Eve Stockwell

Sep 9, 2024 | rimonthly.com | Eve Stockwell

Tucked into a nondescript side street in East Providence is one of the country’s oldest indoor tennis courts. The Indoor Tennis Court, as it’s aptly known, was commissioned by socialite and philanthropist Lyra Brown Nickerson in 1913. It opened with a Halloween-themed “tennis ball” on Oct. 31, 1914 — complete with a tennis match, witch hats, a buffet dinner and dancing — and has been hosting tennis royalty ever since.

Sep 3, 2024 | wordswithoutborders.org | Igiaba Scego |Karosh Taha |Mariana Oliver |Eve Stockwell

Let me begin this story with a confession: I don’t know how to pronounce my own name. For as long as I can remember, I have felt uncomfortable introducing myself to anyone. The German people I grew up with tripped over my name’s melodic sounds, while my parents’ Vietnamese friends had trouble understanding my heavy accent. The Germans got around the problem by not addressing me by name at all.

Aug 28, 2024 | rimonthly.com | Eve Stockwell

It’s not every day that one is able to effortlessly incorporate fine art and luxury into their favorite outfit, but Lauren Zavala, founder, designer and lead artist of Zavala Bespoke, strives to allow people to do just that. The artist — and new Providence resident — paints exuberant designs onto luxury leather goods — among a multitude of canvases — that are tailored to fit the needs of each individual client.

Jul 29, 2024 | wordswithoutborders.org | Kaori Fujino |Mieko Kawakami |Ahmed Isselmou |Eve Stockwell

At Tokyo Station, I saw someone willingly cease being themself. I’d heard it was becoming an issue, but this was the first time I’d actually seen it happen. Wait, we just got here, wow, no way, the city really is a scary place. My friend Cocoro and I transmitted these thoughts back and forth as we blinked away, taking snapshots. By the time we left the station, giddy with excitement—Tokyo! We’re in Tokyo!—more than half of the person’s P-Pod had already melted off, forty-two yards ahead of us.

Jul 25, 2024 | rimonthly.com | Eve Stockwell

The James Beard Foundation’s newest concept, The Platform by JBF, boasts a show kitchen and event space perfect for seasoned cooks. Four of the Newport area’s most esteemed chefs — and 2024 James Beard Foundation semifinalists — took to the Big Apple for a night of “Cooking on the Classic Coast.” These culinary experts included Andy Teixeira of Newport Vineyards, Basil Yu of Yagi Noodles, Kevin O’Donnell and William Reitzel of Giusto and Peter Carvelli of Folgia.