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Last update: 10 hours agoMusic & Community Spotlight: André Thomas is set to lead Berkshire Choral International’s concert celebrating Black composers, bringing a major Rhode Island–adjacent talent moment into the spotlight. New Cultural Space: La CASA, New England’s biggest Latino arts hub, opened in Boston with bomba, salsa, and hands-on art programming—built to keep Latino culture “vibrating” in the community. Local Arts & Giving: BankNewport Charitable Foundation handed out more than $470,000 in spring 2026 grants to nearly 50 Rhode Island nonprofits, including support for arts, basic needs, education, and healthy lives. Health Watch: A highly mutated COVID subvariant dubbed “cicada” is rising, with seniors flagged as especially vulnerable as the virus shifts more into summer patterns. Markets Jitters: Investors are warning that a bond-yield spike could unsettle equities even as earnings stay strong. Sports on TV/Radio: Here’s what’s airing this week for May 17–23.
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