“Why I March” — Rhode Islanders Share Personal Stakes at PVD’s Hands Off! Protest

by Maya Davis

Thousands gathered in downtown Providence on April 5, joining the Hands Off! protest, a coordinated day of demonstrations held across all 50 states in response to early policy actions under the new Trump administration. Community members gathered at Hope High School before marching to the [...]

Shakespeare in Providence: Tradition and Innovation on the Stage

por Judith Clinton

For hundreds of years, William Shakespeare’s plays have been performed, interpreted, and re-interpreted for audiences of all sorts.  And this spring, members of the Creative Capital are taking on the mantle of keeping Shakespeare’s work alive, as both The Tempest and Hamlet are featured on [...]

Getting to Know the Colors of Ricky Rainbow Beard

by Tyson Birch

“There are plenty of moments in life when you’re going to feel all kinds of things that are uncomfortable,” says Ricky Katowicz. “I’ve found that the most important skill is just to be able to sit with those feelings of not feeling good enough, of [...]

Trinity Square Hosts a Treasure Trove of Taste

por Amber Ma

Nestled at the gateway to the south side of Providence, lies an area which is a testament to the city’s cultural richness and resilience. Trinity Square is defined by the triangular convergence of Elmwood Avenue and Broad Street, with key landmarks such as Grace Church [...]

Chef Nikhil Naiker Crafts a James Beard-Worthy Fusion of Flavors at Nimki

por Amber Ma

At Nimki, 2025 James Beard semifinalist for Emerging Chef Nikhil Naiker serves up a vibrant culinary experience hard to find anywhere else in the city. Naiker’s dishes marry aromatic Fijian Indian flavors like tamarind chutney and curry leaf with local vegetables, seafood, and meat. Expect [...]

JWU Makes Providence A Culinary Destination

by Margaret Rizzuto

Thomas Delle Donne, Assistant Dean at Johnson & Wales University’s College of Food Innovation & Technology (CFIT) sat down recently with the PVD Eye for a conversation about food, technology, chefs, and chemistry–and all that lies between in our city’s vibrant restaurant scene.  We also [...]

Toaster’s Collective Bakery Leavens Delicious Bread and Community

por Amber Ma

In the late 2010s, Toni Jonas Silver and Anya Talatinian were talented bakers on the bread team at the formerly beloved, but now defunct Olga’s Bakery on Point Street in Providence. Shortly after Olga’s shut their doors at the end of 2019, the COVID-19 pandemic [...]

Girls and Boys [and Mom]

by Mark Binder

Let’s start with the recommendation: Girls & Boys  now showing at the Gamm Theatre is a powerful one-person show with a stellar performance by Donnla Hughes. Blending (fictional) Moth-like storytelling with a heartrending twist, it is a riveting emotional rollercoaster ride. It’s a limited run, [...]

New Interactive Art Project Shows Providence Through a Blind Lens

by Lauren Clem

When Daniel Solomon first arrived at Brown University, he noticed students had few opportunities on campus to interact with blind or visually impaired people. The junior from Miami, who was born with ocular albinism and is legally blind, knew public education would be important to [...]

La granja Radical Roots se inspira en el pasado para garantizar un futuro más sostenible

por Amber Ma

Desde hace unos años, Radical Roots vende carne de animales criados en pastos en los mercados de agricultores de Providence. En verano, tienen su puesto en el Armory Farmers Market, en el barrio de West End de Providence, y de noviembre a mayo, en el Wintertime Market, en el número 10 de Sims Avenue. Alycia [...]