Professional BMX bike rider Kevin Robinson knows what it takes to be competitive and successful. The five times X Games gold medalist and world record holder for highest jump also knew that, in order to accomplish his goals, he was first going to have to leave the New England area, which he did for 10 […]
ArtBeat, one of the major fundraising events for AIDS Care Ocean State, features the contributions of several local artists and businesses. On Friday, October 24, the live and silent auction will be held at 5pm in the Grand Ballroom of the Biltmore Hotel in downtown Providence. Items up for bid include art and antiques, vacations […]
The new kid on the Wayland Square block, The Salted Slate, opened its doors in July. Occupying the former Farmstead location on Wayland Avenue and with Chef Ben Lloyd at its helm (a 10-year veteran of the Providence culinary scene), The Salted Slate’s menu reads like a who’s who of fabulous local producers and a […]
Do you have a nickname? Kielbasa Queen What do you never leave home without? Chapstick What’s your biggest pet peeve? Poor grammar What’s your favorite book? If I had to narrow it down, my top three would be The Painted Bird by Jerzy Kosinski, Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov, and The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath. […]
Do you have a nickname? Nessa What’s your occupation? Air National Gaurdsman, Brand Ambassador, Sales Associate at DSW What’s your dream job? To be a flight attendant What do you never leave home without? My Leatherman What’s your biggest pet peeve? When people say, “That’s stupid,” or call others stupid. What’s your favorite book? Great […]
Do you have a nickname? Mandy What’s your current occupation? I am a makeup artist and sell vintage clothing in my spare time. What’s your dream job? To own a vintage boutique. What’s your biggest pet peeve? The sound of people filing their nails. And heavy breathers. What’s your favorite movie? Children of Men What’s […]
Gracie’s in Providence will host a Star Chef’s Dinner Monday, October 20, featuring Chef Taylor Knapp. Gracie’s Star Chef Series began in 2007 and has been a great success, inviting chefs from all over to come share their craft with the Providence community. Gracie’s will welcome Chef Taylor Knapp from First and South in Greenport, New […]