Who Let the Dogs Out? Downcity Dog Days at Aurora
It’s Tuesday, which is pretty much just Monday dressed a bit fancier, and you’re sitting at your desk, entirely not on Facebook trying to waste those last few minutes before […]
Events:
The Court: Art in Play
September 24, 2025 - April 26, 2026The Flower, The Labor, and The Sea
September 27, 2025 - June 28, 2026
WaterFire — The Element of Surprise
It’s difficult for any local to imagine someone not knowing about WaterFire. But it’s not common knowledge to everyone. I mentioned it to some friends from as nearby as New York, […]
Beyond Blockbusters
Beyond the blockbusters and the movies on the block, there are several independent and international films and festivals worth looking forward to this summer. For films theatrically, there are lots of […]
Misquamicut Beach: Fun for the Whole Family
In late October 2012, I was doing communications and volunteer management for Serve Rhode Island (SRI). Much of the work involved providing nonprofits with resources to help recruit volunteers, particularly […]
Do Newport Right This Summer
Newporters’ and Aquidneck Islanders’ lives were invaded by sea and by air in May. First there was the arrival of the high-tech yachts in the around-the-world Volvo Ocean Race and attendant […]
The Roots Report: The Soundtrack of Summer
Okee dokee folks … “Summer breeze, makes me feel fine, blowing through the jasmine in my mind.” That line is from one of the best summer songs ever recorded: “Summer […]
The Skinny (or not-so-skinny) on Eat Drink RI’s Grand Tasting
I never fail to surprise people with my enthusiasm for food. When my editors told me I’d be covering Eat Drink RI’s Grand Tasting event, I believe I squealed with […]
Gallery Night: A Field Trip to PVD’s Art Scene
It’s hard to imagine how or why a near three-hour tour of galleries around Providence would wind up being absolutely free, but you won’t hear me complaining. It’s a trendy […]
Mother’s Day Events 2015
Think of the grandma, aunt or mother-in-law in your life to whom you still turn for their invaluable wisdom. Consider your hard-working sister, your co-worker with the newborn or the […]
Providence Lady Summit Brings Together Over 250 Women
One of the most common comments I get is that I have a lot of energy. However, after watching Sierra Barter, Co-Founder of The Lady Project throw her third annual […]