Like many young people, I came to Rhode Island for college. Sure, I liked Providence, but I was far too focused on doing well in classes, making friends, and trying out for various teams and clubs to worry about what was going on around me. I knew there was something special about this place, hence […]
Read the full interview with Darlene Lacey below. Darlene Lacey started The Candy Wrapper Museum in 1975, when she was just a teenager. She says, “I had the idea to collect candy wrappers, but I wanted to do it with a purpose. I always loved roadside attractions and the way that ordinary things could become […]
In my first date night guide installment, I professed my love for date nights in the fall due to their comfy, cozy vibe, and I stand by that. For many of the same reasons, I would argue that winter is the second-best season for dates. For this article, I’ve compiled fun activities to consider for […]
Each of the restaurants on this list, which is organized from south to north, is a fitting location for a date, but what kind of date? After all, dates come in different sizes, shapes and colors. They vary greatly by degree of romantic sizzle, phase of the relationship, agenda of one party or the other, […]
“I love the idea of challenging myself to use different and creative processes that I would not use on a daily basis at Skeff’s. One of the big ideas behind this drink and all the ones that I try to create for these competitions, plus cocktail menus, is that I want them to be somewhat […]
Mark-Anthony Lewis is a writer and comedian from East Providence, RI. As one of New England’s top Bird Comics, Mark-Anthony has performed at clubs like The Comedy Studio and Laugh Boston. He was a semifinalist in New England’s Funniest Comedian and produces the award-winning show Sweater Comedy. He has recently published the essay “Uncle Remus’s […]
Julius Kolawole works with a young volunteer to plant seeds. Photos courtesy of the African Alliance of RI. There is nothing that defines a culture more intrinsically than its food. The food a region eats is the first clue to its geography. A society on the ocean, in a humid climate, is more likely to […]
Slugger by Divey Divey & The Likes, or just Divey, are a rapidly growing presence in the Providence indie rock scene. Helmed by frontman Alexander Garzone, the band has a remarkable ability to bring the sensibilities of lofi bedroom pop to the stage, creating a dreamlike atmosphere at their shows. Recently, Divey released their newest […]
For more than a decade, Dusk has been the beating heart of Providence, offering a refuge for both local and international musicians. However, circumstances beyond their control have forced the closure of this cherished venue at 103 Harris Ave, leaving a void that will be deeply felt. Dusk, to me, has been more than just […]
The moment you learn most soft drinks began their lives as medical elixirs is always an enjoyable experience. Yes, Dr. Pepper was invented by a licensed pharmacist. Pepsi gets its name from its medical claim to relieve dyspepsia. And, there is some historically medicinal basis behind your grandma prescribing ginger ale to calm a troubled […]