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Hamilton Comes to PPAC: A review

You’ve never had a history lesson like it and if you’ve managed to avoid the “Hamilton” buzz for the last nine years – or you’ve been missing the punchy tunes The post…
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New Dune Brothers — Coming Soon

Very soon . . . hopefully the end of the week. We knew that a Fox Point location was in the works and the new Ives Street location looks perfect. The new…
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Christmas Past & Present: ‘Tis the season for dueling dickens

Surely, you know the story. Set in mid-19th century London, Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol is a morality tale about Ebenezer Scrooge’s one-night transformation from malevolent miser to charitable cherub. The post…
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Revisiting Something Old (or new) This Winter: A spotlight on South County’s Mews Tavern

In the winter, I often find myself craving comfort. When it comes to eating out, I tend to go to the familiar, steadfast places, the ones that rarely change. As The post…
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In Search Of An Urban Oasis: Nature in the city

While PVD is far from a concrete jungle, we do have our fair share of triple-deckers and cramped quarters. Tree-lined sidewalks are in no shortage, despite what neighborhood you’re in, The post…
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Brrrr – Don’t Be A Baby: Benefits of getting out in the cold

With temperatures sinking and some flurries spotted, we’ve reached the time of year when cozying up inside becomes second nature. But what if spending a few more moments outdoors has The post…
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ROT NOT WASTE NOT: An argument for accessible composting facilities in the future

Make it easy for people to be environmentally conscious and they will do it. Growing up in South Kingstown, composting was a staple of my childhood, and many of my The post…
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8 Experiential PVD Gift Ideas

With the holidays fast approaching, sometimes there’s still a few folks left to shop for… Perhaps our guides for super Rhody folks or self-proclaimed foodies weren’t quite the right fit, and you’re…
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NOISE Musical Dazzles at Wilbury Theatre Group in Providence

Prepare yourself for something uniquely amazing as Wilbury Theatre Group presents NOISE, a deeply introspective new musical directed by Dante Green. NOISE, the brainchild of writer/composer César Alvarez, brings together The post…
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DJ Holiday Party — Myrtle Saturday

Join DJ-JD and Batboy Slim a.k.a. the What Cheer DJs this Saturday when they join forces with the 75orLess Community Radio DJ crew to bring stacks of wax and pounds of sounds…
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Ja Patty Tuck Shop Now Open

Fans of the Ja Patty food truck rejoice, Conroy Outar and partner Alison Rosario have finally opened a brick and mortar establishment with chairs and tables and music. The Ja Patty Tuck…
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14 Stocking Stuffers

Well folks, the holidays are in full swing. If you celebrate, then it’s time to start thinking about one super fun December tradition: the hanging of stockings! From tinned fish, to dark…
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Hamilton at PPAC: Sponsored content

The national tour of Hamilton is on its way to Providence, with performances starting next Wednesday on December 11 and running through Sunday, December 22 at the Providence Performing Arts The post…
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Motif Mag Santa Stroll — Thursday

The third annual Motif Santa Stroll takes off Thursday along a route in and about the Jewelry District. Tickets go for $60 but you get a lot for that. Past participants have…
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Public Microchip Scanning At PARL

Have you ever found a pet and not known quite what to do? Now you can scan it and help it get back home. The new microchip scanning station at the Providence…
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14 Rhode Island Gifts

Lil Rhody. The Ocean State. The Calamari Comeback State. Whatever name you have for Rhode Island, we agree it’s a very special place. If there is someone on your gift list this…
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Week In Music

Monday — @Alchemy, What Lies Below, Glasswaves, Burn Channel, Jugg Tuesday — @Nick-A-Nee’s, the Dan Moretti Trio with John Wilkins Wednesday — @Myrtle, Hawk in the Nest, Polly Bessette @Nick-A-Nee’s, Wide Open…
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Holiday Market At Grant’s Block

I decided to checkout the Christmas Holiday Market at Grant’s Block last night because that’s my job. I’m happy to report that, even with the cold temps, the scene was festive and…
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Myrtle Record Fair — Saturday

Need more vinyl? Sure we all do. Head across the river Saturday for the Myrtle Record Fair, featuring the following vendors: Ba Da Bing, Belltower, Big DigBlack Lodge, MajorWaxBuildup, Steady SoundsStrictly Vinyl,…
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Weekend In Music

Friday — @Fête Lounge, Hush Club, Bicycle Inn, St. Joe and the Dorms @Nick-A-Nee’s, Tim Taylor Band @the Met, Playing Dead @the Narrows, Dustbowl Revival @PPAC, Mannheim Steamroller @Myrtle, the Teledynes @AS220…
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MSPCA’s ‘Home for the Holidays’ adoptathon starts Thursday

The fee is being waived during those days as part of the MSPCA-Angell's "Home for the Holidays" adoptathon. This applies for any dog that's one-year-old or older.
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Get Your Drumming Fix This Week

Two opportunities this week for drumming and dance performances at Brown University. Both are free and open to the public. There will be gongs. At 7pm on Thursday head over to the…
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Holiday Lights Spectacular returns to Roger Williams Park Zoo

Rhode Island's brightest annual walkthrough experience features more than 3.5 million lights that transform the zoo into a winter wonderland.
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Final Days For Viewing Independent Man

Only a few days remain for viewing the Independent Man, brought down from atop the dome last year for repairs and regilding. The bronze and gold statue stands just inside the front…
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