Art Seen: Studio Z — Going, Going, Gone …
THE BAD NEWS: Saturday, October 24 from 3 to 9pm is the final bash at Studio Z. Berge Ara Zobian has been making a difference in the Providence art scene for more than 30 years. As a commercial photographer of people, he is on the who’s who list among the few best-known mature shooters in the […]
Film Review: Steve Jobs: The Man In The Machine (2015)
Alex Gibney’s newest documentary is an interesting look at the life of Apple founder Steve Jobs’ professional and private life. From the first time Jobs used a computer at age 12 to his friendship and early work with Steve Wozniak right through his work with Atari, we are given a good understanding of what brought […]
RI Food Trucks Are UnBOOlievable
It’s well known that Providence likes its food, and when that food can come to you — all the better! Providence’s Food Trucks give a whole new meaning to meals on wheels. You won’t find boring burgers or sad sandwiches at these windows. Rather a myriad of gourmet experiences that span the globe, are packed […]
Lunar Notes
Aries: A mixed bag of cooperative efforts and service to others with a few prima donnas and attention hogs thrown in is what your life is about these days. Conversation that is honest and open clears the air and helps you to maintain focus. Avoid power struggles, but stand your ground when necessary. Taurus: Your […]
Film Review: He Named Me Malala
Malala Yousafzai has risen to prominence as a proponent of free speech, the right for girls to get the same education as boys, and for getting the Taliban out of power in Pakistan among other countries after the Taliban shot her in the head on her way to school. Davis Guggenheim’s newest documentary follows the […]
Book Review: Ned Handy and Kemp Battle’s The Flame Keepers — The True Story of an American Soldier’s Survival Inside Stalag 17
I think that everyone has an important story to tell. Some may be better told than others, but all would be intriguing from an outside perspective. Ned Handy’s story is part of probably one of the most defining moments of world history: World War II. A flight engineer in the Air Force, Handy takes readers on a fantastic […]
Locale Profile: Norey’s
Even in his own restaurant, Chef Cullen would never be described as the center of attention. He does, however, manage all aspects of his restaurant from running solo on the line to hiring staff and sourcing food, beer and curating his bottled beer list, while making just about everything in-house. During a lull in orders […]
Pin-up: Amanda Grace
Do you have a nickname? To my family, I’ll always be Mandi. What’s your biggest pet peeve? Attention Rhode Islanders: It drives me nuts when you don’t use your blinkers! Do you have a favorite book? Does a cook book count? It does if you bring us treats. What’s your favorite movie? My favorites are […]