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Puddingstone music series returns on Saturday
The Puddingstone new music series continues this summer with two live performances following February’s sold-out concert at Gardiner House in Newport. Like previous concerts, these performances … more
Melanie Scholtz
Newport Live celebrates South African jazz on Friday night
Newport Live celebrates the 30th anniversary of South African Freedom Day with a performance by Melanie Scholtz and Aaron Rimbui, this Friday, June 21, at the Newport Art Museum. This is the third in … more
Exhibit of garden sculptures in Bristol
An exhibit of dozens of Bristol artist Ellen Blomgren’s garden sculptures is open throughout the gardens and grounds at Blithewold. An opening reception is Saturday from 2 to 4 p.m. by the … more
Bristol Fourth concert series begins Friday night
As part of the Bristol Fourth of July celebration, concerts are held every night for two weeks. Bring chairs or blankets and a picnic. Food trucks and concessions also will have items for sale. … more
(L-r) Ruthann DeLong, Mattie Kemp, and Yulyana Torres, all members of the Educational, Reconciliation, and Healing Committee of the Bristol Middle Passage Port Marker Project Board, have organized a Juneteenth celebration to be held this Wednesday, June 19. Torres designed this banner, hanging on the fence of St. Michael’s Church.
Celebrate Juneteenth in Bristol with a free, family-friendly event
The Bristol Middle Passage Port Marker Project will be holding a free event marking the national Juneteenth holiday, June 19, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Saint Michael's Church Parish House, 399 Hope St. more
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First-ever East Providence Restaurant Week kicks off on Sunday
Nearly 40 restaurants are taking part in the inaugural East Providence Restaurant Week, which begins this Sunday, June 16, and continues until Saturday, June 22. Throughout the week, participants … more
Water Lantern Festival in Pawtucket Saturday night
Slater Park in Pawtucket is host site for the Water Lantern Festival this Saturday, June 15. The festival takes place from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. A ticket to the festival includes a floating lantern that … more
Providence hosts Pridefest celebration and parade
Providence is the host of a Pridefest Celebration and Illuminated Parade this Saturday, June 15, from 12 to 10 p.m. in the city. The heart of the celebration takes place at District Park, 120 Peck … more
Juneteenth celebration in downtown Newport
A Juneteenth holiday event will take place in Newport on Saturday, June 15, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Washington Square. The annual event, which is presented by the RI Slave History Medallions … more
Meet the director of 'The Greatest Fish Story Ever Told'
Newport Film is hosting a special screening of “In the Whale – The Greatest Fish Story Ever Told,” this Thursday, June 13, including a post-film discussion with Director David … more
‘Bats and Brownies’ with Audubon
Audubon is taking visitors out to meet and learn about bats at its Caratunk Wildlife Refuge in Seekonk on Thursday, June 13, from 8 to 9:30 p.m. Join Audubon naturalists for a sweet snack and … more
'The 40' at Tiverton Four Corners on Saturday night
The 40 will bring its brand of R&B with a dose of rock ’n’ roll. Veteran players from around Rhode Island and Massachusetts honed their skills playing professionally in Dallas and … more
Free mandolin and guitar series is next week
The American Mandolin & Guitar Summer School at Roger Williams University presents a series of four concerts, open to the public, free of charge. All four are in The RWU Performing Arts Center, 1 … more
Secretary of State speaking Thursday in Bristol
How to preserve the resilience of our country in polarized times is the topic of the Bosworth Lecture in conjunction with the Bristol Fourth of July Committee. “A Republic If You Can Keep … more
Rep. Terri Cortvriend, Sen. Linda L. Ujifusa, and Rep. Michelle McGaw, all from Portsmouth, will host an energy efficiency session on Monday, June 10.
Portsmouth lawmakers host fuel efficiency session Monday
PORTSMOUTH — Three state lawmakers from Portsmouth invite local residents to join them and the Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources for an upcoming local event to learn about a vast array of … more
Ben Jolivet reads his work from the inaugural Writers Residency at Linden Place.
They occupied Linden Place for a month for creative inspiration
The reading of works and discussion for the 2024 Writers Residency participants will be held on Wednesday, June 12 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. more
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Providence Porchfest features nearly 100 performers on Saturday
The second annual Providence Porchfest — a free, family-friendly, community event — will once again bring music and fellowship to the East Side in a series of outdoor concerts hosted on … more
Gaspee Days Parade and celebration are this weekend
One of Rhode Island's grand traditions continues this weekend, with the Gaspee Days celebration, capped by the Gaspee Days Parade on  Saturday, June 8. more
British Motorcars are back for parade, rally and show
The car club British Motorcars of New England is holding its annual British Motorcars in Bristol car show this weekend in conjunction with Explore Bristol. Events take place both Friday, June 7 and … more
Free admission to 15 different attractions this weekend
Newport County residents and employees of the hospitality industry from any location are invited to enjoy free admission or discounts at 15 participating attractions in Newport and Bristol Counties … more
Car and tractor show is Sunday in Little Compton
Join Scott Lewis and the Little Compton Republican Town Committee as they host antique car and tractor exhibits, live entertainment, complimentary coffee and doughnuts, a silent auction, September … more
A day of art and nature at Tiverton Four Corners
The second annual Farm Coast Art & Garden Ramble is a day of art and nature with live music by The Virginia James Band. See pottery, block printing, photography, paintings, metalworks, … more
‘Music at Sunset’ series returns to Blithewold
The popular “Music at Sunset” series returns with a lineup of steel pan reggae, jazz, Cajun, Irish, folk, classic rock ’n roll, swing, along with Beatles, Dave Matthews and James … more
Warren Firefighters Memorial is this Sunday
The commemorative event begins at 8 a.m. at St. Mary of the Bay Church and continues with a parade through the downtown. more
Martha Arbuthnot and her daughter, Tally, 3 (foreground), and Debbie Chappell and her granddaughter, Margaux Rando, almost 2, enjoy the Sway Fun ride. Chappell’s niece is Kateri Chappell Buerman, who heads up the Four Hearts Foundation which raised funds for the playground.
‘This is a great day for Portsmouth!’
PORTSMOUTH — As she looked over at all the young tykes climbing, sliding, swinging and running from station to station at the new Portsmouth Community Playground Saturday, Kateri Chappell … more
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