Culture
Ecstatic Ekphrastic: Public Art Through Writers' Eyes
What Cheer Writers' Club and the Avenue Concept are giving local writers the opportunity to create and answer prompts about four works of public art in Providence.
Theresa Brown
Rhode Island Brings Back Complimentary Sunscreen Dispensers to Beaches and Parks
Stay safe at Rode Island's beaches and parks with free sunscreen from touch-free dispensers provided by Raw Elements USA.
Isabelle Paquette
From the Archives: Dr. Bernard Lafayette Jr., the Gentle Rebel
Freedom Fighter Dr. Bernard LaFayette Jr. is not afraid to risk his life for civil rights.
Paul Kandarian
Empire Emporium Creates Business Space for Vendors on Block Island
This new vintage and artisan market houses more than fifty different vendors from all over New England.
Theresa Brown
Roger Williams Park Conservancy and City of Providence Launch “Art for the People’s Park”
The new campaign reconnects neighborhoods through art and nature.
Isabelle Paquette
Meals on Wheels Continues to Feed Seniors in Need with Your Help
The organization has increased its services to providing seniors with about 4,000 home-delivered meals, up from the usual 1,200 meals each day, but they need your help to do more.
Theresa Brown
New Rhode Island Themed Game Hits the Shelves
The Rhode Not Taken sparks conversation on what people like best within Little Rhody.
Emma Bartlett
The Museum of Work and Culture Offers Free Therapist-led Art and Music Activities
The virtual bi-weekly sessions are geared towards children and teens with sensory sensitivities.
Emma Bartlett
Set Up a Drive-In Movie Theater in Your Driveway
Luke Renchan Entertainment can provide the equipment to make it happen.
Theresa Brown
Providence’s Hope Street Displays Thank You Banners for Healthcare Workers and Others
Hope Street Merchants Association honors those who have faced the COVID-19 pandemic with resilience.
Emma Bartlett
Newport Collegiate Baseball League to Launch This Summer
Baseball is getting back to the ball field.
Isabelle Paquette
Social Distancing and Face Covering Guidelines in Newport, RI
Per a City Council resolution, pedestrians must wear face coverings on certain Newport streets.
Casey Nilsson
Stephanie Ewens' Documentary Portrait Project Highlights Essential Workers
#SeeOurFrontliners features those working during the COVID-19 crisis and their experiences.
Emma Bartlett
Ken Burns: Here and There Premieres Tonight on Rhode Island PBS
The documentary viewing will be followed by a conversation between Ken Burns and director Dante Bellini Jr.
Theresa Brown
South Kingstown Farm to Host “Cut Your Own Lavender” Event
Lavender Waves Farm adds four additional dates to its original one-day gathering due to increased popularity.
Emma Bartlett
