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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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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Mark your calendars for the Splendor of Florence's Sott'Acqua Festival: A Tale of Two Cities Underwater, Nov. 9–17. Presented in collaboration with the Downtown Providence Park Network, the festival tells the powerful stories of Florence and Providence — two historic cities rebuilt after devastating…
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In today's world of Amazon and nearly instant delivery, it's no small feat for a bookstore to stay in business for 20 years. Symposium Books has done just that, celebrating their recent anniversary with a party that included local politicians and goodies from Ellie's and Wildflour Vegan Bakery…
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Día de Los Muertos is a Mexican tradition all about celebrating life and remembering our deceased loved ones. November 1–2 are considered to be the days where life on earth and life in the land of the dead come together. This is a time when the loved ones who have passed on return symbolically to…
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Festivals are fun for everyone and there are some amazing ones scheduled throughout Rhode Island this summer. Some showcase the arts, while others focus on culture and heritage. Below is a list of some upcoming local festivals in and around Providence. June RI PrideFest (June 15) – Rhode Island's…
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Ghost tours and mothers don't seem like a match, but here at Providence Ghost Tour, they go together like moonlit nights and black cats. My mother is my dearest friend. She was the first paranormal investigator, combing through the tiny historical society in our rural Vermont town to uncover the…
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Here in Rhode Island, we love the familiar: familiar faces, familiar landmarks and familiar brands. And this weekend, two of Rhode Island’s biggest and most familiar names are teaming up for one epic evening in downtown Providence. This Saturday, July 8, don’t miss the full WaterFire lighting…
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Imagine being completely immersed in more than 300 of the greatest works of post-Impressionist artist Vincent Van Gogh. Now imagine experiencing all of this art liberated from its two-dimensional limitations into a three-dimensional experience that exhilarates every sense and brings to life one of…
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Wilbury Theatre Group presents Charlie Thurston’s "Lifted," a modern meditation on the Icarus myth, directed by Josh Short outdoors at WaterFire Arts Center, Oct. 21 through Nov. 20. The production features Daraja Hinds, Victor Neto and Jim O’Brien. We spoke with playwright Charlie Thurston about…
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