Member Press Releases

Members of the public are invited to a free reception on Wednesday, May 1st, from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m., at the Governor Henry Lippitt House Museum, a property of Preserve Rhode Island. This event celebrates the start of seasonal guided tours. ... more

The Rhode Island bakery will deliver a free catered brunch to one lucky office on April 24 ... more

Competing against 21 other bakeries from Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts, City Girl took home the top prize with a unanimous win from the panel of judges. The winning cupcake was a Bailey’s Chocolate Caramel cupcake which was a Bailey’s infused chocolate cake filled with fresh made caramel and chocolate and topped with a Bailey’s Swiss Buttercream frosting. ... more

Tony Award-winning Trinity Repertory Company, under the leadership of The Richard L. Bready Artistic Director Curt Columbus and Executive Director Michael Gennaro is pleased to announce their 50th Anniversary season line-up of plays. From its humble roots in 1963 in the Trinity United Methodist Church, Trinity Repertory Company has undergone an incredible transformation in 50 years, becoming one of the most respected regional theaters in the country. ... more

Over 110,000 people experienced the nationally acclaimed display. ... more

Historic Italian capital to light inaugural WaterFire on Friday, September 21 & Saturday, September 22. ... more

This month’s ART Night in Bristol and Warren will debut an exciting community art project that demonstrates how a whole can be greater than a sum. ... more

The acclaimed Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular presented by Citizens Bank returns to Roger Williams Park Zoo in Providence this fall, nightly from October 4th through November 3rd. ... more

T’s Breakfast Brunch Lunch is proud to celebrate 30 years with the opening of our third location, T’s Narragansett, “Our New Summer Home” located in the Salt Pond Plaza at 91 Point Judith Road. With all the comforts expected of T’s, original art filled rooms, familiar foods with a creative twist, warm smiles, ample seating and parking, this third location adds just one thing, an “at the beach ambience.” ... more

The Gala, Blithewold's largest fundraising event, is held every other year. The 2012 theme will celebrate the Van Wickles' and Lyons' deep love of yachting, their collection of Herreshoff steam and sailing yachts, and Blithewold's unique setting on Narragansett Bay which provides a perfect climate for Blithewold's rich collection of rare and unusual tree specimens. ... more

Gracie’s to host Star Chef Dinner featuring nationally recognized Chef Ciril Hitz, Master Bread Baker, and Peter Egelston, founder and President of Smuttynose Brewery in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. ... more

Twin River Casino has organized, for its second year in a row, a program which utilizes used (or in some cases, new) bicycles from the community and local police stations, refurbishes them, and donates them back out into the community in an effort known as “Project Broken Wheel.” ... more

Renaissance Providence Downtown Hotel is encouraging Rhode Islanders to “Get Out & Discover” the unique jewels that make our capital city special. ... more

Multi-platinum, Grammy Award-winning worldwide pop icon Britney Spears and singer, songwriter and actress Demi Lovato will join L.A. Reid and Simon Cowell as judges on THE X FACTOR, the hit singing competition series returning this fall on FOX. ... more

Officials from Ocean State Theatre Company (OSTC), currently celebrating its Fifth Anniversary Season at the historic Theatre By The Sea, joined with Warwick Mayor Scott Avedisian today in announcing the not-for-profit’s official decision to open a new theatre in Warwick. ... more

Providence. The RIHS announces its summer concert events for 2012. Concerts are held on the lawn of the John Brown House Museum at 52 Power Street in Providence on Thursday evenings at 6:30 p.m. Guests may bring a picnic to enjoy on the beautiful grounds, or new this year, purchase Bravo wood-fired pizza, made on location. ... more

The Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra announces its 2012-2013 Classical Season. ... more

Blithewold Mansion, Gardens and Arboretum is pleased to announce that we have the honor of hosting the 24th Annual New England Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture Tree Climbing Competition ... more

The RISD Museum of Art is in full swing this summer, open throughout the season six days a week and until 9 pm Thursday evenings. This summer also marks the first since 2008 that the Museum is open in August. ... more

FLICKERS: Rhode Island International Film Festival (RIIFF) has been nominated for two New England Emmy Awards. The Board of Governors of the Boston/New England Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences notified Flickers about the nominations in the category of Community/Public Service Announcement (PSA) in the 35th Annual Boston/New England Emmy competition. ... more

A family of bohemian rebels is shocked when their son, suddenly, attempts to force order and a strict moral code upon their home. As they discover the consequences of underestimating his powerful ambition, their topsy-turvy existence falls to pieces. Considered his most famous piece, Tango cemented Slawomir Mrozek’s position as one of the most significant Polish playwrights of the 20th century. Even though Mrozek wrote Tango in 1964, Gozansky views the story of a family struggling to preserve their chaotic, yet meaningful lifestyle as relevant for audiences today. ... more

Two multi‐media performances: Thursday April 12, 2012 and Friday April 13, 2012 At the Museum of Natural History’s Cormack Planetarium • Roger Williams Park • Providence, RI ... more

World-renowned chef Jacques Pépin will make his third appearance at the Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival this September, headlining the Grand Tasting on Saturday, September 22, 2012 at Marble House. Joining Chef Pépin will be his daughter Claudine, who has partnered with her father on three James Beard Award-winning public television programs. ... more

Gracie’s to host Wines of the World event and Star Chef Dinner featuring Chef Evan Mallett of the Black Trumpet Bistro in Portsmouth, N.H. ... more

Gracie’s receives coveted award for its highly creative menu, market- fresh ingredients and exemplary presentation and service ... more

Bristol House Bed & Breakfast will be hosting its first event, in conjunction with Restaurant Week in Bristol, RI, on March 28, 2012 from 6:00pm until 8:00pm. Join Chef Kathleen for a culinary journey into the world of tapas! She will demonstrate a menu of fun/easy to prepare small plates with delicious wine pairings provided by Greenvale Vineyards. ... more

Trinity Rep is proud to announce that it will host a free public forum to discuss the history and issues surrounding The Merchant of Venice in conjunction with its production of Shakespeare’s controversial play. ... more

There’s more to life than chocolate: that’s why we added the jazz! Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum invites you and your Valentine (or any or all of your single friends) to an evening of jazz...dipped in chocolate. ... more

WaterFire Providence and Community MusicWorks have been named finalists for support from ArtPlace, an unprecedented private-public collaboration of nine of the nation's top foundations, eight federal agencies including the National Endowment for the Arts, and six of the nation's largest banks. ... more

To say that Sam Aldrich has had an unusual and interesting life would be a serious understatement. ... more

Viola Davis nominated opposite Meryl Streep for Best Actress in a Leading Role Academy Award ... more

WeddingWire, the nation's leading wedding Marketplace, is excited to announce Aldrich House has been selected to receive the prestigious WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2012 for Ceremony & Reception Venue! This 1822 National Historic Landmark building is the home of the Rhode Island Historical Society. ... more

KL Communications is pleased to announce the 2012 Fine Furnishings Shows’ schedule. The New Year brings some exciting date and venue changes in Baltimore and Providence while still providing attendees at all three shows with the quality craftsmanship and innovative designs that make each a unique experience. This year each location will feature new product debuts, the Annual Best in Show awards, demonstrations, special exhibits and more. And watch for ads, posters and other marketing materials with a fresh new look for the shows—new colors and numerous images of all of the exciting work you will see this year. ... more

Point Street Dueling Pianos, a new and exciting nighttime hot spot will open its doors December 31st in Providence's Historic Davol Square. ... more

Join the Audubon Society of Rhode Island and REI to celebrate Winter Trails Day! This nationwide effort offers children and adults (who may be new to snow sports) an opportunity to try snowshoeing, cross country skiing, or just winter hiking at no charge. It’s an invitation to discover the great fitness and social benefits of these easy-to-learn winter sports. After the frosty excursion, stay a bit longer and warm up with steaming hot chocolate! ... more

The Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau (PWCVB) has launched the fifth annual iteration of their popular Providence for the Holidays campaign. The initiative encourages visitors to spend time in Providence during the holiday season, and.... ... more

Roger Williams Park Zoo is ringing in “zoo-thousand and twelve” by offering half priced admission beginning on New Year’s Day, January 1, and running through February 29. During this time visitors can enjoy a winter visit with the animals for just $6 for adults, $4 for seniors (62+) and $4 for children (ages 3 – 12). Zoo members and children under three are always free. The Zoo will be closed to the public on Christmas Eve and Christmas day, December 24 and 25. ... more

Don't wait until the last minute to do your holiday shopping this year. Avoid Black Friday crowds and stress by taking advantage of a great opportunity to buy the perfect gift for everyone on your list. Enjoy the days after Thanksgiving with your friends and family by taking them to the first annual Festival Fete Holiday Market November 25th and 26th at the RI Convention Center 11am to 6pm daily. ... more

Trinity Repertory Company’s Education Department is pleased to introduce Write Here, Write Now: Trinity Rep’s Student Play Competition, in which students grades 9-12 from Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut are invited to submit an original short play (6-10 pages) by February 1, 2012. ... more

Roger Williams Park Zoo is a very merry place this holiday season, full of holiday happenings for the whole family to enjoy. ... more

World-renowned soprano Renée Fleming joins the Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra (RIPO) for a special gala concert on Saturday, January 21, 2012, at The VETS, a historic building in the heart of Providence, RI. The highly-anticipated concert is in celebration of the rededication of The VETS, a 1,900-seat auditorium which recently underwent $2.5 million in improvements and renovations, the first phase of a three phase project. Built in 1927, The VETS is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. ... more

Don't wait until the last minute to do your holiday shopping this year. Avoid Black Friday crowds and stress by taking advantage of a great opportunity to buy the perfect gift for everyone on your list. Enjoy the days after Thanksgiving with your friends and family by taking them to the first annual Festival Fete Holiday Market November 25th and 26th at the RI Convention Center 11am to 6pm daily. ... more

KL Communications is pleased to announce the esteemed panel of judges for the 16th Annual Providence Fine Furnishings & Fine Craft Show Best in Show Awards sponsored by Rockler Woodworking and Hardware. ... more

On the heels of signing one of the most extraordinary rookie classes in team history, the Harlem Globetrotters will bring their 2012 World Tour to Dunkin' Donuts Center in Providence on Friday, March 30, 2012, at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, April 1, 2012, at 2:00 p.m ... more

Trinity Repertory Company is pleased to announce plans to offer open captioned and American Sign Language (ASL) interpreted performances during the upcoming 2011-2012 season. The state-of-the-art technology will allow Trinity Rep to continue in its mission of providing theater access to a wider community by making performances accessible to patrons with hearing loss. Open captioning seats are available for $22, and an open captioning subscription is also available for $66. To purchase tickets, call (401) 351-4242 (TTY RI Relay 1-800-745-5555) or visit the Trinity Rep box office at 201 Washington St. in Providence. ... more

Come hear, first-hand, about the life-threatening first expedition up Mt. Everest’s most dangerous isolated side in Tibet. Join experts and learn about how top naturalists document their adventures in the natural world, or discover the remarkable adaptations that have made the turtle so successful for over 200 million years. So bring a friend, expand your knowledge by taking in a lecture or two, and simply enjoy an autumn outing at Audubon! Registration is required for all except the North Atlantic Right Whale Lecture on November 26, 2011. ... more

Every October, for the last 4 years, the Statehouse in Providence, RI casts a pink glow across the city skyline. The Gloria Gemma Foundation is responsible for this and several other events throughout the city including a very well attended 5K on October 9, 2011. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the city of Providence and the Gloria Gemma Foundation kick it off with style and grace every year. This October 8, the 4th Annual Flames of Hope WaterFire event will take place http://www.gloriagemma.org/ ... more

The 6th annual Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival is shaping up to be one of the most exclusive wine and food festivals on the East Coast, featuring a special guest appearance by chef, television personality and restaurateur Lidia Bastianich on Sunday, September 25. Following her unique Jazz Brunch at the Hotel Viking, Bastianich will appear for a book signing at Sunday’s Grand Tasting at Marble House. ... more

Wine Spectator magazine has recognized Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar with 64 (one for every restaurant) of its coveted Awards of Excellence. The August 31, 2011 issue, announcing the annual awards, is considered to be the definitive guide to the best restaurants in the world for wine. The Awards of Excellence are given by the Wine Spectator’s judging panel of wine experts, connoisseurs, and editors and are based on “a well-chosen selection of quality producers, along with a thematic match to the menu in both price and style.” ... more

Roger Williams Park Zoo is inviting the public to make the most of what’s left of summer at the Zoo with special activities and presentations every day through Labor Day, all free with Zoo admission. ... more

Providence is providing visitors an opportunity to immerse themselves in the film industry while viewing the latest from filmmakers and cinematographers from around the world during FLICKERS: Rhode Island International Film Festival (RIIFF), the largest public film festival in New England. A prestigious annual event celebrating its 15th year, RIIFF is one of the few festivals worldwide that is a qualifier for The Academy Awards®. This year’s festival will run from August 9-14 with signature events including premiere screenings of more than 175 films, gala celebrations, industry seminars, educational programs and award ceremonies. ... more

It's not often when the one celebrating a birthday gives gifts to others, but that's what the city of Providence is doing in conjunction with the 375th anniversary of its founding. A variety of hotels, restaurants and attractions are offering specials themed to coincide with the 375 distinction, including: ... more

Washington Trust and FirstWorks will once again partner to present The Rising Stars of FirstWorks – a FREE summer lunchtime concert series. The weekly series kicks off on Thursday, July 14 and will take place each Thursday at noon through August 4. The series celebrates the diverse talents of the region’s most inspiring young performers and renews Washington Trust and FirstWorks’ shared commitment to community and artistic excellence. Each forty-minute outdoor concert will be held at noon at the Washington Trust financial district branch, located in downtown Providence at the intersection of Westminster and Orange Streets. ... more

The Providence Marriott Downtown is going urban resort. Guests will have their choice of splashing in the only connecting indoor/outdoor pool in Rhode Island with signature AQUA cocktail in hand, reserving a private cabana for a couple's massage, or teeing off at one of the top five courses in the Northeast at Metacomet Country Club through the Marriott's Providence hotel deals. Inclusive golf and spa packages and exclusive pool side room upgrades are available as well. ... more