Providence was founded as a home for free thinkers, and that creative spirit is still present nearly 400 years later. From the RISD Museum's world-class collection to jazz in a speakeasy-style social club, art here isn't confined to museum walls. It spills into the streets, the waterways and every…
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Black History Month has arrived, and the Rhode Island community will focus its attention on the cultural history, heritage and diversity of the black community. Rather than settle for the tried-and-true narrative of the black community’s struggle to progress from slavery, the Providence Cultural…
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We all know that the holidays can be stressful times. Between shopping for gifts for your second cousin's kid's nephew, and planning the perfect meal with all of the fixins (even lasagna for that one person who doesn't eat turkey), there seems to be no time to relax and enjoy the holiday spirit…
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Are you ready for Thanksgiving? Sure, you've got the turkey and the trimmings, but we're talking about those little touches that make your holiday table memorable. We've been out exploring some local shops in Providence and around the state to find the perfect accessories for the host (or hostess)…
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Día de Los Muertos is a Mexican tradition all about celebrating life and remembering our deceased loved ones. November 1–2 are considered to be the days where life on earth and life in the land of the dead come together. This is a time when the loved ones who have passed on return symbolically to…
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Looking for the inside scoop on FRINGEPVD ® , running now through July 26? Josh Short, Artistic Director of Wilbury Theatre Group, has all the answers about the history of Fringe Festival, favorite moments from past events and what's new and exciting for this year. And be sure to read on after the…
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Summer in Providence is a season of celebration, with festivals bringing music, food and culture to life across the city. Whenever you visit, there's no shortage of ways to experience the diverse communities that make Providence unique. Providence's cultural festivals showcase the city's rich…
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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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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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Ghost tours and mothers don't seem like a match, but here at Providence Ghost Tour, they go together like moonlit nights and black cats. My mother is my dearest friend. She was the first paranormal investigator, combing through the tiny historical society in our rural Vermont town to uncover the…
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