Alex Mazzuchelli, aka Taki Brano, is one of my favorite Rhode Islanders. Born, bred and raised in Providence, he’s a true Rhode Islander who has chased his dreams of being a musician, a mixing engineer and a sound engineer. “I always loved music. I started piano lessons at 7 or 8, and I was kind […]
Hordes of Rhode Island children about to be sprung from the classroom (or the kitchen table for distance learners) and back into the sun. Since summer is a prime time for students to lose some of what they’ve learned, we’ve rounded up some fun and educational resources for the season. Classes and Camps Both Trinity […]
Attention all cool people – it’s time for you to grab your closest friends and get ready for the Super Fun Activities Club (SFAC). No, seriously. The SFAC is an adult (read: 21+) sports league that features pretty much every sport you can imagine, from flag football to cornhole to pickleball, which unfortunately does not […]
When COVID-19 hit, I was laid off from my job, which I had been dedicated to and in love with for some time. The lay-off wasn’t expected, but what to do with the feelings after? I was unsure how to carry that weight. I spent a lot of time wondering where to go next. “It’s […]
A few local businesses took the safety of their employees, customers and community so seriously that they kept things locked down even when state officials began to lift restrictions. Frog and Toad, located at 795 Hope Street (they do have a second location on Westminster but it’s currently closed) has yet to reopen for in-person […]
I’d argue that there are three words that cause turmoil in a lot of individuals. It’s not “I hate you” or even “I love you,” but simply, “Happy Mother’s Day.” Mother’s Day is a holiday that carries weight. From social media posts that clog up timelines about how great some mothers are to the pressure […]
One of my favorite things about Rhode Island is simply this: We all know each other. Whenever I’m telling someone from out-of-state what it’s like, I always say, the usual, great food, so many things to do, beautiful, and of course that when it comes to social circles, we’re basically one great big game of […]
Calling my coffee, tea and CBD lovers out there, there’s a coffee shop you have to check out: Blackstone Herbs and Coffee Bar in Cumberland. This new shop is located on Broad Street and focuses on locally sourced vegan eats, coffee, and small-batch CBD that can be put into their variety of drinks, as well […]
If spring has you dreaming of farmers markets, consider becoming a member of a local farm’s Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) this year. By joining a CSA, you support local farmers in their growing season by prepaying for your fruits and veggies; some farms offer meats and cheeses as well. Farms might provide you with a […]
The weather is changing, and we’re sick of being quarantined, of being inside, and we want something to do. Right? Well, here are a few socially distanced and unique activities to add to your spring bucket list. Are you even a Rhode Islander if you haven’t paid a visit to Mercy Brown’s grave? A famous […]
