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Film

Catch Glimpses of Rhode Island in Full-Length Trailer for ‘Hocus Pocus 2’

The Sanderson sisters can be seen running amok in Rhode Island's Creative Capital and City By the Sea.
Kaitlyn Murray,

Photo by Jamie Coelho Sisters, I suggest we form a calming circle: the theatrical trailer for Disney’s long-awaited sequel to the cult classic, Hocus Pocus, is finally here. (Sure, the wait may not quite compare to Thackery Binx’s three-hundred-year guard, but thirty years is a long time for us mere mortals!) In addition to the thrill that is the return…

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Be Well Rhody, Business, Environment

Earthly Essentials Nourishes Hair and Body Using Natural Ingredients

The Providence-based hair and body company honors nature, health, self-care, growth and healing with high-quality holistic elements.
Edelinda Baptista,

The ingredients within Earthly Essential’s products are derived from the Earth, chemical- and cruelty-free. Photo by Kincaid Mclaren | @visualskm_ Lavascia Williams was sick of damaging her hair. She was also disappointed that the hair products she used and trusted, which were marketed towards her hair type, caused this damage. This experience encouraged her to transition away from store-bought brands…

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Art, Culture

Bad Fit is a Good Fit for Everybody

Providence Art Gallery provides inclusive space for all type of artists.
Anna Downes,

Pursuing art as a career can be disheartening as artists may struggle to find an avenue to share their work. Christiana Creep, a local artist and curator of Bad Fit Art Gallery experienced this firsthand through her own art career. She found that when she would reach out to galleries, they would begin asking questions that she felt went beyond…

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Fashion, Shopping

Rhody Makers: Amy and Ryan Boutchie of Coral Anchor

The Massachusetts transplants offer both classic and tongue-in-cheek nautical clothing to Rhode Islanders with a good sense of style and humor.
Kaitlyn Murray,

Photo courtesy of Amy and Ryan Boutchie. It’s hard to resist the allure of Bristol. No one knows that better than Amy and Ryan Boutchie, two Massachusetts natives and the owners of Coral Anchor. After one visit to the historic seaside town, the couple was persuaded to trade in their Cape Cod address (the very town in which they first…

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Restaurants

Catch (Food) Flights, Not Feelings at Blackstone Herb + Martini Bar

Get a taste of everything before committing to full size portions at this Coventry coffee, cocktail and tapas spot.
Kerri Tallman,

Why choose one dish when you can sample them all at miniature size? Even the most indecisive eaters can make a choice when it comes to ordering at Blackstone Herb + Martini Bar in Coventry due to its wide variety of coffee, cocktails, smaller appetizers and entrees. This coffee shop and bar dual business operates on similar schedules. All flights…

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Film

New Film ‘Tony Martone’ Sees Two Mob Families Come to Blows in East Providence

The film, which was in part shot in East Providence and Pawtucket, will stream on Amazon Prime beginning July 15.
Kaitlyn Murray,

On Friday night, the Stadium Theatre in Woonsocket played host to the premiere of Tony Martone, a McGee Productions film which follows the titular character — a formidable and “untouchable” mob boss in East Providence — as his home turf is invaded by a rival family from New York. A longtime fan of films like Donnie Brasco, Scarface and the…

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Culture, Shop Local Food

JLife Mart Refreshes Thayer Street with Asian Goodies

This Japanese corner store asks Americans to get familiar with foreign favorites.
Casey Croft,

JLife Mart has replaced Tealuxe and offers a wide selection of Asian snacks, stationery, beauty products and more. Courtesy of JLife MartProvidence’s Thayer Street is no stranger to trendy storefronts, but this place demands attention. Popping up this past April on the corner of Thayer and Angell Street, JLife Mart beckons passersby with its large windows and bright white signage….

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History, Save This House

Save this House: This Seventeenth-Century Reproduction Is Straight Out of Colonial New England

Phil Hauser built a 3,000-square-foot dream house for his family in rural Foster using traditional craftsmanship.
Dana Rae Laverty,

This Foster home is an exact reproduction of the historic Kingsnorth-Starr House in Guilford, Connecticut. Photo by Alan Chopy / Chopy Media.If you’ve always wanted to live in a historic home — minus the historic levels of upkeep and repairs — then you’re going to love our latest installment of Save this House. This four bed, two bath home just…