It’s THAT time again. Yes, deck the halls with over-the-top holiday spirit everywhere you turn and spread quirky RI cheer. As the charmingly overly extroverted introverts we are, it is our civic duty to help inspire others to out their weird. The following are a dozen ideas to inspire the nerds on your list – […]
Spirit of ‘77 Photography Exhibit This winter, Pop Emporium Providence will be hosting a photography exhibit called Out of Control: The Spirit of 77, which showcases work capturing the essence of the punk movement. To make the whole thing extra-special, Pop owner Darren Hill is throwing a few pretty epic shows. The first is X’s John Doe. […]
Sometimes the best gifts are the ones that can’t be wrapped. Whether that means signing your reluctant friend up for singing lessons (they have to go when it’s a gift) or buying a family a membership to the zoo, gifts that come in a flat envelope don’t have to be boring. From experiences that will […]
There are no characters with overly large eyes lurking in Pow! Science!, ready to pounce on young ones and commit parents to their endless supply of wallet-draining merchandise. Instead, the store is filled with open-ended, imagination-building toys and science-themed kits that will fool the young or not-so-young kiddo in your life into learning while they play. […]
Books are always wonderful gifts for kids, especially if they’re meaningful to the child. This year, why not pick up an RI-themed book for the little reader in your life? It’ll make local kids feel a little more connected to their state, and kids who live far away will feel a little more connected to you. […]
The winter solstice, when the Sun moves into Capricorn, is the true New Year. It is the longest night and signals the “return of the light” as the days begin to get longer. It happens every year, but what makes this particular Solstice unique is Saturn’s entry into Capricorn as well. The simultaneous entry of […]
Aries: Disrupted schedules, interruptions and change of plans are the order of the day. A cancelled trip or rerouting causes headaches. What’s important to a partner or other people in your life becomes an issue. Review important documents. While Mercury is retrograde, organize your space and establish some good habits. Taurus: Money and what you […]
THU 7 Pajama Party at Nick’s on Broadway: If you’ve never been to their famous brunch, you can capture the experience transported to nighttime, in your PJs. Sponsored by Gansett. 9pm. Nick’s on Broadway, 500 Broadway, PVD. FRI 8 Sparkle: Blithewold’s marshmallow roasting, Christmas carol singing, cocoa sipping, strolling through the twinkling garden paths, fun […]
No idea what to get for your canna-thusiast? We’re here to help! Any of these cannabis accessories are perfect to stuff in stockings. Just don’t forget to sneak a bag of snacks in there, too. NOVA Decarboxylator by Ardent Cannabis The NOVA is a compact, spherical-shaped appliance that perfectly decarboxylates your cannabis for edible, topical […]
Dear C; I was floored when I opened my browser and saw headlines that NBC “Today Show” host Matt Lauer had been fired. I’ve been listening to the news and it’s unbelievable – Kevin Spacey, Al Franken, George Bush Sr., Louie CK … unreal! Harvey Weinstein, that douche who set the ball rolling, was a […]