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The Suitcase Junket Brings His Handmade Sound to Myrtle November 12

An old suitcase might seem like an unusual instrument for a singer-songwriter. But for Matt Lorenz, it provides a steady beat. Performing as The Suitcase Junket, the Massachusetts musician uses …
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BankNewport's Winter Drive Offers Rhode Islanders a Helping Hand

Anyone who's spent a January morning in Rhode Island without gloves knows how quickly cold hands become a problem. With winter on the way, BankNewport is giving residents a chance to help their …
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Narragansett Beer Puts Its Past Back on the Pack

For a beer that's been around for more than 135 years, Narragansett has collected quite a few characters along the way. From familiar faces in vintage advertisements to the people who helped shape …
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West Place Animal Sanctuary Adds a New Twist to Holiday Shop & Stroll

Mrs. Claus has a rather unusual group on her nice list this year, and visitors to West Place Animal Sanctuary can meet them during a Thanksgiving weekend tradition that puts rescued farm animals at …
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Wine School Is in Session at Track 15

A wine label can tell you where a bottle comes from, but understanding why it tastes the way it does takes a little more exploring. Luckily, Track 15 is bringing the wine education to Providence, …
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Tiverton Gives Cranberries Their Own Thanksgiving Market

Cranberry sauce may spend most of Thanksgiving waiting politely beside the turkey, but Tiverton is giving the tart little fruit considerably more room to work. Juice, chocolate, hot pepper jelly, dog …
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Swiss Skincare Finds a Home at The Preserve in Richmond

At The Preserve Sporting Club & Resort, it’s entirely possible to spend the morning hiking through the woods, take a turn at sporting clays, and finish the day in a robe. That contrast has …
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Concert Review: Journey brings the Final Frontier Tour to Providence

Some bands have hits. Journey has songs that have become part of the fabric of American life. You hear them at weddings and ballgames, in neighborhood bars and on road trips, often sung by people …
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Newport Symposium Returns With a Fresh Look at American Design

Newport has never hidden how much it borrowed from Europe. French-inspired mansions line Bellevue Avenue, formal gardens echo traditions from across the Atlantic, and interiors built during the …
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Providence Restaurants Give Fall More Than One Flavor

Thanksgiving dinner usually asks for a plate, a fork, and enough room for seconds. Harry’s Bar & Burger has compressed the whole idea into something that fits between two hands. Its seasonal …
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The Good Trade Returns With Nearly 100 Makers in Providence

Some holiday gifts start with a name on a list, while others start with spotting something across a crowded maker's market and immediately knowing who gets it. The Good Trade Makers Market leans into …
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Super Dog Adoption Day Brings 300-Plus Dogs to Matunuck

A rescue profile can cover the basics, from age and breed to whether a dog prefers couches or long walks, but chemistry tends to reveal itself in person. On November 7, prospective adopters will have …
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A Thanksgiving Box Built Across Rhode Island

A Thanksgiving table can cover a surprising amount of Rhode Island acreage. In Farm Fresh RI’s Local Harvest Box, Brussels sprouts come from Ward’s Berry Farm, carrots and parsnips from Four Town …
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The Elms Is Ready to Talk Back

For more than a century, The Elms has asked visitors to read the room. The carved interiors, French furnishings, and elaborate collections offer clues about the people who once spent their summers …
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Track 15 Gives Fall Cocktails More Range

Fall cocktail menus tend to arrive with a familiar cast of characters. Apple cider usually gets invited, cinnamon makes an appearance, and something somewhere ends up tasting like dessert. Bar Romolo …
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FeedRI Is Setting a Bigger Thanksgiving Table

Thanksgiving gets complicated when the holiday assumes everyone has a table waiting for them. FeedRI’s answer is to make room for more people, returning to Farm Fresh RI on November 26 for its …
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Aquidneck Island’s Rail Corridor Could Make Room for a Coastal Trail

A coastal path along Aquidneck Island’s west side sounds straightforward until you consider what’s already there: an active railroad carrying dinner trains, specialty excursions, and Rail …
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October 25 Stages of Freedom Concert to Explore Rhode Island’s Revolutionary History Through Music and Spoken Word

Music, spoken word, and historical readings will bring Rhode Island’s complicated Revolutionary-era history to life when Stages of Freedom presents “A Concert for Freedom: Revolutionary Black …
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Your Extra Hour of Sleep Has Fine Print

Turning the clocks back sounds like one of autumn’s better bargains: do absolutely nothing and receive an extra hour of sleep. The body, unfortunately, does not conduct business in clock time. …
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Hey Rhody Interview: Adam Levin, Artistic Director of the University of Rhode Island Guitar and Mandolin Festival

The University of Rhode Island Guitar and Mandolin Festival returns October 18–25 for its 11th year, bringing an international lineup of performers to venues across South County. Classical guitar …

Inside The Grand Makers Camp in New Hampshire’s White Mountains

Hey Rhody’s Elyse Major leads an adults-only fall retreat where crafts, llama trekking, s’mores, and The Parent Trap come with cocktails and a spa
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Narragansett Beer Brings Neighbor Day Back to Providence

Narragansett Beer has been saying “Hi Neighbor!” for generations, and on October 17, the brewery is giving the phrase a full afternoon of its own. Neighbor Day returns to Tockwotton Street from …
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Concert Review: John Mayer Shines at Mohegan Sun in Hometown Show

Singer-songwriter John Mayer looked entirely at home Friday night, October 9, playing for 10,000-plus adoring fans at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT. His one-off solo show was part of the …
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Track 15 Turns Its Plaza Into a Three-Day Harvest Fest

Track 15 has found a use for nearly every recognizable October activity except apple picking, and it’s putting most of them on the plaza October 16-18. The three-day Harvest Fest takes over the …
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The Blackstone Valley Pirate Faire Takes the Treasure Hunt Onto the River

Central Falls is getting a temporary pirate problem this October, and families are encouraged to dress accordingly. The Blackstone Valley Pirate Faire is a new Halloween-season event from the …
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Chuck Reeves and Jordon House Put Rhode Island on the Competitive Facial Hair Map

A perfect 50.0 beard score is already an unusual thing to bring home from Los Angeles. Add a half-pound moustache covered in faux black dahlias, blinking lights, Hollywood stars, and its own …
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My My, Hey Hey, Rock and Roll is Here to Stay

Foo Fighters gave Mohegan Sun something to celebrate on Sunday, October 4, bringing nearly three hours of career-spanning rock-and-roll muscle to the Uncasville, CT arena. With familiar anthems, deep …
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Wicked Weeks in Wickford Brings Witches, Fire, and Costumes to North Kingstown

Wickford’s narrow streets, old houses, and waterfront setting don’t need much help looking ready for Halloween, but the village commits to the assignment anyway. Wicked Weeks in Wickford …
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Celeste Lets Fall Change the Menu

The first real chill of fall has a way of changing what sounds good for dinner. Early October still leaves room for corn, peppers, and fennel, while late November tends to call for mushrooms, …
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The Garlic & Apple Roast Returns to Tiverton With 50-Plus Vendors

By mid-October, apples usually have a pretty secure hold on the farmers market table, but Tiverton Farmers Market is making room for something considerably more pungent. The annual Garlic & Apple …
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Experience: Self-Care and Meaningful Memories Delivered at Babies & Bellies

There are some moments in pregnancy that just stay with you forever, and my visit to Babies & Bellies 3D/4D Ultrasound Studio: A Prenatal Wellness Spa in Warwick, was absolutely one of them. From …
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2025 Grammy Award-Winner Ruthie Foster Playing the Greenwich Odeum Saturday, October 3

Ruthie Foster has spent decades making music that moves freely between blues, gospel, soul, and folk. With a commanding voice and songs that find hope in difficult moments, the Texas …
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New Harvest Coffee Roasters Is Turning 25

New Harvest has been part of the morning routine since 2001, which is enough time to outlast several coffee trends and a few questionable milk alternatives. Founders Rik Kleinfeldt and Paula Anderson …
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5 Spooky Dining Spots Across Rhode Island for Ghosts and Gourmets Alike

In Rhode Island, dinner often comes with a side of history and, if you’re lucky, a ghost story or two. From centuries-old taverns to seaside inns, these local favorites prove that great food …
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The Yodelling Millmen Bring Sketch Comedy, Improv, and Local Chaos to Narragansett

No, you weren’t hearing things — that was indeed yodelling ringing out of the Narragansett Casino Theater the nights of August 28th and 29th. Mostly laughter, yes, but yodelling too, as the …
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The Steel Yard’s 20th Iron Pour Unfolds in Three Fiery Acts

The Steel Yard is giving its 20th Iron Pour a three-act build, and by the finale, giant metal sculptures will be burning. This year, the Providence industrial arts nonprofit is stretching its …
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Sojourner House Marks 50 Years by Asking What Survivor Support Should Look Like Next

Supporting someone after abuse rarely comes down to one phone call, one court case, or one safe place to stay. Housing, legal protections, health care, workplace policies, technology, and financial …
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10 of Greater Providence’s Most-Booked Restaurants Right Now

The quickest way to find out where Providence wants to eat might be to look for the tables that aren’t available. OpenTable updated its Diners’ Choice: Most Booked list for Providence County …
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8 Stops to Make During RI Grown Week

Rhode Island grows a lot more than apples, and RI Grown Week is a good excuse to prove it. From October 5-11, farms, markets, orchards, and local makers around the state put everything from cut …
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Professional Spring Football Is Coming to Pawtucket in 2027

By next spring, Centreville Bank Stadium will be trading corner kicks for kickoffs. The United Football League announced that Rhode Island will join its 2027 season, bringing professional spring …
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