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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.

Big Beautiful Bamboo Birds at Blithewold

What's 30 feet tall and made of bamboo? Nope, it's not a giant breakfast buffet for pandas. It's one of the six Big Beautiful Bamboo Birds that recently "landed" at Bristol's Blithewold estate. The birds are the creation of the Myth Makers, Donna Dodson and Andy Moerlein, and are located throughout…

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Grab a Brew at Beer Garden City in Cranston

Hang on to summer a little longer with Beer Garden City at Garden City Center in Cranston. Each weekend in September will feature a different local brewery at the Gazebo. Sample local brews and even grab a bite from Avvio Italian Ristorante while you're there. It's family (and dog) friendly, so…

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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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Dave's Fresh Marketplace: Chocolate Zucchini Bread

It's that time of year when all the gardens are filled with zucchini. So much zucchini. Whether your family members are sharing theirs or your neighbors are sneaking extra green squash onto your porch at night, you've probably got one question. What to do with it all? Three words: Chocolate Zucchini…

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Family Fun at the Pawtucket Arts Festival

Now celebrating its 26th year, the Pawtucket Arts Festival (Aug. 31–Sept. 8) highlights the city's creative culture over two weeks. This year's festival focuses on education and public engagement while celebrating the diverse communities of Pawtucket. The festival kicks off on Saturday, Aug 31. and…

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A Parent's Guide to College Move-In, Providence Style

Dropping off your kids at college can be tough, especially in a new city. You don't know where to park, where to eat or even where to buy toilet paper! But fear not, we have a list of all the places you'll need to know about in order to survive your first parent college drop-off in Providence…

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Gluten-Free Finds in Providence

Living and working in a city that is home to some of the best restaurants in the country seems like a dream to most people. But to others it just makes dining out that much more difficult. Yes, we're talking about those who suffer from Celiac disease, gluten intolerance or those who simply choose to…

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7 Movies You Didn't Know Were Filmed in Rhode Island

Rhode Island may be small in size but we're no stranger to the big screen! We spent months following along as Jamie Lee Curtis, Woody Harrelson and their fellow cast and crew took over Providence to film "Ella McCay." And with the Flickers Rhode Island International Film Festival just around the…

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Play Like an Olympian in and Around Providence

With all the buzz around the Olympics this summer, we decided to look at the places in and around Providence where you too can compete like an Olympian. Whether you're into archery, rowing, sailing or tennis, we've got just the place for you to try your hand at some of the sports highlighted in the…

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Celebrate National Oyster Day in Providence and Beyond

August 5 is National Oyster Day and we've rounded up all kinds of deals for you! Whether you're digging some buck-a-shuck specials or want a behind-the-scenes peek at where oysters are grown, look no further for everything you need to have a shucking good time. Buck-a-Shuck Oyster Deals From…

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