East Providence HS Students Make Art History: Temporary exhibit at historic...
The historic John Hunt House is steeped in local history. Next to Hunt’s Mill Park in East Providence, the site features guided tours in period garb, gardens, an in-house museum and a gallery room as...
View ArticleHits, Crits, and Fails: The Open Gaming License
So does anyone remember that internet story where Disney tried to trademark the word “princess?” I’ll bet the remaining members of royalty in Europe had some interesting things to say on that notion,...
View ArticleHits, Crits, and Fails: D&D Heists
The six-person crew stood around the parchment-littered table, poring over the maps and notes from their recon. Their target: A warehouse that stood among a cluster of other brick buildings and...
View ArticleCrime & Cuisine: A taste of Providence history
Providence has a variety of funky and diverse neighborhoods that are each distinct – yet blend into a city that haunts like home. Atwells Avenue in the Federal Hill neighborhood connects a few...
View Article2024 Bartenders Ball Nominating:
Nominate yourself or other bartenders for this years event! The event will be on August 11th at R1 Indoor Karting in Lincoln RI. The awards will be part of our 20th Anniversary Celebration and will be...
View ArticleFall Date Night Guide: Think, rage, create
In my opinion, fall is the best season for going on dates – whether it be for folks in committed relationships, or folks dating casually. The air is crisp, the vibes are cozy, and the fashion...
View ArticleLet a Little Apple in Your Life
Beginning before even the dog days of summer have ended, Dunkin’ Donuts, in their divine Providence, reveal to us the Holey Trinity of fall: The pumpkin doughnut. The pumpkin muffin. And the Pumpkin...
View ArticleCollege Housing PVD
Brown University, Rhode Island School of Design, Providence College, Johnson and Wales University, Rhode Island College, and Roger Williams University – all of these schools fall within a 12-mile...
View ArticleCollege Girls’ Guide to 18+ Clubbing: Dancing around PVD
The first thing to know about clubbing in Rhode Island is that we have a nightlife meant for everyone, even those of us who are on the younger side of things. Most clubs here are 21+ but might host...
View ArticleFull Furnish Ahead: Furniture Bank of Rhode Island helps people make their...
Moving can be an exciting time with a fresh start, but it also comes with an incredible amount of stress. There is a lot that needs to be added to the checklist and there are usually some added...
View ArticleZodiac and Beer Compatibility: Your sign and what suds you should be knocking...
I never really thought about whether my zodiac sign affected my beer drinking choices. Should I base my craft choice on my daily horoscope? I thought I should search for more knowledge and knew just...
View ArticleStars and Mood
Image via Unsplash. Life has seemed tough lately and people seem more frustrated than usual. It feels like the world is off-kilter and in need of help. This got me thinking about the role astrology...
View ArticlePVD’s Metaphysical Scene: I visited two metaphysical stores in PVD. Here’s...
Serena and Mercedez in their shop. When I walked into Earthtones Metaphysical Shop on Wickenden Street in Providence, here is what I noticed: a clean, calming space; two warm storekeepers; the layered...
View ArticleVampires Among Us
Vampire (c. 1893) by Edvard Munch. For good or ill, mankind has always had a fascination with vampires. Going back thousands of years, there are legends of demons that take their sustenance from the...
View ArticleBreaking Barriers: Providence’s pioneer in death influence
Photos by Jay Davani. Death Café. The name itself evokes a visceral response in each of us. From the moment we are born, we have a sense of what this unknowable event means, and as we grow, the...
View ArticleBloodsucking Friends: The other vampires of Rhode Island
On a frigid winter night in 1892, the villagers of Exeter exhumed the corpse of Mercy Brown. Her cheeks blushed, her lips still red – Mercy’s body was desecrated in the name of a centuries-old...
View ArticleConscious Consumerism
The excitement of an endless array of deals around the holidays drives many of us, myself included, to go card-swiping crazy. The Kindle you were going to get your cousin for Christmas is 80% off on...
View ArticleGet Out of the House!: What’s worth leaving home for this time of year
Winter – when the sun is down by 4:30pm and most things, including my motivation, start to shrivel. Last year, after a bad bout of seasonal affective disorder, I came to terms with the fact that...
View Article12 Days of Christmas Specials
The best part of the holiday season is tradition. Many families plan activities year in and year out, which is something most people look forward to (minus the jaded teenagers). Holiday movies are a...
View ArticleHow to Stay Cozy
I’ve been using a heating pad in the winter months for years. It doesn’t matter if my back is hurting or not. I’ve always found the warmth of the heating pad incredibly comforting, especially when...
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