Aries: You’re having fun these days, living in the moment and enjoying every bit of it. At times, you can’t quite keep up with all that is going on around you. As the Moon winds down to the Last Quarter phase, sudden actions, events and news act like lightning bolts jarring you into a reassessment of […]
Summer is here and event movie season is upon us. There are many types of event films, from the overblown special effects extravaganza to the highly anticipated sequel; we’ll be getting plenty of all types this summer. While I may be known as a critic around these parts I’ll declare this an opinion-free article and just […]
With a Rebel Yell, the former Providence RiRa has returned to life as the Rebel Lounge & Restaurant, which delicately balances being a restaurant during the evening and a night club later on. Also in Downcity PVD, the Red Fin has swum in where Fratelli’s burgers used to be on Washington St. It’s serving seafood […]
I wanted to do things a little differently for this year’s summer reading guide. There are so many fantastic classics out there that go unread unless suffering through it during an English class (which, in theory, takes all of the fun out of reading due to our subconscious hatred of authority). The literary canon is […]
It’s so easy to overdo it. Like when you offer to host a summer barbeque and realize this also means you should have drinks; after creating your bbq sauce from scratch you find yourself muddling mint for 40 drinks … by hand … for two hours. I may have done something like this in the […]
Beyond the blockbusters and the movies on the block, there are several independent and international films and festivals worth looking forward to this summer. For films theatrically, there are lots of alternatives to a vacation, presenting both breathtaking and challenging experiences for all. Let’s dig deeper into that mound of sand for some real buried treasures. […]
Remaining comfy in these summertime months should really be a snap – if only we were allowed to take off our pants. Apparently my life-long ambition to live in a treehouse (think Rivendell) wherein my mandated dress code of “pants are optional” is far from an accepted reality. Oh well. As a result of all […]
Since moving our family out of PVD to the wilds of Greenville a few years ago, my husband and I have lamented the loss of a wide variety of gluten-free dining right within walking distance. Color me thrilled when I discovered some new and excellent gluten-free al fresco dining options right within our summer work, […]
