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The African Alliance of Rhode Island: Reclaiming roots and reuniting diaspora communities through food

In the parking lot of Temple of Restoration church in Pawtucket, I was amazed to experience not just a pop-up farmers market (where I was able to procure some truly beautiful-looking corn, peaches, and green bell peppers), but to be somewhere that felt like home, even though I had never been there before. Farmers from […]

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Chop, Chop: Hurry in for good food that is giving back: The Culinary Hub of Providence – a restaurant with a mission

I am a foodie at heart. And, let’s not forget the stomach. Enjoying a meal with a friend or family member is one of my love languages. Food, for me, is sanity — something I need to hang onto during these wild days (we all know what I am talking about here). It’s also about […]

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A quick look into Newport Art Museum’s exhibitions explains why this museum should be a top pick for everyone

Tucked in the heart of Newport, a special place hides from the public, yet is visible to those curious wandering individuals. The Newport Art Museum is not simply a place where art sits waiting to be seen by visitors; it is  a place where human connection transcends  canvas and time. Motivated by the belief that […]

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An Inside Look Into the Wickford Art Association: Discover another hub for Rhode Island’s creative abilities and learn how the Wickford Art Association nurtures local talent

Displaying exceptional talent on a small canvas, the Ocean State Small Works Exhibition was not just a charming summer showcase, but rather a demonstration of what the Wickford Art Association is capable of: bringing together artists of all levels through thoughtful exhibitions and simultaneously strengthening the artist community through accessibility and quality. As they host […]

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FLYING SAUCERS! SPACE ALIENS! ATOM BLASTERS! MINI GOLF?: The Dusty Planet’s 9-hole indoor course offers sci-fi B-movie vibes

The first hole of the miniature golf course at The Dusty Planet in Olneyville is emerald, like any other putting green. The second hole is golden, like a cornfield on the farm. There’s even a thigh-high model of a barn to drive the point home. But at the third hole, a flying saucer that’s landed […]

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Gather Ice Cream Releases PVDFest Flavor: What blueberry cheesecake ice cream taught me about community

I’ve spent a lot of time reflecting on this, and however controversial it may be, I’m just going to come out and ask this question: “Who doesn’t love ice cream?” Now, I hope I haven’t offended any ice cream haters out there too much, but if I have, allow me to change your mind once […]

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Woman in the sky: A life well cherished…

Max Woertendyke’s documentary-short Woman in the Sky is a retrospective exploration of the past grounded in the present; a navigation of passion within the responsibility of someone else’s life’s work. Writer and teacher Magda Salvesen, 26, met renowned painter Jon Schueler, 54, when she was working at the Scottish Arts Council, and a whirlwind romance […]

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The Magical Nature and Public Service of The Gilded Age: Christine Baranski’s take at a Newport press conference

A few days before HBO’s “The Gilded Age” Season 3 finale drew 5 million US viewers, Emmy and Tony Award-winning actress Christine Baranski, who plays Agnes van Rhijn in the historical drama, described her character as “a slow reveal,” a woman who “is from that mold of tough ladies who do what they need to […]

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