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A Royal Encounter with Queen Christine: One fan girl’s experience of a lifetime

There’s a certain kind of presence that fills a room before a single word is spoken — and Christine Baranski totally has it going on. Let’s just start right there. She is one helluva broad and one of my all-time favorite actors. If you’ve already read Mayté Antelo-Ovando’s piece below, you know exactly why. I […]

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WEIRD AND WONDERFUL: Michael Ezzell on art, myth, and the “Creative Capital”

A bare-chested woman swimming from the mouth of a fish. Seaweed and skulls. A pipesmoking dog perched on a whale. If any of this sounds familiar, you’ve likely encountered the surreal and distinctive mural work of Michael Ezzell. From the brick walls of Blick Art Materials to the windows of the beloved local shop Frog […]

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Move and Let Move: The joys of parkour

Parkour started in France in the 1990s with a nine-member group dubbed Yamakasi (meaning strong in one’s person). They based their challenges on martial arts and Asian culture, and considered George Herbert, Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan, and Jean-Claude Van Damme as major influences. Their popularity grew and the sport found itself in documentaries, Ripley’s Believe […]

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It’s Showtime: There’s a rich and robust crop of RI summer theater awaiting you

It’s the season of splendor, abundance, and vibrancy. We are, of course, referring to the summer theater scene in Rhode Island and its varied, homegrown bumper crop of entertaining and thought-provoking productions… not just sweet corn, summer squash, and an abundance of berries.    Here’s a list of community and professional playhouses, straw hat theaters, and […]

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Grilled Bruschetta Toast With Herbed Ricotta & Crispy Prosciutto: A simple summer recipe

Tomatoes, toast, and a little ricotta magic — your new go-to for summer gatherings. There’s something magical about the way tomatoes taste in the summer: sun-warmed, bursting with flavor. This grilled bruschetta toast is a simple recipe that lets them shine: marinated with olive oil, lemon, and herbs, then spooned over charred bread, kissed with […]

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