Special Features
Sort by: Featured Most recent
12 results total, viewing 1 - 12
SHARING HIS PASSIONS: Lloyd Kaplan is pictured with a copy of his newest book, “In Harmony: Early Vocal Groups Remembered & Celebrated,” which was co-authored by Tom Shaker. (Beacon Communications photo)
‘The power of music’
Lloyd Kaplan has an unparalleled passion for music. You can hear it in his voice when he talks about his time playing in the Army Band or when he mentions his long teaching career. Kaplan, … more
|
DRIVE TO SUCCEED: Rhode Island Blood Center account manager Glenn Halvarson (far left) stopped by the Johnston School Committee meeting in December to present, from left to right, Caleb Lee, Nick Petrillo and Carlos Fragoso with a certificate honoring Johnston’s second-place status among R.I. high schools. (Sun Rise photo)
Donating hope
Blood shortages have not ceased during the coronavirus pandemic, and the Rhode Island Blood Center and Johnston High School are once again teaming up to rise to the challenge. Account manager … more
|
‘AMBASSADOR FOR GOODNESS’: Corwin, a rabbit with red sneakers in a superhero cape, is the creation of Christine Carr. “Corwin acts as an ambassador for goodness,” Carr says.
‘A friend for our heart’
Corwin’s wide-set eyes, long legs and whiskers can be captivating. Or could it be his long ears resting on his shoulders that make him so endearing? Corwin, a rabbit with red sneakers in a … more
|
You Rock School of Music nurtures community, creativity
By ROB DUGUAY As we've examined before, music has a knack for bringing people together. Often this happens with bands - duos, trios, quartets, or groups with even more members. But what about bringing hundreds of folks together? That's may seem more
|
SHOUTING THEIR PRAISE: Jo-Ann Schofield removed her mask to praise The Dancing Feeling, whose instructors work with celebrities competing in Dancing with the Stars of Mentoring.
Taking the dance outside
Not even a pandemic can stop that dancing feeling – or an event that brings together hundreds of people to support life-changing mentoring. And how is that possible when groups are limited … more
|
How home design trends are evolving for social distancing
COVID-19 has brought changes to everything, and home design is no exception. Experts are expecting to see lasting impacts on everything from the materials we use to the rooms we prioritize. Bob … more
GRANDDAUGHTER VISITS: Kathleen Crudele is seen holding her granddaughter, Natalie Lindon, in January before the pandemic.
‘I have always been driven’
Kathleen Crudele isn’t about to close to book on raising funds even though the MS Walk was held virtually in April. A Warwick resident, Crudele was diagnosed with MS in 2009. It was a … more
|
PARTNERING TO HELP MANY: Susan Mills displays the bags of El Salvadorian coffee people will receive when donating to the ALS Society. Mills has close connections with the coffee growers, and as JR Pagliarini, president of the ALS Association of Rhode Island, points out, the ALS fundraiser “is thinking outside the bag” as it is a benefit to the donor, the grower, a Rhode Island business and providing assistance to ALS patients and their families. Pictured with Mill and JR are Ana Morgan and Beth Flanagan.
Perfect blend for a good cause
JR Pagliarini and his longtime friend, Ana Morgan, were commiserating over the state of things. I like to imagine this happened over a cup of coffee, but I’m told it did not.Their 20-year … more
|
‘TO TELL A LARGER STORY’: Pascoag singer-songwriter Rich Polseno takes the idea behind a rock opera and puts it all into one track with his new release, “The Pews Are Ajar.”
Rich Polseno works with locals for opus 'The Pews Are Ajar'
By ROB DUGUAY The average length of a song is between three and five minutes. Sometimes music can extend longer than that, and those pieces are often formulated in the classical, progressive or jazz styles. With the 17-minute epic, "e;The Pews Are Ajar,"e; more
|
MAKING FRIENDS ALONG THE WAY: From left: Former Jamestown Fish chef Matthew MacCartney, WhatsGood co-founders Matt Tortora and Erin Tortora and Ken Levy, Matt Tortora’s mentor from his studies at Johnson and Wales University.
WhatsGood brings it home for Restaurants Weeks
By LAURA WEICK Providence Restaurant Week will look a bit different this year: by teaming up with an up-and-coming Warwick delivery business, this year's event will help Rhode Islanders "e;Stay Local, Eat Well."e; WhatsGood is a Warwick-based company that more
|
FROM A BAG OF BEANS: David Chartier perches his Canon outfitted with a 60 to 600mm Sigma lens on his car window. He uses a bag filled with beans or rice as a stabilizing platform.
Capturing nature on the fly
David Chartier is a hunter. His preferred target is birds, although he’s shot deer, squirrels, fish, foxes and even crabs. His choice of weapons is a Canon digital camera armed with a fixed … more
|
Ardent for Alpacas [Video]
Avg rating 5.0
Currently viewing stories posted within the past 6 months.
For all older stories, please use our advanced search.
© Copyright 2021 Beacon Communications
Powered by Creative Circle Media Solutions