In the dynamic tapestry of hip-hop and cultural influence, one name shines brightly: Jon Hope. A multifaceted force hailing from the streets of Providence, this multimedia personality has woven together a remarkable career as a lyricist, performer, host, educator, mentor, and keynote speaker. Hope’s journey is a testament to the transformative power of authenticity and […]
In December 2022, Rhode Island stepped into the spotlight with the launch of its adult-use cannabis market, setting off a wave of change in consumption patterns across the state. In fact, licensed cannabis businesses raked in over a whopping $105 million in legal sales during their debut year alone. That’s a chunk of change! And […]
Hank’s Herbs is a licensed cannabis cultivator in Rhode Island that has been providing premium cannabis products since its establishment in 2017. Similar to a micro-brewery, Hank’s values attention to detail, ensuring consistent quality in every cannabis product they produce. Their focus on consistency, cleanliness, and plant genetics impacts all of their cannabis strains. “Hank’s […]
“Through my work, I can create this cultural connection with nature and the places around us,” says this month’s cover artist May Babcock. Babcock forages for inspiration and raw materials where land meets sea. On windswept shores, she wades through tidal pools and combs beaches, gathering cast-off treasures brought in with each alternating rush of […]
There’s a tendency of late for directors to re-envision Shakespeare’s masterworks by staging them in a different time and territory, and with a more modern temperament, as if today’s audiences needed an assist in finding the plays’ relevancy. This misguided movement was recently touched on by satirical digital news source The Onion in a mock […]
Wilbury Theatre Group presents Wolf Play, by Hansol Jung and directed by Marcel A. Mascaró. When an online adoption process goes sideways, the young boy caught in the middle launches himself into a lone wolf’s journey to find a pack he can call his own. South Korean playwright Jung has been hailed as one of […]
Sweet Binks Wildlife Rehabilitation does not rehab domestic rabbits. Learn more at sweetbinks.org cats Pawswatch Community Cat Care Center pawswatch.org and fb.com/catcarecenterRI PRINCESS GREENIE 4-year-old dilute tortie looking for a quiet, child-free home with cat tower and hut for safety. Loves pets, loves love. Spayed, current on shots and vaccines, FELV/FIV negative, microchipped. HUMPERDINK 5½-month-old […]
Okee dokee folks… Today I was thinking about substance abuse in the music community. I know that big rock stars have always been famous for getting on stage smashed but that is so passé. A lot of folks may never admit to having a problem with substance abuse or even want to discuss it. When […]
A fishing boat rests in the middle of the Atlantic. It sways like a piece of driftwood under the heat of the summer sun. The ocean stretches towards the blue horizon, wrapping its curving arms around the earth. The air is tranquil, still for the squawking of gulls and the gentle lapping of water against […]
“Welcome back to Woony Wonders! I’m Brookie, your Woonasquatucket River Watershed trout ambassador…” Comic by Lermworm.