RI’s Finest: Reviewing RISCA’s Fine Arts Fellowship Exhibition at Bannister
When attending a gallery, I often think of one of the catchphrases of Brian Sewell, Britain’s latest, greatest and perhaps most infamous art critic. The words are radically simple, a terse but not unkind rejoinder against the sterility and bourgeois high-mindedness of the Chelsea and SoHo scenes: “Provoke me.” This wish for provocation is not […]
Pin-up: Amber Niaura
What’s your biggest pet peeve? When people are mean to animals. What do you never leave home without? My phone, keys, my stethoscope and all my nursing books! What’s your favorite book? I tend to prefer the classics, anything by Jane Austen or Charlotte Bronte. What’s your favorite TV show? “Game of Thrones,” hands down. […]
Artists Collaborative Opening in Warren
The Collaborative, a new artists collective in Warren, is having an open house on Sunday, March 13 to mark their grand opening. The Collaborative was founded by local artist Adam Tracy, director of the La Salle Scholars Program Jeff Danielian and Rhode Island College Professor of Film Uriah Donnelly. For the moment, The Collaborative is […]
RI Food Fights’ Italian Grinder Throwdown
In the northeast United States, a deli’s worth is usually placed upon how good their grinders are. Specifically Italian grinders, chock full of pepperoni, salami and capocollo, provolone and mozzarella cheese, lettuce, hot peppers and a tangy dressing. When it’s all together on sandwich bread it can be a deliciously beautiful thing. Last February, RI […]
Providence’s Runway: StyleWeek Northeast
The biannual StyleWeek Northeast, better known by its social media friendly name, #SWNE2016, began in 2009 with the intent to connect the community, buyers and press with emerging talent. The February 26 show presented designers Nick Pini, La Fille Colette, Angelica Timas and Alexandra Nam at the Providence G. Attendees were dressed extraordinarily well, wearing […]
Tapas Are Back with Vinya Tapas!
When Flan y Ajo, the tiny hole-in-the-wall tapas restaurant, closed suddenly in fall 2014, I was devastated. Perhaps you think I was overreacting? I felt deeply connected to the establishment for many reasons. I traveled to Spain in college and had the opportunity to indulge in two of Spain’s greatest traditions: siesta and tapas. Flan […]
Taking the Title: Championship Melt Food Truck Review
Motif has introduced a new sort of Locale: Food Truck Profiles! We’re looking at a new food truck each month leading into the warmer months when food truck season officially begins. I still remember the day when it hit me like a freight train. I was struggling in front of the mirror to stick a […]
IMBIBE: The Green Savage
Do you like green beer in hand? I am, Irish, yes I am. I don’t like green beer in hand. Yes, I’m Irish, yes, I am….. Just because it’s March – St. Patrick’s Day approaches – doesn’t mean you have to drink green beer. Not that there’s anything wrong with it, if that’s your, erm, […]
Lunar Notes
Aries: Action-oriented Aries slows down and takes time to explore the inner landscape. As you become aware of the spiritual nature inherent in your existence, you realize your physical well-being is connected to your spiritual well-being. Your physical, emotional and intellectual health are entwined and caring for one cares for the other. Taurus: Your peer […]