Searching for anything can be exciting and become a passion, like combing the beach for treasure. My friend invited me to go on a mushroom foray with a group of around 20 people, at Frenchtown Park in East Greenwich, and I found this group of people to be passionate about finding wild mushrooms. Three organizations […]
You don’t need to be a card reader or clairvoyant to know that the world is in an uproar. When the slower moving outer planets are in play the world moves and changes. And when they gang up together it can be a free for all. It would be wise to load up on your […]
If you haven’t noticed yet, Rhode Island is bursting with endless creative energy. Providence has named itself the Creative Capital and is the home of the Rhode Island School of Design, WaterFire, and PVDFest — just to name a few extraordinary arts events. It is also hard to miss all the movies and television shows […]
Compiled by Bonnie Phillips/ecoRI News McKee, Region’s Governors Seek Environmental Impact Assessment Reforms PROVIDENCE — Is it time to reform how the federal government assesses the environmental impact of energy projects? Gov. Dan McKee apparently thinks so. The National Governors Association recently released a letter sent to Congress outlining a package of desired permitting reforms […]
On Monday night, September 29, Motif celebrated the denizens that keep this city liquored up! Thanks so much to R1 Indoor Karting for hosting and sponsoring us, and for musicians and performers Providence Drum Troupe, Danielle Riley, The Bimbo Factory, and DJ Steeley Chris! Also, big shoutout to O’Brien & Brough for sponsoring our mixology […]
If you’re looking for something to keep you toasty this November, these recipes bring the heat! Crock-Pot White Chicken Chili Soup Ingredients: 1 can (10 oz) Green Enchilada Sauce 2 cans (15 oz each) White Great Northern Beans, drained and rinsed 3 – 4 Chicken Breasts (depending on Crock-Pot size and number of people) 1 […]
When a whale dies, sometimes the ocean delivers it back to us. Whether it drifts ashore in a quiet cove or crashes onto a crowded beach, its body becomes a stage upon which humans project meaning: grief, gratitude, and even opportunity. This past spring, a minke whale carcass washed up against the shoreline at Bold […]
This year’s RI Food Truck & Drink Awards managed to dodge the rain clouds and have a beautiful night by the Pedestrian Bridge, in lovely, view-encrusted District Park in the Guild Garden. We detailed the victorious brewers last issue – below, you’ll find all the truck winners: Good Vibes, the new mobile beverage truck, received […]
Coyote Christmas: A Lakota Story, by S.D. Nelson. The story is told of a Native American tradition and a sneaky coyote who jumps on the chance to impersonate Santa Claus. A trickster he is from his appearance to his schemes. Will deception, generosity, or an unexpected twist of the holiday season need a miracle? Native […]
I don’t think I will ever drink iced coffee. Ever. And I feel very confident about that. It’s not that I’m anti-cold coffee — if that’s your jam, I won’t judge — but my heart belongs to a hot, steamy cup of coffee. After spending time in Italy one year, I became a full-on Moka […]