Impeachment Predictions At the time of writing, Democrats are scrambling for any modicum of evidence to suggest that Donald Trump is worthy of impeachment. While this is the summer guide and whatever we discuss here in relation to the president will be staler than a duck’s fart come August, let’s make some predictions on where the […]
AS220 broke our hearts when they announced that there will be no Foo Fest this summer. But like a guilty lover, they dangled irresistible Foo-like programming in front of us that will be happening all summer long. It’s like a deconstructed Foo Fest, and we and our Foo-ish hearts will definitely be there. Their programming […]
The Tipsy Seagull is a seasonal floating outdoor bar located at the mouth of Narragansett Bay at Borden Light Marina, easily accessible from RI via RT195W. Whether you come by car or boat, you can enjoy the feel of the Florida Keys, dancing under palm trees and soaking up some rays. It’s not just […]
You can complain about the potholes and the corruption or you can cheer about our vibrant arts community and quirky population, but what easily gets lost between these two extremes is how interesting a history our little state has. This summer, we are making the novel suggestion that you be a tourist in your hometown and read […]
Once again, PVDFest takes to the streets in celebration of rich arts and culture communities from RI and around the world. From June 6 through 9, there will be dance, art installations, an ideas festival and food (think a 50+ food truck “village” in Kennedy Plaza) throughout the public spaces. Sponsored by Mayor Jorge O. […]
I grew up in Texas and experienced more scorchingly hot summer days than I care to count. But when the sun finally went down on those blistering days, we were rewarded with still more humid, hot, thick air. So my first RI summer was a surprise when I learned that evening air provided sweet relief […]
This year so far has given us snow, rain, more rain and grey skies. RI doesn’t get the promised four seasons. Growing up, it was a joke that our seasons are autumn, winter, half winter, roadwork, summer. Really though, it’s all just roadwork. In the hopes that summer weather will soon be here, I have compiled […]
Congratulations! You have survived another long, cold winter and wet, rainy spring. Now it’s festival season! RI offers an abundance of festivals, for all ages and interests. Family fun, music, foodies, cultural – RI has it all! Providence’s art, culture and culinary communities come together each year to kick off summer with PVDFest. Hosted by […]
Goodbye – and Good Riddance Phillipe and Jorge were sad to see that Newport’s most famous gigolo, Claus von Bulow, popped his clogs the other day at age 96. Not because if there was a God, the alleged murdering s.o.b. should have died long ago, but because he was a source of vast entertainment and […]
We conducted an informal poll of the kids in our lives to find out what they plan to do with what will be, as one child assured us with fists raised triumphantly, “The best. Summer. Ever!!” Surprisingly, 41% of those who responded to our poll also stated their belief that Elmo should be impeached. Check out […]