The Steel Yard, located in the industrial valley of Providence, allows aspiring artists or anyone who wants to learn something new to take classes in many different art and technical programs as a way of fulfilling its goal: to create a community where individuals can practice arts with others. I had the pleasure of sitting […]
So you want to build some furniture but have no idea what you’re doing? No worries! Let’s build the simplest project out there, but one that nearly everyone needs — bookshelves. First, you need to start with good wood. It’s gotta be straight and flat. This is very important! Curved or twisted boards will […]
Growing your own food is a great way to add fresh herbs and produce into your diet, and it’s dirt cheap. Gardening isn’t without its quirks, though. Anyone who has brought a basil plant home from the grocery store only to watch it slowly wither away and die knows how frustrating cultivating food can be. “I […]
Shosha, a hip, urban clothing company from Providence, is run by a 28-year-old who goes by the name of Lex Effects. Her company creates strictly comfy, everyday wear for youths and young adults who are going after their goals. Lex learned graphic design in college, but was always into designing. Even in high school she […]
Ron Long as a 19 year old in 1982 came up with the idea for a customer-friendly car repair garage that would make available professional-grade tools, lifts and state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment to do-it-yourself mechanics, but it wasn’t until 2015 that he and his wife Cheryl opened Gearhead Systems International in Warwick. “I was in the […]
For nerds for all things mechanical and programmable, walking into the Ocean State Maker Mill (OSMM) is moving! At first sight, the beautiful machines decorating the room draw the eye: 3D printers, CNCs, laser cutters and more! It is enough to bring a tear to the eye of any creative type. The OSMM is a […]
Dear Nick, I opened the door and dropped my gym bag in the front hall as always. We had a late basketball practice so I had been at the high school 12 hours before returning home. Although practice was exhausting, I was a sophomore playing varsity and I was excited to be a part of […]
Dear C, I was in an abusive relationship for about a decade. With the help of a therapist and some wonderful friends, I found my way out. Since becoming single, I have not been able to have a normal relationship. I don’t trust anyone, have trouble approaching women and have huge problems with commitment. As […]
As220 has just announced the Headliner of this year’s Foo Fest. Winner of season four of RuPaul’s Drag Race, Sharon Needles! Sharon will be performing and co-hosting with local Jewish drag queen Annie B Frank. Known for her Horror/Punk performances, and for being a fan favourite on the show, we’re excited to see what Needles […]
A massive festival, Misquamicut style, with amusement park rides, rock climbing, food, drink, live music and warming beaches that MIGHT prove swimmable. This draws many thousands of folks each year, with about 70 vendors bringing food, crafts and more, steel drums, karate demos, a classic car show, fire jugglers (not too near the cars) and […]