“There are all these journeys of learning and being open to trying something even if someone tells you it’s not possible.” – Jen Long The whale guitar is becoming an important artifact in the RI music and art scene. Jen Long turned her love of Herman Melville’s Moby-Dick into an iconic piece of playable art […]
While some Rhode Islanders have the second Monday of every August off to commemorate Victory Day, Japan comes together for a Peace Memorial Ceremony every August 6. The event is held at Cenotaph for the A-bomb Victims (Memorial Monument for Hiroshima, City of Peace) in Hiroshima’s Peace National Park. The goal of this memorial is […]
The Soly’s are a resilient family that supports each other and turns everything into a family affair. Past endeavors include the non-profit Punks for a Princess, coaching basketball, making music, and running their food truck Sunnyside of the Street. Regardless of the family member leading the charge, the other three are never far behind, ready […]
“Without death, there is no life. It’s simply the cycle of our existence. Make the most of the time we have and remember to pay tribute to those who lived with us and before us. Peace and health to you all, embrace life because it can be over in the blink of an eye.” –Don Culp […]
Saying 2023 has been busy for Eric Baylies would be a huge understatement. He has already released three books, Death Takes an Acid Trip, Cold as a Witch’s Cunt and Talking Like a Man With a Paper Asshole. The former two are psychedelic surrealist novels, the latter being a collection of poetry and lyrics dating […]
Writing is not a simple endeavor. It takes practice, patience, and a plethora of creativity. It can easily become frustrating and tiresome, but the start-to-finish creative process is one of the most exhilarating personal experiences. For some, it’s a personal passion that is done specifically for oneself. There are healing powers in the written word […]
Summer is an exciting time for kids. They get an entire ten weeks of little to no educational responsibilities. While exhilarating for children, it can be taxing for parents trying to plan meaningful activities. Here are some ideas to keep children active while also creating lifelong memories. Audubon Society protects almost 10,000 acres of wildlife […]
While it’s always a happening spot, Pawtuxet Village blasts to full volume during Gaspee Days, a month-long celebration of the burning of the HSM Gaspee; an aggressive act by the colonists. The Gaspee Committee, the group of volunteers that work year-round to organize Gaspee Days, has 13 events planned from Proclamation Day, which kicked things […]
“What the state has to offer for a professional system is unmatched in the league. We want to be a force in the American soccer landscape.” – Team President Brett Luy Rhode Island Football Club (RIFC) has had great buzz since the team was announced in 2022. Breaking a United Soccer League (USL) record by […]
It is a Tuesday night, and the bar is crowded with a mix of event goers and after-workers. Outside, the sun begins to sink low in India Park, the wind whips white across the water; joggers and dog-walkers race home underneath the dark streetlights and the fading pink sky. A car thumping heavy bass music […]