Community All About the North American Porcupine with Gerri Griswold An illustrated talk diving into the life of Connecticut’s elusive “quill pig.” By Jamie Larson •
Community 250th Anniversary of the Knox Expedition In January 1776 Knox led an extraordinary over-land journey moving captured artillery from upstate New York toward the fight around Boston. By Jamie Larson •
Arts "The Testament of Ann Lee" Sings the Song of the Shaker Messiah’s Ecstasy and Tragedy Local Shaker historic site leaders say the new film, starring Amanda Seyfried as Mother Ann, will help the public engage with the story behind the religion. By Jamie Larson •
Community Ginsberg’s Foods Sale to Sysco Revealed at Company Holiday Party The announcement marks a seismic shift in the regional food system. Financial details of the acquisition have not yet been made public. By Jamie Larson •
Arts A Baroque Portrait: Élisabeth Jacquet de la Guerre Two nights of celebrating French Baroque music and a female composer who broke barriers. By Francesca Olsen • •
Arts Sounds of Swing at Norman Rockwell Museum Live music presented in conjunction with the museum’s Jazz Age Illustration exhibition. By Francesca Olsen •
Arts In Focus: The Color White at the Clark Hear about the many artistic and emotional dimensions of the color, from light and hope to isolation and fear, through works in the permanent collection. By Francesca Olsen •
Community Kids Get in Free at Naumkeag's Winterlights The Trustees of Reservations site is decked out for the holidays, and kids get a peek for free Dec. 29-Jan 3. By Francesca Olsen •
Community A Winter Walk Through Catlin Woods Learn about the plants and animals that call the White Memorial Conservation Center's forest home, while getting some fresh air. By Francesca Olsen •
Community Bring Your Own Vinyl Night at Hot Plate Brewing Guests are invited to bring their own favorites and/or dig through record crates and request tracks on the spot. By Francesca Olsen •
Food The Top 7 Food Stories of 2025 RI Food coverage in 2025 was rich with stories of community, creativity, and culinary craft — from markets and pop-ups to standout brick-and-mortar restaurants. By Jamie Larson •
Arts Better Than Ezra Brings ’90s Alt-Rock to the Mahaiwe This Spring Better Than Ezra will play the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center on Friday, March 27, adding a dose of ’90s alternative rock nostalgia to the theater’s growing 2026 lineup. By Jamie Larson •
