Another Roadside Attraction
My list of favorite roadside attractions includes these gems: • Lucy the Margate Elephant (Margate City, New Jersey) • Enchanted Highway (Regent, North Dakota) • Cadillac Ranch (Amarillo, Texas) • […]
Events:
The Court: Art in Play
September 24, 2025 - April 26, 2026The Flower, The Labor, and The Sea
September 27, 2025 - June 28, 2026
Strutting in the Sun: Summer fashion in Rhode Island
Ahh yes, summer in Rhode Island. Providence, specifically. The city that is home to Brown University and Rhode Island School of Design is unsurprisingly a fashionable one. The feeling of […]
Lunar Notes: June 1 – 15
Aries: The planetary energy at the beginning of June encourages you to expand your horizons. So much is going on in your life that it is hard to keep track […]
Is New England Ready to Beat the Heat?: The past, present, and future of AC in the Northeast
In April 2024, the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released their temperature predictions for this coming summer. Currently, there is a 50-60% chance that temperatures will be above normal over […]
Curtains at The Columbus Theater?
The Columbus Theatre is one of the quirky landmarks that makes Rhode Island special. It represents a cultural heyday of yore, with its exquisite interior and towering facade from an […]
Matt Farley Won’t Stop: In conversation with the prolifically silly songwriter
In early May, Matt Farley released his 464th album (according to his total, but who’s keeping track?) titled Song High School Songs Fun. The album cover is a photo of […]
Summer in the Stars
The season changes on June 20, 2024 when the Sun moves into Tropical Cancer. The horoscope for that moment offers clues to how the season will unfold. The emphasis this […]
Existing is a Lot: A “F— Cancer” fundraiser
Alex Brown has been on an involuntary medical adventure for more than half her life. Now only 28, beginning at age 13 she was hospitalized for medical conditions, such as […]
Gourmet on the Go: A guide to this summer’s must-visit food truck events
This summer, embark on a culinary journey like no other. With the sun shining brighter and the days getting longer, it’s the perfect time to explore the state’s vibrant food […]
Lunar Notes: May 15 – 31
Aries: Your ruler, Mars, in your sign brings extra energy and drive to your door. Use this energy wisely. You work on the things that matter to you the most. […]