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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.

Three Nights of Lights Gingerbread Breakfast

Hungry for some holiday fun with the kids? Don't miss this year's Gingerbread Breakfast at the Graduate by Hilton Providence on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 10 a.m.–12 p.m., part of this year's Three Nights of Lights. In addition to a brunch buffet in the Biltmore Ballroom, there will be arts & crafts for…

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Mark Your Calendar for Providence's Can't-Miss Events of 2024

Grab your calendar and make sure you've got these dates saved! We've rounded up some of the hottest (and coolest) events and festivals coming to Providence this year. Check out our monthly guide to these can't-miss events. And, be sure to take a look at the events calendar for other exciting things…

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5 Places to Celebrate National Sandwich Day in Providence

Confession: I almost never manage to pack lunch. Most mornings, I'm doing good if I get out the door with my laptop and a cup of coffee. Luckily, there's no shortage of fabulous lunch spots within walking distance of our downtown office where I can grab a sandwich on the run. Here are a few of my…

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Splendor of Florence Returns to Providence

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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Cheers to 20 Years of Symposium Books

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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Providence College Friars 2024/2025 Home Schedule

Providence College Friars men's basketball returns to the Amical Mutual Pavilion! The Friars are set to light up the court as they try their hand at making another run for March during the 2024–25 season. In addition to non-conference play, the Friars will host 10 BIG EAST Conference home games and…

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Dave's Fresh Marketplace: Pumpkin Shaped Baked Brie

Fall is in full swing and suddenly every weekend is jam-packed with parties and book clubs and football games. Whatever's on your busy schedule, you know you're asking yourself the same thing I am. What am I going to bring? As someone who's not exactly a gourmet chef, I love a good charcuterie. It's…

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Spice Up Your Menu With Fall Recipes

Autumn has arrived, and it's time to give some love to everyone's favorite fall flavor. You know it, you love it, it's pumpkin spice. But let's not forget the other unsung heroes of fall flavors: apple, pear, ginger and even caramel. While we love a good pumpkin treat (and we've got a tasty one in…

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