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Welcome back to Christmas at Blithewold – 'A Day in the Life'

Every year, the Blithewold mansion and arboretum are transformed into a dazzling display celebrating the magic of Christmas. This year’s theme is “A Day in the Life,” which provides … more

11/22/22

Eighteen private and public gardens tended by URI Master Gardener volunteers will open their gates to welcome the public for the 11th Gardening with the Masters Tour in June. Tickets are on sale now.

'Master' gardens open to visitors for statewide tour in June

What might be the best summer road trip in Rhode Island takes place this June, when 18 private and public gardens tended by University of Rhode Island Master Gardener volunteers will open their … more

5/10/23

Rock, rhythm and blues festival in Westport

The 27th annual Westport Rock Rhythm & Blues Festival to benefit A Wish Come True is on Friday to Sunday. On Friday, the Jimmy Thibault Memorial Chicken BBQ is from 5 to 10 p.m. with … more

9/7/22

Seafood Festival along the Newport waterfront all weekend

Honoring the “Harvest of the Sea,” the Bowen’s Wharf Seafood Festival offers fresh, local seafood both days this weekend. The festival takes place from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. both … more

10/13/22

Ira Magaziner to address America’s need to maintain economic leadership

What our country must do to maintain global economic leadership is the challenge to be addressed at the Bosworth Lecture Series on Friday, May 12, at 7 p.m. at the VFW Post #237 (850 Hope St.). The … more

5/10/23

Pokanoket Tribe Member Harry "Hawk" Edmonds greets visitors to last year's Pokanoket Heritage Day event at Burr's Hill Park in Warren.

Pokanoket Heritage Day is this Sunday from 1-5 p.m.

The event is free and all are welcome to join and celebrate the heritage and culture of the Pokanoket Nation. more

8/3/22

Newport Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival is Saturday

Food Truck Festivals of America is coming to Newport for a one-day-only Newport Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival, featuring some of the area's most popular food trucks, dishing out fan favorite … more

10/12/22

A view of the Artisans and Farmers Market in downtown Fall River.

‘We HeART Fall River Festival’ has artisans, food, free family fun

On Saturday, May 13, the third annual “We HeART Fall River Festival” will take place in downtown Fall River from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This family-friendly event is free to attend and … more

5/10/23

Last October, volunteers from North Farm and the Audubon Society planted 4,000 daffodil bulbs, donated by the Bristol Garden Club, from the “Welcome to Bristol” sign on Hope Street all the way to South Lane. Here they are bloomed along Hope Street in April.

Bristol Garden Club planting another 10,000 daffodil bulbs

This Saturday, Oct. 7, volunteers from North Farm, the Veterans Home, and Mt. Hope High School will join other volunteers from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Veterans Home greenhouse to add another 10,000 daffodils to Bristol’s streetscape. more

By Christy Nadalin | 10/5/23

Land trust offering wellness walks

Research shows that outdoor exercise can boost your physical and mental wellness during the winter. The Barrington Land Conservation Trust is offering a series of winter wellness walks of one hour or … more

12/13/23

Barrington Business and Community Association Chairman Bryan Hoffman (left) listens as board member Sarah Huard talks about the upcoming street fair planned for Wood Avenue this Sunday. The event is expected to feature more than 40 vendors, three food trucks and will include live musical performances.

Barrington prepares for its first-ever street fair this Sunday

Live music, food trucks, and dozens of vendors: Welcome to the first-ever Barrington Street Fair. The event will be held this Sunday, July 17, from 3 to 6 p.m., and promises something for just … more

By Josh Bickford | 7/14/22

The Ravers play ‘Music at Sunset’

Blithewold continues its “Music at Sunset” concert series with The Ravers on Wednesday, Sept. 14. Guests can set up blankets or chairs on the lawn facing Narragansett Bay to enjoy the … more

9/8/22

Newport history tour explores 'Creative Survival' for people of color

Discover the early history of Newport’s people of color, enslaved and free. Explore the places where enslaved people lived and labored, along with locations where free African Americans built … more

10/12/22

Outdoor screening of ‘Shaped by Water’ — a ‘Love Letter’ to the ocean

Newport Film and 11th Hour Racing present a night of film and music with a public screening of “Shaped By Water,” 11th Hour Racing’s “Love Letter to the Ocean.” The … more

5/10/23

Pokanoket Tribe members play in a drum circle during last year's Heritage Day event.

Pokanoket Heritage Day is this weekend

The event is at the North end of Burr's Hill Park in Warren on Sunday, Aug. 6, from 1 to 5 p.m. more

8/3/23

The Catnip Junkies, a New Orleans-flavored party band, perform Thursday night, June 23.

Concert series features Irish, rock, New Orleans and Buffett bands

This weekend brings a highly diverse lineup to a concert series known for its diverse array of musicians. Over the next three nights, the Bristol Fourth of July Concert Series will host a rock cover … more

6/22/22

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

8/17/22

The Collaborative to hold Art + Food event

The Collaborative, a nonprofit arts organization in Warren, will be holding a food and art event at their Studio, 4 Market St. in Warren, on the evening of Thursday, Sept. 15, from 5 to 9 p.m. … more

9/7/22

Lively group performs at Tiverton Four Corners on Sunday

The Four Corners Art Center will be hosting a lively group of musicians as they bring an eclectic mix of bluegrass, folk, western and fiddle tunes on Sunday, Oct. 16. The Spindle Rock River Rats play … more

10/12/22

Gallery Night Providence hosting free Art Tours on Thursday

On Thursday August 17, Gallery Night Providence will offer five free guided tours of Providence art spaces. Four tours (at 5, 5:15, 5:45, and 6:15 p.m.) depart from the Graduate Hotel on … more

8/15/23

Newport Mansions open for free to Newport County residents

Residents of Newport County are invited to enjoy free admission to open Preservation Society properties on Saturday, Sept. 10, and Sunday, Sept. 11. This offer includes residents … more

9/7/22

Linden Place hosts Bebop Docs on Sunday

Linden Place will host an outdoor fall concert with local jazz band the Bebop Docs on Sunday, Oct. 16, at 2 p.m. Guests can BYOB, chair and picnic to the gardens, where fire pits, Adirondack chairs … more

10/12/22

Snowshoeing winter hike with Audubon

This Sturday, Feb 11th, join the Audubon Society at Fort Refuge in North Smithfield for a snowshoeing adventure! From 10am to 12pm, explore the beauty of this wildlife refuge in winter as you search … more

2/9/23

Native seed workshop at Bristol Audubon

This Saturday, March 11th, come to Audubon and learn how to start your wildlife/pollinator garden from seed! Learn about native plants and which species are best to use. Discover where to find … more

3/8/23

A replica of the Nao Trinidad, the flagship of the Magellan-Elcano expedition, is coming to Bristol today and staying until Aug. 13.

Bristol to host replica of Magellan flagship that circled the globe

The Nao Trinidad, the flagship of the Magellan-Elcano expedition, led the first circumnavigation of the world from 1519 to 1522, and its replica is visiting Bristol from Aug. 3-13. more

By Christy Nadalin | 8/3/23