Rhode Island Monthly

Rhode Island Monthly is a glossy monthly magazine about life in Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts.

Rhode Island Monthly
CategoriesRegional magazine
FrequencyMonthly
FounderDaniel J. Kaplan and Konrad L. Schultz
Year founded1987
First issueApril 1988 (1988-April)
CompanyRhode Island Monthly Communications
CountryUSA
Based inProvidence, Rhode Island
LanguageEnglish
Websitewww.rimonthly.com
ISSN1041-1380

History and profile

Rhode Island Monthly was founded in 1987 by Daniel J. Kaplan and Konrad L. Schultz.[1] The first issue was published in April 1988.[1] From 1990 to 1992, Rhode Island Monthly was owned by Communications International, the parent of Connecticut magazine; it was then sold back to its founders. In 1997, the magazine was acquired by The Providence Journal. In 2009, it was sold to its publisher, John J. Palumbo.[1] It is a member of the City and Regional Magazine Association (CRMA).[2] The editorial offices are located in Providence.[3]

Best of Rhode Island

The "Best of Rhode Island" is a group of awards given by Rhode Island Magazine in an annual issue. These awards are akin to the "Best of Boston" but are not nearly as numerous.

The awards are given in a wide range of categories that vary from year-to-year ad hoc. Recent awards include best batik linens, best no-pain elopement, best reiki master, best roast chicken, best children's theatre, and best tequila.[4]

Rhode Island Red Awards

A recent addition to the magazine, these now-yearly awards recognize "the weirdest, dumbest, most outrageous" moments of the preceding year.[5]

Ancillary publications

Rhode Island Monthly produces several ancillary publications:

  • Menu Guide is an annual restaurant directory
  • Rhode Island Bride is an annual publication for wedding planners and brides-to-be.
  • Rhode Island Monthly's Insider's Guide to Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts is an annual publication targeting out-of-state visitors.
  • Rhode Island Group Package Planner is published once every 18 months, is done in conjunction with the Rhode Island Tourism Division, and is aimed at the group travel market.
  • Rhode Island Official Travel Guide is an annual publication which is also done in conjunction with the state tourism agency and is designed for out-of-state readers.
  • Rhode Island Philanthropic Events Calendar is an annual directory of charity events.

Notes
  1. "ProJo to sell R.I. Monthly to publisher". Pbn. July 23, 2009. Retrieved December 5, 2013.
  2. "CRMA Magazines". City and Regional Magazine Association. Archived from the original on May 31, 2010. Retrieved October 14, 2013.
  3. "About Us". Rhode Island Monthly.
  4. Best of RI 2006 Archived 2006-11-29 at the Wayback Machine
  5. http://www.rimonthly.com/contents/index.html
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