IMBIBE: Low Proof Drinks
We’re doing this. Really. In a beer issue no less. Attention, imbibers, a trend alert: Low proof and non-alcohol drinks are, in fact, a thing to discover, try, sip and share. It turns out not every beverage we order has to be high octane. And the proof, pun intended, shows up at some of the […]
Columbus: A Legend with a Terrifying Legacy
The Americas existed for centuries before what is commonly referred to as their discovery in 1492; the region was home to millions of indigenous people who lived there for centuries before European colonizers arrived on ships. This month, the United States will celebrate one such colonizer, who murdered, enslaved and wrought violence upon indigenous populations […]
Aurora Returns to Slumber: Closing a Downtown Venue that Opened Itself to All
Sabrina Chaudhary and Jason “Where’s Nasty” Almeida are going to miss Aurora. The duo form the experience agency stay silent PVD, which has planned and hosted dance parties for two years at 276 Westminster Street in the venue named after a sleeping princess. The events they’ve hosted there – Bounce House and Luv You Better […]
Phillipe & Jorge’s Cool, Cool World: Sinclair Media, Delays and Secession
Bend Over, JARheads WJAR-TV, Channel 10, the local NBC station, was publicly shamed and disgraced — and rightly so — by The Urinal’s recent excellent front pager by Jacqueline Tempera that pointed out that the JARhead’s Big Daddy, Sinclair Broadcast Group, was forcing them to air pre-packaged promo pieces for President Trump and his policies (read: unhinged, […]
DIY Alcohol Infusions
Step up your bar game with DIY infusions – it’s easy! All you need is a container, a bottle of vodka and your favorite fruit or herbs at peak ripeness. Using a 1 to 1 ratio, try mixing vodka with cucumber, blueberries or lemon peel in a mason jar. Or steep a vanilla bean or […]
Alt-Facts: Far-I-Ners
A foreign country, far, far away, full of far-i-ners, seems to want our help. At least that’s what about half of Americans seem to believe – possibly including our President, at least up until he was briefed on the fact that Puerto Rico is, in fact, part of the US. Since he used to golf […]
Opened and Closed
Opened Nico Bella’s Family Restaurant is “newly remodeled and coming soon,” according to signage (but phone is disconnected). Dorrance St, between Weybosset St and Middle St in PVD. October Burke and Hare Co. is a new retail outgrowth from the internet. This gothic candle store for “people who wish it was October all year long.” is opening […]
Lunar Notes
Aries: Your actions shock those around you provoking some lively conversations. Some are pleasant, others not so pleasant. Amidst all the noise, listen for the wise one. This person offers solid advice and information. Your mind is seeking knowledge and will take it wherever it can get it. Keep up the hunt for the truth. Taurus: […]
The Hummel Report: A Quarterly Update
Editor’s note: Jim Hummel has a quarterly update with new information on a handful of his investigations. Into The Homestretch — The Rhode Island Department of Transportation is putting the finishing touches on the much-anticipated and often-maligned Apponaug Circulator Project. The official completion date is Nov 30, when state officials hope the project, as envisioned years […]