Taps on Tap: Hannison Woodworks has a handle on things
If you’ve been out for drinks in RI, chances are you’ve seen Matt Eaton’s work. Eaton is the artist behind Hannison Woodworks, which produces custom beer and coffee taps. Over […]
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The Flower, The Labor, and The Sea
September 27, 2025 - June 28, 2026
The Roots Report: (Made-Up) Words of Wisdom: Have a little pride, people!
Okee dokee folks… Last night I coined a new word, “gignity,” in reference to musicians who will play anywhere, anytime, and under any conditions for little to no pay — […]
Triangle Trade
Although RI was the first of the 13 colonies to pass a law abolishing slavery, it took a while for that law to be enforced. In the 1700s, the colony’s […]
Measure of a Man: A is for Awesome supports those with disabilities and celebrates a life
A person’s legacy is often defined after a life lived — recognized by others in hindsight after that life is over, making defining a legacy somewhat bittersweet. Such is the […]
Here Be Monsters
“I got out of college, I was having insomnia, and I realized that even though I was 21 years old, I was afraid of everything,” Jeff Emtman tells me. “What […]
AltFacts: Bright Ideas: Bringing pizza to the masses
Brainwashing (and Drying) Last week, Rhode Islanders learned that the Democratic Party actively participates in the brainwashing of African-American communities. The revelation was brought to light by URI graduate and […]
A More Just Rhode Island: Transgender identity vs. the Supreme Court
The policing of identity continues as the Supreme Court waits to hear three separate cases that will determine workplace protections for members of the LGBTQ+ community. At the heart of […]
Thoughts from an Old Barfly
Back in the day, if you could drink all night into the wee hours and still stand up; you wore a badge of honor. You were a “man” with a hollow […]
The Pet, The Boring, and The Just Right: Is finding a tasty glass a fairy tale?
Goldilocks would be all too comfortable navigating today’s wine lists. “Most of these are too boring,” she would think. Occasionally, a tiny little wine bar brings a different reaction. “These […]
Run, Charlie!
Newport, 1929. Charlie Travers is the state’s leading prohibition rumrunner, bringing more than $500,000 of hooch, booze and liquor on each trip; $5 million in today’s money. A Robin Hood-type […]