East Providence Arts Council is launching their inaugural arts and music festival, “The Looff,” on August 22 from 10am – 8pm in Riverside. You might be asking right about now: What’s a Looff? Like, the thing you use in the shower? No, not even close. “We wanted a real brand for our festival, like Bonnaroo or Burning Man,” […]
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Do you have a nickname? Mama bean or Mom… Mom… Mom What do you never leave home without? My two children What’s your biggest pet peeve? People’s knees What’s your favorite book? Goodnight Moon What’s your favorite movie? I tend to watch horrors and comedies. It’s really hard to narrow it down. What’s one more […]
Part of a series of personal observations from the Rhode Island International Film Festival. It seems an undeniable paradox to be famous for being obscure, but The Residents have managed it. Widely regarded as the world’s most influential band (or avant-garde performance artists pretending to be a band) that no one is sure exists, they […]
I was recently invited to The Olive Tap in posh Wayland Square by our publisher, Mike Ryan, to snort the olive oil blends and do a bit of tasting of some absolutely delish-a-mondo foods (seconds please). The chef, Bre Goldsmith (foodplusfashion.com), explained, “Today, everything is fusion!” As far as I’m concerned, she is spot on […]
The Best of The 48 Hour Film Project will play on August 22 at the AS220 main stage. Although the films selected have not been announced yet, there will be plenty to choose from as over 50 teams competed. The competition challenges teams of filmmakers to make a movie in less than two days. That means you […]
Aries: Domestic affairs and finances need tending to. These issues should be resolved by the 11th, just in time for the New Moon, which ushers in a period of fun, romance and general amusement for you. Be sure to stay within the budget. You get noticed by someone high up. It’s to your advantage to […]
There’s something peculiar about the West End — a distinct vitality that sets it apart from the other Providence neighborhoods. As soon as you step foot onto Broadway, the energy hits you hard and you’re suddenly a part of something exciting. I recently took a stab at exploring the shopping options in the area. One […]
If you are what you eat, then West Enders are hyper-local, fresh and progressive. Providence has been on a long and interesting urban agricultural trip that hasn’t even begun to peak. Although it’s not a new concept, urban gardening and farming has been gaining momentum in the city over the past decade or so, especially […]