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Find globally inspired summer sounds, a local architect sparking change, a hotline for your seafood obsessions, + more!

May 20, 2025

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Is it just us, or did we blink and suddenly it’s almost Memorial Day weekend? Time’s flying faster than a beach umbrella in a seaside gust. But before we cannonball into summer, let’s hit pause and savor the moment with today’s newsletter. From a crustacean confession hotline (yes, really) to can’t-miss local happenings and a tidal wave of fun in between, it’s all on deck – and it’s all delightfully Rhode Island.

Summer Beats Brings Global Sound to Rhode Island Parks

FirstWorks is heating up summer nights with its free Summer Beats 2025 concert series, spotlighting diverse artists from Colombia to Cape Verde. Now in its sixth year, the high-energy lineup hits Roger Williams Park and expands to Jenks Park in Central Falls for the first time. Read more on our blog at HeyRhody.com.

^{• By Jenna Kaplan, photo courtesy of FirstWorks}

Landscape Architect Turns Pages to Inspire Future Designers

Bristol’s Joe James is turning his passion for comics into a powerful educational tool—creating a graphic novel to introduce students to the world of landscape architecture. Fresh off a MacDowell Fellowship, James blends art and advocacy to spark young minds’ curiosity about shaping public spaces. Read more online at TheBayMagazine.com.

^{• By Nina Murphey, photo by Joanna Eldredge Morrissey courtesy of Joseph James}

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DJ Scout Lyons Spins a Y2K Fever Dream in Providence

Medici is turning back the clock on June 5 with a throwback bash powered by Disney and Nickelodeon hits, courtesy of local legend DJ Scout Lyons. Expect a glitter-fueled night of nostalgia, pop bangers, and iconic TV clips that'll have every millennial dancing like it’s 2003. Read more online at HeyRhody.com.

^{• By Abbie Lahmers, photo courtesy of Scout Lyons}

⭐ Craving stories, laughs, and a little Italian charm? On July 11 at 7pm, bestselling author Adriana Trigiani brings The Lake Como Show to East Providence High—an evening of comedy, music, and storytelling to benefit the library. For more info and tickets, visit BarringtonBooks.com.

⭐ Ever heard of the man who gave Heartbreak Hill its name? The Tarzan Brown Memorial Fund is raising $50,000 to honor Ellison “Tarzan” Brown—a legendary Narragansett runner and two-time Boston Marathon winner—with a bronze statue at the new Tomaquag Museum. Click here to learn more and donate.

⭐ Got a kid ready to try something new? Bristol Golf Park’s Intro to Golf Clinic for ages 10–13 runs May 31 and June 7, 14, & 21 – no experience needed! Learn the basics, make friends, and build confidence – sign up now before spots fill!

Legal Sea Foods Dials Up Seafood Love with Lobster Hotline

Legal Sea Foods has launched a cheeky new campaign inviting seafood lovers to call 1-548-LOBSTER and confess their most outrageous cravings. Each week through June, the best voicemail scores a free Lobster Roll – no judgment, just butter. Read more on our blog at HeyRhody.com.

^{• By Jenna Kaplan, photo courtesy of Allied Global Marketing}

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