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'Assault on the First Amendment' focus of Thursday event

The struggle to preserve the principles of the First Amendment will be the topic of the opening Bosworth Lecture to be held on Thursday, Sept 8, at 7 p.m. at the Rogers Free Library (Bristol). The … more

9/6/22

Swimmers run out of the water at Island Park Beach during the last Island Park Polar Dive.

Brave polar divers to get wet Sunday in Portsmouth

PORTSMOUTH — Step one: Take off the towel. Step two: Run like mad into the water. (It’s OK to scream a little.) Step three: Make sure you at least get your shoulders … more

By Jim McGaw | 12/28/22

The annual Valentine's Farmers' Market is Sunday

The Tiverton Farmers Market hosts its fourth annual Valentine's Market this Sunday, Feb. 11, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. At the speciality market, vendors will be experimenting and integrating chocolate … more

2/8/24

The Ravers play at 'The Fort' on Sept. 7

Fort Adams State Park in Newport is the site of a free outdoor concert on Wednesday, Sept. 7. The Ravers will perform from 6 to 8 p.m. Doors open at 5 p.m. Entry is free, with food and beverages … more

8/31/22

Teddy Bear Picnic on Friday in Fall River

The ever-popular “Teddy Bear Picnic” at the Fall River Public Library take place Friday, Aug. 8 at 11 a.m. This outdoor event will include a storytime featuring such entertaining … more

8/9/23

Tardi Mardi Gras Party on Saturday in Barrington

Join The Cajun Hobos with old-fashioned Cajun music from southwest Louisiana for a Tardi Mardi Gras Party on Saturday at the Bay Spring Community Center. A potluck kicks things off at 6:30 p.m. with … more

3/5/24

Bristol Harbor Festival and Blessing of the Fleet

Join the Bristol Harbormaster's Office and the local fishing community for the annual Harbor Festival and Blessing of the Fleet at Rockwell Park on Thames Street on Saturday, August 13. The Blessing … more

8/9/22

Off-shore wind forum set for Nov. 16 in Portsmouth

PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth Planning Department, along with URI’s Coastal Resources Center and Rhode Island Sea Grant, will host a forum on Wednesday, Nov. 16, to discuss the science and … more

11/8/22

Funda Fest: Sankofa and the Rhode Island Black Storytellers to host celebration of culture

From the community storytellers, or griots, of West Africa to American icons like Toni Morrison, Rita Dove and Isabel Wilkerson, the spoken word serves as a fundamental medium for sharing cultural … more

1/13/23

Rhode Island Philharmonic premieres performance of Verdi Requiem

This Friday and Saturday, the Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra will be premiering their performance of Verdi Requiem. This performance will feature Interim Principal Conductor Tania Miller, the … more

5/3/23

Musical performance accentuates the Bristol BookFest

Aurea Ensemble will perform a musical highlight of the 2024 Bristol BookFest, which focuses on “Moby-Dick.” The eclectic, interdisciplinary ensemble of celebrated musicians and actors … more

3/5/24

Providence Restaurant Weeks kicks off Sunday

Providence Restaurant Weeks, featuring more than 50 restaurants clustered in Providence, Cranston and Warwick, begins this Sunday, July 10, and extends until Juy 23. See the full list of … more

7/7/22

The Kempton House has been in the same family since it was constructed in 1871.

Little Compton House Tour opens nine historic homes

The public will have the rare opportunity to tour nine historic Little Compton properties on Saturday, Sept. 17, to benefit the Little Compton Historical Society. Six private homes, two Historical … more

9/12/22

See the stars and much more at free Astronomy event

An Astronomy Day co-hosted by the Barrington Recreation Dept. and the Astronomical Society of New England will feature solar observing is from 1 to 4:30 p.m., using special telescopes that safely … more

9/28/22

Lions Club host its annual Chorus Night

The Tiverton Lions Club will hold its annual Henri J. Pare Scholarship Chorus Night with the award-winning Narragansett Bay Chorus and quartets. The chorus is known for its entertaining concerts of … more

11/16/22

Owls and Ales at the Audubon on Saturday night

This Saturday, Jan. 14, meet some of Audubon’s amazing owls at their Bristol center. Enjoy a presentation on these fascinating birds of prey while enjoying locally brewed beers. Then take a … more

1/11/23

Kathryn Beauchamp, co-leader of the Terrapin Conservation Project, holds a mature female Diamondback Terrapin turtle. At a behind-the-scenes look at the project, hear directly from volunteers who greet the nesting turtles, protect their nests, watch the hatchlings emerge, and scientifically track the results of each season.

Behind the scenes: The Terrapin Conservation Project

Every year in late spring, a miraculous thing happens in a remote corner of Barrington. Hundreds of rare Diamondback Terrapin turtles come ashore to lay their eggs, ensuring the survival of their … more

3/5/24

Free folk concert and day of fun at the farm

The Collaborative, a nonprofit arts organization in Warren, presents Folk at the Farm, a fun day of live music, art, food from local restaurants and drinks. Performing will be the Atwater-Donnelly … more

9/28/22

Otis Read and friends in concert on Sunday

Join Imago Foundation for the Arts as it welcomes Otis Read, Jim Corwin & Peter Breen, who will present Read’s original music with three-part vocal harmony, acoustic and electric guitars, … more

11/16/22

Warren Memorial Day events start Sunday morning, continue on Monday

Memorial Day events in Warren begin at 8:15 a.m. at the Town Wharf, continuing with ceremonies and parade on Monday, May 29. more

5/25/23

'Cold Chocolate' outdoors at Blithewold on Aug. 16

The "Music at Sunset" concert series continues at Blithewold Mansion, Gardens and Arboretum, with three shows remaining. Upcoming shows are: more

8/10/23

Newport Boat Show features hundreds of boats and more this weekend

The 51st annual Newport International Boat Show takes place over four days, from Thursday to Sunday, Sept. 15 to 18. Spread along five sites encompassing more than 14 acres, visitors can check out … more

9/13/22

The poster for the Walkabout was designed by Warren artist, Corissa Amber.

Warren Walkabout 2022 kicks off Sunday

The Warren Walkabout is back, and there will be plenty to do during its festive events on each of the three subsequent Sundays (the 16th, 23rd, and 30th). more

By Ethan Hartley | 10/13/22

Annual holiday artisan market at Linden Place on Saturday

Linden Place will host its third annual holiday artisan market on Saturday in the ballroom, courtyard and grounds of the historic 1810 mansion. There will be dozens of artisans and their unique … more

11/16/22

A range of native and non-invasive plants will be for sale at the Earth Day seedling sale.

Group hosting a month of Earth Day activities, cleanups, fundraisers

You can make an impact this Earth Day, throughout the month of April, and all year long. Little actions like picking up trash, planting native plants, and reducing/reusing water all make a … more

4/11/23