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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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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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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …