It’s safe to say we can hang up our beach bods and settle in for the best (food) season — the holiday season! That’s right, we're lucky to live in one of the smallest states because we are so incredibly close to the most delicious restaurants. I know I’m excited about the new fall menus and the hot chocolate ... you can’t forget about the hot chocolate.
PWCVB NEWS
Thank you to all who attended the PWCVB's Annual Meeting last Thursday, Nov. 2 at the WaterFire Arts Center. Click here for a recap of the event. More than 300 people celebrated our inspiring destination and the achievements of the following award winners:
HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE
Jeff Hirsh
Lobster Pot
MEMBER OF THE YEAR
Crowne Plaza Hotel
RI SPORTS CHAMPION
Diane Almestica
Aim High Gymnastics
SPECIAL RECOGNITION
Col. Hugh Clements
Providence Police Department
RECOGNITION OF SERVICE EXCELLENCE AWARD WINNERS
Jason Armitage
Omni Providence Hotel
Erica Flaxington
Iron Works Tavern
Jamieson Fletcher
Shipyard Pub at Twin River Casino
Ashley Fontes
Providence Marriott Downtown
Lydie Gnacadja
Twin River Event Center
Anne Holst
Clouds Hill Victorian House Museum
Arolin Hughes
The Whiskey Republic
David McGinn
Rhode Island Convention Center
Armando Monteiro
Wicked Good Bar & Grill
Adam "Opie" Oppenheimer
Lighthouse Bar at Twin River Casino
Jason Patrusevich
Crowne Plaza Hotel at the Crossings
Jose Perez
Hilton Providence
Jeffrey Pete
The Capital Grille
Doungvesal Pich
Capri Restaurant
Franklin Rivera
Rooftop at the Providence G
William Rosen
Renaissance Providence Downtown Hotel
Raymond P. Roy
Preservation Society of Newport County
David Rubino
Hampton Inn Seekonk
Tasia Shaw
Providence Biltmore Hotel
Amilcar Silva
The Hampton Inn & Suites Warwick Airport
Heather Singleton
RI Hospitality Association
McKayla Sturges
Sydney Providence
Franklin Ticas
Fred & Steve's Steakhouse
Shawn Williams
Trinity Rep
Don't miss the PWCVB's next Partner Meeting on Thursday, Nov. 16 at Stout Irish Sports Pub, 3:30–5 p.m. The PWCVB is pleased to welcome Abi Vega of Community Work Services RI as our guest speaker this month. RSVP to CRM Database and Research Coordinator Beth-Anne Tremaine.
The PWCVB has begun our holiday marketing, including online and print ads, e-blasts and contesting, all of which direct people to our website. Be sure to let us know if your restaurant will be open for Thanksgiving or the holidays by emailing Kristen Adamo, vice president of marketing and communications. Add your seasonal events to our online calendar. It may take up to seven days for your event to be posted on our website. Limit descriptions to 180 characters and if you have any questions, please contact Beth-Anne Tremaine.
PARTNER UPDATES
Rhode Island Comic Con takes over the Rhode Island Convention Center this weekend, Friday, Nov. 10 through Sunday, Nov. 12. This year's event features an amazing lineup of celebrity guests, including stars from “The Walking Dead,” “Star Wars,” “Star Trek,” “Stranger Things,” “The Princess Bride” and more. Check out the PWCVB's Comic Con blogs for insider tips, cast reunion info and more.
The Winter Farmers + Artisans Market is back at The Arcade Providence, every Sunday from 11 a.m.–3 p.m., now through Dec. 17. Be sure to check their facebook page often for weekly market lineups, as the vendor list rotates. You can expect artisanal goods, art, fresh local produce, prepared foods, vintage and more. Parking is FREE downtown on Sundays to there is no reason to stay home.
Don’t miss out! The Capital Grille’s Wagyu and Wine event ends Nov. 19. For only $25, pair one of the popular Wagyu burgers and a glass of exceptional red wine — rarely, if ever, available by the glass.
IN THE NEWS
There's a lot of great news in the press about Providence and our destination in general. Check out some recent headlines below:
“Fresh Pumpkin Specials to Taste This Fall” — USA Today
“This City Sets Its Rivers On Fire For Some Pretty Epic Festivals” — Simplemost
“Meet the 10 Nicest Places in America” — Reader's Digest
“Swanky Nights ... In Providence” — Swanky Retreats
“Son of Providence: The Weird Legacy of H.P. Lovecraft” — CNN Online
WHAT'S COMIN' TO THE PROVIDENCE/WARWICK AREA
November 10–12
Rhode Island Comic Con
30,000+ Attendees
Rhode Island Convention Center & Dunkin' Donuts Center
Twitter: @RIComicCon
Facebook: RhodeIslandComicCon
#RICC2017
November 15–17
Evangelical Theological Society
2017 Annual Meeting
2,000 Attendees
Rhode Island Convention Center
November 18
American Youth Football & Cheerleading
2017 New England Cheerleading Championships
7,000 Attendees
Rhode Island Convention Center
Twitter: @AYF
Facebook: AYFandAYC
November 30–December 3
Aim High Academy
2017 RI Invitational
2,000 Attendees
Rhode Island Convention Center
Twitter: @RI_Invite
Facebook: RhodeIslandInvitational
