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Coggeshall’s new Executive Director Shelli Costa comes to the Farm Museum with an extensive background in nonprofit environmental education.
Coggeshall Farm to open this weekend under new leadership
Shelli Costa, who has served as the Education Director at the Westport River Watershed Alliance for the past 18 years, was recently named the new Executive Director of the Coggeshall Farm Museum. more
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The Ming Nie Global Change and Ecosystem Lab in Shanghai invited Mark Bertness (center) to study saltmarsh degradation in their region.
Endangered species: Saltmarshes — and what to do about it
The Barrington Land Conservation Trust kicks off its 2023 Land Trust Learning Series on Monday, April 3, at 6:30 p.m. with a presentation on saltmarsh degradation by Mark Bertness at the Barrington … more
Ornithologist and director of avian research for the Audubon Society of R.I., Charles Clarkson will unveil the findings of his recent study, "State of Our Birds".
Bosworth Lecture to focus on maintaining healthy bird populations
The lecture will take place on Thursday, March 9 at the Rogers Free Library in Bristol. more
Mount Hope Farmers Market continues indoors on Saturday
The weekly Mount Hope Farm farmers' market continues in its winter location this Saturday, Jan. 7, with vendors set up inside the historic barn. The market brings together dozens of local growers and … more
Mike Cirillo, wife Keri and daughters Penelope, 3, and Charlotte, 2, tell Santa what they’d like for Christmas at the Santa House on Tuesday night. 
New Santa House feels right at Ho-Ho-Home in Bristol
The Santa House is new to State Street in Bristol, but it’s been in one local man’s heart for years. more
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Year-round Farmers Market moves to new location
The weekly Mount Hope Farm farmers' market moves to its winter location this Saturday, Nov. 5, with vendors set up inside the historic barn. The market brings together dozens of local growers and … more
Bristol Citizens Police Academy returns in January
The Bristol Police will be offering their free Citizens Police Academy, from Jan. 12 to March 16, 2023, a ten-week program that will meet on Thursday evenings from 6 to 8 p.m. more
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Artists Gary and Suzi Graham in their Graham Gallery, opened earlier this year at 412A Thames St.
New Thames Street gallery hosting numerous meet-the-artist events
Beginning in 2020, confined to their home, painting became an everyday escape for Gary and Suzi Graham. more
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Popular Porchfest returns to downtown Bristol on Sunday
Scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 18, from 3 to 6 p.m., Bristol PorchFest 2022 will feature 9 porches and 18 musical acts. more
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A bald eagle
It's Raptor Weekend at the Audubon
Raptor Weekend returns to the Audubon Society of Rhode Island’s Nature Center this weekend. Wildlife rehabilitators and experts from across the Northeast will bring a wide variety of these … more
'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
Community support has sprung up around Bristol and the East Bay, through t-shirts and lawn signs honoring his memory.
Remembering Wilson Furtado
A celebration of his life will be held on Sunday, Sept. 18 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Mount Hope Farm, which generously donated the space to host this event. This will be a fun family day, with cornhole, face painting, kids games and more. more
Fr. Christian Anderson is bringing his one-man show, “Jesus Was Not a Doorman” to Bristol on Sept. 10.
Hollywood doorman turned priest is bringing his unique story to Bristol
“What happens when a good ol’ church boy ends up running the door at the hottest nightclub in Hollywood?” more
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Farmers' market is Saturday at Mount Hope Farm
The weekly Mount Hope Farm farmers' market is moving closer to peak season for local growers and providers. The market is open every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This time of year it takes … more
Narrows Center August concerts: Pousette Dart Band
Narrows Center for the Arts in Fall River is holding a concert series, with shows every weekend in August.  On Friday, August 19, rock/folk singer, songwriter and musician Jon … more
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
NIMFest Free Concerts: Cee Cee & the Riders, the Digg it Band
King Park in Newport will be holding free concerts every Sunday through August 29 from 3:00-6:00 p.m., as a part of NIMFest. The whole family is welcome, including pets. This Sunday, August 21, … more
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
"Mickey" documentary showing at The Eisenhower House
Newport film outdoors will be showing "Mickey: The Story of a Mouse" at The Eisenhower House on Thursday, August 11. There will be food trucks on-site and live music by  Chelsea Ambrose and … more
The farmers’ markets take place at St. John’s Church, across from the Barrington Shopping Center.
Final Barrington farmers market of season is Thursday
The Barrington Business and Community Association will host its final farmers market of the season on Thursday, Aug. 11. The event will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. at St. John’s church, across … more
The Fabulous Thunderbirds play in Fall River
Narrows Center for the Arts in Fall River is holding a concert series, with shows every weekend in August.  The Fabulous Thunderbirds is performing on Saturday, August 13. Songs like "Tuff … more
Narrows Center presents Amy Helm
Narrows Center for the Arts in Fall River is holding a concert series, with shows every weekend in August.  Singer-songwriter Amy Helm will be performing songs from her newest album, "What … more
Free concerts at King Park: Swinglane Orchestra
King Park in Newport will be holding free concerts every Sunday through August 29 from 3:00-6:00 p.m., as a part of NIMFest. The whole family is welcome, including pets. This Sunday, August 14, … more
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
Whitehorne Museum celebrates makers past and present
Take part in an afternoon of crafts and hands-on activities at the Whitehorne House Museum on August 13. The museum will be hosting local creators, including the Timber Framers Guild, Newport Sea … more
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