The Bay Magazine

Summer has a way of making everything feel worth the detour. One stop turns into three, dinner turns into staying for the music, and suddenly the season starts filling itself in. ☀️

That’s the spirit behind The Bay’s Summer Bucket List issue.

Inside: 200+ things to do all season long, a closer listen to Portsmouth Music Fest, Southern BBQ in NPT, and real-meets-gilded fashion that feels right at home between casual afternoons and the occasions that call for dressing up a little 🦞

Be on the lookout for a copy at your favorite local retailers, or read online free through the link below!

https://issuu.com/providencemedia/docs/the_bay_june_2026

The Bay June 2026 The Bay; Summer Bucket List; 200+ things to do all season long; Portsmouth music fest; Southern BBQ in NPT; Real-Meets-Gilded Fashion.

A walk along Bristol’s waterfront now comes with a deeper story to take in.

A newly unveiled memorial at Independence Park sheds light on the town’s role in the transatlantic slave trade—through a powerful sculpture by RISD artist Spencer Evans. Designed to honor resilience and spark meaningful reflection, the piece invites visitors to engage with a part of Rhode Island history that deserves to be seen and understood.

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Artist Spencer Evans on the Bristol Middle Passage Port Marker Project - Hey Rhody Media Co. Seaside town’s role in the transatlantic slave trade remembered at new waterfront memorial

Rhode Island knows how to show up for its own, and this is proof. The Coastal Cultivator’s Classic brings together local makers, artists, and the cannabis community for a day that feels equal parts event and experience. Get the details at the link below!

Rhode Island’s Coastal Cultivator’s Classic Returns With Cannabis, Culture, and Community on May 16 - Hey Rhody Media Co. Somewhere between a dab bar, a sound bath, and a live glassblowing demo, your Saturday plans just found their upgrade. The Coastal Cultivator’s Classic returns on May 16, 2026, bringing Rhode …

Bristol native Michael O’Loughlin is making headlines as the new executive editor of the National Catholic Reporter, becoming the first openly gay person to hold the role ✨

With a career rooted in storytelling, faith, and thoughtful dialogue, his journey offers a powerful look at leadership, inclusion, and the evolving voice of Catholic journalism.

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Voices of the Bay: Bristol’s Michael O’Loughlin - Hey Rhody Media Co. An award-winning journalist and author brings a new vision to the National Catholic Reporter