I am a hopeful romantic and a huge fan of romcoms. The films often have a woman in the lead navigating adventures in love, love lost, and love reclaimed. There’s always a happy ending. I sure was surprised to learn about a twist in that formula in a recently released film, Solo Mio, starring Kevin […]
Spring is a time of renewal and rebirth. As the snow melts (or doesn’t, given the amount still on the ground at the time of this writing), the muddy ground dries, leading to blooming annuals and soil ripe for planting gardens and flowers. Leaves grow, decorating bare trees, showing signs of life. The days get […]
I’ve never known much about growing flowers. The few gardens I’ve started in my life ended all too unceremoniously, in death. And I’ve never known much about 3-D printing, either. In fact, probably attributed to my lack of knowledge and skill in both realms, I never really cared much about either subject. But when my […]
“Thank you for saving me.”Jeff Zurowski’s words to his would-be kidney donor. Individuals in need of a kidney transplant could be on the waiting list for 5 – 7 years for a deceased donor. Finding a living donor that is a match saves crucial time, gets someone off the waitlist and has a longer expected […]
According to The Inclusion List, of the 486 nominees for Best Director, only 10 have been women and only 3 women have won the title in the almost 100-year-old awards show. As an aspiring filmmaker, I don’t like those odds, although my end game in making a film is not to earn an Oscar. However, […]
Semi-camouflaged along the banks of the Providence River, yet nestled neatly at a main hub of Wickenden Street is a newcomer to the PVD literary scene. The Creative Capital has had a longstanding love affair with indie bookstores. Many of us still remember when Cellar Stories downtown was the go-to for used selections galore. College […]
Aura never planned to fall in love with chocolate. Chocolate may not have been her first choice, but it became the obvious one for her pastry adventures. When she enrolled at Johnson & Wales University, her heart and mind were set on cake decorating — the craft of turning simple ingredients into something celebratory. Chocolate […]
Rhode Island is a unique little state with adventures around every corner. Looking for a new place to try with that special someone? Check these unique places out: Pump House Music Works –– An intimate, cozy music venue inside a historic pump house. A guitar-maker community makes this artsy acoustic venue sound like a living-room […]
While gathering profiles of local Black artists, We had far more suggestions from our guest editor and advisors than we could ever hope to cover. Kelly Marino interviewed three RI makers who are making waves around the Ocean State. Stanley Bois Stanley Bois is a Rhode Island–based filmmaker, writer, and editor whose work explores identity, […]
Black excellence is something that should be celebrated every day. Black History Month not only honors that excellence but places it front and center. In that spirit, I invite you to visit one or more places in this directory and take the time to respectfully experience the culture and the beauty it offers the world. […]