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Visitors participate in sanding and prepping a rain barrel for painting at last year’s rain barrel event in Barrington.
Gardeners have the best dirt
The smell of dirt is intoxicating. It is said to be a natural antidepressant. It’s spring, and it’s Earth Month — the perfect time to get dirty. The Eastern Rhode Island … more
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Rosanna Ortiz (left), president of RMO Public Relations and Kristen Adamo (right), president and CEO of the Providence Warwick Convention and Visitors Bureau, share a glass of wine at the Reserve on Dorrance in Providence — one of the many venues hosting their upcoming culinary and wine event in the city. 
Food and wine, more food and more wine … 
Some people just want to sit down. Rhode Island’s foodie culture calls for more than just chain restaurants and drive-throughs that cater to the fast-paced, on-the-go lifestyle many have … more
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Lisa Raiola, Hope & Main president and founder
Business Expo features two prominent business leaders
One of those “Wouldn’t it be nice if …” moments will soon become a real-life moment when the 2025 East Bay Business Expo arrives at Roger Williams University next week. … more
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Vincent Moretti, the head docent shows off one of the cars in the museum.
The fast and the curious 
Falling asleep on the job is typically a fireable offense. Maybe that’s why office chairs tend to have wheels — so no one gets too comfortable. A more comfortable chair might invite a … more
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Nora Barre stands in front of POP! — this year’s main feature of the Lumina Winter Festival.
Winter lights up   
There aren’t many times when it is appropriate to scream. However, a local display of puppets in downtown Providence actually invites people to do just this. People of all age groups are … more
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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
Last year's inaugural procession in honor of St. Elizabeth included many children and parishioners, and was widely received by the Bristol community.
Celebration of St. Elizabeth’s namesake marches on in Bristol
After a successful inaugural feast last year, this new tradition appears to be gaining traction, and notoriety. more
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Want a look inside Bristol's most beautiful homes? Now's your chance
The Bristol Historical & Preservation Society will be holding their “House Tour 2024” on Saturday, Sept. 21 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. more
New to the Bristol tour this year is the spectacular DeWolf-Guiteras House on High Street.
Bristol House Tour will open 12 private homes next month
The Bristol Historical & Preservation Society is holding its House Tour 2024 on Saturday, Sept. 21, when 12 private homes, some of which have not been open for more than 25 years, will be … more
Father Henry Zinno participates in the Blessing of the Fleet in Bristol Harbor during last year’s Harbor Fest on the deck of the Nao Trinidad, a replica of Magellan’s flagship.
Bristol Harbor Festival kicks off on Saturday
The event features a full day of activities for the entire family, including the traditional Blessing of the Fleet at 1 p.m.; a stuffie competition at 2:30 p.m.; and a traditional native littleneck boil or optional steak dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. more
Wei Wei Liu (left) and the Taiko drummers Odaiko New England band performs for the large crowd during the Black Ships Festival at Independence Park last summer.
Bristol's Black Ships Festival returns for 41st year this weekend
The 41st Black Ships Festival is here, bringing a whirlwind of immersive cultural attractions and art experiences for the whole family. more
The trip down Blithewold’s Lover’s Lane was tricky, requiring several stops to clear obstructions along the thickly-treed path. This Owl will spend the next year on the south side of Blithewold’s Great Lawn.
Blithewold exhibit features oversized ornithology
The exhibit officially opened on Saturday, July 27, and will run until next year, August 11, 2025. According to Callanan, the birds will be an integral part of this year’s Sparkle! attraction over the holiday season. more
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Capt. Mike Martel is at the helm approaching the Mt. Hope Bridge, while his partner, Capt. Tom Bradford, looks on.
Check out the Bay in the most Bristol way
“We can show other people what a beautiful place Bristol is," Mike Martel said. "And there’s so much history here, that you can see right from the harbor.” more
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The Rev. Henry P. Zinno Jr. (left) pictured with this year's Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church Feast Chief Marshals Debbie and Bill Henrich.
Mt. Carmel's annual feast begins this Thursday
The Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church Feast, the oldest, continuous religious celebration in the long and proud history of the Diocese of Providence, is on Thursday to Sunday, July 11 to 14. more
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Saxophonist Jay Wharton, of Topaz, plays a solo as singer Kelly Caton looks on.
A Fourth of July primer for Bristol's biggest day
Here’s a quick July 3-4 primer so you can get the most out of the festivities. more
The original location of the King Philip Station shortly after being built in 1885.
Bristol's Ever-Ready fire station to hold celebration for 100th anniversary
Founded on May 24, 1924, this particular company is celebrating its 100th birthday this year, but in actuality; the birth of this dedicated group of firefighters began in the mid-1800s. more
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(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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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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J. Dean Norton has spent more than half a century employed at Mt. Vernon, the Virginian estate of George Washington.
George Washington’s gardener is coming to Bristol
Employed at Mount Vernon for more than 50 years, J. Dean Norton has devoted his career to researching 18th-century gardens and gardening practices. On June 3, he'll bring his nationally recognized expertise to Linden Place. more
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This concept design shows every element that the district hopes can be included in the final design for the outdoor learning space at Kickemuit Middle School. However, the amount of features that can ultimately be included in the space will depend on how much money can be raised on top of the $100,000 RIDE grant funding the project.
Fundraiser to be held Sunday for KMS Outdoor Learning Zone
Mount Hope Farm will host a family fun day to raise money to help build the new outdoor learning zone at Kickemuit Middle School. more
St. Elizabeth's Church will begin two straight weeks of religious celebration this weekend, starting with the United Brotherhood of the Holy Spirit and the Holy Trinity event.
Popular St. Elizabeth events kick off this week in Bristol
Two of the most famous and hallowed religious events will take place over the next two weekends at St. Elizabeth’s Church. more
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A map from the Norman Leventhal Collection helped identify residents previously unknown in the New Goree neighborhood.
A chance to learn more about Bristol's historic Black neighborhood
New Goree began to be developed around 1805, and was populated with a sizable quantity of free Black citizens. More is being uncovered about this area, and a local group wants to share their discoveries. more
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Bristol Garden Club's Plant Sale is this weekend
The annual Bristol Garden Club Plant Sale will be held at Mount Hope Farm from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, May 11. more
Cole Brauer, the first American woman to sail solo around the world, will speak at Roger Williams University on May 15.
First American woman to sail solo around world to speak at RWU
After sailing 30,000 miles and spending 130 days alone at sea, Cole Brauer made history on March 7, 2024. On May 15, she'll share stories about her journey at Roger Williams University. more
Gail Burmeister, president of the Bristol Garden Club, decorates a display in a storefront at Hope and State Streets in anticipation of ‘Daffodils Downtown’, a celebration of the 30,000 daffodils planted to date since the launch of the Daffodil Project in 2020.
‘Daffodils Downtown’ kicks off soon throughout Bristol
The Bristol Garden Club will present ‘Daffodils Downtown’ from April 15 through the 29th. Bristol merchants will be showcasing daffodil-themed paintings by local artists in their windows, and several restaurants will be offering daffodil themed delights. more
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