Good morning, Providence.

After Newport Creamery closed, the ROMEO (Retired Old Men Eating Out) breakfast group moved their weekly meeting to Cranston Diner and will gather every Wednesday at 9 a.m. to share conversation and coffee in their new spot.

Newport Festivals Foundation supports music in Rhode Island by offering free lessons and running folk and jazz festivals.

Rising costs and funding cuts challenge the nonprofit — which relies on community support — but its programs continue to nurture local talent.

Brown mathematics professor Joseph Silverman has been elected president-elect of the American Mathematical Society and will begin his one-year term on Feb.

1 before starting his presidency in 2027. He is the second Brown faculty member to hold the role and brings decades of research experience to the position.

Spring & Mulberry recalled its Mint Leaf Date Sweetened Chocolate Bar due to salmonella concerns after the product was sold in two Whole Foods stores near Providence and Cranston, along with several local shops; customers with the affected lot code #025255 should dispose of it and request a refund.

Lincoln's boys basketball team defeated Cumberland 42-38 on Jan.

13, marking a close game that kept fans on edge.

Sports fans can check out 12 Rhode Island sports bars as the Patriots will face the Houston Texans on Sunday.

Venues across Providence, East Greenwich, Newport, and nearby towns offer large screens, local brews & pub food for an energized game day.

After his VCU Rams beat URI on Jan.

14, ex-Bryant coach Phil Martelli Jr. said Rhode Island is special (citing his previous tenure at Bryant).

Providence Friars vs. Creighton Bluejays Basketball Game

6:30-8 p.m. — Amica Mutual Pavilion — Ticket prices vary — Watch an exciting NCAA basketball matchup featuring the Providence Friars taking on the Creighton Bluejays.

Aurora Lake Painting Session

2-4:30 p.m. — Paint and Vino — Complimentary beverage included — Unleash your inner artist while enjoying a drink with friends.

Starlit Bottle Lamp Workshop

1-3:30 p.m. — Paint and Vino — Complimentary beverage included — Create your own bottle lamp while enjoying a drink in a relaxed studio setting.

Technology Time at the Library

1-3 p.m. — Washington Park Library — Free entry — Offering free tech help in Spanish to empower the Hispanic community with digital skills.

Vibrant Visions

7:00-9:30 p.m. — Paint and Vino — Complimentary beverage included — Unleash your creativity in a fun paint and sip experience.

Read More, Learn More!

6-7 p.m. — Washington Park Library — Free entry — Unlock the magic of stories with Ms. Carol every week on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays.

Suffs Theater Performance

7:30-9 p.m. — Providence Performing Arts Center — Last-minute tickets available — Experience a thrilling theater production at one of Providence's favorite venues.

A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie Concert

8-11 p.m. — The Strand Ballroom — Ticket pricing available — Experience an electrifying performance from A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie in Providence.

AS220 Presents: DD Island, Winkler, and Spirit Ghost

7-8 p.m. — AS220's Empire Street Complex — No cover charge — Enjoy an evening of eclectic performances by local artists in a vibrant community venue.

Providence Restaurant Weeks

Lunch and dinner daily — Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau — Prices vary — Indulge in two weeks of delectable dining offers from local restaurants.