There is an amazing amount of College Theater going on in the state, and a good amount is worth attending even if you are not a collegian. We’ve listed much of it in the listings. Here are some highlights. RIC: Prelude to a Kiss, the sweetly sentimental story best known as a Meg Ryan […]
In its 8th year in Providence, the 48 Hour Film Project returned on August 18th to the recently reopened Columbus Theater to celebrate the best entries in this year’s competition. Over the years, thousands of Rhode Islanders have taken part in this timed filmmaking competition, which challenges teams to write, shoot and edit an entire […]
In honor of Lovecraft’s birthday and this weekend’s Necronomicon, we thought we’d look at some of H.P.’ s monstrosities and turn the tables. The dinner tables, that is. While traditionally his ancient beings eat us helpless mortals, these images show that we can also consume them. Thanks to Dori Blacker, who actually created the cake […]
So what happens at a NecronomiCon? The weekend of August 22-25 looks to be chock full of events related to HP Lovecraft – some more tangentially than others – with some items aimed at the hard-core fan, and others at the casually curious. Let’s start with the name. It has nothing to do with necrophilia. […]
The Motif Guide to Beaches and Bike Paths for your summery pleasure: See the large map Beaches 1. Atlantic Beach, Memorial Blvd, Middletown RI, 02842. Restroom, No pets. 2.Atlantic Beach Park, 321 Atlantic Ave, Westerly, RI 02891. Family beach, amusements, kiddy rides, snack bars, antique 1915 carousel, batting cages, bumper boats, go-karts, miniature golf, game […]
“Your mind is a lot like a parachute,” said the Dean of something or other at my college graduation. It was College Graduation, so I was drunk, hungover, or otherwise distracted, and I don’t remember much. But I do remember that comment. There was a very long pause after he said it. I don’t know […]
The City of Providence has high hopes for Kennedy Plaza, and is launching a lot of initiatives intended to scrub out the generally scary reputation clinging to it. We asked Cliff Wood, City Builder with the Providence Foundation, for his thoughts on the future of the space. “Our mission is to create a socially and […]
Gio and Jonathan examine immigration reform. the-path-to-the-american-dream by Giovanni Calise debunking-the-republican-myths-on-immigration-reform by Jonathan Jacobs
TED talks have helped define viral video with their characteristic format. If you have email and a pulse, you’ve been forwarded at least a few TED talks over the last several years. Their “Ideas Worth Sharing” places experts and thought leaders — often people you might not have heard of, sometimes in fields you didn’t […]