The city has released plans for a proposed two-phase rehab of downtown that would focus on two areas: Kennedy Plaza and Waterplace Park. One major change will be to the stretch of Washington Street that cuts the plaza in two; it will be eliminated so that the Plaza and Burnside Park will merge. According to […]
Last month we learned that the owner of the Arcade was going condo — not just the lofts upstairs but also the commercial units on the ground floor. This did not bode well for some of my favorite stores . . . and people. (ProJo 1.3.20) Granoff stressed that nothing will change for current tenants
But they will be keeping the iconic red ‘Biltmore’ sign on the roof. Here is the statement on the new hotel website. We are excited to announce our transition to Graduate Providence, which is now open as of spring 2019. Graduate Hotels is a thoughtfully crafted collection of hotels that reside in dynamic university-anchored towns
(8.16) Head downtown Thursday for a fun and free summer concert with the What Cheer! Brigade and Bellerophon. Providence’s internationally famous marching band What Cheer? Brigade takes over the park and gets everyone moving. Local electronic music aficionado Mauricio Ossa and Bellerophon bandmates perform an opening set, layering drum machines, sweeping synthesizers and live guitar
Kudos once again to the Providence Downtown Improvement District crews who keep the many plantings and hanging baskets watered and weeded and looking great. Since 2007, the DID has managed the seasonal downtown planting program, to great acclaim. Starting with 94 hanging baskets and a few planting areas, the program has expanded to now include
Everything must go! This sale will run for 10 days. I’d suggest sooner rather than later. (Facebook event.) We’ve got everything from fancy furniture and heavy duty kitchen equipment down to forks and knives and light fixtures and sconces. Come grab a piece of 121 nostalgia while supplies last! We accept cash, cards, and money
Plus, the Arcade Farmers & Artisans Market starts Sunday. This event takes place Sundays from 11am to 3pm, beginning November 5th with our final market on December 17th. Parking is free downtown on Sundays. If the name rings a bell, Cured Collection spent most Sundays this summer at the Providence Flea, and the response was
(10.21) The Arcade has been hopping lately with new energy and new stores. Add to that the Fall Urban Vintage Bazaar and it’s a scene. (Facebook event page.) Over 25 vendors of quality vintage goods in one place for one day! Men’s and women’s vintage clothing and accessories, vinyl records, vintage cameras, lighting & housewares,
(9.10) Trinity Repertory Company is throwing a party to celebrate the start of its new season. The adjacent Adrian Hall Way will be cordoned off for scenes, soliloquies, and interactive installations. The ProJo reports, According to Rebecca Noon, Trinity’s community engagement coordinator, that involves cordoning off Adrian Hall Way . . . and inviting assorted
(9.7) This Thursday the Burnside Music Series and Beer Garden presents the ‘Mericans, featuring frontman and guitarist Chris Daltry, with vocalist Kris Smith-Lavoie on percussion and Evan Sicuranza on bass. (Facebook event page.) Team Burnside could not be more excited to welcome back to our stage (after far too long away!) this group of all
(9.3) According to the latest update on the WaterFire Facebook page, tonight’s lighting will be going ahead as planned. The rain should be clearing off and it might be a cool and atmospheric evening for walking around . . . probably less crowded. There is an unusual sculpture display on tap, one with a Rhode
(9.10) Poor Scrabble . . . still the redheaded stepchild of the Hasbro Corporation, or FANmily™ as they would have it. (Whoever trademarked that word needn’t have bothered. No one will ever want to use it.) I have looked everywhere on the Hasbro HASCON website and can find no sign of the internationally beloved word
(8.17) The Woonasquatucket River Rangers are partnering with local businesses and organizations around Waterplace Park, the Providence Place Mall, and along Promenade and Kinsley Streets for a river cleanup, one month prior to the annual Woony River Ride. This area of the river is tidal, so volunteers will gather early on this day in preparation
(8.10) Local super group (Gymshorts, Rice Cakes, Sugar Honey Iced Tea) Hott Boyz will definitely bring it this Thursday to the Burnside Park Music Series & Beer Garden. (Facebook event page.) Lounge on the grass, grab a bite to eat from Red’s, or sidle up to the tables and chairs at the Trinity Brewhouse Beer
We have until the end of October to talk some sense into somebody. The loss of this downtown venue will be deeply felt. Aurora hosts an eclectic array of events, but will be missed by this writer as a venue for live music. It’s the right size with a great floor plan, good sound, a
(7.13) The new season of the Burnside Music Series and Beer Garden kicks off today with Afrimanding. (Facebook event.) Sidy Maiga returns to the Burnside stage to kick off our season with Afrimanding. Sidy is a master drummer from Mali, West Africa, recipient of the 2012 RISCA Folk Arts Fellowship, and Burnside favorite. Burnside Park