Some coffee shops are just coffee shops. Rise 'N Shine Coffee Bar, tucked into Providence's Smith Hill neighborhood, is something closer to a restoration project you can order a latte in. Owner Neal Kaplan came to Providence decades ago for graduate work at RISD, ended up renting a studio in a Smith…
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After the hot summer, I think we’re all looking forward to the cooler months. One thing that gets people excited (more than their pumpkin-flavored lattes) is the changing of the leaves around this time. Photographers young and old, professional and novice, whip out their cameras to capture the…
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Fall is almost here and with it comes the apple- and pumpkin-picking season. Plenty of people like to pick their own fruit, and the fall season is the best time to do so with the crisp weather and changing leaves…
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Don't miss the Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular this Halloween season, as it returns to Roger Williams Park Zoo from October 1 through November 1. A true, one-of-a-kind experience for audiences of all ages, the Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular features thousands of artistically carved, illuminated pumpkins…
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Fall in New England is one of the most beautiful times of the year. It's the perfect weather to enjoy festivals and events while taking in the colorful foliage. September and October are chock-full of fall activities, so take a look at a few of the festivals happening in and around Providence…
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When visitors arrive in Providence, GoProvidence Visitor Services Manager Phyllis Blanchette is often one of the first people to welcome them. In this episode of PVD POV, Phyllis takes us behind the desk at the Providence Visitor Center. She shares how answering a newspaper ad for a volunteer…
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Providence is a city best experienced by slowing down and noticing the details. This week on PVD POV, we're joined by writer and editor Elyse Major, whose work has appeared in Yankee Magazine , Providence Monthly , Hey Rhody and other publications throughout New England. Inspired by her recent feature…
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The Providence Tattoo Convention returns August 14–16, and we sat down with co-founder Jeff Burt to talk about what makes the event unlike any other in New England. Jeff shares how the convention came to life, why Providence was its perfect home and the history of tattooing in Rhode Island. He also…
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Rhode Island may be the smallest state, but its place in American history is anything but small. In this episode of PVD POV, Rhode Island Secretary of State Gregg Amore joins us to talk about Rhode Island 250 and the many ways the Ocean State is commemorating the nation's 250th anniversary. The…
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Rhode Island may be the smallest state, but we’re still packed with plenty of amazing places to take photos. One of the most photographed things we’ve seen on Instagram are sunrises and sunsets, so we decided to curate a list of some of the best locations in Rhode Island to capture your own stunning…
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