Aquidneck Community Table (ACT) announces the launch of its popular Saturday Summer Farmers Market on May 4, 2024. The market, which features local agricultural and artisanal goods, will be held weekly from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at 25 Enterprise Drive in Middletown through October 26, 2024. New this season, the market welcomes local favorites: the […]
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Independent Bookstore Day returns Saturday, April 27 with specials and events at local bookstores
Bookstore fans – your day is almost here! Saturday, April 27th is Independent Bookstore Day, a day to celebrate and shop at your local independently-owned bookstore. IBD is a one-day national party that takes place at indie bookstores across the country every year. Bookstores large and small around the region have special events planned for […]
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Record Store Day celebrates indie retail music sellers as they ride vinyl’s popularity wave
By ANITA SNOW Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — Special LP releases, live performances and at least one giant block party are scheduled around the U.S. Saturday as hundreds of shops celebrate Record Store Day during a surge of interest in vinyl and the day after the release of Taylor Swift’s latest album. There were no announced […]
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Providence Flea finds new home at 195 District Park
The Providence Flea will be moving to a new location at 195 District Park on the west side of the park for the 2024 season. The flea market is a weekly outdoor summer market that runs every Sunday in downtown Providence from June 2 to September 15. “We have enjoyed a good partnership with the […]
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Bloom Flower & Home returns to Providence with three days of plants, flowers, and fun
Calling all plant and nature lovers! Bloom Flower & Home is just around the corner! This three-day event, which takes place on April 6-7, 2023 at WaterFire Arts Center in Providence, Rhode Island, is a celebration of spring with 85+ small and independent plant shops, florists, retailers, makers, and artists from New England and beyond. […]
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Meet Rhode Island ‘leaplings’ – Born on February 29, a select few celebrate their birthday every four years
It only happens once every four years. No, we’re not talking about the Summer Olympics or the presidential elections, although both are on the same cycle as this calendric event. We’re talking about “Leap Day,” of course, February 29th, which occurs every fourth year during Leap Year. First, I confess that I have an inside […]
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Ho-Ho-Hold on!: Unwrapping the most desired Christmas 2023 gifts
It’s that time of the year again—Christmas is upon us! Do you have any Christmas gift ideas this year? As someone who once gifted their dad a pair of socks that were a size too small (oops, sorry, Dad!), I’ve realized that gift-giving can be a total nightmare. Some would say giving your boo a […]
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‘Six Picks’ holiday book shopping: Books about Newport
With the holiday shopping season reaching its peak over the next couple of weekends, now is the time to shop. Here are a few ideas for the book lover in your life; Newport-themed books curated by Charter Books owner Steve Iwanski, for you to add to your collection. Happy shopping! Newport Cottages 1835-1890: The Summer […]
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Shop Local: Ten stylish apparel shops for holiday shopping in Newport
Looking for a unique apparel gift this holiday season? Why not support Newport-area merchants by shopping for clothing locally? Here are a few ideas to get you started. Michael Hayes Newport features a curated selection of designer brands like Coppley, Eton, Veronica Beard, and Canali, from casual to elegant evening wear for men and women. […]
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St. Augustin’s and St. Mary’s to host a ‘Christmas Extravaganza’ on Dec. 2
Sister parishes St. Augustin’s and St. Mary’s are joining forces to present their inaugural “Christmas Extravaganza” on Saturday, December 2, between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.Stop by St. Augustin’s Church Hall, corner of Carroll Avenue and Harrison Avenue for holiday fun and something for everyone on your list. The bazaar will feature:- Photo Opps with […]
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Shop Local: Ten book, art, and gift shops in Newport and beyond
The holiday shopping season is upon us. Before heading out to the big box stores or ordering online, check out the dozens of local options for finding great gifts for family and friends. Each week between now and Christmas, we’ll select ten of our favorites in different categories from Aquidneck Island and beyond. This week, […]
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Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau, Rhode Island Foundation, and community partners kick off Buy Local RI Campaign
The iconic Buy Local chicken will have a new place to roost as the Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau (PWCVB) announced Tuesday it is officially managing the Buy Local RI brand. The PWCVB was joined by the Rhode Island Foundation, BankNewport, Dave’s Fresh Marketplace, Frog & Toad and community partners to make the announcement […]
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How to support small businesses this holiday season
Are you ready for the holiday shopping season? You’re not alone: More than 9 in 10 U.S. consumers plan to celebrate winter holidays and are collectively poised to spend around $960 billion, according to National Retail Federation data. The holidays are the most crucial time of year for many small businesses. Up to 65% of […]
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Newportopoly© celebrates its 10th Anniversary with a limited edition release
Newportopoly©, the beloved property trading board game, is marking its milestone tenth anniversary with the release of a special limited edition. Developed in 2014 by The Choir School of Newport County as a fundraiser for its international educational travel fund, the game has become a local favorite. Now, to commemorate a decade of success, the […]
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30+ local artists support Save The Bay in the 2023 Artists for The Bay Sale
Just in time for the holiday season, Save The Bay’s Artists for The Bay Sale is now open and will run through December 31. In celebration of the beauty of Narragansett Bay, and in support of the nonprofit organization’s mission to protect and improve it, more than 30 local artists have committed to contributing 25 […]
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Jamestown Arts Center to host Holiday Arts Market Dec. 8 – 9
As the holiday season approaches, the Jamestown Arts Center will hold their annual Holiday Arts Market on Friday, December 8, 5:30—7:30 pm and Saturday, December 9, 10 am—4 pm. A selection of 20 artists, alongside talents from Out of the Box Studio & Gallery and JAC-affiliated artists, will present a range of fine art and crafts […]
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West Place Animal Sanctuary to host Holiday Shop & Stroll Nov. 24 – 26
West Place Animal Sanctuary in Tiverton is opening its gates Friday, November 24 through Sunday, November 26 for its third and final visitors’ weekend of 2023. Stroll the historic sanctuary grounds and visit the furred and feathered farm animal rescues before winter arrives. Explore the expanded gift shop to find the perfect item for the […]
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Newport rolls out the gilded carpet on Thursdays in November for holiday shopping, socializing, and giving back
Newport has long had the reputation of going dark after boats leave the harbor and before the calendar year turns. Late in the year, the waterfront city’s lively shops, restaurants, hotels, and bars transition to a quieter schedule. This November promises to be different! This year, more than 80 of the city’s stores, restaurants, and […]
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Potatoes, chicken, and other groceries that dropped in price in September
Grocery shoppers felt a slight reprieve this spring as grocery prices fell after a run of increases dating to September 2020. So far since then, grocery prices have remained relatively steady, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. In September, prices inflated by 0.1% compared to August, and were up 2.4% from September 2022. Prices […]
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Grapefruit, lettuce, and other groceries that rose in price in September
After more than a year of historical inflation, grocery prices are staying relatively steady. Prices fell in March and April for the first time since September 2020 and have seen more moderate monthly inflation since then. In September, the cost of groceries rose 0.1% over August prices. The drop earlier this spring was largely fueled […]
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Little City Thrifty Vintage Market returns to WaterFire Arts Center October 14 – 15
Recently named “Rhode Island’s Best Flea Market” (Domino Magazine), Little City Thrifty is returning to WaterFire Arts Center in Providence, RI for a curated weekend of indoor vintage and antique shopping on October 14th & 15th!Little City Thrifty’s October event will bring vintage lovers and dealers from far and wide, and will feature over 90 booths […]
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Christmas Tree Shops stores closing in Middletown and Warwick, hosting Going Out of Business sales
Going Out of Business sales have commenced across all remaining Christmas Tree Shops store locations nationwide, including their two locations in Rhode Island – Middletown and Warwick. The liquidation event is being managed by Hilco Merchant Resources. At the Going Out of Business sales, shoppers can take advantage of discounts up to 50 percent off […]
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Discover what’s new in local food at Hope & Main’s Schoolyard Market
If you’re not hanging out in the Schoolyard at Hope & Main on Wednesday evenings with a craft cocktail or mocktail and a freshly fried falafel pocket, Korean corn dog, or Rhode Island’s only Ethiopian food, well, you’re missing out! The food incubator’s Schoolyard Market is Warren’s weekly neighborhood block party in the middle of […]
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The ReFill celebrates its first anniversary with June sale
The ReFill—a store at 42 Spring Street where you can get common household items like laundry detergent, surface cleaners, and beauty products without plastic packaging—will celebrate its first anniversary on June 1st with a month-long sale. They are now added in a bio-degradable packaging by www.eliter-packaging.com. Bring your own containers (BYOC) of any size—empty laundry […]
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‘Six Picks’ Events: What’s Up in RI this weekend (May 12-14)
Get ready for a very busy Mother’s Day weekend with events happening all over Rhode Island. Here are a few good ones in our weekly column, “Six Picks Events.” All Weekend: Celebrate sailing and more and this weekend with nine days of fun at the Ocean Race Stopover at Fort Adams State Park in Newport. […]