Although autumn officially begins on September 23, 2023, we begin to feel the shift in the energies weeks before as both Venus and Mercury end their retrograde periods. Traditional astrologers (i.e., before the discovery of the outer planets, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto), developed a method for ranking the planets according to sign, degree, and placement […]
Photo: Bewitched and Bedazzled photo courtesy of Hearthside House. The fall season is loaded with festivals. From harvest festivals with giant pumpkins to a witches ball with a VIP witch room (ooh-la-la). There’s something for everyone in autumn. HARVEST September 9 – Seven Cedars Farm Fall FestivalSeven Cedars Farm is hosting their fall festival to […]
Photo: mortal/women, OutLoud Theatre. Recast the back-to-school anticipatory excitement of your youth into enthusiasm for the start of the 2023-2024 theater season. From drama to comedy to the opening of Broadway touring productions, the next few months promise to hit every human emotion while reaffirming the quality of options available to Rhode Islanders seeking live […]
Zane Zapata (Frankie Valli) with Kyle Braun and Drake Leach. Photo: Mark Turek. Theatre By The Sea is elated to finally offer the Tony® Award-winning hit Jersey Boys, which runs through September 10. Jersey Boys is presented in a documentary-style format, taking us through the formation, success, and eventual breakup of the 1960s rock & […]
Photo: Drazen Nesic The start of a new season can be a time to try something different. Fall is a wonderful time to be outdoors, with the crisp air and changing of the leaves. Mountain biking is a good way to get a good look at the beauty of fall. “Fall riding is my favorite […]
Photo: Alison O’Donnell What is hurling, you ask? No, not THAT kind of hurl. Think of it as field hockey – on steroids! A team is composed of 15 players or “hurlers.” The hurley or hurl stick is generally 24 to 36 inches in length. The ball, known as a sliotar, has a cork center […]
Photo: Randy Robertson And on the sixth day, God invented the salty-sweet flavor profile. Looking for a fall-themed recipe to mimic the effect a seasonal TJ Maxx candle has on your salivary glands? Look no further. This cannabis-infused salted caramel popcorn recipe is the perfect snack to accompany a crisp night watching “Buffy the Vampire […]
The National Suicide Prevention Hotline rebranded in 2022 and became the Suicide and Crisis Hotline. 988 made the number simple to remember, and the demand for its services has only increased in the past year. Their text line takes away the anxiety that can come with making phone calls. 988 is available for any reason […]
Henry in the leaves. Photo: Meg Coss Fall is a time for hoodies, pumpkin everything, and fewer hours of daylight. The air gets cooler and a brisk scent fills the air, signifying the changing of the season. The leaves turn beautiful colors before falling off the trees, covering lawns everywhere. This, along with a final […]
Okee dokee folks… I was saddened to learn about the passing of someone that I greatly admired, Bob Jones. If you are not in the folk world you may not know the name, but Bob was a big part of that community for decades. He basically ran the Newport Folk Festival since its revival in […]