🌱 Patch AM: Can Bristol finally give its beloved theater company a real home?

Hello Bristol! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Can Bristol finally give its beloved theater company a real home?

Also on today's calendar: RWU Law Providence Law School Fair and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 80 and low of 65 degrees.
• Saturday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 78, low: 62.
• Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Bristol Theatre Company soldiers on (eastbayri.com) — Bristol families just packed the Guiteras School auditorium for the Bristol Theatre Company's sold‑out youth production of "School of Rock," but the group is still scrambling for a permanent home. After losing multiple promised venues and sinking money into short‑lived spaces, leaders and parents say the community must help secure stable, affordable performance and rehearsal space so local kids can keep thriving in theater.
   

📸 Around Bristol

Subscribe

Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!

🗓 Upcoming Events in Bristol

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

★ Featured events ★

Friday September 18
• RWU Law Providence Law School Fair →
  Providence Marriott Downtown, 1 Orms St, Providence
  12:00 pm

Want to see your event featured? Click here!

Other local events

Friday August 28
• Warren Hope & Main Summer Makers Markets - NOW FRIDAYS 4-7PM! →
  691 Main St, Warren
  4:00 pm
Sunday August 30
• Paint Pottery! →
  Art by You at Weirdgirl Creations Pottery Studio, 10 Wampanoag Trl, East Providence
  1:00 pm
Monday August 31
• First Day of School for Students
  Bristol Warren Regional SD All Schools
• Brick Pizza Co – Bristol, RI →
  Brick Pizza Co., 500 Wood St, Bristol
  7:00 pm
Wednesday September 2
• FREE Auto Show at the Beach →
  Bristol, RI Calendar Bristol, RI 02809
Saturday September 5
• Last Night Concert with the RI Philharmonic →
  Bristol, RI Calendar Bristol, RI 02809
  6:00 pm
Monday September 7
• No School/Holiday - Labor Day
  Bristol Warren Regional SD Bristol, RI 02809
Thursday September 10
• MINI'S IN MOTION (Ages 3-5) →
  Quinta Gamelin Community Center, 101 Asylum Rd, Bristol
  9:30 am
Sunday September 13
• Rhode Island Parkinson's Community Walk →
  Pete Sepe Pavilion, 40 Asylum Rd, Warren
  10:00 am
Wednesday September 16
• Knitting Circle Workshops →
  Quinta Gamelin Community Center, 101 Asylum Rd, Bristol
  6:30 pm

📣 Bristol Shout Outs!

Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!

🗓 Events Nearby

Friday August 28
• Food Truck Fridays in Barrington! →
  Police Cove Park & Boat Ramp, 100-, 106 County Rd, Barrington
  4:00 pm
• Rhody Food Trucks - Food Truck Friday →
  Barrington, RI Calendar, POLICE COVE PARK 100 County Road, Barrington
  4:30 pm
• Matt Silva (Southern New England): Members and guests only event. →
  Barrington Yacht Club, 25 Barton Ave, Barrington
  6:00 pm
• Newport Live Presents John Gorka at Greenvale Vineyards →
  Greenvale Vineyards, 582 Wapping Rd, Portsmouth
  7:00 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

 

Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Bristol PatchAM possible:

• Shell Rapid Lube — (401) 251-4551

Click here to show your appreciation! 💚

Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• BayCoast Bank posted a job opening for Part Time Customer Service Associate I in Bristol. Apply here.
• Stop & Shop posted a job opening for PT Night Crew-Clerk - Grocery - 0723 in Bristol. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bristol here.

🗞 Nearby News

Warren

• Residents have at Highlander/Fatima redevelopment proposal in Warren (eastbayri.com)
• CRMC: Bowens' oyster farm application can proceed (eastbayri.com)

Barrington

• Barrington Police Chief: Flock camera on Wampanoag Trail was moved (eastbayri.com)
• Gustave J. S. White Auctioneers – Rhode Island Estates Auction (antiquesandthearts.com)
• Scientist: Salt marshes are in critical condition (eastbayri.com)

Warwick

• MA Man Charged With Obtaining Property By False Pretenses: Police (patch.com)

Ok Bristol! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: What a re-leaf! (Thank you Flo G. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

👉 Help make Patch AM better

• Help us grow by suggesting local news sources.
• Shape this newsletter with your feedback.
• List items for sale or services offered

We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what's happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.

Share to NextDoor     Share to Facebook