In Search Of An Urban Oasis: Nature in the city
While PVD is far from a concrete jungle, we do have our fair share of triple-deckers and cramped quarters. Tree-lined sidewalks are in no shortage, despite what neighborhood you’re in, […]
Events:
Big Head Todd and The Monsters
40th Anniversary tour for the rock band with blues tendencies.
February 14 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmOscar Shorts – Live Action
Since 2006, ShortsTV has proudly brought the Oscar-nominated short films to audiences across the globe.
February 15 @ 3:00 pm - 6:00 pmFat City Band
Paul Redmond’s got the moves to keep the crowd groovin’.
February 15 @ 8:00 pm - 10:30 pmDr. Westchesterson
Musician, producer, songwriter, yacht rocker.
February 15 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmTom White Trio
Jazz music.
February 17 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Brrrr – Don’t Be A Baby: Benefits of getting out in the cold
With temperatures sinking and some flurries spotted, we’ve reached the time of year when cozying up inside becomes second nature. But what if spending a few more moments outdoors has […]
ROT NOT WASTE NOT: An argument for accessible composting facilities in the future
Make it easy for people to be environmentally conscious and they will do it. Growing up in South Kingstown, composting was a staple of my childhood, and many of my […]
Peace and Plenty of It
Tucked inland and surrounded by the city of Providence, the Peace and Plenty Community Garden lives up to its name. While it is a sanctuary for the peace-seekers, it is […]
Save the Bay: Dive into protecting Narragansett Bay
I am the type of person who is constantly looking for an adventure. So, in the summer of 2022, I decided to be a camp advisor for a summer program […]
Another Roadside Attraction
My list of favorite roadside attractions includes these gems: • Lucy the Margate Elephant (Margate City, New Jersey) • Enchanted Highway (Regent, North Dakota) • Cadillac Ranch (Amarillo, Texas) • […]
Is New England Ready to Beat the Heat?: The past, present, and future of AC in the Northeast
In April 2024, the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released their temperature predictions for this coming summer. Currently, there is a 50-60% chance that temperatures will be above normal over […]
On the Cover: The organic artistry of May Babcock
“Through my work, I can create this cultural connection with nature and the places around us,” says this month’s cover artist May Babcock. Babcock forages for inspiration and raw materials […]
Saving the Bay One Drop at a Time
Obviously, water pollution harms Narragansett Bay, the sea life that inhabits it, and the people who depend on the Bay for their livelihood. For over 200 years, ever since the […]
The “Brightside” of Seafood: A new market’s journey to change the way we buy, and eat, seafood
A fishing boat rests in the middle of the Atlantic. It sways like a piece of driftwood under the heat of the summer sun. The ocean stretches towards the blue […]