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Deck the halls early with our November issues, a starry night for good, furry friends ready to be loved, + more!
The wind’s howling, the temps are dropping, and we’ve got the perfect excuse to snuggle up with today’s newsletter. It’s packed with reasons to feel jolly – from our brand-new November mags and a starry night for a good cause to Hey Rhody’s adorable Pets of the Month and plenty more cozy local goodness. So grab a blanket, pour something warm, and let’s dive into all the ways to make this chilly week a little brighter.
Holiday Cheer Has Hit the Ocean State!
The holidays have officially checked in, bringing a sleigh full of cheer with them! Our November issues are overflowing with festive fun, starting with the annual Nice List featuring over 200 ways to make your season sparkle. Providence Monthly pours on the syrup with the city’s fluffiest pancakes, So Rhode Island and The Bay dish out Friendsgiving style inspo to elevate your table, and Hey Rhody shines a light on an East Providence program that turns creative upcycling into pure community magic. Get ready to sip, shop, and sparkle your way through November with us!
Toast the Holidays with Sakonnet Vineyard Wines
Little Compton’s Sakonnet Vineyard is bringing festive cheer (and expert wine pairings) to your holiday table, just in time for its 50th anniversary. From bright Sauvignon Blancs for turkey to bold reds for roast beef, their lineup makes your seasonal menu, and your hosting game, shine. Read more online.
• By Jenna Kaplan, photo by Emily Frye courtesy of Sakonnet Vineyard
A Starry Night for a Worthy Cause
Aldersbridge Communities is bringing sparkle and heart to Warwick on December 4 for its annual Adding Life to Years Gala, celebrating the older adults of Rhode Island with dinner, dancing, and do-gooding. With local leaders, robotic cats (yes, really), and a mission to uplift senior living, this feel-good night is aiming for the stars and landing squarely on community love. Read more online.
•By Jenna Kaplan, photo courtesy of Aldersbridge Communities
Stray Love Hits Home
Author Stacey Caputi Liakos turned high school assemblies into heart-to-hearts during Red Ribbon Week, sharing her powerful story of addiction, abuse, and healing with students at Mount Hope and Hope High. With raw honesty and a message of resilience, she reminded teens that who you surround yourself with, and how you love yourself, can change everything. Read more online.
•By Jenna Kaplan, photo courtesy of Stacey Caputi Liakos
Rhody Recs is your weekly roundup of what’s happening across the state, a built-in excuse to rally the crew early instead of scrambling for plans at the last minute. Because let’s be real, life’s too short to leave the fun for last minute.
Date | Event |
|---|---|
Wednesday 11/5 | Connecting Stories Book Club Event ⸻ Colin Woodard Book Tour Stop at Salve Regina University ⸻ When Harry Met Sally Pop-up Event ⸻ Drink & Draw at Riffraff Bookstore and Bar |
Thursday 11/6 | Warren Miller's "SNO-CIETY" Grab your beanie and bring on the stoke as Warren Miller’s Sno-Ciety lights up Avon Cinema from 7:30-9:30pm, kicking off ski season with globe-trotting adventures featuring Judd Henkes, Britta Winans, and the Saalbach World Championships, plus brand activations and giveaways including skis, gear, lift tickets, and trips. Learn more online ⸻ Young Professionals Happy Hour Join the Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island at Narragansett Brewery in PVD from 5-7:30pm for a fun evening of networking, craft brews, and good company. Learn more online ⸻ A Christmas Carol: Pay What You Wish ⸻ Museum at Night: Centering Ceramics |
Friday 11/7 | Kid’s Turkey Day Join South Kingstown Parks and Recreation at The Guild from 10:30-11:45am a for Kid’s Turkey Day, where little ones ages 2–5 can enjoy Thanksgiving crafts, games, and create their own festive turkey to take home. Learn more online ⸻ Rhode Island Comic Con Rhode Island Comic Con returns to the Amica Mutual Pavilion and Rhode Island Convention Center from November 7-9, bringing fans three days of celebrity guests, panels, cosplay, gaming, and vendors celebrating the best of pop culture from Marvel to Star Wars. Learn more online ⸻ “Pivot Point” Exhibit Opening Night Celebrate the opening of Pivot Point from 5-7pm at CUSP Gallery in Newport, featuring the Newport Artists Collective’s inaugural fine art exhibition with works from local artists, live conversation, and community connection –all free and open to the public. Learn more online ⸻ Grand Tasting at The Savory Grape Sip and savor at The Savory Grape’s Grand Tasting from 4-7pm, featuring over 50 wines to explore, pizza from Dave’s, and double reward points on all purchases, no RSVP required. Learn more online |
Saturday 11/8 | PJ’s Pub 17th Anniversary Celebration Celebrate 17 years of PJ’s Pub with live music from Pat Lowell, Kevin Herchen, and DJ Terry, plus drink specials, a buffet, and plenty of good vibes all day and night. Learn more online ⸻ Rhody Slice 2-Year Anniversary Celebrate two years of Rhody Slice at 5pm at 7415 Post Road in North Kingstown with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, live music, tasty food, and plenty of Dels – all with free entry. Learn more online ⸻ Pucks & Pups Head to Boss Ice Arena at the URI from 3:30-6:20pm for Pucks & Pups, an evening of hockey and heartwarming fun supporting Animal Rescue Rhode Island, complete with a 50/50 raffle and food donation drive. Learn more online ⸻ Pawtucket G.O.A.T. Gathering Join Crooked Current Brewery at Lorraine Mills for the Pawtucket G.O.A.T. Gathering, an all-day celebration with local craft beverages, pumpkin and apple cocktails, live music from The Herringbone Band, and real goats from K&B Goat Parties from 2:30-4:30pm. Learn more online ⸻ Welcome Back to the Neighborhood Weekend at ISCO Bar Celebrate the reopening of Kinsley Avenue with ISCO Bar on November 8–9 at 1 Sims Ave #103 in Providence, featuring a special weekend menu and unbeatable cocktail prices to toast the new bike path and refreshed neighborhood vibes. Learn more online |
Sunday 11/9 | Annual Holiday Shopping Extravaganza ’Tis the season to shop local and sparkle! Join We Be Jammin’ Events from 10am-3:30pm at the Crowne Plaza Warwick for a holly-jolly shopping spree featuring 100+ local makers, sweet treats, horse-drawn wagon rides, a festive petting zoo, and plenty of merry vibes, all with free admission and parking. Learn more online ⸻ Fall in Love Multi-Rescue Adoption Event Meet your new furry friend at the Fall in Love adoption event from 11am-1pm at the Cowesett Inn in West Warwick, where Animal Talk will host multiple rescues with adorable pups and adult dogs ready for forever homes. Learn more online ⸻ Fall Holiday Market Shop local at the Fall Holiday Market from 10am-2pm at the Garden City Center Gazebo in Cranston, featuring makers, farmers, and artisans, plus live music from GVD Music and Kara McKee. Learn more online |
Our Rhody Rec list is refreshed with every newsletter, so be sure to check back for the latest events!
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Meet November's Top Tail-Waggers
Kaia, Oscar, and Wilson are this month’s featured pets looking for forever homes across Rhode Island shelters. Whether you're seeking a playful pup, a gentle lap cat, or a scruffy smile-machine, these lovable companions are ready to make your house a home. Read more online.
• By Karen Kalunian
⭐ Looking for a night that feeds your creativity and your appetite? Join Slow Bloom Ceramics at Machines With Magnets on November 21 for Dinner Party: Ceramics Workshop, an evening of hands-on clay crafting paired with Central American–inspired dishes by Chef Julia and cocktails from Machines With Magnets. This one-night-only event combines art, flavor, and festive spirit.
⭐ Looking for the perfect place to kick off your holiday shopping? The Good Trade Makers Market returns to WaterFire Arts Center in Providence on November 22 and 23, bringing together nearly 100 independent makers from Rhode Island and beyond for its 5th annual celebration of creativity and community. Shoppers can browse handmade goods, enjoy local treats, and play “Plinko for a Cause,” with proceeds benefiting WaterFire Providence’s artist programs.
⭐ Ready to celebrate all things local? Join us for the First Annual Hey Rhody Market at Rhodes on the Pawtuxet, a one-of-a-kind community event honoring 110 years of this iconic venue with dozens of local vendors, live music, food, drinks, and a showcase of Rhode Island’s best makers and designers. Admission is free and family-friendly. RSVP now to be part of this brand-new Rhody tradition!
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