Every year in December, the Association of Rhode Island Authors (ARIA) hosts the Rhode Island Author Expo where fans can meet authors, and authors and would-be authors alike can take part in workshops related to their craft. This year, COVID forced it to go virtual, and organizer Mike Squatrito gave us the details of what’s […]
Miss Comic Con? Or Halloween? Both? Or just love to cosplay? Motif to the rescue! Teaming up with RI Comic Con, which would normally happen at the beginning of November, we’re holding a virtual cosplay contest. Get your best cosplay on, take a selfie, show us your craftsmanship and win prizes from Motif and RI […]
Governor Gina Raimondo and DOH director Dr. Nicole Alexander Scott gave the Tuesday COVID-19 press briefing today at 1pm. The governor is giving one every day this week. Today DOH reports there are 53 new cases of the coronavirus. The test positive rate is 1.5%. Eighty-one people are hospitalized for reasons associated with COVID-19. Eight […]
One of Rhode Island’s finest local entertainers is Bob Mainelli.He has performed for more parties, organizational events, civil and otherwise, private celebrations, small clubs, large clubs, restaurants, casinos, political happenings, weddings, funerals, bar-mitzvahs and probably hangings than most professional singers. Bob taught music at Johnston High School for many years. His daughter, Jennifer has emulated […]
Dear C and Dr. B; I am becoming concerned. My husband, who is an otherwise sane man, is beginning to follow QAnon and spend a lot of time on the internet following their posts on social media. How does an internet-driven conspiracy theory like that get attention and followers? It is seriously crazy stuff. For […]
If you stopped by the West Side Diner last year for an early morning breakfast, you might have seen her talking to her son about skipping school. “He did it once, and I told him once was going to be the only time. I nip things in the bud when I see them. We don’t […]