Lunar Notes
Aries: You have that one last conversation before you move on to bigger and better things. The emphasis shifts to what it is that you need and want. What is it […]
Events:
The Flower, The Labor, and The Sea
September 27, 2025 - June 28, 2026
‘Please Touch’ Exhibit by Allison Paschke
With an abundance of artistic talent in Rhode Island, it’s refreshing to meet an artist who actually invites you to ‘Please Touch’ her works. Allison Paschke is native to Rhode […]
Blooming Artisan – DIY Floral Arts and Botanical Crafts
In a DIY era, there’s one that hits the mark on creativity: Blooming Artisan. When I met the owner and creator, Jennifer Guerin, at Hope Artiste Village, I was quite […]
Fine Art Spotlight on Karen Murphy
Karen Murphy created her first painting at 13 and hasn’t stopped. When I asked her where it was, she thought it might be in one of her parents’ closets somewhere, […]
Locale Profile: Federal Hill Pizza Opens in Providence
“Have you been to Federal Hill Pizza in Warren?” my friend Rob asked me as we drove to dinner on the opening week of its Providence location. The restaurant was […]
Know Your Mom and Pop: The Village Drum Shop
Turning a hobby into a full-time job and successful business is a dream come true for most people. While the stress of everyday work life still exists, the effort put […]
Lunar Notes
Aries: There’s a lot of activity around you, both overt and covert. The period between the New and Full Moons will bring out something that was hidden. A romance or money […]
Food Truck Profile: Friskie Fries
Does your tummy ever crave something naughty, but you just don’t know what on earth could fill that void? Look no further! Friskie Fries will fulfill every desire using one […]
Locale Profile: Arigna Irish Pub and Coal Fired Kitchen
Arigna opened in 2015 in my Pawtucket hood, on the corner of Armistice and Newport Ave, right next to Kip’s Diner. Since moving to this area about a year ago, […]
Lesser-Known Environmental Films
Rather than share information about bigger environmental documentaries that already have worldwide acclaim, like Food, Inc., The Cove or An Inconvenient Truth, I am presenting an alternative documentary list to view. […]