Aries: Your focus shifts as your artistic side emerges. You have creative and innovative ideas that you are able to implement in ways that enhance your life. Some of that creativity is used in conversations with your intimates. Romance emerges from an unlikely quarter. Try to avoid those on power trips. Taurus: The New Moon ushers […]
Hamburgers and hot dogs and fireworks. It doesn’t get more American than that, and during the week of the 4th, you probably had more than your fill of all three. But just as all the patriotic buzz starts to wear off, the next American event will come up on your summer fun calendar. On July […]
I have made it a mission to see as many live local shows as possible, especially new talent, and after intense flyer grabbing and multiple Facebook invites, I attended a good number of shows in June. It is always exciting to see artists — especially new ones — get up on stage and develop their craft. […]
Believe it or not, I’m a pretty nice guy. I like to avoid conflict and drama if for no other reason than I have work to do and bickering over who is dating who and why is about as interesting and productive as putting railroad spikes in your eyes. So generally I don’t go all […]
Dear C; My roommate Josey is driving me nuts. Josey is funny and can also very generous and kind hearted, but she sometimes has these totally irrational responses to little goof-ups or unexpected accidents that can make her really unpleasant to be around. An example: A couple of weeks ago, we were in the kitchen […]
People who lack interest in jazz music typically cite one main reason: They just don’t understand it. There is something about the music that feels distant, they can’t hear the connections they have to it, or they don’t recognize anything that they can latch on to. Phrases like “there are too many notes” or […]
A few weeks ago, I stood in my garage and looked at my kayak hanging from a mount on the wall. There were still streaks of dried mud smeared across it and shriveled-up weeds stuck to the seat from adventures past. I never bother to clean it because I like how it looks when it […]
July 16 kicks off Providence Roller Derby’s most intense series of bouts: Home Season. The all-stars of the league split off into three teams: The Mob Squad, The Old Money Honeys and last year’s champions, The Sakonnet River Roller Rats. Recognizable veterans and new faces to PRD will be joining the members of the post-season […]
Did you hear that? That siren song of the cocktail luring you from the beaches, pools and backyards. Where is it coming from? New Harvest Coffee & Spirits in the Arcade in downtown Providence. Wait, spend time downtown when it’s this nice out? Yes, yes, trust me. Ben Terry, bar manager (and booze baron) creates […]
“Wine is one of the most civilized things in the world and one of the most natural things of the world that has been brought to the greatest perfection, and it offers a greater range for enjoyment and appreciation than, possibly, any other purely sensory thing.” Papa Hemingway was known for his zeal when it […]