In the News… Quick Recap of the Week’s News, September 6, 2025

RINewsToday – Rhode Island Weekly News Recap, Nov. 28, 2025

Busy news week, as usual – here’s a roundup of news items of interest in the greater Rhode Island area, nationally and internationally – and passings of note.  Search for more info on any of these or let us know if you would like more information. ___ RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY CVS won’t do COVID…

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To Do in RI: The Trials of Elleanor Eldridge, a one-woman show. Two performances.

Black and white image of Eleanor Roosevelt with a quote about trials and treatment.

Stages of Freedom and the Ely Neighborhood Performing Arts Initiative present an exciting one-woman show based on the trials of Elleanor Eldridge, a 19th century Black Rhode Island woman whose property was stolen from her. Two performances in Providence occur on Wednesday, September 10th at 12:15pm at Market Place, corner of College and North Main…

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ART! Tory Fair, Protest Flowers – Odd-Kin Gallery

Tall, dark, metallic flower sculptures arranged indoors.

Tory Fair: Protest Flowers has run from June 1 to September 7, 2025.  As the exhibit prepares to close, there will be a closing talk and reception on September 7th during the hours of 2-5pm with Tory, the artist. The Gallery is at 89 Valley Street in East Providence. Protest Flowers reimagines the language of…

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To Do in RI: Pawtucket Arts Festival Returns, August 29th – September 7th

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Photo: Pawtucket Calendar, Demi Pita, photographer The City of Pawtucket will host its annual Pawtucket Arts Festival, featuring an exciting lineup of returning events and some new surprises in store. Beginning August 29th and running through September 7th, residents and guests are invited to celebrate the city’s arts and culture community at locations throughout the city.…

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ART! The Bristol Middle Passage Port Marker Project, Spencer Evans, sculptor

Bronze sculpture of a joyful child with outstretched arms.

Photos: Travis DeLong Dedicated to presenting an honest and hopeful commemoration of Bristol’s involvement in the local and Transatlantic trade and enslavement of African and Indigenous peoples, emphasizing the importance of memory, truth, education, and healing, the Bristol Middle Passage Port Marker Project dedicated and unveiled “Our Ancestors Come With Us” sculptures at Independence Park…

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Mini Entrepreneur Fair for 4-16 year old Budding Entrepreneurs

A young boy confidently posing in a white entrepreneur-themed T-shirt.

ENTERPRISING KIDS: A LOT OF LEARNING AND FUN BUSINESS FAIR FOR KIDS Across Rhode Island, countless children dream of one day owning their own business. For 11-year-old Julius Morris, that dream is already becoming a reality. Over the past two years, he has created and sold custom-made semi-precious stone bracelets. Thanks to his participation in…

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To Do in RI: Collector-Con Providence is back. Family-friendly, serious collector, casual fan

Collector-Con Providence event poster featuring Tony Jones and free entry details.

Collector-Con Providence is Back! Get ready for the ultimate collector’s experience — a family-friendly convention filled with rare finds, nostalgic treasures, and pop culture favorites! 🗓 Date: Sunday, August 24, 2025 📍 Location: 21 Traverse St, Providence, RI 02903 🕐 Time: 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM 💵 Admission: FREE for all ages! 📲 RSVP Here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1836100140302982 What You’ll Find: ✨ Pokémon Cards 🏀 Sports Cards 🎮 Video Games (Retro &…

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ART! Growing the NetWorks, at WaterFire Arts Center

A collage of sixteen diverse artistic and photographic images arranged in a 4x4 grid.

As summer comes to a close and we rush to the beach, or to the garden, or grab that book we meant to read, let’s pick an arts event to end the summer as well – Growing the NetWorks, an exhibition at WaterFire Arts Center will end on August 31st. Made possible, in part by…

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ART! For the Artists – RISCA Grant Applications Open Now

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State Arts Council opens arts grant applications with Oct. 1 deadline  Providence, RI—The Rhode Island State Council on the Arts (RISCA) announced today that applications are now open for selected arts and culture grant programs – General Operating Support for Artists, Artist Open Studio Tours and the State Cultural Facilities Grant Program. The deadline to…

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