Autumn is my favorite time of year. The cool weather, colorful leaves, and fewer bugs make it a great time to be outdoors, and as few places in the world get colorful displays like we get in New England it is one of the things that makes this a special place to be. Leaves are […]
The Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular returns to Roger Williams Park Zoo from September 29 – October 31. This year will celebrate 75 years of television, featuring carvings from iconic shows and magical moments in broadcast history. There will also be pumpkins commemorating the 150th anniversary of the zoo. The annual event will bring approximately 6,000 pumpkins and […]
On Saturday, October 8, the world can be your “oyster” if you visit the 8th annual Ocean State Oyster Festival. Take in the sights, eat some delicious oysters, maybe take a “shell-fie” or two. If you have “oyster” matters to attend to on that date, well it “shucks” to be you. I’ll “clam” up with […]
Being in the smallest state comes with a huge caveat: limited parking. When traveling to an RI tourist destination like Newport, it’s important to be prepared to fight tooth and nail for a parking spot (not literally, but honestly – maybe). In order to have an advantage in your parking mission, I’ve compiled some tips […]
The work from home revolution was a sudden change, drastic for many, including me. It was fun for a while. I shouldn’t complain: Oh no poor me, no commute! I can wake up 15 minutes before logging in. Am I wearing pants? Who knows and who cares? I could be working from my couch, binging […]
Thrift stores and consignment shops have plenty to offer regarding clothing, furniture, and house decor. There is no better feeling than digging through bins, racks and shelves and finding a perfect hidden treasure. With all of the options, antiquing and thrifting can get overwhelming, especially for a beginner — to help navigate the exciting world […]
Okee dokee folks… People that really know me know that I am not a big fan of kids. Never had any, never wanted any. I prefer cats and dogs! In spite of this, kids seem to be drawn to me when I play music. They get mesmerized by the guitar and the sound. I see […]
Though we’ve seen little relief from the heat, history tells us that eventually fall will arrive, the temperature will drop, and the leaves will change color and fall to the ground. Fortunately for music lovers, autumn is a great time for classical music in New England. Giving way to fanfare and season openers, the 2022-23 […]
We are entering the time of year when we leave the water and make our way to land. That first sniff of crisp autumn air and first poke of chill on our skin bring waves of nostalgia. That essence of autumness that hits us brings us to the same moment in prior years, whether it […]
We are stunned and saddened to report that Chip Young, environmental activist, rabble-rouser and long-time contributor to Motif and to Rhode Island journalism, has passed away suddenly. Chip and collaborator Rudy Cheeks have brought Phillipe & Jorge’s Cool, Cool World to RI readers through various publications, including the Phoenix and Motif, non-stop for the last […]