Richard Griffin has directed 24 feature films in the last 14 years through Rhode Island-based Scorpio Film Releasing, which he runs with his husband and producer, Ted Marr. This article combines excerpts from a single interview. Current projects On November 5 we’re premiering a film called Strapped for Danger, which is a comedy, kind of […]
October 26 may, on the surface, appear to be just a regular Thursday in Rhode Island. But under the surface there is something more going on — something BIG. On this day, the JFK Assassination Records Collection Act, which President George H.W. Bush signed into law back in 1992, will trigger a clause that will require the […]
What do the ‘60s mean to you? Karissa Lamoureux: A time of peace and love and the idea of unity for a common ideal. It’s an era where people came together to be defiant and stand up for a positive cause. Compare the current administration to Kennedy’s. KL: Both the Kennedy and Trump administrations relied […]
What do the ’60s mean to you? Karissa Lamoureux: The ’60s mean a time of peace and love and the idea of unity for a common ideal. It’s an era where people came together to be defiant and stand up for a positive cause. Compare the current administration to Kennedy’s. KL: Both the Kennedy and […]
I love places that have stories. Bayberry Beer Hall has a story, and they share it with their guests on the last page of every clipboard-style menu. The name Bayberry was chosen by the owners, Tom and Natalie Dennen, as a tribute to their Grandfather Morton. He owned a log cabin in coastal Maine. […]
Forget wine, the new trend is to pair food with beer. It’s no longer relegated to hanging out with its buddy pizza. Restaurant chefs create intricate, unique menus to complement local craft beers. At home, beer goes beautifully with almost everything, especially tacos and spicy Asian dishes. It’s also a perfect accompaniment to both cheese and […]
I never met H. Lane Smith, (known as Lane), (1924-1999) but in viewing his work at Studio 53 in Boothbay Harbor, Maine, I saw the artist within him. I learned about composition, taking chances on a range of mediums and stories of his life. He taught at RISD for 35 years, and the impact of his […]
Patriots Diner, 24 hours, 65 Founders Dr, Woonsocket. Frank’s Restaurant, 24 hours, 614 Smithfield Ave, Lincoln. Montecristo Restaurant, 24 hours, 488 Elmwood Ave, PVD. Haven Bros, 3am / 4am Fri & Sat, 12 Fulton St, PVD (next to City Hall). Green Apple, 10pm, 3am Fri & Sat, 168 Atwells Ave, PVD (highway end) Wise Guy’s Deli, 1am seated / 4am […]
Aries: You focus on getting things in order. Getting it together moves you closer to your goals. A new course of study is not easy. There are no shortcuts to be taken. Slog through as best you can. There’s lots of discussion in your immediate environment, some conversations become heated while others are quite pleasant. Taurus: […]
The City of Pawtucket pulled out all the stops to honor Morris Nathanson on September 8, the day before his 90th birthday, at the “Curtain Up” gala opening of the 2017 Pawtucket Arts Festival. The bridge carrying Exchange Street over the Blackstone River between Roosevelt Avenue and Broadway had previously been named for Nathanson, but […]