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Nicholas Millard

Nicholas Millard is the Director of Digital Media at the Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau. He is also the in-house photographer/videographer for the PWCVB. When he is not taking pictures for the city, he loves spending time with his beautiful daughter Halleigh and sons Hunter, Logan and Gavin. Nicholas' hobbies include photography and guitar, one of which he is not very good at.

Ice Bumper Cars Return to The Providence Rink

One of Providence's most popular attractions comes in the form of spinning circular carts full of fun at The Providence Rink. Now, I know when you hear "bumper cars" you think of the carnival fun of crashing into your best friend (or younger sibling), but now you'll think of ice and, well, still…

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Track 15: Uncovering Providence's First Food Hall

In this episode of PVD POV , Alana and I sit down with Chris Marsella, President of Marsella Development Corporation, to delve into one of Providence’s most exciting new projects — Track 15, the city’s first-ever food hall. Set in the transformed historic Union Station, Track 15 will showcase some of…

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7 Not-to-Miss Holiday Events

We all know that the holidays can be stressful times. Between shopping for gifts for your second cousin's kid's nephew, and planning the perfect meal with all of the fixins (even lasagna for that one person who doesn't eat turkey), there seems to be no time to relax and enjoy the holiday spirit…

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Where to Visit Santa in the Providence Area

Jolly Old Saint Nick is coming to town ... well he's kind of already here. If you think a letter to Santa isn't enough and want to make sure he knows exactly what you want for Christmas, then you'll need to visit with him in person. Here’s a list of places where Santa will be this holiday season…

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PVD POV: Lighting Up Providence

In this episode of PVD POV , Alana and I chat with Nora Barré, Executive Director of the Downtown Parks Department, about the exciting developments transforming Providence’s urban parks. Nora shares updates on vibrant new installations like interactive lighting at Waterplace Park, expanded…

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Restaurants Open for the Holidays 2024-25

With the holidays comes plenty of cooking, and a fair amount of frustration. If you're looking to kick up your feet and have someone else cook for you this holiday season, we have a list of restaurants that are open for the 2024–25 holiday season. Browse below for where to dine on Christmas Eve…

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PVD POV: Spooky Providence

In this spine-tingling episode of PVD POV, Alana Cerrone O'Hare and I dive into the eerie side of Providence with special guest Courtney, owner of Providence Ghost Tours. As the aptly nicknamed "Ghost Mom" of the city, Courtney shares stories from her ghost tours, including sneak peeks into some of…

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Fabulous Fall Cocktails in Providence

Fall is in the air and with it comes everything apple and pumpkin. You know it by the endcaps of the grocery stores: applesauce, apple cereal, apple and pumpkin pie mix, pumpkin hand soap and even pumpkin aftershave (yes, it’s a thing, I checked). Now, if you’re not in the mood for the basic PSL…

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Halloween Party Playlist

The air is getting cooler and the days are getting shorter. Fall is in the air and that means Halloween is just around the corner. Get pumped up for the best holiday out there by checking out this Wicked Halloween Playlist! Rock out to hits like "Thriller," "Ghostbusters" and, of course, "Monster…

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Leaf Peepers Rejoice!

After the hot summer, I think we’re all looking forward to the cooler months. One thing that gets people excited (more than their pumpkin-flavored lattes) is the changing of the leaves around this time. Photographers young and old, professional and novice, whip out their cameras to capture the…

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