The Ocean House’s Black and White Ball pushed the Misquamicut relief fund over $300,000 and the community is gearing up to start the season with a poignant, symbolic event where thousands of people will line the beach, hand-in-hand.

A masquerade ball, recreating Truman Capote's famed 1966 Black and White ball, will be held February 23rd at the Ocean House in Watch Hill, R.I. to raise funds for businesses devastated by Hurricane Sandy in neighboring Misquamicut Beach.

Part of ongoing initiatives to help Misquamicut's small businesses rebuild from Hurricane Sandy, Bring Back the Beach Weekend includes a concert by regional bands; a beach-themed family fun day; and a day of local food, cocktails and art.

Champions of the Deep, a family adventure film starring the country's top youth martial artists engaged in an environmental battle set against the backdrop of Rhode Island's pristine beaches, makes its world premiere and opens in theaters in August.

FLICKERS, producers of the acclaimed Rhode Island International Film Festival, marks its 30th anniversary with ramped up programming and special events.

Boston-based Lori Carr & Associates has appointed finance industry veteran and development expert Joseph Phillips to it business development directorship position.

Rhode Islanders will salute their own—best actress nominee Viola Davis—at Oscar Night® America, the state’s only Oscar-night gala celebration officially sanctioned by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

Boston-based Lori Carr & Associates has diversified its executive consultant team with the appointment of Fortune 100 veteran Patty Lager as its new call center sales and service practice leader.

The Chief Customer Officer: A Key Voice and Critical Role Expands into the C-Suite, a free presentation by Lori Carr & Associates, provides a comprehensive overview of how and why to create a customer-centric corporate culture.

Expanding its offering of socially conscious fine jewels, AnaKatarina Eco Gioielli is now the sole source for Canada Goose Diamonds in the Boston/Cambridge area.