Okee dokee folks… I am a Boomer. When I was young, I was taught the proper response to “thank you,” was “you’re welcome.” I always try to be as polite as possible. I seem to be constantly saying thank you, especially for gigs. Lately, there has been an odd shift in the response to the […]
“I love your necklace, where did you get it?!” A question all girl’s-girls revere. This time I was the one asking. “Air & Anchor!” was the reply. The new pop-up found its home in Garden City Shopping Center back in 2023, and in addition to the Cranston location, the brand has been popping up at […]
A woman walks in with her sketchbooks, fabric samples, photos, a few iconic costumes, and reams of official forms. “What most people don’t know about costume designing is the amount of organizational paperwork required for the entire production,” opines Amanda Downing Carney, Costume Director since 2015 for Trinity Repertory Company in downtown Providence. “Measurement sheets, […]
Two Feet Two Bucks loves places where a scenic walk from the bus stop is a feature, not a bug, and takes pride in field-checking every excursion before publishing. But in hot weather the question is can RIPTA take you to a swimmable beach without hiking involved? The answers below are a blend of first-hand […]
On July 3rd, 2024, The New York Times ran an article: “A Ban on Elephant Hunting Has Collapsed. Or Maybe It Never Existed.” It goes on to report, “Since September, five bull elephants from a population centered around Amboseli have been shot and killed, most likely by trophy hunters.” On July 4th, a public art […]
Behind every exquisite thing that existed, there was something tragic. – Oscar Wilde We let our eyes linger on a page. We brush across the strokes of a canvas. We stare out at the sea, an empty plain, the way leaves filter sunlight through the trees — our eyes spend a lifetime processing a wealth […]
Can artists separate their beliefs from their art? At first glance, it would be easy to dismiss this question. After all, art is subjective. Art often reflects the artist’s worldview, perspective, and unique style. While it may be easy to conclude they are inseparable, there are examples to the contrary. When commissioned, artists show they […]
We are bombarded daily with images of violence and death whether it’s the nightly news, movies, or scrolling through social media. As uncomfortable as we claim it makes us, we flock towards the headlines, desperate for heart wrenching details. Where does this age-old fascination come from? In search of answers, I sought out an expert […]
On the side of the road in Pawtucket, in the front yard of artist Gage Prentiss’s studio, stands a larger-than-life statue of H.P. Lovecraft. It is an arresting work of art. Its meticulous attention to detail invites you in for careful study. If you know a lot about Lovecraft, you can keep a tally of […]
Hey everyone! Listed below are our winners for annual Bartender Awards! We want to thank everyone who came out to support our 20th anniversary party, the amazing brewers, and the dedicated voters- we couldn’t do it without you guys. Short profiles of the winners will be coming soon! 3rd Place Mixology Live Competition- Alia & […]