Doodlebox
Doodlebox by Ollie HopNoodle
On the Cover
We spoke with cover artist Zoe Anderson about her concept for our year-end cover. You can see more of her work on her website (zanderso.wixsite.com/zoe-anderson) or on Instagram @zoescatmind What inspired the cover art for this issue? The possible demolition of the Superman building, the future of the PVD skyline, and what it will feel like […]
Rhodes at Work: Excavating the Future in PVD
Everyone can be a prophet. On a midwinter’s day, walk down South Water Street and face west. You’ll see a pedestrian bridge, half built and under construction. To your right is the iconic Superman building, current fate unknown. To your left you’ll see the site of the future Fane Tower. Last week the city council […]
Got Beer? Hope Revived: The beer that launched a thousand ships
I finally did it! I’ve found a cooler-weather seasonal that remembers what it’s supposed to be! After my IPA rant in the last column, I decided to go out of my way to find an appropriate locally made seasonal beer, and Revival came to my rescue. I’m a bit late to the party on this […]
Look Who’s Talking!: Dr. Wendy Schiller says the future of politics hinges on communication skills
What will drive local and national politics in the future? Candidates’ communication abilities, according to Dr. Wendy Schiller, chair of Brown University’s political science department. She expressed this opinion during a wide-ranging conversation recorded for The Bartholomewtown Podcast. A partial transcript follows. Wendy Schiller: We saw that Governor Raimondo did very well on her reelection campaign, but […]
Front Bits
Hey! Are you judging us? We see you staring. Stupid looky-loo Judgy McJudgerson with your cover-ogling judging. Don’t you know your idioms? Don’t judge a book by its cover! Yeah, that one! Our covers are not designed for your judgment, but to entice you. To lure you in with a subtle joke, a striking piece […]
All Our Sisters and Daughters: 2019 is the year of the Indigenous woman politician
The 2018 mid-term election cycle was defined by the mobilization of groups often confined to the margins, and the wind of change that swept in from Indian Country was not only important from a cultural and racial standpoint, but the manner in which Native American politicians and their voters broke down gender norms was nothing […]
Philippe & Jorge’s Cool, Cool World: No Hope: Private embarrassment made public
No Hope Point Tower It was a bit embarrassing – not to mention absurd – to see the Providence City Council roll over like trained circus dogs to override Mayor Jorge Elorza’s veto of the changed zoning ordinance for the hideous Hope Point Tower on part of the old I-195 land parcel. The council went […]
All You Ever Do Is Give, Give, Give!
People in the arts are often long on passion, but short on cash, and rely on their community to support their efforts. Motif‘s mission is to support the arts because a world without creativity is not one we want to live in. To that end, we’ve rounded up a few causes you might want to […]
Sustainable, Mindful, Globally Inspired: The Future of Food in RI
I recently found a writing contest that posed the question, “Should we be grateful?” It seems like this question is on many minds. And while I can’t predict the future of our economy or political climate, I can tell you there’s silver lining in the future of food, especially in RI. I spoke with five […]