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Children’s theatre presents ‘Puss in Boots’ on Jan. 10 and 11
Newport Children’s Theatre will present a production of “Puss in Boots,” a world of fairytales and feline adventures, with a cast of actors ages 8 to 15 WHAT: “Puss in … more
Documentary on repair of musical instruments
A viewing of “The Last Repair Shop,” with commentary by members of the local Community String Project, will be presented as part of The Bosworth Lecture Series. The 2023 Canadian-American … more
Though there hasn’t been an organized New Year’s Day swim at Sakonnet Harbor in many years, if ever, hardy souls including members of the ‘Mermazons’ daily swim group shown here, swim there regularly year-round.
Little Compton celebrates 350th with icy plunge Wednesday
Though there hasn’t been an organized New Year’s Day swim at Sakonnet Harbor in many years, if ever, hardy souls including members of the ‘Mermazons’ daily swim group shown … more
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Providence lights up with fireworks and more on New Year's
The Providence Tourism Council, the City of Providence and Mayor Brett P. Smiley are hosting the second annual citywide New Year’s Eve celebration with the Illuminate PVD Fireworks at the 195 … more
Winter market is Saturday mornings in Newport
Aquidneck Community Table's (ACT) Growers Market is held on Saturday mornings in downtown Newport in the Brick Market Place at Stoneacre Garden. Market hours are 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Free … more
Thousands will plunge into the New Year
Greet the New Year with a dip in the ocean. There are several “plunges” offered in the East Bay. Dip in the Bay The Barrington Business & Community Association’s third … more
Christmas Specialty Market is this Sunday
The Tiverton Farmers’ Market presents over 45 regional vendors at its annual Christmas Specialty Market. There will be live music along with baked goods, produce, seafood, meats, empanadas, … more
Lance Bernard Bryant, Jovian Ford, Omar Ross, and Brittney Necole Bellamy make up the modern lineup for The Platters, which is the lone, officially trademarked group hearkening back to the group that began in 1952.
Take a musical journey through time with The Platters
One of the most commercially successful groups of the early Rock N' Roll era are coming to East Providence on Dec. 20. more
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Christmas concert benefits Lucy's Hearth
The Newport Navy Choristers present “Christmas in Song” on Friday, Dec. 13, at 7:30 p.m. at St. Barnabas Church in Portsmouth. This special event brings together wonderful people with a … more
400 years ago, the passengers of theMayflower arrived in Native America – in the home of the Wampanoag people. 400 years on, a representative of the Wampanoag Nation is in England as a new wampum belt - that has been touring the UK - is prepared to return to the Wampanoag in Massachusetts...Steven Peters, a tribal member of the Mashpee Wampanoag Nation received the thanks of Mayflower 400 in Plymouth, England at a reception held at The Box on Monday 27 September. Steven has been key to the Mayflower 400 partnership, which has delivered the national programme and ensured a shared history has been told for the first time. He will today be reunited with the wampum belt, made by people of the Wampanoag Nation...A famous wampum belt that was brought to England more than 300 years ago has not yet been returned. The wampum belt of the Wampanoag chief Metacom, taken from his dead body, was sent to England in 1677 and went missing. It has been the subject of an intensive international search that began in late 1970 and continues to this day...Commissioned to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the sailing of the Mayflower, the new wampum belt formed the central part ofWampum: Stories from the Shells of Native America – a touring exhibition co-curated by the Wampanoag people alongside The Box, Plymouth and The British Museum...The reception was attended by dignitaries, partners and contributors to the Mayflower 400 programme including representatives from the US Embassy, Arts Council England and Plymouth City Council...Pictured: Steven Peters with the Wampum Belt on it's display table in front of the M400 ‘wall of faces’..----------------------------------------------------.APEX NEWS AND PICTURES.NEWS DESK: 01392 823144.PICTURE DESK: 01392 823145
Historical Society hosting traveling exhibition on Wampanoags
A traveling exhibit created by SmokeSygnals tells the story of Wampanoag Native America. The exhibit uses images, ideas and wampum by contemporary Wampanoag artists and educators, and examines and … more
Music At Imago to host Paula Clare
Join Imago Foundation for the Arts as it welcomes Paula Clare and Friends as part of Music At Imago. With a rich musical and acting journey spanning over 20 years, Paula has graced the stages of … more
Cookie Walk has cookies by the pound
The Baptist Church in Warren will hold its annual Cookie Walk fund-raiser. Browse rooms full of homemade and hand-decorated holiday-themed cookies of every shape and size. Collect as many as you like … more
Annual 5k beach race benefits Mt. Hope High indoor track program
The Mt. Hope High School indoor track and field team's annual "I'd Rather Be Indoor" 5k run/walk steps off Sunday morning, Dec. 8, at Bristol Town Beach. The race starts at 10:30 a.m. Organizers … more
Providence hosting 'Three Nights of Lights'
The Avenue Concept is partnering with the Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau for family-friendly, fun-filled  Three Nights of Lights. On Friday, Dec. 6, The Avenue … more
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Holiday Arts Market features 100 vendors this weekend
The WaterFire Arts Center is hosting its 4th annual Holiday Arts Market this Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 7 and 8, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. There will vendors galore and food trucks for … more
East Providence holding three tree lighting events
The Riverside Renaissance Movement will host its 10th annual tree lighting event on Friday, Dec. 6, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Riverside Square. There will be carols by Voices of Christmas, ornament … more
Eastern Screech Owl
Learn about owls at Caratunk on Saturday
Learn about “Owls of New England” in a program at Audubon’s Caratunk Wildlife Refuge this Saturday, Dec. 7. From 3 to 4 p.m., visitors can learn about the different species of owl … more
Historic Wickford's Festival of Lights is this weekend
Wickford Village kicks off the season with its 39th annual Festival ofLights Celebration this Thursday to Sunday, Dec. 5 to 8.The festival begins on Thursday, Dec. 5, with the official lighting of … more
Cindy Miller and the Unlikely Strummers perform in the middle of Hope Street during the Bristol Christmas Festival of 2023. Concerns about safety and congestion compelled organizers to relocate the festival further inland this year, so it will be based at Unity Park on Wood Street.
It’s Christmas in Bristol all this weekend
With Thanksgiving now in the past, Bristol turns its attention to the next holiday, with its fourth annual Christmas Festival coming up this weekend, both Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 7 and 8. The … more
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Bristol’s Grand Illumination is Saturday night
The Town of Bristol kicks off the holiday season each year with a Grand Illumination (the lighting of the downtown area and a huge Christmas tree and snowflake) and the arrival of Santa and Mrs. … more
Luminarias, shopping and holiday trees at Four Corners
The annual Holiday Bright Night offers shops aglow with luminaria, shops open for later shopping along with carolers at 6 p.m. at the Four Corners Gallery and Santa at The Cheese Wheel. And, the … more
Playground designer Conor Hammond chats with Parks and Recreation Director Wendy Bulk at the new playground at Glen Park.
Yet another reason to visit Glen Park in Portsmouth
It may not have all the bells and whistles of the Portsmouth Community Playground that opened in June on Turnpike Avenue, but the new play area at Glen Park is a welcome addition to the nearby … more
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Navy Choristers performing Christmas concert on Sunday
The Newport Navy Choristers are holding their 47th annual Christmas concert at First Baptist Church of Fall River at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 8. Tickets are $10 each, and will be available at the door. … more
Blithewold has a special ‘Sparkle’ throughout the holidays
Christmas at Blithewold is a celebration both inside the mansion and throughout the grounds. Outside, visitors can explore Blithewold’s illuminated gardens and grounds as they collect … more
Annual Memorial Tree Spree, tree lighting
The annual Memorial Tree Spree is on Sunday with dozens of theme-decorated trees and other items available to win, along with food and a visit from Santa at 6 p.m. The town’s tree lighting is … more
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