The Providence Rink will be open daily from 10am to 10pm, now through March, weather permitting. Go here to learn about skating lessons: group, private, and semi-private lessons available. Skates and skating aids (penguins for small children) are available to rent. Go here to make reservations for the bumper cars. Skating rates, $7 adults, $4 […]
The downtown skating rink opens for the season Wednesday at 4pm. The opening had been delayed due to warm weather but the water is a solid now. Don’t forget to visit North Bakery on the plaza between the rink and the Biltmore Hotel for hot chocolate, bagels, hand pies, espresso drinks, salads, sandwiches, etc. Open
(3.23) Sunday, March 23rd, is the last day of the ice skating season at the downtown skating rink. Did you know that helmets are available for children free of charge in the skate rental office? Simply ask the attendant. . . . hats, gloves, gators (neck warmers), and hand warmers for sale at the ticket
[youtube]T_LfXbAlMFY[/youtube] You think you know a town. Old guard skaters Don Barley, Eric Pupecki, and Kevin Lynch give the Ride Channel a tour of Providence — and the rest of us a new perspective — visiting popular (and waxy) skate landmarks like online viagra the ‘Old Lady Banks’ and the ‘RISD Ledges,’ flying by Temple
Nice piece by Linda Borg in today’s ProJo about the new fencing surrounding the downtown skating rink (In Kennedy Plaza, a fence catches the eye). It almost goes without saying that the Steel Yard is behind this project, with funding from the $200,000 “Our Town” grant from the NEA. The fence represents the combined work
Lots of people taking advantage of the rink downtown. Adults $6. Monday through Friday 10am to 10pm/ Saturday and Sunday 11am to 10pm. Full information at Greater Kennedy Plaza. Don’t forget about the good work being done by Skate for Joy, a Providence-based non-profit dedicated to keeping kids “off the streets and on the ice.”
Ice ice baby. The downtown skating rink will open for limited hours on Wednesday and Thursday, with regular hours starting Friday. Children under 16 years must accompanied by an adult or reasonable facsimile. Thanksgiving holiday hours are: Wednesday, November 21st open at 4pm Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 22nd open at 4pm Friday, November 23rd 10am to
The skating season in the rink downtown is winding down with special hours and special rates starting this Monday, March 5. Special end of season rates will be just $3 admission and $3 skate rental for all ages Monday through Friday from 2pm to 10pm now through March 16th. (Regular admission is $6 for adults,
They can roll but can they glide? And can they be trusted near blades? The gals of the Providence Roller Derby (Peggy Phlegming? Tonya Hardass?) take to the ice this Saturday and want some company out there. PRD’s 2011 season is about to begin, but while it is still cold out these ladies want to
Julian’s Omnibus will be parked downtown all night Friday until 1am. They set up earlier next to the skating rink for the lunch crowd, but it is not clear if that is where they will remain the whole night. Most likely that’s the plan. Check Facebook for updates. Skating is half-price with Bright Night badge