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gentle dusting of snow fell on the evening of Wednesday Feb. 12 as more than two dozen students filed into the large community room at Warwick Public Library. Each was holding a case, and inside each … more
Hospitality. That’s the most important word to Dino Passaretta, when he talks about the key to the success of his five Rhode Island restaurants. And he can be quite circumspect about the … more
If executive Mick Lamond wants to meet someone for a business lunch, it shouldn’t be too difficult.  As the new president and chief executive officer of Newport Restaurant group, Lamond … more
The Community Outreach Committee of the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) is pleased to announce that applications for the 2025 ARTS Scholarships program are now live at … more
By DON FOWLER One of the most familiar pieces in an orchestra’s repertoire, Ravel’s “Bolero,” will be featured at the Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra concert on … more
I Hate Hamlet is a sharp, delightful comedy that has all the right ingredients: a dash of Shakespeare, a pinch of New York theater world satire, and a whole lot of snark. Paul Rudnick’s script … more
By ALEX SPONSELLER   The Rhode Island FC soccer team enjoyed a thrilling inaugural season in 2024, defying the odds and reaching the United Soccer League finals after going 12-7-15 in … more
Back in the 19th and early 20th centuries, few things were as terrifying as hearing a cry of “Mad dog!” Wild-eyed canines, yelping and foaming at the mouth were to be feared as much as … more
If there’s anything most of us can agree on, it’s that pizza is deliciously awesome. Whether you like basic cheese, or something more adventurous like buffalo chicken, you really … more
As an elementary school student, Erica “Rickie” Ewton read Jurassic Park. It was an introduction to biology, and as a kid she dreamed of somehow procuring dinosaur DNA and creating her … more
Family Features A home’s exterior is often the first thing guests or potential buyers see, meaning its curb appeal can have a significant impact on making a good first impression. Whether … more
Buying your first home can be exciting, terrifying, and thrilling – often all at once! The numerous decisions and unfamiliar terms that come with the process, such as interest rates, mortgage … more
What do actor Morgan Freeman, poet Sylvia Plath, former first lady Michelle Obama and the Von Trapp family from “The Sound of Music” all have in common? They have all kept bees. And now … more
Bill Hanney’s Theatre By the Sea announces equity and non-equity adult auditions for its 2025 Summer season. The theater is seeking strong singers, dancers, and actors. Performers must be … more
University of Rhode Island point guard Sebastian Thomas made his return home this basketball season and has been electric as the Rams have quickly become one of the top teams in the Atlantic-10 … more
Eight-year-old Antonio Testa, the son of shoemaker Saverio Testa and his wife Mary of Penn Street in Johnston, awoke in the middle of the night on August 23, 1923. His loud crying attracted his … more
You can have your Christmas movies and holiday TV specials. It takes a joyous production of “The Nutcracker” to get me in the Christmas spirit, and Ballet RI’s  2024 … more
It’s a Bargain! Roger Williams Park Zoo offers half-price admission from January 1-February 28, 2025.  (Members do not need advance tickets; all other visitors must purchase … more
Peter M. Marino has attended scores of political fundraisers. He knows the scene and the routine. The host and beneficiary of the event stands at the door welcoming arrivals. A member of the … more
Helen Boyle, who cared for her husband Tom during his seven-year battle with Alzheimer’s disease, found solace in the company of friends. “If my car is in the driveway, just come … more
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