Locale Profile: Jason’s Asian Grille and Sushi Bar
Jason’s Asian Grille and Sushi Bar opened its doors last month with little fanfare during this miserable, cold winter. When I first saw their sign go up, I felt […]
Events:
The Court: Art in Play
September 24, 2025 - April 26, 2026The Flower, The Labor, and The Sea
September 27, 2025 - June 28, 2026
Alex and Ani Purchase Naming Rights to State Formerly Known as Rhode Island
The name of the state with the longest name is changing, but it’s not getting any shorter.* On Wed, April 1. Governor Gina Raimondo, House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello and Senate President […]
Opening Day
I am stir crazy. This winter has been relentless. Like most Rhode Islanders, I am sick of it, or maybe just used to it. Around here, we don’t let a […]
Alt-Parenting: Since When Does Peter Cottontail Shop at Walmart?
With Easter around the corner, I’m looking forward to dying some eggs, putting together Easter baskets for my kids, and baking rice pies as an homage to my Italian heritage. […]
Alt-Health: A Little Peace of Land
As a little girl, I noticed that every time my mother got pissed off at my dad, she would head out the back door, snarling to herself like a wet […]
The Day After St. Paddy’s: A Progressive Hangover Cure
There’s a reason my Irish friends want to be in the US for St. Paddy’s Day, and it’s not because we know how to keep it low-key. Parades and music, […]
Ask Dr. Brilliant Cliche and the Granny Doctor: Why Can’t I Find a Guy Like Dear Old Dad?
Dear Dr. Brilliant Cliché; I am having terrible luck with relationships and I don’t understand why. I have heard that girls usually look for someone who resembles their father and […]
2015 Motif Music Awards Nominees
VOTING is Closed For this Year. The list of nominees is out for the 2015 Motif Music Awards, celebrating the best in local music. Nominees are selected mathematically from the […]
Corned Beef, from Curing to Boiling
Corned beef. Sounds a bit strange, doesn’t it? I am usually more of an eater than a maker, but with St. Paddy’s Day looming I wanted to be adventurous and […]
Sex Q&A: How Do I Stay in the Moment?
Sometimes I fantasize about other sexual encounters, or “highlight reel,” while having sex with my long term partner. I very much love my partner, and I’d like to be more […]