Cthulhu Grabs a Video Camera
Films arcane, weird, creepy and outright terrifying will travel from around the world to Providence to celebrate the profound influence of PVD author HP Lovecraft, whose work terrified in relative […]
Events:
The Flower, The Labor, and The Sea
September 27, 2025 - June 28, 2026
Lunar Notes
Aries: Despite the call of duty and responsibility, you break out in a dance of joy as you embrace those activities that make your heart sing. All fun things come your […]
Sean Spicer Gives Briefing at Barrington Books
RI native and former Trump press secretary Sean Spicer was in town in July representing and signing his new memoir, The Briefing: Politics, the Press, and the President. Spicer grew […]
RIIFF 2018 Highlights
RIIFF programming director Shawn Quirk guided us through a selection of features and shorts. Opening night ceremonies on August 7 feature dedication of the 2018 festival to emerita professor Winifred […]
RI Authors Give Advice to Graduating College Seniors
Throughout May and June, robed college graduates listened to commencement speeches delivered by well-known lawmakers, judges, television personalities, actors and chief executive officers of businesses. Many of the orators advised the […]
Good-Natured Political Satire: Charlie Hall and the Ocean State Follies
Charlie Hall started the Ocean State Follies in 1992. Over the next two decades, it became the renowned and definitive political comedy and satire act in Rhode Island. He retired […]
Food Truck Profile: There’s A New Cart In Town
What do a regional Crossfit athlete, a successful entrepreneur and a self-proclaimed doughnut connoisseur have in common? Doughnut making! Partners Jake Marconi, Paul Kettelle and Cooper Marsh have put […]
Pin-up: Maple Devine
You’re pretty in pink, Maple! I am a 12-year breast cancer survivor, so I like to give back to my community with the Save the Tatas Pink Pasty Show coming […]
Locale Profile: The Summer’s Hotspot: Mare Rooftop
I once read a story in which the author noted that “firsts” are always known, marked, and photographed, like our first steps. Our lasts, however, often are given no […]
Lunar Notes
Aries: Your search for a creative outlet is assisted by a helpful friend and/or a congenial co-worker. This is all part of the process whereby you endeavor to be and express […]