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Welcome Brown community!

On Thursday night, December 6th, we’re excited to welcome our neighbors from Brown University downtown for some local holiday shopping! If you’re a Brown student or employee, you can hop on a trolley parked in front of Rhode Island Hall, and take the Westminster/South Main Street loop from 4-8 pm.

To receive these special discounts, show your Brown ID:

  • Veggie Fun will offer a complimentary miso soup with your meal.
  • Civil will offer 15% off your purchase.
  • ENO Fine Wines will have a holiday beer tasting from 4-6 pm.
  • Craftland will offer 10% offer your purchase, and will host a Buy Art celebration starting at 5 pm.
  • Cilantro Mexican Grill will give you a coupon for a free burrito with the purchase of a $20 gift card.
For more details, visit the Brown Shops Local! website or RSVP on Facebook.