O’Nan’s ‘The Odds’ Rolls Double or Nothing
Two books take place simultaneously within the slim confines of Stewart O’Nan’s new novel The Odds. One tells the story of a failed marriage, its two unhappy principals not filled […]
ALWAYS...PATSY CLINE: A Heartfelt Homage to a Country Legend
Theatre by the Sea (TBTS) is presenting Always… Patsy Cline, a musical that intertwines the soulful tunes of country music legend Patsy Cline with the heartfelt true story of her friendship with devoted fan Louise...
Breaking Waves & Gender Norms: A Trans Masc Guide to Bathing Suit Shopping
Illustration by Daniel Smelansky By Mikayla Lee The Swimwear Struggle Starts Here My eternal search for the perfect bathing suit began back in the Summer of 2016. I had just gotten my license, Tumblr had reached its...
A LETTER TO THE HIGH SCHOOL FRESHMAN WHO TRIED TO EXORCIZE ME IN THE WOMEN’S BATHROOM:
You probably don’t remember me well so I’ll cut to the chase. I think I had just taken a math test or quiz or exam. I don’t remember what it was on, but I can still...
Date Day PVD: Outdoors Edition
In the shadow of the concrete chaos that is the Washington Bridge closure, along our city’s Route 195, is a pristine park that we all know and love. I won’t pretend that India Point is...
Move and Let Move: The joys of parkour
Parkour started in France in the 1990s with a nine-member group dubbed Yamakasi (meaning strong in one’s person). They based their challenges on martial arts and Asian culture, and considered George Herbert, Bruce Lee, Jackie...
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Resilience, Reflection, and Resistance: Arts Day at the RI State House
Each May, the RI State House Rotunda transforms into a living canvas of creativity, passion, and advocacy. Arts Day at the RI State House serves as a yearly, bold declaration that the arts DO in...
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Rhody Laugh Riots: A key to the RI summer comedy scene
Looking to tickle your funny bone this summer? Take a moment to step outside of the every-day existential dread, and lay into the loving lap of laughter. From Shoreline to Seekonk, RI is jam-packed with...
Get Outside and Smoke Up: The joys of nature and cannabis
Everyone deserves a moment outside, either by themselves or with friends, to take in the beauty and serenity of nature. As summer approaches in the Ocean State, it is the perfect time to take advantage...
Our March Monthly Mixology Madness Winner Used CÓDIGO Blanco Tequila to come out on top
Max Prussner was at the event that night, not to compete, but to work. As the head bartender at Kimi’s, Prussner can be found at the bar almost every night, shaking upscale cocktails and cracking...
Grilled Bruschetta Toast With Herbed Ricotta & Crispy Prosciutto: A simple summer recipe
Tomatoes, toast, and a little ricotta magic — your new go-to for summer gatherings. There’s something magical about the way tomatoes taste in the summer: sun-warmed, bursting with flavor. This grilled bruschetta toast is a...
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Grilling Beyond the Burger: Kielbasa & bratwurst, steak & shrimp, smoked ribs
Nothing says summer like a backyard barbecue; spatula in one hand, beer in the other, hamburgers on the grill, hot dogs to the side. And for us grillers, it’s wicked fun to get adventurous and...
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Rhode Island Beach Access Guide 2025: Sun, sand, and smart planning
Rhode Island summers, simply put, hit different. For a small state, we’ve got an enormous amount of shoreline — over 400 miles — with public beaches ranging from classic boardwalk hotspots to chill nature preserves....
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Chasing the Sound: Why so many bands keep the Grateful Dead alive
Skeleton Krewe Trio As I write this, I’m listening to the Grateful Dead’s legendary 1977 Cornell concert — considered by many Deadheads to be the band’s finest live performance. I only started listening to the Dead...
A Good Teacher Never Retires: Tom Nimmo, owner of Oasis Music, closes shop
Oasis Music opened 43 years ago in a small strip mall off Route 44 in Smithfield. Owner Tom Nimmo named the store after the band he was in at the time (a different band than...
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Chalumeau: A duo defying genre, creating soundscape, and shaping their own musical reality
In today’s ever-evolving musical landscape, few projects and musical acts manage to both break the mold and blend seemingly disparate genres seamlessly and in a way that maintains a consistent sound. Enter Chalumeau — the...
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Roots Report
Okee dokee folks… “Will you still need me, will you still feed me, when I’m 64?” Well, the lyrics of this Beatles’ song went through my head a couple of weeks ago. I turned 64....
West End Woes: A PVD summertime choose-your-own-adventure
For those unfamiliar with the Choose Your Own Adventure book series, DO NOT read the following in order. Start with paragraph 1, then see where it goes. While mostly fiction, the locations here are real...
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Stuff to Do
Sly Fox
June 1 - June 22Four Dimensions
June 1 - June 29A Walk Through With The Weavers Artist Talk
June 1 - June 25Linda Megathlin Featured Exhibit
June 1 - July 13Julio D. Samayoa
June 1 - June 28
Tartuffe
There are likely hundreds of colleges and universities with theater programs in the United States. One has to wonder if locally,University of Rhode Island is at a slight disadvantage. It’s […]
A Few Good Men
It is perhaps one of the most familiar movie catchphrases in recent history. Jack Nicholson, in full military regalia, sitting in a courtroom, shouting at Tom Cruise. “You can’t handle […]
Sparrow Grass
Trinity Repertory Company has a penchant for thinking outside of the box, for trying things that are new or unexpected. The folks at Trinity seem to like to shake things […]
Avenue Q
To say that puppetry as a theatrical art has a long history would be an understatement. An ancient art form, it is believed to have its origins some 30,000 years […]
Battle for the Bay
Save the Bay’s Jonathan Stone turns up heat on polluter The mission seemed pretty straightforward. Three years ago, a new company called Rhode Island Recycled Metals set up shop on […]
Genny Don’t Lose That Number
’Gansett releases a lovely cream ale One problem with big mainstream beers is that people expect me to know everything about every new release, and have completely analyzed it within […]
TRIST provides belly laughs with weekend performances of Twelfth Night
If you’re looking for a little comical pre-game in your weekend romp downtown, allow us to suggest Twelfth Night, produced by the The Rhode Island Shakespeare Theater (TRIST). Directed by […]
Benefit for the Louvers Frontman at Social Club
In Memory of Edward Henry Andrews of {Eddie and the Louvers} Eddie passed away on December 10th two days after his 29th birthday. Eddie was a Renaissance man in the […]
Soma Nova Builds Music
Picked up the pieces after the oh, so unbelievably positive response to the last issue’s annual “Hot Woman of Local Rock ‘n’ Roll” column and would just like to address […]