Trivia:Future Shock
People love to predict the future, and sometimes get it right! But often get it wrong (still waitin’ for our hover boards!). Check out these (past) predictions for our (present) future. 1) British author John Langdon-Davies predicted in his 1936 book A Short History of the Future that democracy would be dead in what year? […]
Where In Our World?
Do you know where to find Cupcake the party shark?
Doodlebox
Doodlebox by Ollie HopNoodle
On the Cover
We spoke with cover artist Zoe Anderson about her concept for our year-end cover. You can see more of her work on her website (zanderso.wixsite.com/zoe-anderson) or on Instagram @zoescatmind What inspired the cover art for this issue? The possible demolition of the Superman building, the future of the PVD skyline, and what it will feel like […]
Rhodes at Work: Excavating the Future in PVD
Everyone can be a prophet. On a midwinter’s day, walk down South Water Street and face west. You’ll see a pedestrian bridge, half built and under construction. To your right is the iconic Superman building, current fate unknown. To your left you’ll see the site of the future Fane Tower. Last week the city council […]
Got Beer? Hope Revived: The beer that launched a thousand ships
I finally did it! I’ve found a cooler-weather seasonal that remembers what it’s supposed to be! After my IPA rant in the last column, I decided to go out of my way to find an appropriate locally made seasonal beer, and Revival came to my rescue. I’m a bit late to the party on this […]
Look Who’s Talking!: Dr. Wendy Schiller says the future of politics hinges on communication skills
What will drive local and national politics in the future? Candidates’ communication abilities, according to Dr. Wendy Schiller, chair of Brown University’s political science department. She expressed this opinion during a wide-ranging conversation recorded for The Bartholomewtown Podcast. A partial transcript follows. Wendy Schiller: We saw that Governor Raimondo did very well on her reelection campaign, but […]