Local “Gems”

In the 1960’s, Luther Blount began inviting friends to come on his ship for their family vacation. It wasn’t until years later, when Luther had begun drafting long wait lists of pals that were eager to join him, that the businessman realized he had touched on gold. In 1966, with …

If you were to write up a list of “beautiful things” sunsets would surely be among them. The natural occurrence is utterly romantic, extremely “Instagram-able” and incredibly calming to watch. And guess what? It’s free and happens every single day no matter what! You can’t beat that. So, as you continue to …

It’s a long-overdue homecoming for Pete Silva as he and his band make their first appearance July 16th at 7:00pm at the East Providence HeritageFest 2017.  The long-time 94HJY weekend disc jockey and former East Providence Townie, with his band The Pete Silva Project,  hits the stage with what is …

Prepare For Summer At Made From RI, there are all forms of ways to prepare for summer, but a little research is always a good way to start. Gaspee Days and the earliest soundings of the American Revolution, we have that. The latest book on Rhode Island Clam Shacks (in …

Nautical Artwork hand made just over the border! The town of Mystic Settled in 1684, is a quaint, little seaside destination for many Rhode Islanders that offers quality restaurants, cute shops, art galleries, nautical history and sites not to be missed. Mystic Knotworks is certainly a must destination during your …

Crosswynds Traders Announces Second Location in Newport, Rhode Island Crosswynds Traders will be opening a second location in downtown Newport this spring. Known as “Narragansett’s Best-Kept Secret,” Crosswynds Traders is a favorite shopping spot for both tourists and locals to find the latest fashion trends for men and women at …

Named after the mining town in County Roscommon, Arigna was where the last working coal mine in Ireland was located for 400 years until 1990. The town was where “hard work” was defined by its true grit people, much like the City of Pawtucket. Arigna Irish Pub & Coal Fire …

Walter Barlow and Joe Chirico met and formed a musical friendship that has lasted almost four decades. After many successful years playing local clubs and outdoor concerts in RI with their rock band they went on to careers and families. After a strange set of events and the reuniting of …

Adams Farm was founded in the 1920s and is still going strong today with two locations in Rhode Island and Vermont. The Rhode Island portion of the farm was once a large dairy, with about 100 milking cows and over 100 acres. Now, the farm does not have as many …

Sons of Liberty Spirits Co. is proud to announce the newest addition to the first-ever seasonal line of whiskies with Gala Apple. Gala Apple joins the first U.S. craft whiskey to ever take home World’s Best honors from Whisky Magazine’s annual World Whiskies Awards – Pumpkin Spice Whiskey, in Sons of …