School is back in session, and I went on the hunt to see some potentially and already popular-with-the-college-kids local pubs and bars in the PVD area. For once, Michaela and I had an actual squad joining us for the pub amble. Michaela was locked and loaded to get freaky. Also joining us was Rocco, our […]
TEDx is coming to town for its 7th year, and you’re going to want a ticket to this one! It takes place on September 30 from 9am until 5pm, with a lunch break and after party, all at The VETS Auditorium. TED stands for technology, entertainment and design. TED Talks involve people from all different backgrounds, including […]
Does your tummy ever crave something naughty, but you just don’t know what on earth could fill that void? Look no further! Friskie Fries will fulfill every desire using one starchy veggie we all love: potatoes! All those fast food titans look like kittens playing with a ball of yarn when compared to lion that […]
Other than just looking cute or cool and being a sign that you can withstand pain, tattoos can hold a tremendous amount of meaning. Commemorative tattoos can often be the most special. For the wearer, they bring back the memory of a specific person, living or dead, and are a daily reminder of that person’s […]
You may be saying to yourself, “What is Ricky doing in Newport in the middle of a cold snap? Is he a crazy?” Well, yes I am a crazy, and like a lot of you I’m sure, never go to Newport unless it’s summertime and I’m itching to soak up sun or grab fishy grub. […]
Federal Hill has always been a contradiction to me. It’s a place that, from the outside, exudes glamour and luxury, with a rich history imbued in its very spirit. To a lot of people it’s the epicenter of Providence itself. On the other hand, I think: expensive and stuffy with crowds that will just not […]
When I go out, I like the comfort of areas I know, like Thayer, Wickenden, Downtown or Olneyville. But on my latest excursion, I made my way south to a place shrouded in mystery and mystique. The only time I ever go south is to hit Narragansett, Scarborough or Newport beaches — never to drink. But I was […]
Being the daughter of a famous musician can make you live in one hell of a shadow, especially when you’re born to a member of a band as big as the Eurythmics. Fortunately for Kaya Stewart, her radiance and charisma shine through, and she is an amazing performer and artist in her own right. Motif had […]
Ever since I turned the big two-one, downtown PVD has been my go-to destination. Consisting of bars, clubs, restaurants and hybrids of all kinds, uniqueness is Downcity’s middle name. It was a Thursday night with nothing to do, so my bestie Michaela, a seasoned veteran in bars and crawling, and I took to the […]
Rhode Island, 1999. The Providence Place Mall is almost complete, serving as a new beacon of light and hope for the state. Citizens are looking to the future with excitement and joy. They thought nothing could stand in their way … until a catastrophic event destroyed everything, and thrust the world into oblivion. Fast forward […]