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This Sturday, Feb 11th, join the Audubon Society at Fort Refuge in North Smithfield for a snowshoeing adventure! From 10am to 12pm, explore the beauty of this wildlife refuge in winter as you search … more

2/9/23

Native seed workshop at Bristol Audubon

This Saturday, March 11th, come to Audubon and learn how to start your wildlife/pollinator garden from seed! Learn about native plants and which species are best to use. Discover where to find … more

3/8/23

A replica of the Nao Trinidad, the flagship of the Magellan-Elcano expedition, is coming to Bristol today and staying until Aug. 13.

Bristol to host replica of Magellan flagship that circled the globe

The Nao Trinidad, the flagship of the Magellan-Elcano expedition, led the first circumnavigation of the world from 1519 to 1522, and its replica is visiting Bristol from Aug. 3-13. more

By Christy Nadalin | 8/3/23

Dr. David Weed (left), is the project coordinator for the The Sowams Heritage Area Project.

The Sowams region could potentially become a National Heritage Area

The Sowams Heritage Area Project invites members of the community to participate in a community conversation to discuss the significance of Sowams, the ancestral homeland of the Massasoit Ousamequin, and the feasibility of designating the region as a National Heritage Area. more

10/6/23

Stone Soup Coffeehouse presents Grace Morrison

Laura Daly of the Boston Globe had this to say about Grace Morrison, "Her voice smacks of Jewel, and her style, cadence, and song structure is every inch from the school of Joan Osborne, … more

4/10/24

Step back in time with guided tours of Lippitt House Museum

One of the few historical homes in Providence that you can go inside and explore, Lippitt House Museum, is launching its 2024 tour season. Nestled on the East Side of Providence, Lippitt House stands … more

5/1/24

Sounds of Harmony Gong Meditation in Tiverton

Sounds of Harmony Gong Meditation will be holding a relaxation session at the Tiverton Four Corners Art Center Meeting House on Saturday, July 16 at 6:00pm. Instructors Kevin and Sarah Bell will lead … more

7/14/22

Art exhibition: "Wise Guise"

Narrows Center for the Arts will be presenting "Wise Guise," a collaborative art exhibition featuring four Massachusetts-based artists. This exhibition explores the unknown utilizing an array of … more

7/27/22

The late Gary Sherman, Westport's former shellfish constable, with a few nice white chinners.

Ten days until Westport Shellstock

Shellstock is coming the weekend after next, and organizers are dedicating part of the show in honor of former shellfish constable Gary Sherman, who died at home last Thursday at age 71. Marine … more

8/4/22

'Untold, The Race of the Century' — outdoor film on Sept. 8

Newport Film hosts a special screening of “The Race of the Century," a chronicle of the thrilling 1983 America’s Cup. A classic underdog story, it tells the tale of the scrappy … more

9/7/22

Wild Lives children's class begins at Caratunk

Wild Lives is a six-week class for children hosted by Audubon that explores the secret lives of wild animals living nearby. Students will work together to ask and answer their own questions … more

3/8/23

Third annual Antique Car Show in Little Compton

The Little Compton Republican Town Committee will host the third annual Antique Car Show this Sunday, June 11! Food, drinks and September Surprise Raffle Calendars will be available for purchase, and … more

6/7/23

Rhode Island’s own Tew’s Company will be drilling at Coggeshall Farm on Saturday.

Coggeshall hosts Revolutionary 'Drill Day' on Saturday

Step back in time to see what life was like for Revolutionary War soldiers and militiamen in Rhode Island during “Drill Day” this Saturday, Aug. 19, at Coggeshall Farm Museum. Camp … more

8/15/23

The Newport St. Patrick’s Day Parade is Saturday morning

The 68th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade is held rain or snow and lasts about two hours. There will be pipe bands, marching bands, Fife & Drum Corps, clown units, re-enactment units, and a … more

3/12/24

Vintage baseball returns to the Bristol Fourth of July Celebration stage on June 18 on the Bristol Town Common.

Bristol's Fourth of July Vintage Baseball game returns June 18

This year, the Vintage baseball game will be played on Saturday, June 18, starting at 11:30 a.m., on the Town Common, featuring the Providence Grays and Lisbon Tunnelmen of Connecticut. more

By Manny Correira | 6/10/22

Tyler Bowe concert to benefit the arts, food ministry

Narrows Center for the Arts in Fall River is holding a concert series, with shows every weekend in August. Fall River native Tyler Bowe will be performing a benefit concert for the First … more

8/17/22

Newport Weekend of Coaching

A "Weekend of Coaching" will return to Newport from Friday, Aug. 19, through Sunday, Aug. 21. Nine 19th-century horse-drawn coaches will fill the streets of Newport. The drives start daily at … more

8/16/22

The Newport Navy Choristers present 'Music for a Sunday Afternoon'

This Sunday, March 12, the Newport Navy Choristers will be performing their set “Music for a Sunday Afternoon” at St. Barnabas Church. The concert will begin at 4:00pm, and a … more

3/8/23

The Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Minneapolis-Saint Paul (LCS 21) stands moored at the United States Naval Academy pier in Annapolis, Maryland, Sept. 4, 2022.

Take your pick: Three ships available for tours in Bristol

This year, Bristol will have not one, not two, but three ships visiting by sea to join Bristol’s 238th Independence Day Celebration. more

By Cmdr. Jerome Squatrito, SC, USN (Ret.) | 6/27/23

Spend an hour with Eleanor Roosevelt

“An Hour with Eleanor,” written and performed by Cynthia Truesdale Krause, is a one-woman play and recent winner of the Marion Art Center Playwriting Incubator contest. It follows the … more

3/12/24

Spring into play at Providence Children's Museum during April break

Prepare to spring into a week filled to the brim with giggles, play, and memories that will last a lifetime at Providence Children’s Museum (PCM) during the April school vacation! PCM is … more

4/11/24

Kerri Payne of Residential Properties, along with her dog Penelope, pose in front of Hunky Dory in downtown Warren, one of the participating businesses of the Dog Stroll.

Community Dog Stroll this Thursday

Do you love dogs? What about supporting small, local businesses? Assuming you’re not Ebenezer Scrooge prior to his ghostly visitors kickstarting his steely, cold heart, we’ll assume … more

By Ethan Hartley | 7/30/21

Pawtucket Arts Festival has two weekends of arts, culture, food, dance and more

The City of Pawtucket is celebrating its 24th annual Pawtucket Arts Festival together with the 6th annual Pawtucket Restaurant Week from Sept. 9 to 18. The arts festival celebrates the … more

9/7/22

Decoupage shell crafting at Audubon

This Saturday, December 16th, join Audubon educators to create a unique hand-crafted decoupage seashell. These beautiful pieces may be used for home décor, a jewelry dish, or as a fun … more

12/13/23

Try maple sugaring with Audubon

Audubon is hosting a Maple Sugaring event on Saturday, March 16, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Caratunk Wildlife Refuge in Seekonk. Discover how maple trees are tapped for sap, learn about the … more

3/12/24