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THE LETTER Q: Queer Writers’ Notes to Their Younger Selves Edited by Sarah Moon Arthur A. Levine Books $17.99 hardcover This young adult book is written in the form of letters to each author’s younger self. The list of names here is prodigious as much for talent as for the sheer number of authors who [Continue]

There are signs that the economy might improve, but the job market in Rhode Island is still very competitive. The current unemployment rate in Rhode Island is 11 percent. In this competitive economy, so many college students are struggling to get noticed while they search for jobs. It’s the students who take the initiative promoting [Continue]

The Waterman Street Whole Foods Market has been a part of Providence’s East Side neighborhood since 1990. Neighbors come in looking for the smiles and exceptional customer service we provide. Stop by any day of the week and be satisfied and delighted while sharing our passion for food, our high quality standards, and our commitment [Continue]

”PENNY DREADFUL’S SHILLING SHOCKERS“ HEX-PLAINED Penny Dreadful’s Shilling Shockers shows old horror and sci-fi movies with comedy sketches and story lines in between segments of the films, all commercial-free on cable access television throughout New England. For fans of gothic horror, a trio of gothic horror hosts present the great stars [Continue]

Tennessee Williams had a powerful ability to reveal the strengths and frailties of the human heart. In this occasionally comedic drama, an advancing storm is heading up the Mexican coast towards the Costa Verde, an out of season run down hotel with a few unexpected guests. Winner of the New York Drama Critics Award, this [Continue]

I entered the restaurant just a moment behind my dining guest, Walter. We were graciously greeted by Christine, one of the owners of Blaze, who immediately showed us to our table. We were seated at one of the high top pub tables that were as elegantly set as those in the main dining area. Lovely [Continue]

The Mis-Education of Cameron Post by Emily M. Danforth |  Harper Collins  | $17.99 hardcover   Boy oh boy, is it ever a great time for gay teens! Here’s the kind of story many of my friends who were miserable about liking girls and shunned for it would have loved back when we were in [Continue]

Feeling a tad under the weather the night I dined at The ROI, a new supper club located at 150 Chestnut Street in Providence. Nonetheless, it was my duty as a “foodie” to explore this new establishment and its culinary cuisine. Upon entering The ROI, my friend Walter and I descended a shallow, slightly curved [Continue]

  Pauline Kael: A Life in the Dark by Brian Kellow  |  Penguin  |  $27.95 hardcover Another new book to do with the wonderful film critic Pauline Kael! Though last month’s review of Lucking Out by James Wolcott is still my favorite, Brian Kellow does an admirable job of researching and writing about the life [Continue]

One of the benefits of living on the East Side is being in close proximity to unique shops, Blackstone Boulevard park, and some of the best restaurants in RI. So, on a misty night my mom Carole and I took a neighborhood stroll to one of those restaurants. Garden Grille Café, located at 727 East [Continue]