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 […]
Events:
The Flower, The Labor, and The Sea
September 27, 2025 - June 28, 2026
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 […]
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 […]
Big Feeling: Scooping out joy one cone at a time
If you’ve strolled down PVD’s Westminster Street in the West End over the past few months, you might have noticed something sweet happening. Big Feeling isn’t just another ice cream […]
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 […]
Chasing the Sound: Why so many bands keep the Grateful Dead alive
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 […]
Stop, Rock, N’ Roll
Say hello to another edition of Stop, Rock n Roll! We’re back in quick succession with some local releases, several of which are from recent winners of various Motif Music […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]