The word “visceral” is often overused by critics in describing any work that has an immediate, almost physical impact on the audience, whether via physical events onstage or in the relentless passion of the author’s words. Polaroid Stories, a streetwise stew of classical mythology and urban tales, partly inspired by Ovid’s Metamorphoses, promises to live […]
When you go to a restaurant and see musicians playing in the corner, you may think they’re only there to have fun. However, many of these musicians are getting paid to play there as part of a full-time career in music. To shine a light on the role working musicians play, I’ll be interviewing peers […]
Anecdotal second-hand reports of tattoos or piercings causing problems for employees or prospective employees are common, but Motif was unable to find any labor lawyer who had been approached on the issue: It simply has not come up, several said. This is not evidence of an absence of incidents, just that hardly anyone has waved […]
Dear C and Dr. B; Scott is the best thing that ever happened to me. He’s thoughtful, polite, he opens the door for me and helps me with my coat. I’ve never had a guy make me feel so special. I dated a lot of men who dished out the compliments in the beginning – […]
Goddamnit, Sean. For those who don’t know, last year Sean Larkin of Revival Brewing posted an April Fools joke on social media that he was making this Szechuan-style IPA with a name that’s a shout-out to the infamous “Rick and Morty,” a not-for-kids cartoon that gleefully bounces between silly irreverence and soul-crushing nihilism like Hawkeye Pierce […]
Tara D’Agostino, Critics choice – Pirate Emma Hamilton, Critics choice – Femme Fatale Pete Fortune, Critics Choice – Character Jen Clinch Guertin, American Traditional Chrystal Santos, Critics choice – Hand of God Q1: What advice would you give an up and coming tattoo artist? A: The advice I would give to an up and […]
Open CBD Center of RI: A new store selling cannabidiol goods has opened in Johnston at 1239 Hartford Ave. It’s not a typical smoke shop; its mission is to provide products to heal and help patients naturally. cbdcenterofri.com Green Line Apothecary opened their second location last month in PVD. It’s a combination pharmacy and old-time soda […]
Aries: The ups and downs of recent years served as a prompt for you to reevaluate what is important to you. Unexpected results from prior actions change your future direction. The money situation rocks like a roller coaster; this also serves to shift your priorities. This period brings people and social events to you. Taurus: A new day […]
Cultural appropriation aside, each year I look forward to Cinco de Mayo for one reason, and one reason only: margaritas. Margaritas have long been my favorite cocktail, even in college when the tequila was cheap and the sour mix was alien-green in color. Before craft cocktails became the rage, I had to conduct my own quest […]
Death of a Nation Phillipe and Jorge hate to preach or belabor the obvious, but we can’t help saying that the lowest point in our lifetimes, as far as our country’s global reputation, image and policy-making, has been the election of the pathological liar, professional groper, golf cheat and all around scumbag Donald Trump as […]