August 2026 Highlights From the Audubon Society of Rhode Island An evening of music, dancing, drinks and fun! MUSIC – DANCING – DRINKS – FUN Audubon Concert for Conservation Join Audubon and Playing Dead (Grateful Dead Tribute Band) for a summer concert on the lawn to support Audubon’s conservation efforts. Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium, Bristol, RI; […]
The Bristol Historical and Preservation Society (BH&PS) is located today at 48 Court Street in an 1828 jail built of granite blocks reportedly used as ballast in early Bristol sailing ships. It was founded in 1936 to promote the history of the town of Bristol and it first housed its collections in the Rogers Free […]
Presentation on Pomham Rocks Lighthouse Planned at Riverside Library Have you ever walked or biked by the lighthouse when traveling on the East Bay Bike Path? Now is your chance to learn more about that historical structure and the role it played in our city and state. If the only view you’ve had was from […]
Overfishing Affecting Evolution Of Marine Life Dear EarthTalk: Is overfishing affecting the evolution of marine life? —Katy, Y., Falmouth, MA Overfishing happens when fish are caught faster than they can be replenished, resulting in an overall depletion of the fish population. This not only poses a threat to ocean health and biodiversity but also to […]
Local Girl Scout Educates Community about Proper Rabbit Care TARYNN BLAIS Warwick, R.I. (July 8, 2026)—Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England is excited and proud to announce that Tarynn Blais from Smithfield, RI has earned the Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest award in Girl Scouting. Tarynn’s Gold Award project is titled Hop Don’t Shop. For her […]
RIPTA Celebrates 60 Years of Serving Rhode Islanders with a Yearlong Anniversary Celebration and a Vision for the Future of Public Transportation Providence, Rhode Island – For 60 years, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) has connected Rhode Islanders to work, school, healthcare, and opportunity. Since its founding in 1966, RIPTA has grown from a […]
THEATRE BY THE SEA ANNOUNCES 2026 CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL WAKEFIELD, RI – In celebration of 93 Years of Theatre By The Sea (TBTS), owner and producer Bill Hanney is proud to announce the summer schedule for Theatre By The Sea’s 2026 Children’s Festival Performances will be held on select Fridays in July and August. The Children’s […]
Howard Gardiner Cushing: Rediscoveries July 11, 2026 – December 31, 2027 Cushing Gallery In 2025, the Newport Art Museum presented Howard Gardiner Cushing: A Harmony of Line and Color, a landmark exhibition curated by Ricardo Mercado that brought renewed attention to one of Newport’s most significant artists. Drawing upon extensive research and loans from private collections, […]
