So, you may have heard of this thing called Beervana, the Nirvana for beer nerds. But such beer lovers — and food lovers and socialites and human beings alike — need more than just one day to experience the finest craft beers at the bars/restaurants/liquor stores that serve them. Thus, a solution: Providence Craft Beer […]
What do you never leave home without? Ray bans (at least one of three very special pairs) What’s your favorite book? House of Leaves by Mark Danielewski What’s your favorite movie? Pan’s Labyrinth What’s your favorite thing to do in RI in the fall? Backyard bonfires and hiking in Arcadia! What’s your favorite local beer? Revival […]
Gift-giving has seemingly become a thing of the past, with gift cards becoming the quick (though perhaps thoughtless) fix to guarantee a happy receiver. Even when an actual gift is given, it’s usually a name brand plucked out of a chain store. MUSE, featuring a variety of products for all occasions, is hoping to bring […]
Twice my editor has saved me from falling into complete despair after leaving Greece. Last year, it was with an application for a writing fellowship (which I didn’t get, but I had hope), and this year it was with an invitation to dine at Massimo Ristorante, at a private event hosted by the owners. Massimo […]
SEED, the Untold Story would be worth watching if only for the lush beauty of its visuals; the opening sequence is pure art, glowing and smoldering with fecund life. Jewel-like ovules and whirligigs pour into the viewer’s eyes in a hypnotizing swirl. But behind the colors lurks a dark cloud, and this story, like the germ […]
In the late 1990s, JT LeRoy was a force of nature in the book world — the street-hustling son of a truck stop prostitute came out of unknown obscurity and quickly became a bestseller. Along the way, LeRoy became the darling of the alternative music, film and art scenes, all seemingly without actually existing. For […]
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 […]
Aries: People, the good, the bad and the ugly, are in your face and you can’t escape them. There are those you don’t wish to escape from, while others you need to face head-on. The conversation needs to be clear, precise and forthright. It is best if you speak your truth from the heart. Taurus: […]
Kids, usually regardless of their age, love being read to (some adults can appreciate this as well, which is why there is a market for audio books). There’s something comforting about hearing a soothing voice tell an entertaining story. Mark Binder is an author who understands this and uses it to his advantage, releasing an […]
Jake and Tony are a pair of unlikely friends who become best friends when Jake’s grandfather passes away and his family moves into the grandfather’s Brooklyn apartment. As the two form a close relationship, their families become more and more split as Tony’s mother runs the dress shop on the first floor of Jake’s family’s […]