Bettysioux Taylor
What’s more your style: Jazz Fest or Folk Fest? Can we make FreakFest a category? The best answer I can give is Folk Fest during the week and Jazz Fest […]
Events:
The Flower, The Labor, and The Sea
September 27, 2025 - June 28, 2026
Book Review: Rick Massimo’s I Got a Song
The Newport Folk Festival is arguably one of the most important American music festivals ever. Founder George Wein, with the help and guidance of many notable figures, including legends Pete […]
Lunar Notes
Aries: Let the fun begin as the invitations and opportunities flow your way. It’s one social event after another. It’s not all hanging around the beer keg, though, as you do […]
Locale Profile: Schasteâ: The Elephant Room of PVD
Broadway is a breakfast hot spot in Providence. Home to Nick’s on Broadway, The Grange, Julians and Seven Stars, the deck is stacked in the brunch-goers’ favor. And now, […]
Preview: 2017 RI International Film Festival “Flickers”
After 21 years, the Rhode Island International Film Festival (RIIFF) “Flickers” had its first unpleasant encounter with the new political climate: Director Kaveh Mazaheri of the 20-minute short Retouch and […]
Food Truck Profile: GottaQ Smokehouse BBQ
The food truck scene in RI has witnessed a major first: GottaQ Smokehouse BBQ took home first place in their category in Mobile Cuisine Magazine’s food truck awards. They faced […]
Pin-up: Sophie DeBlois
What do you never leave home without? I am never without my favorite red lipstick during summer! What’s your favorite summer outdoor activity? Having drinks on the beach or going […]
Lunar Notes: July’s Trump Watch
For Donald Trump, the lead-up to the July 9th Full Moon and beyond brings frustrations, issues with women and diplomatic snafus. A Gemini with a Sagittarius Moon, Donald Trump needs […]
Womanimation!: Not a Disney Princess in Sight
For many, the words “woman” and “animation” lead to one uniform image: The Disney Princess. Maybe Betty Boop if you’re into icons, maybe “Let It Go” played on infinite loop […]
Locale Profile: Pastaio
It’s almost hidden, but for a small glowing sign that says Pastaio. I first saw it when I was driving lost on the West End of Providence, and I made […]