Saturday, May 16, 2026

RIDE: RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Commissioner’s Weekly Field Memo to Educators   21st Century Learning Spaces   At RIDE, we firmly believe that every student should learn in a modern, safe, and welcoming space that inspires them to succeed. With the $250 million school construction bond from 2018 we were able to address many school facility needs across RI.   But we […]

EARTHTALK: MICROGRIDS OR MACROGRIDS?

EarthTalk® From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine   The debate rages on among environmentalists and other about whether macrogrids or microgrids are a better bet in a climate-compromised world. Credit: Pexels.com.   Dear EarthTalk: What on Earth is a “macrogrid” and how do proponents of the concept think it will improve energy […]

RISCA – STATE ARTS COUNCIL GRANT DEADLINES

RISCA     State Arts Council opens arts grant applications with an Oct. 3 deadline   Applications are now open for grants to arts and culture organizations, folk and individual artists, arts educators and artists in healthcare, the RI State Council on the Arts’ Executive Director Lynne McCormack announced today. The deadline to complete an […]

FIRSTWORKS VENUE CHANGED

VENUE CHANGED     August 7, 6 PM The Strand Ballroom & Theatre A PVDFest Summer Happening   Due to an air-conditioning system malfunction in the main theatre at The Columbus Theatre, this performance has been moved to The Strand Ballroom and Theatre at 79 Washington Street in Downtown Providence.   All existing reservations will be […]

PR WORKS

The power of recommendations By Joe D’Eramo     One of the worst kept secrets around is that yours truly writes a Substack newsletter entitled My Home Office Hacks. As the name implies, the newsletter shares ideas on how to improve the work from home/home office experience. This week was a particularly monumental week for My […]

NINE TO FIVE THE MUSICAL

TRI-BORO YOUTH THEATRE   Pour yourself a cup of ambition, beat the heat, and come enjoy this hilarious musical performed by actors in 9th – 12th grade.         Set in 1979 (when apples and blackberries were things that Dolly picked out behind the barn), three female coworkers concoct a plan to get even with […]

RIPTA: VICTORY DAY SCHEDULE

RIPTA Service to Run Holiday Schedule In Observance Of Victory Day Monday, August 8, 2022     Providence, Rhode Island, August 4, 2022… The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will run a Sunday/Holiday service schedule on Monday, August 8, 2022, in observance of Victory Day, an official state holiday.   The Sunday/Holiday schedule will apply to […]

COTUIT, MASSACHUSETTS

New Bedford Harbor Sea Chantey Chorus   Friday, August 5 Cahoon Museum of American Art New Bedford Harbor Sea Chantey Chorus     Presented by Cahoon Museum of American Art at Cahoon Museum of American Art, Cotuit MA   The New Bedford Harbor Sea Chantey Chorus is one of the most harmonious crews to come ashore. Their repertoire […]