minded interior designer type on your holiday gift list? You might want to check Rhode Island Rustic out. Whether you’re a lifelong Rhode Islander, a seasonal visitor or just driving through, you’ll find no shortage of state pride, natural appreciation and environmental values in this brand. It might even offset your carbon […]
Rhode Islanders are lucky to have a number of niche film festivals happening in our state, and the upcoming Short Short Story Film Festival’s niche is how small the films are. On Saturday, November 28, the ninth edition of The Short Short Story Film Festival will present 35 short short films from around the world […]
After the onslaught of pumpkin beers and Oktoberfests, I’m ready to fully embrace that whole comfort-and-joy theme while discussing the winter seasonals. It truly is the most wonderful time of the year, with a sleigh full of ultra-tasty holiday-themed releases and magnificent once-a-year offerings. They’ll warm up the long, cold nights, spice up festive gatherings […]
Note: Much of the information contained herein was acquired secondhand from an anonymous source who carries a fully certified medical license to use marijuana. Everyone with a little bit of medically induced bud-love in their life is going to need a veritable arsenal of tools and gadgets to optimize their experience. It’s not the healthiest […]
Looking for something personal to give for the upcoming gift giving season? Try a bottle of wine with a unique label on it from our local Rhode Island vineyards. Two vineyards in Rhode Island that I know of create custom wine labels, and they both offer labels for any occasion. Diamond Hill produces grape wines, […]
Rome is known for a lot of things — the Colosseum, the Italian Renaissance and the city’s numerous statues and monuments. Who’d have thought that a place like Rome would also be home to a badass punk scene? Calling The Eternal City home, Lags have a sound reminiscent of Fugazi and At The Drive-In and […]
Once upon a Comic Con … A Nick Iandolo Odyssey Wow! What a difference a year makes! Rhode Island Comic Con (RICC) took their blows last year, licked their wounds, and got back into the goddamn fight! And fought they did. I won’t sugar coat it. I saw a few things that were a bit […]
Gavage – Self-Titled (75orLess Records and Port of Providence Records) A couple of years ago, my friend Mike Kelly recommended checking out Gavage. I took notice mostly because in the 20-plus years of our friendship I only recall him turning on to one other band. It evolved into Kilgore and went on to become local […]