New chapters are being constantly written in the quest to become a published author. RI has an embarrassment of riches, and hundreds of authors who have achieved the impressive landmark of getting published spread their wordy wares for public consumption at a pair of robust book expos last month. First, the author fair at Hope […]
I found NecronomiCon, the Lovecraft convention in Providence, wildly entertaining for several reasons. First, I thoroughly enjoyed how spread out the event was. Activities, panels, concerts, and a vendor floor were distributed across multiple buildings and properties. The weather was beautiful, and it was wonderful to spot fellow attendees throughout the city wearing their lanyards, […]
The Flickers’ Rhode Island International Film Festival returns August 4 – 9, bringing over 300 films across the globe to nine venues in Rhode Island. Recognized as one of the top film festivals in the US, RIIFF received more than 7,000 submissions for its 2026 festival, celebrating the event’s 30th year. The festival has built […]
Aries: As the month begins you have a lot of action going on. Moving and shaking is right up your alley. The Solar Eclipse, mid-month keeps the fire going. You may encounter some unexpected folks during your daily life. These folks may cause some upsets and bring about a change in plans. You deal with […]
I met Lily Spencer in an acting class taught by Eric Lutes, whom many television fans will remember from the 1990s sitcom “Caroline in the City.” Eric, who now lives in his home state of Rhode Island, hosts a small acting cohort that I joined last year. Lily has been studying with him for the […]
The Jaws franchise made you change your mind about going into the water, even on those hot summer nights. I do not know about you, but whenever I hear the word Jaws, I am transported back to my childhood, curled up with the blankets tucked under my chin and burying my face in a pillow. […]
An exhibit of an unusual kind is making its collective debut at the Atrium Gallery at One Capitol Hill in Providence. From May 29 through September 16th, the creative works of nearly 1000 people will be choreographed into a circus of color and form that was brought into being by an artist who cheerfully refuses […]
Staying cool and vibrant during this summer’s record-breaking heat starts in your closet! During a heat wave, it’s best to wear light colors. Think white, gold, powder blue, bright neons, or rainbow hues. Not only do lighter colors make a difference for refraction of sunlight when the temperature reaches into the hot zone, but having […]
“It’s not about the clothes, it’s about the person wearing them,” I was told in Olneyville, under pouring rain that had ruined my own outfit, by an impeccably dressed young man, “Your fit can come from Walmart, it’s about how you pull it off.” I like this idea because it takes a different approach to […]
Artificial intelligence became a mainstream sensation in late 2022, its flames fanned by the launch of OpenAI’s ChatGPT. What was previously a high-tech field became a highly visible mass-market product, carrying with it a minefield of ethical considerations. There are pros and cons at every turn, but one thing is clear: AI is a double-edged […]