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Art, Current

This Providence Portraitist Puts Old-Timey Twists on Pet Photos

The 'pet project' came about after the closing of a beloved local restaurant.
Dana Rae Laverty,

Photograph courtesy of Wild Tea Photography. When Chez Pascal closed during the pandemic, longtime bartender and artist Deb Hickey needed an avenue for her art. “I knew it was going to be important for me to do something creative while I was home and to connect with others,” says the Providence resident, who’s known for her colorful collages featuring Little…

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At Home

Behind the Facade of a Revitalized Barrington Gothic

This renovated home in the East Bay seamlessly blends 1883 style with modern sensibilities.
Dana Rae Laverty,

Found antique doors frame the living areas. Photography by Angel Tucker After raising two boys in their historic — but cramped — home, Barrington couple Erika and Chris were ready to upgrade. Their kitchen was almost an afterthought: The boxy, dark area had absolutely no storage space and felt like it had been tacked onto the home haphazardly. They also…

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Culture, History

This Graveyard Pays Homage to Long-Lost Rhody Icons

Smithfield resident Joshua Patenaude uses his artistic skills in a novel way, just in time for spooky season.
Dana Rae Laverty,

Perhaps two of the most iconic landmarks to ever grace Rhode Island. Photo courtesy of Joshua Patenaude.A Smithfield man is memorializing long-lost Ocean State icons with a nostalgic graveyard in his front yard, just in time for Halloween. The first gravestone was for Benny’s (R.I.P.), complete with the swirling red script that served as its logo since 1924. That was…

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Art, Cocktails, Music, The Dish

Myrtle Fulfills a Live Music, Vintage Shopping and Neighborhood Bar Niche in East Providence

This new hang combines all of the owners' loves into one spot where people can sip cocktails, listen to music and hunt for treasures on its walls.
Jamie Coelho,

The backbar at Myrtle in East Providence. Photos all courtesy of Myrtle. Rhode Island has plenty of bars and plenty of vintage shops, but one thing it didn’t have is a bar that doubles as a vintage shop. Myrtle in East Providence is a cool retro bar where you can purchase items right off the walls. The owners, Natalie Vanlandingham…

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Inside a Family Farmhouse in Pascoag

A cozy rural home provides a serene setting for a growing family.
Dana Rae Laverty,

The main bathroom features a soaking tub with a magical view on snowy days. Photography by Angel Tucker Some homes come with a little extra something   for new buyers: an inground pool; stunning perennial beds; a garden-shed-turned-studio. Jennifer Barone’s new digs came with six chickens. “We became instant chicken owners,” says the Burrillville resident. “I was over the moon.” Barone,…

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Sweets

FARE’s Teal Pumpkin Project Brings a More Inclusive Halloween to RI

Fifty-nine participating CVS locations are offering allergen-free treats and non-food trinkets for trick-or-treaters to enjoy on Halloween.
Sophia Failla,

Pick up allergen-free treats and non-food trinkets to place in your teal pumpkin from one of the fifty-nine participating CVS locations in Rhode Island. Photo courtesy of Food Allergy Research and Education. It’s the Teal Pumpkin, Charlie Brown! Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE) is teaming up with local CVS locations to kick off the FARE Teal Pumpkin Project 2023,…

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Music

2023 Newport Folk Festival Day One: Magnetic Maggie Rogers, No Noah Kahan and Just-In Time James Taylor

It was a hot one, both in temperature and in musical acts.
Kaitlyn Murray,

Friday’s lineup for the 2023 Newport Folk Festival. Photo by Kaitlyn Murray For anyone who didn’t get outside on Friday, I need you to know that it was hot. As in the ‘no-a-beetle-didn’t-crawl-down-the-back-of-your-shirt-that’s-actually-a-rolling-bead-of-sweat’ type of hot. The ‘makes-you-glad-to-be-sequestered-in-your-air-conditioned-office-on-a-summer-afternoon’ kind of hot. Only for the promise of sweet live music would I endure such sweltering temps.  But to no surprise, I…
At Home

Inside an Elegant Expansion in the City By the Sea

An artist's eye and thoughtful details add the perfect finishing touches to a Newport home.
Dana Rae Laverty,

Exterior landscaping by North Kingstown-based Mather & Page adds color and symmetry to the entryway. Photography by Aaron Usher A leaded glass ceiling and a wall of windows let light into Bob and Jeanne Leduc’s kitchen.. Photography by Aaron Usher Artists never know when inspiration will strike. An idea may come during a hazy midnight dream or during something a…

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Art, Film

Q and A with Providence-Based Artist Paige Huggon

Paige Huggon, local abstract artist and creative visionary, uses a variety of art mediums that go beyond the canvas.
Edelinda Baptista,

Paige Huggon, a Taunton, Massachusetts transplant, finds inspiration for her art and creativity in her supportive friends, family, past experiences and future opportunities. Photograph by @kinglopes. Twenty-seven year old Paige Huggon has been a creative for as long as she can remember. From crafting houses out of cardboard boxes with her babysitter to printing her paintings onto chiffon scarves today,…

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Culture, Fashion

Glimpse the Best Looks from StyleWeek Northeast

The biannual fashion event returned to the Capital Grille this month featuring looks from student designers as well as professional talent.
Lauren Clem, Jamie Coelho,

This look by Amy Page DeBlasio was one of several on the runway at StyleWeek Northeast. All photography by Myke Yeager Photography StyleWeek Northeast returned to Providence this month with its signature fashion show on the outdoor runway at the Capital Grille. The biannual event brings fashion enthusiasts and industry professionals from all over to highlight the best new looks…