Comedy & Cuisine Collide in Providence – March 27 – 30 Gastronomy and guffaws are unleashed when comedy and cuisine collide in Providence March 27-30 — with not one, but two, simultaneous and complementary inaugural festivals. Lil Rhody Laugh Riot and Providence Culinary Collective bring food, drink and fun to the Capital City. The event […]
Okay, so maybe “love” is a strong word, but I did thoroughly enjoy Love Me, the new rom-com sci-fi drama currently in theaters. When I watch a film, or engage in any storytelling medium, there’s a particular intersection that I yearn for, a sweet spot where both art and entertainment converge and meld. It’s in […]
Being bold following ones heart and dreams was forever more precious now then ever. AUDACIOUS has had an incredible journey since she took her first dance lesson at age 3. She found herself going from learning gymnastics, tap and ballet all the way to becoming an actress, dance instructor, go-go dancer, choreographer, burlesque dancer and […]
There’s so much in this world that empowers women and brings women together; our shared experiences, our disdain for wired bras, our love of heating pads during our time of the month, our desire to be understood far more than we typically are, and much, much more. These shared experiences are highlighted in multiple forms […]
When Amie Souza Reilly and her family buy a New England home in August 2014, the real estate agent forewarns them about the two brothers next door. They were “nosy but mostly harmless,” the agent says. Reilly wonders, “Did she emphasize mostly?” The house promises suburban bliss. A tiny office with a string light. Hardwood […]
Providence, Rhode Island is about to welcome an exciting new culinary destination with the opening of Track 15 on March 18, 2025. This ambitious project, spearheaded by Chris Marsella, of Marsella Development Corporation and Marsella Properties LLC, aims to revitalize the downtown area with a vibrant food hall that celebrates the local community. With over […]
In celebration of Women’s History Month, I am spotlighting a culinary trailblazer who’s adding her own special flavor to Rhode Island’s food scene. On Hope Street in Providence, something extraordinary is happening. Chef Milena Pagán, the vibrant force behind Little Sister restaurant, is cooking up more than just delicious food — she’s serving heritage, independence, […]
Under the waters of the New York Harbor, a bed of oysters quietly listens to the landscape of life on the surface. There is the dull roar of motorboats, of laughter and shouts and horns, a green-handed torch thrust towards the sun; things of little concern to the oyster, but unbeknownst to them, of utmost […]
As the weather warms and color seeps its way back into our small state, the outdoors beckon. Time to shake off the cobwebs and get outside. Our small-but-mighty state offers many beautiful vistas: from the ocean views surrounding Beavertail Lighthouse, to historic houses populating Providence’s East Side. I love a good scenic walk, but one […]
There is such a whole mess of amazing things going on in Pawtucket and I am almost ready to move there. But no need. It is just “up the way” from Providence and I just discovered a café with a cause: LIFE Café. A former garage has blossomed into a vibrant café, where the aroma […]