Some Wicked Awesome Things for Newcomers to Do in the Ocean State
Visiting, here for college, or starting a new job: Your “to do in RI” guide Whenever I tell an outsider I’m from Rhode Island, I witness either (1) a glazed-over […]
Snow Likely Thu: Expect 1 – 3 inches, mixing with or changing to sleet, freezing rain, and rain
Winter Weather Advisory in effect from February 6, 07:00 AM EST until February 6, 07:00 PM EST At Providence, snow likely Thu 7am – 3pm, likely changing to sleet by 10am, to freezing rain by 1pm,...
Being Bad Never Felt So Good: Interview with Black artists and designers of RISD
Although it may seem counterintuitive, some of the most poignant examples of Black history lay in our youth and their efforts to honor the spaces pioneered by their mentors and ancestors. As young as they...
Open & Closed
Image from Big Feeling Ice Cream. OPEN Track 15, a huge food hall featuring several different flavors of restaurant, from the local to the national, will be opening sometime in February. Keep your eyes open for specific...
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Merciless
Merciless1 I think I understand Victor Frankenstein now that I am older He was lonely and so created his monster for companionship without knowing it was going to appear monstrous. I, too, did the same thing...
Grit & Polish: An exhibition by The Steel Yard residents
The WaterFire Arts Center (WFAC), the multi-use arts venue on Valley St in PVD, is hosting a month-long group exhibition by Steel Yard metal artists titled GRIT & POLISH, highlighting the stories, skills, and artistry...
The Grounding: Fiction
Paul-C’s granddaughter turned 12 years old on December 21st. At her birthday party, after she blew out all the candles on her cake and opened all the presents her family got her, he pulled her...
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Cocktail Recipes
When talking about American bar culture, one cannot separate the intrinsic cultural influence of individuals of color. What are considered classic cocktails have deep roots in African American communities, dating back to post-slavery and the...
Three Body Problem
THREE BODY PROBLEM1 “…My resolution is fixed. I shall be free.” …at that moment he was free, at least in spirit. The future gleamed brightly before him, and his fetters lay broken at his feet....
3 Local Shows You Should Know About
Guess Method, Liminal Space at the Ocean Mist Two of southern Rhode Island’s favorite groups, Guess Method (funk/ jam) and Liminal Space (indie/rock) are joining forces on February 7 at the Ocean Mist in Matunuck...
Album Review: J. Michael Graham- Stuck
On his first full-length release, Stuck, singer, songwriter, guitarist, producer, and Rhode Island native J. Michael Graham showcases some stellar songwriting that explores the evolution of interpersonal relationships and finding the inner strength to move...
Another Year of Film: Ann Clanton helps Black RI artists find their voices
Ann Clanton has spent two decades contributing to Rhode Island’s thriving journalistic and creative communities, providing support to the state’s African-American, AfroCaribbean and Afro-Latin filmmakers while running her own business, Ann Clanton Communications, as a...
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The Benefit of Crisis: An upcoming TedX Talk invites us to meet ourselves, wherever we are
5 minutes into talking with Claudia Cardozo, I’m taken aback by her overwhelmingly positive aura and calm presence. Claudia, originally from Colombia, is a corporate coach, who for the past couple of years has been...
Ants in the City: Shelter as a right, not a privilege
“We must all learn to live together as brothers, or we will all perish together as fools. We are tied together in the single garment of destiny, caught in an inescapable network of mutuality. And...
Vaporizing Flavors Part 1: What effect will the flavored vape ban have in RI?
A few days ago, some friends and I were having drinks. As expected when you put on a decent buzz, we started to reminisce about the joys of a good drink and a good smoke....
EcoRI News Roundup
RI Environmental Agencies Avoid Cuts in McKee’s 2026 Budget PROVIDENCE — Many of the state’s climate and environmental programs are avoiding the chopping block — for now. That’s the main takeaway from Gov. Dan McKee’s $14.2...
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Black Luv: Poetry
I dig you! Like the impassioned hands of a gard’ner surrendering to the earth. I fuxs with you! Like, the sugary, spicy blend of nutmeg and brown sugar in sweet potato pie Like, the buttery...
On The Cover: Afilandra Goncalves
“I want my art to give a feeling of mysteriousness, that you’ve peeked into a moment that maybe you weren’t supposed to see,” says Afilandra Goncalves of Providence, who created the cover for this issue,...
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Rhode Island Music Awards 2025 Nominations
View the event on Facebook The 2025 RI Music Awards are off and running! You can vote now at the survey link above. Every year, a typo surfaces as soon as this goes out, despite our...
The Father: Play review; a tragic farce
Winner of the Molière award for France’s best play, The Father, by Florian Zeller and directed by Wilbury Theatre’s Artistic Director Josh Short, flirts with the cruel nature of time while exploring the limits of...
Stuff to Do
Bill Frisell
February 5 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmRochambeau Library Big Media Sale (CDs, DVDs, vinyl)
February 7 @ 1:00 pm - 4:30 pmDraw the Line
February 7 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmHeartland Radio
February 7 @ 9:00 pm - February 8 @ 12:00 amRochambeau Library Big Media Sale (CDs, DVDs, vinyl)
February 8 @ 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
A Young Farmer Helps His Community
North Kingstown native gives back to Hasbro Hospital By 9 a.m. the temperature is already heading north of 90 degrees. But Ethan Lehnertz is undeterred. The soon-to-be middle schooler makes […]
How Many Fire Departments Does One Town Need?
Change coming to Cumberland Fire Departments If you need a fire engine in Cumberland, one of four separate fire departments could show up at your house, each responsible for part […]
Meeting Your Child for the First Time
Medical Marijuana soothing Epilepsy in young children There is a list of debilitating conditions associated with child development, which are, for the most part, currently untreatable in this country. Many […]
Charlotte Abotsi Awes at Providence Poetry Slam
When I first saw this young lady perform, I went to New Urban Arts (NUA) to see a fellow “Word!” family member perform for the youth at NUA. The Providence […]
Solve For X: Progressive Musings on Education Reform
The recent trend in education reform has been essentially a war on teachers and, by proxy, teachers unions. Certain factions want to place the full responsibility for declining student test […]
Alt-Nation: Say Goodbye to Summer with Labor Day Weekend Shows
Hope Anchor – Never Gonna Let You Go Hope Anchor are a gang of veteran rockers that came out of the gates a few years ago as an indie guitar […]
Epic Theatre Joins the Artists’ Exchange for Exponential Creativity
Well-known writer, actor and director Kevin Broccoli, a native Rhode Islander, is an amazing theater resource. Broccoli is widely known as prolific and talented. However, one of Broccoli’s largest contributions […]
Book Review: The Hanging and Redemption of John Gordon
The title of this narrative non-fiction tale really gives away the plot. Before I even put down the $20 to pay for this book, I knew that John Gordon was […]
GOP wants Teachers and Parents; Dems want Lawyers and Politicians
Some of the most valuable experiences that impacted my life revolve around my education. I can remember all of the teachers who willingly stayed after school ensuring their students understood […]