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The day also will feature a food pop-up with Guetty Antiste of Empanada Assassin.

Celebrate Independent Bookstore Day on Saturday

Independent Bookstore Day is a one-day national party that takes place at over 900 indie bookstores across the country on Saturday, April 27. Ink Fish Books at 488 Main St., Warren, is a woman-owned … more

4/23/24

Catnip Junkies play at Imago on Sunday

Join Imago Foundation for the Arts as it welcomes Catnip Junkies on Sunday, Feb. 12, at the Warren gallery. Catnip Junkies is a bunch of cool cats who really know how to swing! From NOLA jazz … more

2/8/23

Louisa Van Horne was the first teacher of color in Newport public schools. She began teaching in 1902 at the former Edward Farewell Street School. Her historic appointment made national news, with one southern newspaper reporting, “The colored people of Newport, Rhode Island have won a notable victory in bringing about the election of Miss Louisa Van Horne as a teacher in the public schools. Miss Van Horne is refined and educated.”

The ‘Gilded Age Newport in Color’ debuts in March

The Preservation Society of Newport County, in partnership with the Rhode Island Black Heritage Society, will launch a new exhibition, “Gilded Age Newport in Color,” at Rosecliff on March … more

3/12/24

Westport will host a walk/run for the schools and council on aging this Sunday, Oct. 23.

First-ever Walk/Run for Westport is Sunday

Three Westport organizations that benefit young and old are joining together to hold 'Walk/Run for Westport,' a town-wide walk and run this coming Sunday, Oct. 23. It benefits the Westport Education … more

10/20/22

'Sips for the Sea' Thursday night at Greenvale

Clean Ocean Access is hosting "Sips for the Sea" at the newly renovated Greenvale Vineyards on Thursday, March 30, for a night of fundraising and conversation. Guests will enjoy a wine tasting with … more

3/29/23

Art Night Bristol Warren kicks off

Art Night Bristol Warren will begin its 12th summer season celebrating local artists within walkable neighborhoods. The highlight is “Off The Wall,” a community art show inspired by the … more

5/24/23

Tour the Audubon Pollinator Garden on Saturday

Pollinator Garden Tour The Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium is Bristol is hosting a Pollinator Garden tour on Saturday, July 22, from 2 to 3 p.m. Join Audubon staff for a guided tour to … more

7/19/23

Opening ceremonies for Newport's 'Daffodil Days'

Historic Clarke Cooke House on Bannister’s Wharf in Newport will be the scene for a dazzling daffy musket salute by the Artillery Company of Newport that signals the beginning of … more

3/29/23

An Afternoon of Music at St. Michael’s Church

An Afternoon of Music is on Sunday and features the Patterson-Smith Trio and the Mt. Hope High School’s Musicafé. The trio Alan Patterson, Ken Patterson and Nick Smith are a local group … more

5/24/23

Firefighters salute wreaths during the memorial commemoration event last year.

Bristol Firemen's Memorial and Parade is this Sunday

The Bristol Firemen’s Memorial will occur on Sunday, June 11, starting with a mass at 11:30 a.m. at Saint Mary’s Church. more

6/7/23

Charity 'AC/DC' concerts benefits food pantry

A “Charity Concert for the Westport Food Pantry” takes places this Saturday, Oct. 8, from 3 to 6 p.m. at the outdoor stage behind the Town Hall Annex building, 856 Main Rd., Westport. … more

10/5/22

The Mead Art Gallery at St. John's Church, 191 County Road in Barrington, is sponsoring an evening of "Covid Creations” — framed art as well as crafts that were created during the pandemic.

Pieces from the pandemic on display Dec. 2 in Barrington

On Friday, Dec. 2, the Mead Art Gallery at St. John's Church, 191 County Road in Barrington, is sponsoring an evening of "Covid Creations” — framed art as well as crafts that were created … more

12/1/22

Aquidneck Growers Market is Saturday morning

Aquidneck Community Table's (ACT) winter market is held on Saturday mornings at Stoneacre Garden in Newport. The market hours are 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. through April 29. Aquidneck … more

3/29/23

Newport Live presents The Suitcase Junket on Friday

Newport Live and Norman Bird Sanctuary present The Suitcase Junket in concert on Friday, July 21. The show begins at 7 p.m. more

7/19/23

Nomadic Cultural Festival is Saturday in Barrington

Apple Blossom Preschool in Barrington will be hosting the second annual Nomadic Cultural Festival this Saturday, June 18, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The festival is a fun and educational event that … more

6/14/22

Hope & Main schoolyard market

Hope & Main, a Warren nonprofit which supports local resturaunts, chefs and food-related companies, will be holding a market every Wednesday from 4-7 p.m. Come enjoy the best local food and … more

7/26/22

Gilded Age Lecture Series presents 'Advent of the Automobile'

The Gilded Age saw the advent of the automobile along with the rise of automobile industries from Detroit to Newport. Three experts in the field will relay stories from the early years of the … more

10/6/22

Newport String Quartet performs on Saturday

Presented in partnership with Music at Trinity, the Neport County String Project presents a dynamic afternoon of music features works by Joseph Bologne, Clarice Assad and Felix Mendelssohn. This … more

2/8/23

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

11/15/23

Amy and Fred Thurber's "In the Wake of the Willows" is the subject of a walking tour Saturday afternoon at Westport Point.

Authors plan book tour Saturday at Westport Point

Westport authors Fred and Amy Thurber will lead a walking tour of Westport Point Saturday in support of their new book, "In the Wake of the Willows," a humorous followup to the classic "The Wind in … more

5/13/22

Portsmouth High School boys’ varsity soccer head coach Mike Stinton (center) talks to his team during halftime of a game in 2018. The 1968 PHS grad will be inducted into the PHS Athletic Hall of Fame on Oct. 8 as both an athlete and coach.

Portsmouth High Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony is Oct. 8

PORTSMOUTH — The fifth annual Portsmouth High School Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will take place on Saturday, Oct. 8, at the Green Valley Country Club, 371 Union St., … more

7/26/22

Bird Walk taking place Sunday at Hunts Mills

The Blackstone Valley Tourism Council is collaborating with the Audubon Society of Rhode Island and the East Providence Historical Society to hold a guided bird walk for the public to view local and … more

10/5/22

'Made with HeArt' arts and crafts fair this weekend in Newport

The Hotel Viking ballroom hosts "Made With HeArt," an arts & craft fair in benefit of Give Kids the World. The two-day event will feature artists and crafters from all over Rhode Island and … more

2/8/23

Fresh from the barn! – The farmers' market continues

The Mount Hope Farmers' Market happens every Saturday morning. Swing by to pick up your local produce, bread, meat, fish, kombucha, and more each week. Throughout the winter months, the market takes … more

3/30/23

Farmers' market features more than 30 vendors

Mount Hope Farm expects to have more than 30 vendors in its South Pasture for the weekly farmers' market at the farm. The market is open from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. There will be live music by Frank … more

5/24/23