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Tara Rugg

Tara Rugg is the marketing manager at the Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau. She lives in Warwick with her husband, and loves spending time in Providence for dining, theater and concerts. In her free time, she can usually be found with her nose in a book.

O Holy Night: Where to Celebrate Midnight Mass in Providence

For many people, Christmas is all about tradition, whether it's baking cookies with the family or celebrating the Feast of the Seven Fishes on Christmas Eve. Attending midnight mass, as Christmas Eve turns into Christmas Day, is one of those traditions that many people treasure every year. Whether…

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Dave's Fresh Marketplace: Cranberry Chicken Tartlets

'Tis the season for holiday parties galore! Deciding what to make for the next holiday potluck can be a challenge, but Dave's Fresh Marketplace has you covered. These tasty Cranberry Chicken Tartlets are easy, tasty and festive enough to impress on any holiday buffet table. Best of all, you can get…

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Buy Local on Block Island for the Holidays

Who doesn't love Block Island? Just 12 miles off the coast, it's a favorite destination for thousands of visitors every summer. Block Island in the winter, on the other hand, is a whole different experience. The crowds are smaller, for sure, and it's a bit chilly for sunbathing, but there's still…

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Ring in the New Year in Providence!

Get ready to kick off the new year with a bang! The Providence Tourism Council and the City of Providence have announced the return of a citywide New Year's Eve Celebration on Tuesday, December 31, 2024. Head to 195 Innovation District Park, where festivities will begin at 5 p.m. Keep an eye out…

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Mark Your Calendar for Providence's Can't-Miss Events of 2024

Grab your calendar and make sure you've got these dates saved! We've rounded up some of the hottest (and coolest) events and festivals coming to Providence this year. Check out our monthly guide to these can't-miss events. And, be sure to take a look at the events calendar for other exciting things…

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Buy Local for Thanksgiving: 5 Holiday Essentials

Are you ready for Thanksgiving? Sure, you've got the turkey and the trimmings, but we're talking about those little touches that make your holiday table memorable. We've been out exploring some local shops in Providence and around the state to find the perfect accessories for the host (or hostess)…

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Dave's Fresh Marketplace: Thanksgiving Leftover Pie

Who doesn't love a holiday that's all about the food? Sure, there's family too, and it's the one day of the year that you can see a giant Snoopy balloon and your favorite football team in one afternoon. But it's not Thanksgiving without the turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy and those sweet…

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Buy Local RI on Small Business Saturday

Is it just me or do the Black Friday sales start earlier and earlier every year? And it seems like the deals aren't as great as they used to be. I won't be getting up at the crack of dawn (or heading out shopping at 2 a.m.) to fight the crowds over discount TVs or the hot new toy on Nov. 29. This…

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