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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.

Providence Pizza Week Is a Slice of Heaven

Pizza lovers, it's your time to shine! Providence Pizza Week is right around the corner, but don't expect the usual pepperoni or plain cheese. Don't get us wrong, we love a classic pepperoni, but for Pizza Week we asked for something a little more creative. Dozens of Providence area restaurants…

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Rhode Island Home Show

The 74th Annual Rhode Island Home Show returns to the Rhode Island Convention Center April 4–7. This year's show features a 10,000-square-foot Garden Experience, the Inspiration Showcase, the Annual Energy Expo and more! The show is expected to draw thousands of people to experience and explore the…

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Top Tween Ideas for April Vacation

Coming up with fun things to do with tweens during school break can be tricky — they're too cool for “little kid stuff” and too young to go out alone with their friends. Here are some suggestions to keep both you and your tweens happy. Be sure to check with individual businesses to see if…

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Dragons & Mythical Creatures Come to Roger Williams Park Zoo

Travel through a world of myth and wonder with Roger Williams Park Zoo's Dragons & Mythical Creatures exhibit, open April 7 through Aug. 13. They move, they roar, they even breathe smoke! Get up close and personal with nearly 60 life-size animatronic dragons, unicorns, mermaids and more along the…

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Spend a Day at Women-Owned Businesses in Providence

What better way to celebrate Women's History Month in Providence than by supporting women-owned businesses? If you plan your day right, you can eat all your meals, get your hair done and even do a little shopping, all at businesses owned and operated by women. Start your day with an early morning…

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Experience the Solar Eclipse in Providence

Wondering how to see the solar eclipse on April 8? You'll have to head north to see the total eclipse, as parts of New Hampshire, Maine and Vermont will fall into the path of totality. And, while Providence isn't in that path, we'll still see about 90% coverage beginning around 2:15 p.m., with peak…

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Seafood Inspiration: Lenten Recipes and Fish & Chips in PVD

Many people choose fish over meat during the season of Lent, so we delved into our Small Bites collection for some of our favorite seafood recipes. Whether you're looking for classic New England flavors like Pan-Roasted Cod and Rhode Island Littlenecks from Hemenway's or want to get creative with…

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Providence Bruins Teddy Bear Toss

The Providence Bruins are celebrating a big milestone this year — the 25th anniversary of their 1999 Calder Cup championship win. Thanks to a last-minute ticket, I was there for game 5, cheering them on. I still have the championship T-shirt somewhere, in a box with a "Somethin's Bruin in…

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Plenty on Tap for the Return of Rhode Island Craft Beer Week

Only in Rhode Island can you hit every craft brewery in the state in a single week, and the Rhode Island Brewer's Guild is bringing you that opportunity with Rhode Island Craft Beer Week, March 1–10, featuring tons of fun events at breweries, brewpubs, bars and more. Check out daily events at…

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