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Rhode Island Pets Take the Stage in Heart of RI’s Annual Contest

Forget reality TV drama, because Rhode Island’s newest stars have fur, feathers, and more personality than an entire reunion special. Heart of Rhode Island’s annual pet calendar contest …
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Stray Love Brings Real Talk to Rhode Island Teens

When an author stands in front of a room full of high school students, keeping their attention can be a challenge. But when Stacey Caputi Liakos began to tell her story, the room went still. Visiting …
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Aldersbridge Communities Gala Returns to Support Rhode Island’s Older Adults

Each year, Aldersbridge Communities gathers supporters, caregivers, and friends for an evening that truly lives up to its name: the Adding Life to Years Gala. On Thursday, December 4, the nonprofit …
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Toast the Holidays with Sakonnet Vineyard Wines

The holidays are a time for traditions, togetherness, and, of course, toasts. And when it comes to pairing the season’s most comforting dishes with the right glass of wine, Sakonnet Vineyard in …
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Soufflé Pancakes Make Their Providence Debut at Puffcakes on Federal Hill

I’ll be the first to admit my attention span doesn’t usually stand a chance against endless doomscrolling, but every now and then something makes me pause. Recently, it was pancakes. Not …
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Lady and the Lamp Lights Up the Local Design Scene

Most people scroll through Facebook Marketplace in search of a bargain. Alyssa Franklin found her calling. After stumbling upon a pair of antique lamps – gorgeous, sculptural, and totally …
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5 Rhode Island Spots Where Ghosts Might Linger Longer Than You Do

Rhode Island’s history is charming on the surface, but scratch beneath it and you’ll find plenty of ghostly stories hiding in plain sight. From libraries with lingering whispers to …
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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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Experience The Great Comet of 1812 in Newport’s Historic Ochre Court

What happens when a Broadway electropop opera meets Newport’s most iconic mansion? You get Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812 , an immersive theater experience unlike anything Salve …
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PPAC Announces 2025-2026 Wonders of the Wurlitzer Concerts

The Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) has announced its Wonders of the Wurlitzer concert series for the 2025-2026 season. Each concert showcases the theatre’s 1927 Mighty Wurlitzer …
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Sweet Traditions Return to Wright’s Dairy Farm

In North Smithfield, the holidays begin not with carols or snowflakes but with the clink of pie tins and the swirl of fresh whipped cream. Wright’s Dairy Farm, Bakery, and Creamery is once …
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Celebrate Creativity at Providence’s Good Trade Makers Market

Every holiday season has its unofficial kickoff, and in Providence, it’s The Good Trade Makers Market. Now in its fifth year, this beloved weekend shopping event returns to WaterFire Arts …
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From Tudor Tales to Pop Anthems: Queens ready to rock the town

The Tony Award-winning production SIX The Musical returns to the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) this week, running Wednesday, October 22, to Sunday, October 26. The musical tells the …
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Unwrap a Little Mystery with the 2025 Rhody Reader Box

The best gifts are the ones that tell a story, and Ink Fish Books’ 2025 Rhody Reader Box does exactly that. Returning for another year, this limited-edition box from the beloved Warren …
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A Spooky Night at Knight Brings Chills, Thrills, and Community Spirit

The historic Knight Memorial Library is trading story time for spooky time with its first-ever Halloween-themed fundraiser, A Spooky Night at Knight. On Thursday, October 30, from 6 to 10 p.m., the …
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Happily Ever After Has a New Home at the The Little Bubblegum Bookshop in Providence

Love is in the air, and it smells like freshly printed pages and happy endings. The Little Bubblegum Bookshop, Rhode Island’s first and only romance-exclusive bookstore, officially opens on …
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Thrift Your Halloween Costume This Year with Goodwill

As carved pumpkins smile from doorsteps and spiced lattes are served at your favorite cafe, autumn has clearly descended upon New England. More importantly for spooky-season fanatics, this transition …
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CiderCon® Pours Into Providence in February 2026

When it comes to cider, Providence is about to be the apple of everyone’s eye. From February 3-5, the city will host CiderCon®, the largest gathering of cider makers, orchardists, …
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Celebrate Rhode Island’s 250th at Johnson & Wales University's Culinary Museum in Providence

If walls could talk, the ones inside the Johnson & Wales Culinary Museum would have plenty to say. From gleaming vintage diners to 19th-century cooking equipment and community cookbooks that tell …
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A Sacred Saturday in Scituate

As autumn deepens and the air fills with that unmistakable stillness before winter, something sacred is stirring in North Scituate. On Saturday, October 25, women are invited to gather at Skydog Farm …
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Rhode Island Kids Are Losing Sleep, and Parents May Not Realize It

If you are convinced your child is getting enough sleep, you are probably not alone, but you might be mistaken. A new study led by Brown University researcher Dr. Diana Grigsby-Toussaint reveals that …
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URI Guitar and Mandolin Festival Coming to Kingston October 19-26

The 10th annual University of Rhode Island Guitar and Mandolin Festival, beginning Sunday, October 19, is set to showcase some of the finest classical guitarists and mandolin players in the world. …
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Past Meets Present in Open Window Maniac’s Superkiller

Not merely a nostalgic homage to songs of decades past, but rather a collection that lives in a scene separated by time. The tones, the spirit, the style all live back then and yet, they remain …
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Pvolve Brings a New Kind of Strength to the East Bay

When Ashley Thibodeau moved from Boston to Barrington in 2020, she found herself driving all over Rhode Island in search of the right workout. “I realized there weren’t many fitness …
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Fall Flavors and Festivities Roll Into Track 15

Fall is officially on track in downtown Providence. Track 15, the city’s 18,000-square-foot food hall inside the historic Union Station, is kicking off the season with a two-day Harvest Fest …
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The Classic Coast Welcomes Fall With Flavor and Fun by the Sea

Summer might be in the rearview, but Newport is just hitting its stride. With the air crisp, the ocean sparkling, and the city alive with festivals and flavors, fall on The Classic Coast is a …
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A Taste of Haiti Arrives on Douglas Avenue

A new kind of celebration is cooking on Douglas Avenue. Haitian.ish is opening its doors with food that brings people together and flavors that honor Haiti’s soulful culinary roots. On …
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A Night of Stories and Spirits at Riffraff Bookstore & Bar

History and heartache meet in the pages of Guardians & Saints , the new short story collection from Providence author Diane Josefowicz. Out October 21 from Cornerstone Press, the book explores …
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How One Local Maker Turned Pumpkins into Porch Art

If fall had a fairy godmother, her magic wand would probably be a pumpkin stem. For Kerri Giroux, that image feels just about right. As the owner of Seasonal Porch Designs RI , she turns Rhode Island …
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The Crafty Rose Turns Soap-Making into an Art Form

For Samantha Couto, what started as a few handmade soaps for family Christmas gifts turned into a full-blown business with heart, creativity, and a whole lot of good smells. “The ‘aha …
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History Comes Alive at Gather RI in Providence

History shines brighter when everyone’s story is told, and thanks to Gather RI, Rhode Island now has a place dedicated to making that possible. Opening Saturday, January 10, 2026, at 189 …
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Talking Laughter, Liberation, and PVD with Alok Vaid-Menon

Hey Rhody: Welcome back to Providence! What do you think of our fair city?  I've performed in Providence a couple of times. I always say that the "skinny jeans per capita" is high in PVD -- …
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Providence’s North Burial Ground Comes Alive This Halloween Season

It’s spooky season in the Creative Capital, and Providence is getting ready to celebrate in style. This October, the historic North Burial Ground transforms once again into a hub of haunted …
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Pink Martini Bringing International Songs to Cranston’s Park Theatre Saturday, October 11

Fans of genre-bending music are in for a treat when Pink Martini, the celebrated "little orchestra" from Portland, Oregon, takes the stage at Cranston’s Park Theatre on Saturday, October 11. …
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A Scoop of School Spirit

Ice cream and college pride may not seem like an obvious pairing, but Johnson & Wales University just proved otherwise. This fall, the culinary powerhouse teamed up with Green Line Apothecary to …
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Farm Fresh Rhode Island Brings Holiday Cheer With Thanksgiving Harvest Boxes

Thanksgiving may be the season of abundance, but for many Rhode Islanders, putting a holiday meal on the table feels out of reach this year. With grocery prices climbing and cuts to SNAP benefits …
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5 Rhode Island Day Trips for Wine, Beer, and Spirits Lovers

Here’s the thing about Rhode Island. For a state you can drive across in under an hour, it somehow manages to pack in more breweries, vineyards, and distilleries than seems reasonable. But …
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Neuro Brews Pours More Than Coffee in Smithfield

For most people, the smell of coffee signals comfort. For one Rhode Island family, it sparked a mission of kindness and inclusion. Neuro Brews, a mobile coffee cart based in Smithfield, is …
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Sakonnet Vineyard Marks 50 Years With Fall Harvest Fun

Autumn in Rhode Island calls for crisp air, cozy sweaters, and a glass of wine with a view. This year, Sakonnet Vineyard is giving locals and visitors plenty of reasons to head to Little Compton with …
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Kitchen Academy at Johnson and Wales Serves Up Fall Fun

This fall, Johnson & Wales University is inviting Rhode Islanders to tie on an apron and step into a professional kitchen that’s usually reserved for future chefs. The university’s …
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