Rhode Island Monthly

Rhode Island Monthly is a stylish magazine that comes out every month, focusing on life in Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts. It was launched in 1988. Between 1990 and 1992, the magazine was owned by Communications International, which also owned Connecticut magazine, before returning to its original founders. In 1997, The Providence Journal took ownership of the magazine. Later, in 2009, it was purchased by its current publisher, John J. Palumbo. Rhode Island Monthly is part of the City and Regional Magazine Association (CRMA) and has its editorial offices based in Providence.

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Rhode Island Monthly Wins 21 Rhode Island Press Association Awards

2 days ago | rimonthly.com | Kaitlyn Murray

Rhode Island Monthly editors, art directors, photographers and contributors were recognized and celebrated for their 2024 works at the annual awards banquet. On Friday, May 12, the Rhode Island Press Association presented more than 150 awards across forty-five journalism categories.
The Rumors are True: Real Housewives are Coming to Rhode Island

6 days ago | rimonthly.com | Kaitlyn Murray

Hee's a roundup of some of our favorite reactions, from locals, fans and haters alike. If you’ve scrolled through local socials at any point over the last couple of months, you’ve most likely heard rumblings that Rhode Island was in the running for the next Real Housewives installment. While some immediately saw the vast potential (see one RI-born TikToker’s take below), many others were skeptical that Lil Rhody could catch the attention of such an iconic franchise.
Rediscover Roller Skating with Galactic Roller Disco

1 week ago | rimonthly.com | Dana Rae Laverty

One day, Ainsley Forness hopes to own a roller-skating rink. Until then, she’s busy with Galactic Roller Disco, her mobile roller rink that brings events, lessons and private parties — and yes, skates and gear — to spaces around the state. “I want to bring skating back to adult skaters. A lot of skating rinks cater strictly to children — it’s very ‘Let’s grab glow sticks and listen to party music and skate with my friends,’” she says.
Brown University's Queer Pulp Novel Collection Celebrates Hidden Histories

1 week ago | rimonthly.com | Michael Colbert

Lights out, Little Hustler. Satin Chaps. Daddy Stud. While this may sound like Saturday night at The Eagle, you’ll find all of this at Brown University’s John Hay Library. Printed on cheap paper and small enough to hide in your back pocket, gay pulp novels boomed in the early to mid-1900s, reaching readers at a time when queer stories were hardly mainstream.
Marvel at Classic Cars for a Good Cause During DAI Restore’s Annual Cruise Nights

2 weeks ago | rimonthly.com | Molly Harris

Join the Coventry-based restoration business in supporting a local nonprofit by attending the annual Cruise Nights car show and charity event. Rev your engines and get ready for an unforgettable experience at Cruise Nights, hosted by DAI Restore. Car enthusiasts from far and wide gather here to celebrate the timeless beauty of classic cars, hot rods and custom creations under the stars.
Snapshot: Inside Brown & Hopkins in Chepachet

2 weeks ago | rimonthly.com | Lauren Clem

The shop's penny candy counter has long been a local favorite. Growing up in Glocester, Cynthia Barlow often visited downtown Chepachet with her parents, where the penny candy at Brown & Hopkins Country Store was a favorite treat. “[My father] was the town sergeant for many years, so we were always in town and we’d stop in here,” she says, recounting the wax lips and candy cigarettes she favored as a kid.
Fashion@Brown (F@B) Design Runway Show Showcases Student Work

2 weeks ago | rimonthly.com | Jamie Coelho

The Brown Fashion Week Spring Runway Show highlighted the student work of Fashion@Brown, Brown University’s fashion program. F@B is made up of more than 300 students across twelve teams, and it’s also one of the largest student groups in the Ivy League. The spring fashion show is their major event of the year with students working for months on collections that they unveil to an audience on the runway that night.
Penguins Will Make a Splash at Roger Williams Park Zoo Starting Memorial Day Weekend

2 weeks ago | rimonthly.com | Kaitlyn Murray

Following the bittersweet news earlier this year that the elephants will soon be leaving Roger Williams Park Zoo, local animal lovers now have something good to look forward to: A dozen cute and quirky penguins will be making a splash at the Providence park starting Memorial Day weekend.
Where to Get A Taste of Laos in Rhode Island

2 weeks ago | rimonthly.com | Andrea E. McHugh

While buzzy James Beard-recognized restaurants Persimmon and Dolores command most of the attention at the intersection of John and Hope streets on Providence’s East Side, don’t sleep on Champa, a tiny eatery with big flavor. Champa is not exactly a secret; regular waits affirm its if-you-know-you-know status. Start with Laotian-style soft spring rolls (naim chao). On cooler days, Tom Yum soup, a tangy hot and sour soup, will satiate your craving for cozy eats with just one slurp.
Journey to Laos Without Leaving Rhode Island

2 weeks ago | rimonthly.com | Jamie Coelho

Learn all about Southeast Asian cuisine at this Laotian dinner party, complete with recipes. Walking through the heavy, wooden door of Ting Barnard’s contemporary home on Providence’s East Side, a lush, green and colorful rainforest awaits. Ironically, a monsoon pelts driving rain outdoors as guests rush inside on an early December evening.