This is our ninth Beervana Fest preview (we hadn’t earned our Official Beer Writing Credentials when the first coupla fests took place). Waaaaay back in 2011, the 401 beer scene was taking baby steps toward the splendiferous bounty of riches we enjoy in 2019. At the turn of this decade, Beervana and the Great International […]
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 the past seven years Matt has earned a reputation for crafting these striking works of functional art from which various local liquids flow. “The Nitro […]
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 — these people have no “gignity.” I will just say this: It is better for you and for the music community as a whole if you […]
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 economy depended heavily on the triangle trade. Rhode Islanders made rum from molasses, sent the rum to Africa where it was traded for slaves, then […]
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 case with John White. John White organized multiple fundraisers. Dubbed “A is for Awesome,” they often took place through multiple days in April (Autism Awareness […]
“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 do you mean by ‘everything?’” I asked. “Strangers, doors, death, elevators, badgers, the usual stuff. Also sharing vulnerabilities — with people I know and with […]
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 Trumpite Republican Candace Owens, who explained at a Rhode Island Young Republicans event that Democrats treat minorities “like puppies that need rescuing … they don’t […]
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 the matter is a Michigan funeral home that fired an employee who no longer identified as a cis male and intended to reflect this in […]
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 leg and everyone wanted to hang out with you. You went merrily on your way; drinking was a big part of your social life. No […]
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 wines are all the somm’s pets. They are too strange.” Alas, Goldilocks by now learned not to give up easily (this is of course years […]