Aries: You spend your time in that age-old pastime, the pursuit of happiness. What brings joy into your life? Is that a particular someone, a hobby or an activity? You know the answer. You’re creative now and this is a good time to act on that creativity. Setting goals and meeting new friends is also […]
Opened Strada, by the same minds of Enoteca Umberto, part of the Italian revival on the West Side of Providence. This new restaurant boasts an old Sicily feel with street food recipes that allow “the neighborhood to reminisce on flavors they once knew.” 262 Atwells Ave, PVD Facebook.com/enotecaumberto Rec Room, a sports club/restaurant owned and […]
The recently released trailer for Higher Methods is generating lots of excitement for the film, which director Nathan Suher describes as a “trippy psychological drama.” Higher Methods is about an actor named Matthew (Michael Christoforo) whose search for his missing sister leads him to a theater group led by an unconventional instructor. “It goes […]
I made my debut as an extra in motion pictures on July 23. It was the last day of filming on Higher Methods. I reported to Country Gardens in Rehoboth, which is a wedding and banquet facility with sprawling grounds. A production assistant escorted me to the filming location. The scene I was needed […]
What’s more your style: Jazz Fest or Folk Fest? Can we make FreakFest a category? The best answer I can give is Folk Fest during the week and Jazz Fest on the weekend. Why? I like to be comfy and casual during the week and get sassy on the weekends. What’s the best thing you’ve […]
The Newport Folk Festival is arguably one of the most important American music festivals ever. Founder George Wein, with the help and guidance of many notable figures, including legends Pete Seeger and Alan Lomax, created more than just a festival full of money-spending crowds watching a gathering of musicians. They created a movement, a community, […]
Aries: Let the fun begin as the invitations and opportunities flow your way. It’s one social event after another. It’s not all hanging around the beer keg, though, as you do take the time to have a serious conversation or two. Cultural and uplifting events broaden your outlook. A consultation with an expert looms large. Taurus: […]
Broadway is a breakfast hot spot in Providence. Home to Nick’s on Broadway, The Grange, Julians and Seven Stars, the deck is stacked in the brunch-goers’ favor. And now, after two years of discussion, planning and preparations, a new tea and creperie has joined the mix: Schasteâ, partner restaurant of the beloved Elephant Room […]
After 21 years, the Rhode Island International Film Festival (RIIFF) “Flickers” had its first unpleasant encounter with the new political climate: Director Kaveh Mazaheri of the 20-minute short Retouch and its filmmaking team are unable to come to screenings in the United States due to visa restrictions against people from Iran. It isn’t a political […]
The food truck scene in RI has witnessed a major first: GottaQ Smokehouse BBQ took home first place in their category in Mobile Cuisine Magazine’s food truck awards. They faced hundreds of other BBQ trucks and netted over 7,700 votes. It’s a big step forward. “I can’t even describe the value of it,” says Michael […]