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Planning affordable family vacations

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:33:50 GMT

The summer vacation season is almost here, so now is the time to start planning a unique and affordable family adventure.

HS senior will be the belle of the ball

Fri, 17 May 2013 18:45:01 GMT

The Providence Journal held a contest that awarded a complete prom makeover to one lucky girl. Personal stylist Jill Marinelli put together an all-star team of beauticians to turn Courtney into a princess.

Fly Kite Canvas video premieres

Fri, 17 May 2013 18:08:28 GMT

Fly Kite Canvas, the Big Break winners, recorded a professional music video, courtesy of Cardi's Furniture.

Relay for Life inspired by woman's loss

Fri, 17 May 2013 17:23:54 GMT

The ninth annual Aquidneck Island Relay for Life, benefiting the American Cancer Society, is taking place this weekend, and the passion of the event's chair is spreading to volunteers.

Kingston Trio to perform in Cranston

Fri, 17 May 2013 17:06:41 GMT

In 1957 The Kingston Trio took the music scene by storm and emerged as one of the most popular American folk bands of its time. Now, they’re back and performing in Rhode Island to raise money for local veterans.

Dunkin' Donuts sample truck visits RI

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:21:13 GMT

In honor of Dunkin' Donuts' new Baskin-Robbins inspired flavors, there will be a special sampling truck at Kennedy Plaza in Providence Friday.

This week's Rhode Show Rewind

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:14:53 GMT

We all had a great week on The Rhode Show, Will Gilbert got his hearing checked out and the hosts all had a good heart-to-heart about which celebrities they can trust.

Putting together your deck design

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:12:18 GMT

Decking Day is Saturday, May 18 at Coventry Lumber. They have the largest outdoor deck on display in the Northeast.

Candice Glover wins 'American Idol'

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:15:17 GMT

The booming 23-year-old R&B vocalist from St. Helena Island, S.C., won the Fox singing competition after auditioning a trio of times and making it to the finals this year.

BBQ Stout-Braised Beef Short Ribs

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:58:39 GMT

Today on The Rhode Show we learned how to make BBQ Stout-Braised Beef Short Ribs Beef Short Ribs with Cheddar Cheese & Green Onions Grits with Chef Nick Rabar from Avenue N American Kitchen.

The Buzz: 'Idol' judge shakeup

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:39:29 GMT

Much of the focus for American Idol's Season 12 was on the judges' tense relationships than on the singing competition.

Mr. Providence returns to the ring

Thu, 16 May 2013 16:19:36 GMT

Rhode Island boxer, Vladine "Mr. Providence" Biosse is headed back into the ring at Twin River for a night of great entertainment. Mr. Providence, will take on Latif Mundy from Philadelphia on Friday, May 17th at Twin River Casino.

Make your deck ready for any weather

Thu, 16 May 2013 16:10:38 GMT

Decking Day is set to take place this Saturday at Coventry Lumber, and they want to introduce you to the latest and greatest for deck-building.

'Stomp' brings the beat to Providence

Thu, 16 May 2013 15:28:58 GMT

There's a heart-thumping, drum-driven show making its way back to Providence- and it's a show that will get audiences going with its energetic rhythm.

Making the video: Fly Kite Canvas

Thu, 16 May 2013 14:00:46 GMT

As part of winning The Rhode Show's Big Break contest, Fly Kite Canvas, won a professionally made music video, provided by Cardi's Furniture.

Parents using GPS to keep tabs on kids

By Courtney Caligiuri — Thu, 16 May 2013 13:25:57 GMT

If you had the chance to track your child's every moment, would you? Today, parents can use GPS to keep tabs on their kids.

Fettuccine with Asparagus & Fava Beans

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:53:41 GMT

Today on The Rhode Show we learned how to make Fettuccine with Spring Asparagus & Fava Beans with Chef John Granata from Camille's and TV Maitre d' Joe Zito.

The Buzz: Town bans wireless technology

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:53:21 GMT

Believe it or not, there's actually a town with no wireless technology. The town of Green Bank, West Virginia is part of the U.S. Radio Quiet Zone, where wireless technology is banned for 13,000 square miles to prevent transmissions interfering with the area's radio telescopes.

Relay raising money to fight cancer

Wed, 15 May 2013 16:57:39 GMT

Relay For Life is the largest cancer-fighting movement in the world. Communities across Rhode Island can gather together to support this cause be attending one of 12 relays happening this summer.

Welcome summer with RI farmers markets

Wed, 15 May 2013 16:42:38 GMT

Farm Fresh Rhode Island is promoting its annual summer farmers markets that are held throughout the Ocean State.

Preventing and avoiding spring colds

Wed, 15 May 2013 16:30:14 GMT

While we're getting ready for summer, we're still trying to avoid the spring colds that are going around.

Find the right products for your deck

Wed, 15 May 2013 16:27:06 GMT

Decking Day will take place this Saturday at Coventry Lumber, and the experts there will help you with every aspect of your new deck, including choosing the right materials.

Meeting Street Walk-N-Roll & PawSox

Wed, 15 May 2013 14:01:41 GMT

There's a great way to support Meeting Street that the whole family can get involved with.

Season 7 StyleWeek designers announced

Wed, 15 May 2013 13:37:01 GMT

StyleWeek Northeast has announced dates and designers for its seventh season.

Celebrate Children's Book Week

Wed, 15 May 2013 12:25:19 GMT

Barrington Books is celebrating Children's Book Week, a national literacy week dedicated to children's books, with exciting events for the youngest readers on up to teens.

Portuguese Baked Oysters

Wed, 15 May 2013 11:40:24 GMT

Today on The Rhode Show we learned how to make Portuguese Baked Oysters with Chef Scott Kaiser from Fred & Steve's Steakhouse.

The Buzz: Moms pay to skip Disney lines

Wed, 15 May 2013 11:36:36 GMT

The New York Post is reporting that some wealthy New York City moms are hiring a motorized scooter-bound guide to pose as a family member so that they and their families can skip the lines at Disney World.

TMZ: Kanye crashes his Lamborghini

Wed, 15 May 2013 10:50:51 GMT

Kanye West isn't having the greatest week, and it looks as though it's not only his head that's getting banged up.

Jazz festival upcoming in capital city

Tue, 14 May 2013 17:39:07 GMT

A fun, cool jazz festival is coming to the capital city for the second consecutive year, and the VP of the Providence Rotary joined The Rhode Show to talk about it.

Beaches & businesses still need support

Tue, 14 May 2013 17:23:10 GMT

Thanks to a lot of helping hands, the South County beaches have almost fully recovered from the damage brought on by Superstorm Sandy.