Family of None
“Why would I want a mini-me?” she asks, annoyed at the suggestion that someday she might want to have kids. “No way do I want offspring. Isn’t one of me […]
Events:
A Changing Reflection
This exhibition demonstrates Silver, Metalwork, and Jewelry in the 19th–21st Centuries.
February 4, 2022 - September 30, 2023A Christmas for Carol
Co-workers love Carol, but this time of year she gets on everyone’s last nerve, so they formulate a plan for the company party that night. With wacky office hijinks, pranks,
November 1 - December 31Celebrating Veterans and their Families
Gallery Night reception Thu, Nov 19, 5 – 9pm.
November 2 - December 3Extravagant Chemistry: Anatomies of Painting
November 3 - December 18Holiday Little Picture Show
November 5 - December 21The Apple Tree on the Abandoned Railroad Line
An Exhibition by Elin Noble and Lasse Antonsen. RECEPTION: SEPTEMBER 12, 2022 AT 1:00 PM
November 12, 2022 - January 14, 2023Jason Travers
Opening Reception: Thursday, Nov 17, 5 – 8pm.
November 17 - December 9Sense & Sensibility
A playful new adaptation of Jane Austen’s beloved novel follows the fortunes (and misfortunes) of the Dashwood sisters – sensible Elinor and hypersensitive Marianne – after their father’s sudden death
November 18 - December 11Collective Worlds
A National Juried Exhibition.
November 19 - December 17A Newport Nutcracker at Rosecliff
Follow our young protagonist, literally, through the fabulous rooms of Rosecliff Mansion as she celebrates the holiday season with her family, battles with the Mouse King, dances with the Snow
November 23 - December 2Winter Market Artist Sale
November 26 - December 17Gallery X-Mas
Opening Reception – Saturday, December 3
November 30 - December 31Miracle on 34th Street
This is a tale that we want to believe in, that creates a world free of the blatant commercialism that surrounds us, where love and decency and generosity of spirit
December 1 - December 18Church Basement Ladies
This musical comedy based on recipes, food, and change in the church is heart-warming, and down to earth. It may remind you of many people you know from churches everywhere.
December 1 - December 11Montréal’s Le Patin Libre
Three performances of “Carte Blanche” followed by an ice-skating dance party. Performances begin at 6pm, 7pm, and 8pm.
December 1 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pmA Christmas Carol: The Ghost Story
Classic tale of life, love, loss and redemption as relevant today as when it was first published 179 years ago.
December 1 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pmTyler James from the Silks Live Acoustic
Rock goes acoustic.
December 1 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pmBrendan Schaub
Stand-up comic and mixed martial artist. Sounds like a dangerous mix.
December 1 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pmCherish The Ladies
Female supergroup that plays Celtic music.
December 1 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pmStraight No Chaser: The 25th Anniversary Celebration
A professional a cappella group that tours across the nation. I’ll wait until they get to PVD.
December 1 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Medical Care Within the State Prison System
Most Rhode Islanders are familiar with the large, gray stone building surrounded by a barbed wire fence that sits atop Pontiac Avenue at the former Howard complex in Cranston, now […]
Alt-Health: Was it Something You Ate?
Feeling virtuous, you order a spring greens salad at the new vegan restaurant. After some sparkling mineral water and fruit sorbet, you’re off for a mile-long stroll in the fresh […]
Cannabis Recipes: Motif’s Greatest Hits
Important: Remember that items made with cannabis may be illegal in your jurisdiction unless you have proper medical certification, and must always be kept strictly away from children and pets. […]
How to Cure a Hangover
It happens. You overdid it the night before and now you feel like you’ve been kicked repeatedly in the back of the head by a donkey. Welcome to the wonderful […]
American Life Expectancy Unexpectedly Declines
Life expectancy is a measurement that summarizes almost everything about quality of life in a society, and therefore even tiny increases or decreases are indications of profound changes with deep […]
Zika virus: Pregnant Women in RI Should Take Precautions
Zika virus infection poses a significant risk in pregnancy as it “is a cause of microcephaly and other severe fetal brain defects” according to the Centers for Disease Control and […]
Book review: Taking Charge
Taking Charge: Collected Stories on Aging Boldly by Herb Weiss, available in paperback and for Amazon Kindle https://www.amazon.com/dp/0692688706/ After 36 years in journalism Herb Weiss, known for his regular newspaper […]
Healthy Eating, Healthy Wallet
With prices rising every week, food has become more of a luxury item than a staple. Even government assistance only goes so far; SNAP benefits for an individual are capped […]
The Health of Health Care in RI
Every year we set out to write about the state of the state’s healthcare industry – from the perspective of all involved. That includes patients, physicians, insurers and hospital systems. […]
