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Will Rhode Island's Hospitality Labor Force Bounce Back?

Extended unemployment benefits end on September 6, but experts say there's a greater reckoning at play.

Ellen Liberman,

Portrait Of A Young African American Woman With A Protective Mask At The Cinema

Rhode Island's Major Performance Venues, Groups Team Up for Mask and Vaccination Requirements

PPAC, Trinity Rep, the Gamm, United Theatre and others signed on.

Casey Nilsson,

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Now Playing: How to Throw a Backyard Movie Night

Gather your close family and friends for a night of big-screen fun, popcorn and all.

Samantha Labrecque,

Shirley Bell painting the landscape of Fort Wetherill

Rhody Maker: Shirley Bell of Shirley Bell Designs

The Jamestown-based watercolor artist has been painting for thirty-five years and sells her work in gift shops throughout the country.

Amy Martin,

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JWU Alum Noah Rosen Shows Off His Knife Skills with Forge to Table

The chef-approved line of culinary knives is available at local shops including Stock Culinary Goods.

Jamie Coelho,

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Rhody Maker: Alisa Kelley of SeaAndStable

A Barrington-based crafter beachcombs for shells and turns them into pretty decor.

Amy Martin,

FirstWorks Live–Music at Roger Williams Park Concert Series Continues with Etienne Charles

The free event will feature performances as well as educational workshops for guests to enjoy.

Ashlyn Messier,

Sam Heydt Redefines Gallery Standards With Kitsch Art Bodega in Newport

Artist Sam Heydt’s new art bodega and boutique, Kitsch, is the antithesis of your typical gallery.

Edelinda Baptista,

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Headmaster Magazine Returns with Issue Dedicated to Queer and Queer-Friendly Artists

The magazine is finally publishing its ninth issue — the first issue since 2017 — with original projects from ten queer and queer-friendly artist collaboratives and collectives.

Amy Martin,

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Chatter: August

Readers weigh in on stories in print and online.

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