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Alissa Bateman

Alissa Bateman is the director of creative services for the PWCVB. Though she spends most of her time in Providence, she lives in Hope, Rhode Island, with her husband and two sons. When she's not tripping over Legos, cleaning up mud pies or playing superheroes, you can find her cooking, drawing or jogging. She's also a pretty good 80s style rapper.

PVDFest Downtown Art Installations

By Alissa Bateman on Jul. 21, 2020

Downtown Providence has three stunning new outdoor art installations to check out. The pieces…

Golfing, Boating & Other Outdoor Things To Do

By Alissa Bateman on Jul. 14, 2020

The weather is beautiful, and while we are all trying to stay safe, if you're like me, you'd still…

Trinity Beer Garden Pint Glass Next To A Growler

Trinity Beer Garden Returns

By Alissa Bateman on Jun. 16, 2020

What goes better with warm weather than an ice cold beer on tap? Maybe an ice cold beer on tap with…

Virtual PVDFest 2020

By Alissa Bateman on Jun. 09, 2020

PVDFest, Providence’s signature festival celebrating arts, culture, food and more may have been…

Providence Area Restaurants Now Taking Reservations for Indoor Dining

By Alissa Bateman on May 31, 2020

Rhode Island restaurants are now able to offer indoor dining for the first time since March. Those…

A child is focused on their distance-learning homework

#BecauseDistanceLearning: Drinks to Get You Through the Day & Relax at Night

By Alissa Bateman on May 20, 2020

With schools closed until the end of the year, parents are dreaming of the day when home schooling ends. If you're like me, and have a couple of school-aged kiddos, I know you're counting down the days, too. Between all of the schoolwork, Zoom meetings and griping (from both me and the kids), piled…

Celebrate Memorial Day in the Providence Area

By Alissa Bateman on May 19, 2020

Memorial Day weekend is a chance for us to slow down and take time to honor the fallen heroes who've…

Simple Ways to Give Back Locally

By Alissa Bateman on May 14, 2020

With so many people and businesses severely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, a lot of us are left…

Ways to Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day

By Alissa Bateman on Apr. 19, 2020

This April 22 marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day — a day set aside to show a little well-deserved respect to the environment. The day is typically highlighted by outdoor activities, rallies and service projects across the globe. This year, though, since we can't get out and volunteer for…

5 Spots to Grab Your Easter Dinner To Go

By Alissa Bateman on Apr. 03, 2020

You may not be able to make a reservation to dine in at your favorite restaurant this Easter, but…