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 its filmmaking team are unable to come to screenings in the United States due to visa restrictions against people from Iran. It isn’t a political […]
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 hundreds of other BBQ trucks and netted over 7,700 votes. It’s a big step forward. “I can’t even describe the value of it,” says Michael […]
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 to the zoo! What’s your biggest pet peeve? When people chew really loud! It drives me crazy! What’s your favorite book? Dante’s Divine Comedy What’s […]
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 variety and freedom. As President, his life is circumscribed and that hemmed-in feeling does not sit well with him. His outlet is the tweet. Things […]
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 if we’re taking into account aural associations and you have a child under age 10. The Womanimation! Film Festival, now in its ninth year, returns […]
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 a mental note — this is where that new restaurant is I’ve been wanting to try. It’s tucked in a corner at the end of Dexter […]
Aries: Circumstances and events create a ruckus that shakes you to your core. Some deep-rooted stuff gets pulled to the surface. When the dust settles and you’re over the shock of it all, you are able to articulate precisely who and what you are. Your true self emerges. Helpful females promote healthy conversation and brighten your […]
It all started with a little friendly competition. Bobby Bradford and Tyrone Steans were friends who competed over cooking the best fried chicken. “We’d show up to the same family or friend’s events, like cookouts, and try to see who everyone liked better,” says Bobby, now co-owner and chef of SoulFull, a food truck that serves […]
If you’re wondering why Congress can’t get anything done, why the country is so divided and how it is that folks can watch the same legislative hearing and come away with totally opposite opinions, the horoscope of the United States and the current transits to that chart offer a clue. Yes, the United States has […]
This book plays out like a summer movie. Set in the near future, Twilight’s Last Gleaming is a political action thriller that brings to light the inner workings of the government (those that are really pulling the strings from behind the curtain that is behind another curtain) and the chess game that is played to […]