It’s my favorite time of day in Newport as I meander along the back roads away from the hustle and bustle of tourists on the main avenues. After a dreary and drizzly day, the gray fog has dissipated just enough for the brilliant sunset to peak through the clouds.

Rome, Italy – Amazed, frantic, excited, overwhelmed. This pretty much sums up the emotional rollercoaster I have experienced since arriving in the ancient city of Rome just over two weeks ago.

Anyone who has ever studied abroad is most likely to tell you that it was one of the best experiences of their entire life.

As I walked into the art gallery of the Antone Center to see the exhibit “New Work: Drawings and Paintings” by Jenny Maloney, I was instantly intrigued by her work. Maloney is an artist and professor at Adelphi University. She has previously taught at the Rhode Island School of Design and the New York Institute of Technology.

The season’s most notable releases and a guide to the area’s best concerts

Autumn is officially upon us and the temperature will soon be dropping as quickly as the leaves are. The remains of summer air can still be felt outside, but by the end of this month it will be time to break out those sweaters and Ugg boots! Popular colors for this fall are red, purple, winter white, and anything bright.