Unwrapping the Best Holiday Shopping Destinations

Embrace the holiday spirit with an abundance of incredible gifts awaiting you in and around Providence, perfect for crossing off your shopping list or indulging yourself with something special. Jump to: Hope Artiste Village PVD Pies Providence Art Club The Providence Flea Homestyle Hope Artiste…

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Holiday Hosting Like a Pro

One trend that has become increasingly popular in the past few years is called tablescaping. A byproduct of Southern hospitality, the idea is that when you entertain, you design your table around a theme, and use the most creative, interesting and high-quality items and foods to really wow your…

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Celebrate Independent Retailer Month and Buy Local RI

While the country is celebrating Independence Day with fireworks, parades and cookouts, we're taking it as a reminder to celebrate the independent businesses that make our community great. Join us and support the local independent retailers near you on the Fourth of July and all month long. Buy…

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Buy Local at Rhode Island Night Market

The Rhode Island Night Market at Mulligan's Island is the place to be! Running select Saturdays throughout the summer, it's a fun and lively event where local artisans and entrepreneurs show off their unique talents. Browse a variety of cool handmade items and sample some delicious local food. It's…

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4 Things To Do This Mother's Day In Providence, RI

Clearly, moms should be lauded, celebrated and pampered throughout the year. But — speaking for myself — I'm just happy to get one day. If you're looking for a stellar gift or a way to show the mom in your life how much you adore her (and really secure your spot as her favorite) here are some…

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Get Your Groove On at the Providence Rock and Roll Yard Sale

Whether you're into vintage vinyl, still have a Case Logic binder full of CDs, or know the unique pain of winding tape back into a cassette, the Providence Rock and Roll Yard Sale has you covered. With a wide variety of vendors selling records, tapes and CDs, you'll find everything from jazz and…

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3 Reasons (and 100 Ways) to Buy Local RI

The Buy Local RI campaign has served as a seasonal reminder to shop locally during the holiday season for nearly 20 years. The Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau has taken over the initiative and now, with the support of the Rhode Island Foundation and Dave's Fresh Marketplace, Buy…

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Spend a Day at Women-Owned Businesses in Providence

What better way to celebrate Women's History Month in Providence than by supporting women-owned businesses? If you plan your day right, you can eat all your meals, get your hair done and even do a little shopping, all at businesses owned and operated by women. Start your day with an early morning…

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Seafood Inspiration: Lenten Recipes and Fish & Chips in PVD

Many people choose fish over meat during the season of Lent, so we delved into our Small Bites collection for some of our favorite seafood recipes. Whether you're looking for classic New England flavors like Pan-Roasted Cod and Rhode Island Littlenecks from Hemenway's or want to get creative with…

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