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‘Christmas at Blithewold’ returns this week
The annual “Christmas at Blithewold” celebration returns with a mansion full of decorations in every room, mansion tours, Santa sing-alongs, music in the living room, afternoon teas on … more
Newport Live hosts Phoebe Hunt on Saturday night
Newport Live welcomes a very special artist, Phoebe Hunt, premiering her new solo album, “Nothing Else Matters,” on Saturday, Nov. 18, at 7 p.m. at the Newport Art Museum. Tickets can be … more
A New England Thanksgiving at Coggeshall Farm
Join the Coggeshall Farm Museum staff on Saturday, Nov. 18, at they prepare a Thanksgiving meal in the historic farmhouse. The late 18th century was before the official start of Thanksgiving as a … more
Winter Artisans Market at Linden Place
Linden Places hosts its fourth annual Winter Artisan Market this Saturday, Nov. 18 from 11 .a.m to 3 p.m. It should be a delightful day of shopping and supporting local artisans  With a … more
Holiday Lantern Tours in Newport throughout the season
Hear the history of early American holiday traditions on an evening walk hosted by the Museum of Newport History. Learn how Newporters did, or didn’t, observe the holidays. The tour lasts about … more
The Good Trade Makers Market returns to PVD this weekend
The Good Trade Makers Market will return to Providence this Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 18 and 19. This annual event gathers nearly 100 independent makers and small manufacturers of home decor, art, … more
Newport Mansions are ‘Sparkling’ again, now through December
Visitors will once again be visiting The Breakers in Newport to stroll through a half-mile outdoor path of glittering lights and colorful displays as holiday music fills the evening air. For the … more
Tour and learn at a working farm on Saturday
The Eastern Rhode Island Conservation District is hosting a tour of White Rock Farm in Little Compton this Saturday, Nov. 18. The tour begins at 10 a.m. White Rock Farm partners with ERICD and … more
Santa arrives by boat this Saturday at Sabin Point
Santa doesn’t always come on a sleigh. Families are invited to see Santa take a boat ride from the dock at Haines Park on the Lady Pomham II. He will motor around the terrace, arriving at Sabin … more
Winter farmers’ markets in Westport, with live music
There are four more winter farmers’ markets in Westport, with at least 13 to 16 vendors weekly. There also are artisans, knit and alpaca products, pet treats and botanical skin care products. … more
Decorated Delights is one of the regular vendors at the Tiverton Farmers Market.
In the spirit of Thanksgiving, comes a ‘Cranberry-Craze’ farmers’ market
The Tiverton Farmers Market adapts with the seasons, and this weekend it pivots with the approach of Thanksgiving. On Sunday, Nov. 19, Tiverton Middle School will be the site for the fourth annual … more
Dillion Fesmire (right), playing Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, clowns around with his future bride Constanze Weber, played by Eli Cabral, during a recent dress rehearsal of the PHS Drama Club’s production of “Amadeus,” which will be staged Thursday through Saturday, Nov. 16-18, in the school’s Kate Grana Auditorium.
‘Amadeus’ takes to the stage at Portsmouth High
PORTSMOUTH — Before it became a hit movie in 1984, the fictional story of the rivalry between court composer Antonio Salieri and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in the late 18th century was told on the … more
Joe Delfino, an Air Force veteran of over 36 years and a member of the Combat Veterans Association, salutes after placing a flag in honor of those who died in wars throughout America’s history, during the ceremony at the South Burial Ground during the 2023 Memorial Day observance ceremony.
Warren to observe two Veterans' Day events this weekend
An event on Saturday, Nov. 11 will honor a late WWII veteran and a Medal of Honor recipient. An event on Sunday, Nov. 12 will honor four Warren veterans. more
Fresh and local, farmers' markets move indoors
The air has turned colder and the days are shorter, but popular farmers' markets continue throughout the region. Here is a quick recap of opportunities for fresh food and goods: more
Imago welcomes Jake Blount on Sunday
Imago Foundation for the Arts   welcomes Jake Blount, an award-winning interpreter of Black folk music. In his hands, the banjo, fiddle, electric guitar and synthesizer become ceremonial … more
Stone Church Coffee House welcomes House of Hamill
Bristol’s Stone Church Coffee House welcomes House of Hamill on Saturday, Nov. 11. Sometimes things happen because they are just meant to be. Rose Baldino and Brian … more
Firepits and tasty treats at Blithewold this weekend
After getting washed out last weekend, Blithewold is expecting better weather as it invites guests to reserve a fire pit and enjoy the ambience this weekend. There will be two sessions of “ … more
Iron Pour and Sims Ave. Festival are Saturday night
The Steel Yard once again will light up the skies over Sims Avenue in Providence as they melt more than 2,000 pounds of luminous iron in a custom-built tilt furnace. A trained pour crew will activate … more
'Fire at the Fort' Saturday night in Newport
Fort Adams Trust invites visitors to attend Fire at the Fort for a Veterans Day celebration. The Fort walls will be illuminated and fire pits will be lit throughout the Parade Field inside hstoric … more
Accomplished folk singer performing Saturday at Stone Soup
Lisa Bastoni is a 2022 New England Music Award nominee (Roots), 2020 and 2019 Boston Music Award Nominee (Folk) and winner of 2019 New Folk at the esteemed Kerrville Folk Festival. She will be … more
Dillion Fesmire (right), playing Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, clowns around with his future bride Constanze Weber, played by Eli Cabral, during a dress rehearsal of the PHS Drama Club’s production of “Amadeus,” to be staged Nov. 16-18 in the school’s Kate Grana Auditorium.
At Portsmouth High: Counting down to opening night
PORTSMOUTH — It’s just two weeks before opening night of “Amadeus” and Dillion Fesmire, playing the title role, has asked for his next line one too many times. more
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Audubon is open for free Saturday, with Turtle Races!
The Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium in Bristol is open for free on Veterans Day, Saturday, Nov. 11, thanks to a sponsorship by Citizens Bank. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., there will be nature stories, … more
Lecturer discusses the colonial struggle against arbitrary rule
Early New Englanders' understanding of arbitrary rule and their efforts to maintain self-government in the late 1600s is the topic of the Bosworth Lecture Series on Thursday, Nov 9, at 6:30 p.m. at … more
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Newport Restaurant Week continues through the weekend
The 17 th annual Newport Restaurant Week begins this Friday, Nov. 3, and continues through Nov. 12. Featuring ten days of culinary experiences, the event offers a variety of deals and discounts, … more
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Newport Restaurant Week kicks off on Friday
The 17 th annual Newport Restaurant Week begins this Friday, Nov. 3, and continues through Nov. 12. Featuring ten days of culinary experiences, the event offers a variety of deals and discounts, … more
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