It took some time, but Rhode Island is finally becoming the craft beer destination it always should have been. From the multitudinous beer bars scattered all over the Ocean State to the upswell in new breweries opening faster and more frequently than Starbucks, it’s a great time and place to be a beer nerd. In […]
Not many things scream “summer” like a barbecue in the backyard. Add an extra dose of fun and relaxation to your weekend afternoon feast with some delicious infused barbecue staples. Be sure to keep these items out of reach of children, or better yet, serve them at adults-only parties! Cherry Limeade 2-liter bottle Sprite […]
Opened: Vanuatu Coffee Roasters, beloved for its Rhody coffee creation, sadly closed on Feb 26. Good news is, they posted on Facebook that they will be reopening under new management with the same great coffee and an extended menu. An opening date has not been released. facebook.com/vanuatucoffeeroasters294 Dash Bicycle has relocated to 228 Broadway (from 267 […]
Aries: You may as well give up trying to maintain a schedule or budget these days. While you’ll be super busy, maintain a list to keep you on track as the disruptions won’t quit. You’ll be tempted to spend money on a luxury item, something that is beautiful and appeals to your soul. Down the line […]
It’s the sort of job most kids wouldn’t believe an adult could actually have. Don Fleck travels the world inspecting amusement parks. Fleck works for CLM Entertainment — a Woonsocket company employed by insurance companies and international organizations to make sure amusement parks, water parks and anything that falls under the umbrella of “amusement” is […]
Misquamicut is a bit of a mystery to many Rhode Islanders. Sure, we’re among the rarified few who have a shot at pronouncing it correctly, but its beachfront allure seems to draw people from exotic, far away New York, Connecticut and Massachusetts, while Rhode Islanders at some point “discover” this local treasure. A beachfront community, […]
It’s possible we take WaterFire for granted. That in and of itself may seem impossible. Surely — if you’ve spent any summers in Rhode Island since 1994 — you’ve braved the crowds and spent an evening circling the river basin in Waterplace Park, tried to catch a human statue blinking in Memorial Park and stood […]
If you’re a fan of electronic dance music, kick-ass theme parties or both, you’ve got a lot to look forward to this season in Rhode Island. Coming up on Wednesday, June 7, Grammy-winning EDM-pop DJ/producer duo The Chainsmokers are taking their “Memories: Do Not Open” arena tour to the Dunkin Donuts Center in Providence. We […]
This summer, if you’re looking beyond big studio emoji, fast moving CGI cars or the latest superhero mashup, prequel or sequel fare, join me as we head off the beaten path. For films slated to debut around June, we have for starters, from Israel’s Avi Nesher, a mysterious tale of two sisters called Past Life, […]
Summer is a perfect time for kids to explore their interests. Without the obligation to daily homework, they have ample time to pursue other activities. Music lessons may not be the first thing that parents associate with summer vacation, but these eight weeks are actually a great time for kids to experiment with instruments […]