Despite the warnings. Despite the messages. Despite all of the public education, teenagers are still smoking. The good news is that Rhode Island has the second lowest percentage nationwide of teenage smokers — 8%. But how to get the anti-tobacco message to them, especially if they’re trying to quit? If you have a teenager, you […]
Usually a band has at least 4 people in it with the classic assortment of bass, drums and guitars along with the occasional keyboards. If you add a horn section, then you’re talking about a band that can have as many as 8 members. Now imagine a band with 40 members. Yes, 40 members. Enter […]
Nearly everywhere you look, there is water. With the Newport Bridge to the west, Fort Adams to the south and Newport Harbor to the east, the condominiums on Goat Island South have been a select slice of Rhode Island real estate since the late 1980s, after condos went up on land formerly owned by The U.S. […]
Chickening Out With the big flap at Halitosis Hall this legislative session over chicken coops and the birds’ wingspans (OK, that is a horrible pun, but blame the hot weather), Phillipe and Jorge are reminded of a famous story by journalist, author and very funny guy Calvin Trillin. In New York City’s Chinatown, there is […]
Here’s a look at the epic and history-making Providence International Arts Fest 2015. It’s a story so big, it needed three chapters (but they’re really short, interesting chapters) See video playlist Or, watch here: Shooting and editing by Alex Speiss
Just like Robb Stark of Winterfell in George R.R. Martin’s A Game of Thrones, who calls the loyal banners to rally to war against the evil Lannisters who beheaded Winterfell’s Lord Eddard Stark and usurped the Iron Throne of the Seven Kingdoms from its rightful heir, Stannis Baratheon, so too does the 48 Hour Film Project — […]
Aries: Throughout this period you juggle people, events and ideas. Despite the fact that there is a lot going on, you manage to pull all the threads together and remain in control. Romance and creative self-expression bring some fun and games into your life. Conversation and conflict forge new and brilliant ideas. Pay attention to your […]
Festival51 is a new performance vehicle for original theater work in Rhode Island to showcase women playwrights and directors. The population is 51% female, thus the 51, but only 17% of produced plays are written by women. Even fewer plays showcase women directors. This festival helps to even the odds a bit. Festival51 producers, Leann Heath […]