3heARTS Productions Recreates a Classic If MacBeth took place in 2014, would the play have ended differently? Rather than behead MacBeth, could Macduff forgive his rival for butchering his wife and son? Could MacBeth ever rid himself of those pesky ghosts and obtain peace, despite his horrific crimes? Probably, but only if the process aired […]
A Review of Cranston’s First and Only Brew Pub Well, they’ve finally done it … the pigs have flown to Cranston for its worst-kept secret: Brutopia. From the first whispers of pigs on the wing perfecting their flying skills to their whirlwind opening, many have been abuzz with the possibility of BBQ and beers all […]
Casual and Formal Outdoor Eateries in Rhode Island If you choose to dine outside, you choose to dine with insects alighting on your lips and in your wine, and you choose to be too hot or too cold but rarely anywhere in between. You choose to permit the wind to toss your hair into your […]
An Exploration of Gay Lifestyle Staging Tony Kushner’s Angels in America, especially in an intimate space like Epic Theatre’s 82 Rolphe Square, is a daunting task that takes artistic courage and strong acting. This production has both. Angels in America: A Gay Fantasia on National Themes, is a 1993 Pulitzer Prize-winning play in two parts. […]
Rhode Island’s Hottest Contact Sport The air is warmer and the kids are off from school: What is there to do? Take in a few bouts of the hard-hitting, fast-skating Providence Roller Derby, of course! Here’s a quick primer: Roller derby is a contact sport played on a flat track where players and the referees […]
As a native of Roswell, New Mexico, I’m accustomed to looking to the sky for activity. We consider it a tourist attraction. In Rhode Island, however, The Ocean State, it makes sense that most people look to the water for summer fun. And while I cannot argue with anyone wanting to anchor down at Potter’s […]
Filmmaking in Rhode Island Someone once mentioned the institution of marriage when comparing our little state and its high and low points. I love you. I have to be away from you. And so opines this commentator. Much like the quandary that faces most artists in their lifetime … to be seen or to hide […]
Food, Drinks, and Events for Everyone! Everyone — from the outdoor enthusiast to the Baggo playing beer lover — will find something to enjoy at this year’s Taste of Block Island from paddleboarding lessons to wine tastings, book signings to lighthouse tours, discounted items to the absolutely free (and who can say no to free?). […]
An Interview with Devin Mayim-Daviau I have been in my fair share of sex toy shops and porn stores in my 30 years on this planet. Some were amazing, some were terrifying and some I’d rather not discuss. Experiences will always vary when you choose to patronize the wonderful world of sleaze for sale. On […]
The Cool Collective Presents an Exciting Multi-Media Experience The Cool Collective from the Resources for Human Development-Rhode Island (RHD-RI) presents an original play, Pizza World for one weekend only on Friday, June 6 at 7pm and Saturday, June 7 at 2pm at 95 Empire Street, Providence. An exciting, multi-media presentation, in development since last September, […]