Children are resilient; in the bombed-out rubble of Europe after World War II, children found ways to do amidst the ruins what they were naturally inclined to do – play. It has been indisputably known for decades that the single most important way children learn about the world around them is through play, but what […]
Three Saturdays from now, get ready for the 41st annual Rhode Island Pride Fest! Everyone should be proud of who they are, but there’s no group that celebrates bigger and better than the LGBTQ community. The fest will feature over 120 vendors; a beer, wine and spirits garden; and family-friendly activities, so make sure you […]
Blockbusters … by Joshua Gravel The weather is getting warmer and the movies are getting louder and more exaggerated — summer blockbuster season is here yet again. This year promises cinematic excitement with a new crop of big summer releases — new additions to franchises, children’s animated epics, raunchy comedies and even a handful of […]
The season of exquisite beards and red flannels has passed, but the spirit of these folking hipsters (like the pun there?) lives on. However, the epicenter for folk always seems to trace back to Rhode Island and the legacy of the Newport Folk Fest, especially with the influx of modern folk artists like Deer Tick […]
Most people think of the beach when they think of summer, but not this city gal! Simply walking downtown on a sunny day puts me in a great mood. So it’s no surprise that I can’t wait for the Downtown Providence Parks and Conservancy (DPPC) summer series when it once again combines some of my favorite […]
Cannabidiol, or CBD, is one of the main compounds found in cannabis. Its vast amount of medical benefits has been discovered in the last several years, making CBD a very trendy subject. The story of the strain Charlotte’s Web somewhat launched the CBD revolution, and as with any new topic, there are many misconceptions. Hemp […]
With another crazy winter and fickle spring behind us, we Rhode Islanders are on our way into another hot and humid summer. That means the same old struggles like sitting in beach traffic or waiting in lines extending around the corner for a Del’s or other RI favorite summer treat. So while the Ocean State […]
The self proclaimed “Greatest Show on Dirt” is back for another summer at Dexter Park on the West Side. Yes, the Providence Kickball League (PKL) has everything that makes summer away from the beaches weird and wonderful: costumes, a sport most of us last played in elementary school and beer. As much theater as it […]
Music has been around as long as people — it’s an important part of life. Of course we don’t all listen to the same genre of music, and there are more artists in the world than we can count. But that just means there’s something out there for everyone. Audiences have a duty to provide input […]
Nobody would disagree that New England is the place to be in the summer months. And for classical music lovers, there are plenty of events to look forward to. Here’s what’s coming up this summer: The 42nd annual Music On The Hill festival presents seven concerts of chamber music from June 1-11 at various locations throughout […]