“A Journey Through Strings and Stories” With Guitar Virtuoso: Hiroya Tsukamoto Great Hall Friday, July 31, 2026, 7:30PM – 9:30PM Non-member Price $35 Member Price $30 “A Journey Through Strings and Stories” Tsukamoto brings a blend of masterful fingerstyle guitar and evocative storytelling that transcends cultural barriers. His artistry, honed at the prestigious Berklee College […]
Dear neighbor, Pawtucket continues to build for the future. This week, we celebrated the opening of Dexter Street Commons, a transformative $55 million mixed-use development in the Conant Thread neighborhood that brings 150 new energy-efficient apartments, affordable workforce housing, and new retail space to our community. Located just steps from the Pawtucket-Central Falls Commuter Rail Station, this […]
Wet Paint Preview Party August 7, 2026 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Wet Paint Preview PartyFriday, August 7 | 5:00 – 7:00 PMGriswold Lawn Celebrate Wet Paint artists, supporters, and sponsors at this lively kick-off event! Enjoy an evening of art and festive drinks — plus the chance to place the very first bids on this […]
In the third installment of Pioneer’s voc-tech school spotlight series, we head to Western Massachusetts to look at two standout examples of what works: Worcester Technical High School and Putnam Vocational Technical High School in Springfield. Both schools have undergone a real transformation over the years, and it didn’t happen by chance. Putnam’s reforms, which […]
Shop Indigenous at the Cultural Survival Bazaar! July 24-26, 2026 Tiverton Four Corners Shop hand-made Indigenous art at the Cultural Survival Bazaar, where global Indigenous artists share their culture through jewelry, textiles, beadwork, and more. Enjoy live music, traditional foods, and powerful stories while supporting Indigenous rights and livelihoods. Join us in celebrating creativity, community, […]
Upcoming conversation SUNDAY – AUGUST 13TH – 7PM In commemoration of the 350th anniversary of death of the Pokanoket Massasoit Metacomet (King Philip), Bristol Historical & Preservation Society, Mount Hope Farm and Sowams Heritage Area invite you to a special presentation by Don “Strong Turtle” Brown, the Tribal Historian of the Pokanoket Tribe. The violent death of […]
In the panic over a talent exodus, Massachusetts is forgetting the underutilized talent it has. The state should double down on efforts to better connect residents with higher-value career opportunities that exist. By Steven Pedigo A sign for Longwood Medical Center, an area of Boston where several hospitals are located. (Photo by Sarah Betancourt) MASSACHUSETTS IS […]
St. George’s School Ice Rink | 384 Purgatory Road, Middletown Gala Preview Party Friday, July 24th | 6pm to 9pm; 5pm VIP entrance for Patron tickets and higher Weekend Hours July 25th & 26th | 10am to 5pm The Newport Show, a beloved tradition of the summer season that attracts more than 1,000 visitors over […]
