On the Cover
We spoke with cover artist Zoe Anderson about her concept for our year-end cover. You can see more of her work on her website (zanderso.wixsite.com/zoe-anderson) or on Instagram @zoescatmind What […]
Events:
The Flower, The Labor, and The Sea
September 27, 2025 - June 28, 2026
Rhodes at Work: Excavating the Future in PVD
Everyone can be a prophet. On a midwinter’s day, walk down South Water Street and face west. You’ll see a pedestrian bridge, half built and under construction. To your right […]
Social Media, Minus the Hate
The world is crazy. Acts of hate have been normalized, there are protests held seemingly every week and we have an orange in the White House. Despite all the […]
Lunar Notes
Aries: Career matters and your public persona clash with many things you would like to keep private — things like love, money and your changing philosophy. You’re not always so secretive, […]
Celebrating Solstice: Local witches give insight into pagan traditions
Winter solstice marks the official start of winter and the shortest day of the year. For some people, the solstice has a second name: Yule, which holds a special significance. […]
Hey Christians — You’re Late!: People were looking at stars long before Bethlehem
Christians are late-comers to the annual celebration of the winter solstice. For thousands of years various cultures from across the globe have celebrated this important astronomical event. The convenience of […]
Ball Drop Beat Drop: More fun than should be allowed
Much like the extra dry champagne served on the holiday, New Year’s Eve traditions can be a bit stale. Interested in switching it up? Then head to Platforms Dance Club […]
Got Beer? Hope Revived: The beer that launched a thousand ships
I finally did it! I’ve found a cooler-weather seasonal that remembers what it’s supposed to be! After my IPA rant in the last column, I decided to go out of […]
Gastro Surprise: Gift your foodie friends their new favorite spot
As the Yuletide season enters our lives and Father Christmas gently rests his frigid nipples on our collective shoulder, we all face that yearly holiday challenge: gift-giving. Sometimes, it’s difficult […]
Look Who’s Talking!: Dr. Wendy Schiller says the future of politics hinges on communication skills
What will drive local and national politics in the future? Candidates’ communication abilities, according to Dr. Wendy Schiller, chair of Brown University’s political science department. She expressed this opinion during a wide-ranging […]