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Rocky Point Fun Facts and Memories

Did you know six monkeys escaped from the park in the thirties?

Dana Rae Laverty,

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Rocky Point Renewal

A band of community members led the charge to preserve the former park for all to enjoy.

Lauren Clem,

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The Chronicler

Filmmaker David Bettencourt recalls the making of his documentary, You Must Be This Tall: The Story of Rocky Point Park.

Dana Rae Laverty,

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The Namesake

The grandson of ‘Mr. Rocky Point’ dishes on his family’s legacy — and the famous chowder recipe.

Dana Rae Laverty,

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The Rocky Point Jingle

You’re all invited to learn the story behind everyone’s favorite summertime song.

Kaitlyn Murray,

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The Memorabilia Man

Sean McCarthy never stepped foot inside Rocky Point, but that doesn’t stop him from being obsessed with the amusement park.

Dana Rae Laverty,

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FirstWorks Heats Up the Season with its Annual Summer Beats Concert Series

FirstWorks is hosting its free concert series at Roger Williams Park in Providence and Jenks Park in Central Falls, showcasing global music across four performances.

Justin Theriault,

Farm Fresh RI Hosts Celebration for Tomaquag Museum and The Steel Yard’s Completion of Their IEC Longhouse Project

Indigenous artists create piece representing the power and strength of community.

Erin Malinn,

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Chesnok Cookbook Tells the Story of Eastern European Immigration through Food

Warwick resident Polina Chesnakova shares her family's recipes from the Soviet Union diaspora, including Eastern Europe, the Caucasus and Central Asia.

Jamie Coelho,

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Wrapped in Nature: Fashioned from the Forest

One local designer reimagines Rhode Island’s open spaces through garments made from the land itself.

Jennifer Skuce-Spira,