A few years back, Motif took a look at the RI theater holiday season and determined that the plethora of Dickens offerings amounted to one of two things – a cynical cash grab or a once-a-year experience not unlike the “Chreasters” who attend church once or twice a year and call it good. The jury […]
Let Me Acosta You! Trump Isn’t A Sex Pest … It’s ALL CNN GroßAmerikkkan Reichstag, Washington, DC – The left has been falsely accusing president Trump of sexual misconduct ever since he announced his candidacy for office. Aided by Al Qaeda double agent and former president Saddama Obama, liberals have paid false witnesses to bring […]
For those who missed it, Newport Storm has put on a brand new face, and boy do they clean up nice. The newly branded Newport Craft Brewing has produced some real tasty new beverages, like the Rhode Rage. In my efforts to catch up on the latest and greatest that little Rhody has to offer, […]
Providence Books through Bars is a 15-year-old organization that provides reading material to inmates throughout the country. It is a small operation in the South Side that helps to fuel big dreams. I recently spoke with Tara Emsley, president of Providence Books through Bars, about the organization. Emily Olson: How does Books through Bars work? […]
What’s your biggest pet peeve? I’ve got a lot of ’em. The biggest one is people on the phone when they’re supposed to be working. What’s your favorite movie? The cartoon Disney version of Robin Hood What’s your favorite thing about Rhode Island in the fall? Hunting season; I mainly hunt for deer. What do […]
The warmth will be spread on Friday, November 23, with the annual Buy Nothing Day Coat Exchange, which will be happening at various locations throughout the state. This event, which has been happening for more than 20 years, is the definition of community, with an additional focus on repurposing instead of wasting. People who need gently […]
Ever thought about writing The Great American Novel? Well, what are you waiting for? November is National Novel Writing Month! Often shortened to NaNoWriMo, this is an annual, Internet-based creative project in which participants attempt to write a 50,000-word manuscript during the month of November. NaNoWriMo’s focus is on the length of a work rather […]
Thanksgiving is not the day to shop. Put your leftovers away, watch football, argue with your crazy uncle and sit your bloated butt on the couch. Black Friday? Arguably not the day to shop. Why fight angry hordes of those desperately seeking discounted TVs when you can munch on a turkey sandwich in the comfort […]
Thanksgiving orphan? Don’t feel like cooking? Don’t worry — Rhode Island doesn’t completely close up shop on Thanksgiving. Check out this (non-exhaustive) list of local restaurants open and ready to serve on Thanksgiving Day. They’ll save a drumstick for you! Andreas, 268 Thayer St, PVD. Bluefin Grill, 1 Orms St, PVD. Capital Grille, 10 Memorial […]
Aries: Aries faces a mixed bag of energy this period. Some things that were on hold involving money or a relationship begin to move forward again. At the same time, there are some snags involving news from afar, signing of papers and some scheduling snafus. You are busy, but are really longing for some down time. […]