- Hey Rhody Newsletter
- Posts
- This One’s for the Feel-Goods 🫶
This One’s for the Feel-Goods 🫶
Discover magic in the everyday small moments, a can't-miss community moment, this week's Hey Rhody Weekly, + more!
Today’s no day for my usual wit (yes, yes, I hear the collective sigh, but it’ll be back next week, promise). Today is for softer things: gratitude, quiet joy, and holding close the people who make life feel warm and full. So while my quips are taking a well-earned nap, we’re hoping this little newsletter brings a flicker of joy to your day – because truth be told, we’ve found so much of ours in the community we’ve built with you.
Find the Magic in Small Moments
A smile in the coffee line or a quick chat with a neighbor can lift your mood while strengthening the brain’s pathways for connection and calm. Studies show that small acts of kindness and brief social interactions reduce stress, boost memory, and improve overall well-being. Read more online.
• By Jenna Kaplan
Rhode Island Night Market Lights Up Track 15
Providence’s newest food hall transforms into a lively hub on September 27, when the Rhode Island Night Market pairs its local eats, artisan vendors, and live entertainment with the magic of WaterFire. From pizza and seafood favorites to craft cocktails, handmade goods, and even a rumored alpaca sighting, the event promises neighborhood block party energy with a creative Rhode Island twist. Read more online.
• By Jenna Kaplan photo by Angel Tucker, courtesy of Track 15
Presented by Stina Leigh
Stina Leigh Expands Holistic Wellness Globally
From luxury retreats in Costa Rica to her upcoming memoir Buckwild, internationally certified yoga instructor and mindset coach Stina Leigh is redefining what it means to live with clarity and self-love. With more than 25 years in fitness and wellness, she blends movement, mindfulness, and personal growth into transformative programs designed to help clients feel energized, balanced, and inspired. Read more online.
•By Jenna Kaplan, photo courtesy of Stina Leigh
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 |
|---|---|
Friday 9/12 | Rhode Island Cocktail Club Meet-up ⸻ Misquamicut Fallfest Weekend The Misquamicut Fallfest Weekend takes place September 12-14 at Misquamicut State Beach in Westerly with rides, vendors, food, live music, and family fun. Learn more online. ⸻ Juicy Market Pop-up Juicy Market pops up at Proclamation Ale Company in Warwick, from 5-8pm, with local makers, food truck bites, and plenty of craft beer on tap to fuel your shopping spree. Learn more online. ⸻ Surf Nigh at Grey Sail Surf Night is rolling into the Grey Sail Taproom on Friday, September 12 from 3 to 8pm with wood-fired pizza, live music, local vendors, and a surfboard raffle that benefits the South County Board Riders Club. Learn more online. ⸻ 55th Annual Newport International Boat Show Running September 11-14 in Newport, the boat show features debut sailboats and powerboats, the latest in marine products, hands-on seminars, and in-water courses all along the city’s historic waterfront. Learn more online. |
Saturday 9/13 | Clark Farms Fall Festival Fall Festival kicks off at Clark Farms with a Wild West–themed corn maze (three bridges, not so easy), scenic hayrides, zip lines, cider donuts, live music, food trucks, face painting, and weekend fun all season long. Learn more online. ⸻ Cool Cars for Cats & Canines 14th Annual Car Show Cool Cars for Cats & Canines rolls into Exeter with a pet-friendly car show, music, raffles, and trophies from 10am-3pm at 169 So. County Trail. Learn more online. ⸻ Crafted Hope Brewing 1st Annual Mac and Cheese Festival ⸻ Burrillville Fall Harvest Festival The Burrillville Fall Harvest Festival brings two days of autumn fun to The Assembly Theatre in Harrisville, with local vendors, live music, pumpkin painting, and a Saturday night laser light show with Jailbreak rocking the stage. Learn more online. |
Sunday 9/14 | Flatbed Fiction Pop-up Flatbed Fiction rolls into Alva’s Attic in Middletown from 12-4pm with their vintage bookmobile, just in time for the shop’s end-of-summer sale. Learn more online. ⸻ Bristol PorchFest Bristol PorchFest fills neighborhood porches with free live music from 26 bands along High Street, creating a lively community jam from 3-6pm. Learn more online. ⸻ 2nd Annual Jewish Culture Fest Celebrate community, music, and flavor at the 2nd Annual Jewish Culture Fest, 11am-4pm at the Dwares JCC in Providence, featuring live performances, delicious eats, kids’ activities, tastings, and plenty of surprises for the whole family. Learn more online. ⸻ Harvest Dinner Experience a farm-to-table Harvest Dinner at The Chanler in Newport, featuring seasonal dishes, select drinks, and live bluegrass from 5-9pm. Learn more online. |
On Deck For Next Week | - Raise a glass to community at Discover Warren’s first-ever fundraiser on Monday, September 15 from 6-9pm at The Guild Brewing Co. in Warren, featuring live music, flatbread, a silent auction, and plenty of pretzel bites. ⸻ - Writers looking to level up their storytelling can join LitArts RI’s two-part workshop Deepen Your Writing with Research on Wednesdays, September 17 and 24 from 6-8pm at 400 Harris Avenue in Providence. ⸻ - Add a little sparkle to your key ring at Shop Bloom PVD’s charm keychain making workshop on Thursday, September 18 at 5pm. ⸻ Rhody Foody and RI Night Market are serving up good vibes and tasty bites at The Thirsty Beaver in North Kingstown on September 18 from 5:30-8:30pm, with pop-up tastings, live music, and foodie fun for a cause. ⸻ Rhode Island hopefuls can audition face-to-face with an American Idol producer via Zoom on Friday, September 19 as “Idol Across America” searches the Ocean State for the next big star. ⸻ Raise a glass to the 20th Annual Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival, happening September 19–22 across stunning mansion venues in Newport, with tastings, dinners, seminars, and a Sunday Jazz Brunch. ⸻ The Friends of the Library Book Sale returns to the Warwick Public library Central Branch (600 Sandy Lane) from September 19–21, with a special preview on Friday from 5-8pm and book browsing all weekend long to support free programs for all ages. ⸻ Find your fall fling (or forever!) at Newport Singles’ Speed Dating event on September 20 at Newport Craft Brewing & Distilling Co., with age-based sessions kicking off at 2pm and 4:30pm sharp. ⸻ The Exeter Fall Festival returns to Yawgoo Valley on Saturday, September 20 from 10am-3pm with food trucks, live music, raffles, artisan vendors, and family fun to benefit the Exeter Public Library. ⸻ Celebrate the launch of the Downtown Park Wayfinding Project with a full day of performances, public art, and pop-up fun along the Providence Riverfront on September 21 from 12-7pm. ⸻ Tiverton Farmers Market is turning up the heat with its Summa Sizzla celebration on September 21 from 10am-2pm at 3588 Main Road, where sizzling eats, live music, and local makers mark the tastiest way to say goodbye to summer. |
Our Rhody Rec list is refreshed with every newsletter, so be sure to check back for the latest events!
Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival Returns with Flavor and Flair
The 20th annual Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival is back September 18–21, bringing one-night-only tasting menus to five of the region’s most celebrated restaurants. Beyond the plates and pours, the festival features nearly two dozen beverage seminars, marquee events with celebrity chef Marcus Samuelsson, and plenty of reasons to toast Newport’s culinary scene. Read more online.
•By Jenna Kaplan, photo by John Corbett
Check Out Our Latest On Youtube:
In this week’s episode of Hey Rhody Weekly, Jenna and Nick dive into the internet’s latest buzz—from a packed lunch that ignited a social media storm to Flatbed Fiction, the mobile library turning heads and flipping pages. They also set the record straight on a spooky rumor involving Matt Rife. Tune in for hot takes, good laughs, and your weekly dose of Rhody charm.
⭐Ready to party like it’s your 65th? Lang’s Bowlarama is celebrating a milestone birthday on October 2 with a night of laughs, a buffet feast, and drink specials inside The Nelson Event Room. Doors open at 6pm, show starts at 7:30pm – don’t miss the fun!
⭐Looking for the ultimate way to explore Providence like a local? Our Destination PVD 2025 Guide is packed with the best places to eat, shop, and play – check out our digital version to start planning your city adventure today!
⭐Looking for a gift that feels like home and a little bit of magic too? Since 1977, Hack and Livery General Store has been a beloved staple in Hope Valley, offering everything from heartfelt gifts to everyday essentials. With shelves full of charming finds and local flair, it’s the kind of place you’ll want to wander again and again.