The Existentialist’s Season: The philosophy of fall
When I’m sad, I get up and go around the world — Tomaž Šalamun Why should I feel lonely? — Henry David Thoreau The streets are covered in shadows. The […]
Events:
The Flower, The Labor, and The Sea
September 27, 2025 - June 28, 2026
Autumn Blues: Rhode islanders’ bi-annual tradition of voting for the democratic party has origins almost a century old
Politically speaking, Rhode Island has always been a difficult place to pin down. Founded by Roger Williams, a radical Christian who was thrown out of the more respectable colony of […]
Animals of Fall: Fall’s favorite critters
Fall in New England is an incredible season, full of beauty and wonder. Even the most mundane highways become scenic routes due to the gorgeous foliage patterns each tree presents. […]
Gourds, Ghosts, and Goodies: Fall Guide
APPLE PICKING 1. Barden Family Orchard 56 Elmdale Road, North Scituate 401-934-1413 2. Jaswell’s Farm 50 Swan Road, Smithfield 401-231-9043 3. Leach Farm and Orchard 147 Austin Avenue, Greenville 401-862-5156 […]
Motif 20th Anniversary Party Recap
The parking lot was hot. As hot as hell, or as hot as a parking lot in the middle of Rhode Island at 12pm on a summer afternoon can be […]
Award Winners: Bartenders
FAVORITE CUSTOMER- BOBBY/ROBBY THE PAINTER Bobby/Robby, if you see this, reach out to us. We’d love to know more about you. This was a write-in, folks! We’ve not had a […]
Award Winners: Drinks
OVERALL FAVORITE BREWERY, FAVORITE DRINK NAME (“SUMMER WHEAT MAKES ME FEEL FINE”), FAVORITE CAN ART (“FLOCK TOGETHER”) – LOPS BREWING The story behind Lops Brewing goes a little like this […]
Award Winners: Food Trucks
This year’s food truck awards were as filled with drama and close races as ever. These truck races concluded at a race track – R1 Indoor Karting hosted the unveiling […]
On the Cover: Jinghong Chen
COVER ARTIST Jinghong Chen’s favorite season is autumn, conjuring up fond memories of jewel-toned foliage, apples and pumpkins, colonial brick homes, and cozy nights by a fireplace hearth. “Autumn in […]
