There may be more than one “October Surprise” this month as Retrograde Mars kicks it up once again with Pluto and Jupiter. Mercury goes Retrograde on the 13th, creating the usual difficulties with communication and commutes. Hold onto your hat between the Full Moon on the 1st through the Last Quarter on the 9th. The […]
As far as expressions of self goes, you could do worse than Rhode Island. From supporting the creative arts in all their myriad splendors to providing global perspectives at world class universities, Rhody is a haven for those who want to be themselves — and be accepted — on an international stage. Many of our […]
William Schaff is a Warren-based artist who has lent his talents to many endeavors, but is perhaps most well-known for his skulled-up faces (check out his signature style on the faces of Gina Raimondo and Allan Fung he illustrated for our October 2018 cover). His most recent project is the skulled-up face of Donald Trump […]
Dia de los Muertos is a celebration of death and life, when those still treading this mortal coil are reunited with those who have shuffled off. As part of the celebration, people create ofrendas, or offerings, for their deceased loved ones, hoping to encourage them to visit. Casa Azul Taqueria, which was opened in […]
It’s easy to think of The Patio on Main as the new kid on the block, where you’ll find — quite literally — a giant patio on the corner of Main and Union streets in East Greenwich, but the truth is they’ve been around for the greater part of 2020. Officially opening on February 15, […]
We talked with local educator, artist and horror enthusiast Jade Sisti about what she watches during the spookiest month of the year, and this is what she had to say. People Under the Stairs (1991) I adore this movie. It’s ridiculous, utterly ridiculous. On the surface it’s campy, with dated references and questionable horror-related makeup […]
What is one ambitious lady to do when she’s got a rad old building, tons of fanciful ideas for its usage (A coffee shop? A takeout counter?) and the verve and pluck to get it done? The answer was simple to Joanne Chang: “Let’s do a bar!” That very notion led her to open Tiny […]
Donald Trump – the President of the United States, the Commander-in-Chief, the leader of the free world – is hospitalized with a life-threatening medical condition. COVID-19 has killed well over 200,000 Americans, with a case-fatality rate over 3% for those exhibiting symptoms. For patients of similar age, weight and sex as the President, a 74-year-old […]
Donald Trump, in his capacity as president, has spent now 10 months ignoring expert public health advice, opposing basic safety measures such as wearing protective face coverings and opposing curtailing risky commercial operations such as dine-in restaurants and bars. On April 3, he criticized the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for recommending […]
The “People’s Choice” winner of RI Food Fights Iced Coffee challenge came from an unexpected spot this year: Ceremony, a café on Thayer street best known for its tea ceremonies. When Ceremony first opened its doors, just before COVID struck Rhode Island, owner Michelle Cheng talked to Motif Magazine about her vision for her business […]