FAITH COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD

Easter services should be observed virtually. All churches are currently closed in R.I. for large group worship. St. Mary’s Episcopal Church Worship services weekly on the church website. Scroll down to the Recent Sermon section and click on the big picture. Mondays feature is member reflections. Daily meditations are from the “Center for Action and Contemplation.” 401-846- 9700, smcportsmouth.org. Emmanuel […]

SHARING SOME CHEER

Despite the challenging times, folks on the island are staying positive and here are some images to help share some cheer. Stay safe, stay well and stay home everyone!      

Spring into These Holiday Classics

FILM REVIEW

From Biblical epics to animated bunnies, Easter and Passover have inspired many popular movies, some of them even good. As most of us celebrate these spring holidays indoors this year, here are a few film classics that may provide a welcome, post-meal diversion. Any list must start with “Easter Parade” (1948) starring Judy Garland and Fred Astaire as a pair […]

“The Woman Who Loves Giraffes” is Worth a Look

Alison Reid’s illuminating documentary is a terrific introduction to Anne Innis Dagg, a mild mannered Canadian zoologist who has only recently been given her due. Dagg’s groundbreaking discoveries about wild giraffes, meticulously documented during her solo stay in remote South Africa as an enterprising 23 year-old in 1956, are still cited by zoologists, researchers and conservationists who consider her book […]

SPOTLIGHT on Music

Rocking Out with Jamie Lehane

This column often features musicians who have interesting day jobs. And because the COVID-19 crisis has everyone in an understandable state of stress, we sat down with local keyboardist Jamie Lehane, who also happens to be CEO of Newport Mental Health, to learn about his music career and his take on how we can all manage our stress. What are […]

Sinclair Goes Online


Sometimes, people become fulltime musicians in spite of themselves. When Stu Sinclair graduated from Berklee College of Music in 1995 with a degree in music production and engineering, the plan was for him to own or work in a recording studio. But, apparently, life had another plan for him. “I didn’t mean to get into performing. It just happened. I […]

Connecting with Audiences

With the shutdown of all live gigs, musicians are finding new ways to connect with audiences. Using Facebook and other streaming opportunities, combined with payment apps like Venmo and PayPal, many musicians are finding a way to keep their music alive. Here is a listing of some of the virtual music events you can enjoy during this time of social […]

Micro Grants for Musicians

Last week, a glimmer of good financial news for local musicians came from the Newport Festivals Foundation. According to Jay Sweet, executive director of the folk and jazz festivals, local musicians whose income has been affected by the shutdown can apply for a micro grant (less than $300) or a full grant (over $300). Although priority will be given to […]

Scholarship Opportunities

KVH Technology Scholarship The application for the 2020 A.H. Kits van Heyningen Technology Scholarship is available on kvh.com and from the guidance offices of area high schools. The $2,000 scholarship is awarded annually to a high school senior who will be attending a fouryear undergraduate science, technology, engineering, art/design, or math program in the fall. The scholarship has the potential […]