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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.

Plan Your Providence Valentine's Day Getaway

Ready to plan the perfect Valentine's Day getaway in PVD? Check out our collection of romantic getaway packages at Providence hotels and then plan the perfect itinerary from our calendar of Valentine's Day events. Hotel Getaway Packages Couple Fun in PVD There's always something going on in…

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Providence Culinary Collective Tickets On Sale Now

You've probably heard the buzz about the upcoming Providence Culinary Collective, a new flavor of food festival launching in Providence March 27–30. With events like guest chef dinners, special tastings, chef's choice classes, exclusive wine experiences, food truck events and more, there's something…

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Dave's Fresh Marketplace: Recipe for a Super Football Party

Whether you're a sports fan or not, it's hard to escape the buzz around football's biggest game. And since our local favorite team didn't make it this year, we can relax a little bit and just watch the game, check out the new commercials and maybe enjoy the half time show. And no matter which team…

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Vegan & Vegetarian Dining at Providence Restaurants

If you're one of the growing number of Americans who prefer a plant-based diet, you probably know all the best vegan and vegetarian restaurants in Providence. But did you know that a wide variety of other Providence restaurants also have vegan-friendly options on their menu? Jump to: Plant-Friendly…

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Winter Fun at Roger Williams Park Zoo!

Winter is one of the best times to visit Roger Williams Park Zoo. You can catch the snow leopards playing, the golden lion tamarins climbing trees in the Faces of the Rainforest exhibit and more. Roger Williams Park Zoo is offering half-price admission for their Winter Wonder Days through Feb. 28…

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Black-Owned Restaurants in Providence, Rhode Island

Featuring everything from Southern soul food to traditional African and Caribbean cuisines, Providence is home to a wide variety of Black-owned restaurants, food trucks and even a tea shop. Enjoy one of The District's signature pizzas for dinner or indulge your sweet tooth at brunch with the…

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Lumina Lights Up Downtown Providence

After the buzz of the holiday season, it can be tempting to hunker down and hibernate at home for the next few months. But this year, the Downtown Providence Park Network is giving you a reason to get out and explore downtown with Lumina, a citywide light festival from Feb. 1–17. Your Mobile…

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O Holy Night: Where to Celebrate Midnight Mass in Providence

For many people, Christmas is all about tradition, whether it's baking cookies with the family or celebrating the Feast of the Seven Fishes on Christmas Eve. Attending midnight mass, as Christmas Eve turns into Christmas Day, is one of those traditions that many people treasure every year. Whether…

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