As we approach the five year anniversary of the Providence Public School District relinquishing control of its oversight to the Rhode Island Department of Education, the state of affairs seems more dismal than ever for this institution. Promising signs of slow progression and silver linings dot the landscape, but the gears of bureaucracy grind slowly. […]
Las celebraciones navideñas en América Latina son un vibrante mosaico de tradiciones que han evolucionado a lo largo de los siglos, fusionando las influencias de las culturas indígenas, las tradiciones europeas traídas por los conquistadores y las costumbres africanas introducidas por los esclavos. Estas festividades no solo celebran el nacimiento de Jesucristo, sino que también […]
While there were plenty of surprises on the national front, election results in Rhode Island held little drama or surprise. To the extent there are unanticipated results, they are in the margin – although Trump lost, he made a better showing than expected. Patricia Morgan, arguably the most cogent Republican to run for anything in […]
Selah rides in an attollos – an elevator – with her colleague. After the recent murder of her father, she inherited the role of Imperial Historian to Sargassa, a speculative version of the Roman Empire divided over human enslavement. Almost 800 years after The Great Quiet, twenty-two-year-old Selah hopes to shift society with education reform […]
In October, I had the honor of being a guest guide for Gallery Night. Guest guide is a pretty posh gig. Basically, you ride around and chat about art – and local restaurants, which somehow always come up – while your expert primary guide explains the shows and guides the ship. I was delighted to […]
This autumnal edition of Mixology Madness was hosted by West End staple Y Noodle & Bar; sponsored by Bristol’s O’Brien & Brough. The tantalizing offering of Lime Rock Gin, developed in partnership with Newport Sea Salt Co, presented a creative challenge to competitors with a heavy umami and salt-based palette. Our winner, Alea Morin of […]
No one knows what exists behind every door. We may think we do, it may seem obvious, we may believe the signs; but who’s to know what’s really hiding behind the walls and the opaque, storefront glass? This is a lesson well-learned by those who stumble into Olneyville, looking for the Fête, and end up […]
Providence, celebrated for its gritty charm and vibrant arts scene, will soon lose a pivotal foundation of its community. After seven long years as a haven for artists, Askew will close its doors on December 1st. This beloved venue, owned by Windsong Hadley and John DiFruscio, became a cornerstone for artists and audiences drawn to […]
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Wanda Hopkins is a citizen of the Narragansett Indian Tribal Nation, mother of three adult children and grandmother of three. She has served in Tribal Government and has ministered at the Narragansett Indian Church for twenty-five years. She and her family participate in Indigenous cultural arts education, civic activism, and community service. Wanda is a […]