Business Beat: CompLyons HR Consulting marks its one-year anniversary

A group of people standing around a ribbon cutting.

Photos: W. Parmentier Media, provided Crook Point Brewing Company in East Providence served as the backdrop for a group of friends, colleagues and dignitaries to gather to honor the first anniversary of a local company. Patty Lyons-Bousquet, Owner of CompLyons HR Consulting, LLC was the honoree on a night that featured remarks from East Providence…

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To Do in RI: Cruise-In for a Cause charity car show for Rielly Foundation

Classic cars at a car show.

The James D. Rielly Foundation will be holding its SEVENTH annual “Cruise-In for a Cause Charity Car Show” to benefit the children and families of our military, law enforcement, first responders and the Bristol Santa House on 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟭𝟭, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 at Mount Hope Farm in beautiful Bristol, Rhode Island. RAIN DATE: Sunday, August 18,…

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Bishop Hendricken triples size of annual show choir competition – Lil’ Rhody Rumble

Lil' Rhody Rumble boxing event poster.

Bishop Hendricken triples size of annual show choir competition. The Arts at Bishop Hendricken is proud to announce that the program will host its third annual show choir competition, the Lil’ Rhody Rumble, on March 22-23, 2024 in McNally Gymnasium. The event will be hosted by “Paramount,” Bishop Hendricken and Rhode Island’s first-ever competitive show choir. In its…

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Open for Business East Bay, RI: The Endicott Dance Academy

Elegant ballroom dancers' feet and shoes.

We begin a new, occasional feature highlighting businesses on the East Bay of Rhode Island, as the state undergoes a 2+ year reconstruction of The Washington Bridge. The Endicott Dance Academy describes itself as an inclusive dance studio located in East Providence, with a goal to make participants comfortable as they explore dance through private…

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“The Civil Rights Kid”: a one man play with Ray Rickman, Stages of Freedom

An image of Ray Rickman with glasses and an orange background.

This brand new, 30 minute, dramatic enactment was developed by Ray Rickman to portray his teenage years in the 1960s as a Civil Rights advocate in Michigan and Mississippi. The Civil Rights Kid has been workshopped at Bryant University and Bristol Community College and will now be presented on Monday, February 5th at 7 PM at the Weaver…

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In the Arena… Joe Paolino Jr. interviews East Providence Mayor Bob DaSilva

A man and woman posing for a photo in East Providence, RI.

Each week Joe Paolino Jr. talks with leaders in Rhode Island about emergent issues. Here, back a few weeks ago, Paolino interviewed the Mayor of East Providence, Bob DaSilva – and they talk about the beginnings of the Washington Bridge re-construction – but also new waterfront developments and Metacomet Country Club. Be sure to watch…

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