The RI International Film Festival (RIIFF) will hold its 43rd annual “Flickers” with screenings at six venues in Providence and one at the Misquamicut Drive-In, beginning with their traditional gala opening night at the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) on Aug 5. Information is available from film-festival. org and the detailed schedule (searchable by dates, […]
Whether it is a hot summer night or a freezing winter evening, you find yourself sitting under the stars. Fireflies flicker around or maybe frost clings to the windshield as your eyes lock on that one scene, maybe for the millionth time or the very first, and for a moment, nothing else matters. The scent […]
After graduating from Brown University, Matthew Osubor worked as an overnight security guard to be able to raise the starting capital he needed to start his own media digitization company. While most of his friends moved to NYC and LA, he chose to stay in New England because of how affordable and accessible it was, […]
Providence, Rhode Island is a city known for its rich history, vibrant arts scene, and close-knit community. One of the city’s best-kept secrets? Its diverse and welcoming collection of independent bookstores. Whether you’re a lifelong bibliophile or simply looking for a new read, these local gems provide the perfect blend of literary escape, community connection, […]
Grace Darko’s music serves as a bridge, connecting the vibrancy of African heritage with the pulse of American jazz and soul. As a first-generation African American woman carving out her space in the jazz world, Grace’s voice holds the weight of history, culture, and innovation while honoring the legacies of those who came before her. […]
Why Have a Bio Blitz at Peace and Plenty Community Garden? That may have been a question the 17 people had on their minds as they huddled together in the bustling 30-some degree cold on April 12. If it were any other group. But this eclectic, excited group (including Melissa Guillet of 15 Minute Field […]
There are many governmental officials and civic leaders in Rhode Island with an abiding fear of Herb Weiss. Not because he’s a scary fellow – he’s one of the nicest, most talkative humans you’re likely to meet. Not because he has a private army, although one could probably be composed from the organizations and individuals […]
The pandemic delivered an uppercut, but not a knockout punch, to the print magazine industry. Still, a number of titles vanished from newsstand racks in the wake of COVID-19; either folding outright or migrating to online only, according to retail sellers. And readership? It’s likewise been trimmed, partly by the departure of Millennials and Generation […]
From clam shacks to high-end restaurants, the lobster roll has become a quintessential item on the menu in RI. In early 20th century New England, fishing folk put lobster meat into buns for convenient meals. A hot buttered lobster roll made its debut at Perry’s Restaurant in Connecticut in 1929. In a decade, a cold […]
Let’s be honest — eating lobster isn’t exactly neat and tidy, but that’s half the fun. It’s a hands-on, buttery indulgence that’s as much about the process as it is the flavor. Whether you’re digging in at a beachside shack or bringing the boil to your own backyard, here’s how to tackle a lobster the […]