14 Contributors 16 From the Publisher

49 Reporter

Residents learn to coexist with their natural neighbors. BY ELLEN LIBERMAN

18 Chatter

24 Ten Can’ t-Miss Events

Our top picks for April.

EDITED BY TESS LYONS

26 Doing Good

A former“ Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” star shares Black history stories.

BY JULIET PENNINGTON

29 Business

The new M. Hainey fragrance line is a culmination of passions. BY DANA LAVERTY

32 Shop

Project Attic offers true vintage clothing and accessories. BY TESS LYONS

33 Trendsetter

Lopez La Lopez proudly takes up space as a Latine performer. BY TESS LYONS

34 First Person

Grandparents inspire a love of wandering that weaves through generations.

BY LAUREN CLEM

38 Spaces

The Alcove holds space for all inside its well-appointed walls. BY DANA LAVERTY

43 Guest List

Affair for Air Gala; The Tomorrow Fund’ s annual gala. EDITED BY LAUREN CLEM

46 Music

Witchy-pop princess Olivia Dolphin discusses her newest EP. BY TESS LYONS

56 Rhode Trips

Three related businesses offer a mix of hands-on experiences. BY TESS LYONS

114 Dining Review

The second Ten Prime eatery focuses on local seafood and Prime steaks.

BY KAREN DEUTSCH

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118 Dining Details

Matunuck Atelier; Diner’ s Update; James Beard boom; On Tap. BY JAMIE COELHO

120 Restaurant Guide

128 Nostalgia

Boston Marathon winner Ellison“ Tarzan” Brown. BY LAUREN CLEM

ON THE COVER: Leishla Maldonado, co-owner and beverage director at Loma. Photograph by Angel Tucker.

PHOTOGRAPHY( FROM TOP CENTER): COURTESY OF ALTON BROWN; COURTESY OF MASON HAINEY; COURTESY OF LAUREN CLEM; ANGEL TUCKER.

12 RHODE ISLAND MONTHLY I APRIL 2026