I Heart Providence
February 6, 2009 by Owen Johnson
Filed under Connect Providence Announcements, Events
The Honorable Mayor David N. Cicilline, Connect Providence, and Get RI Magazine invite you to gather at Providence City Hall (25 Dorrance St) from 6-8pm on February 10, 2009 for the first annual Valentine’s Day social celebration of Rhode Island’s capitol. RSVP NOW!
What’s happening?
Master of Ceremonies for the evening is Dan White. Maestro White will introduce live music from Jacob Haller and members of Route .44. He also encourages you to take the stage and present your poems, songs, and/or stories dedicated to Providence.
Fine-tune your history of Providence at Quahog.org’s table.
Share why you “Heart Providence” and participate in one of two video confession booths during the event, courtey of VisionWink Productions. Testimonials from I HEART PROVIDENCE will be remixed and distributed online through YouTube, Facebook, and other online social media mechanisms to promote the city inside and outside of Rhode Island’s borders.
Meet the true Queens of Hearts:
- Maria Langlois, Ms. American Queen 2008
- Amanda Main, Miss Rhode Island American Queen 2008
- Cheryl Howard, Ms. Rhode Island American Queen 2008
- Savannah Colon, Ms. Rhode Island Latina 2009
- Ibif Berganza, Miss Rhode Island Latina 2009
- Liz Gorgievski, Ms. Connecticut American Queen 2008
- Barbara Lee, Mrs. American Queen 2008
I HEART PROVIDENCE
Hosted by Mayor David N. Cicilline
Tuesday, Feb. 10th, 6-8pm
City Hall, Providence
There is no charge for this event.
After party location announced at event.
RSVP NOW!
Other event highlights include:
- Complimentary hors d’oeuvres and cash bar by Trinity Brewhouse.
- Chocolate truffles by Sin (sample & purchase). 10% of sales proceeds donated to The Genesis Center.
- Heart-shaped pies by Cute Pies (sample & purchase). 10% of sales proceeds donated to The Genesis Center.
- Valentine’s Day gifts for sale by Queen of Hearts. 10% of sales proceeds donated to the Art & Business Council of RI.
- Relax. Get an on-the-spot massage from Hillary Adams. Proceeds to benefit The Genesis Center.
- T-Shirts and Posters to be sold by Connect Providence and GET Magazine. 50% of proceeds donated to The Genesis Center.
Mike and Owen….great event! Thanks for the opportunity to enjoy a night in our beloved city of Providence.
Hey Mike, So great to finally meet you the other night. Wendy and I had so much fun. I just posted the photo of us, David, the Queens of Hearts, etc. on our blog:
http://thesassyladies.com/Home/tabid/36/EntryId/215/The-Sassy-Ladies-Heart-Providence.aspx
Looking forward to the next event!!
HOW CAN WE SEE THE “CONFESSION” VIDEOS TAKEN FROM THAT NITE?
Also, it’s National 2-1-1 Day! Representatives from the United Way of RI’s Young Leader’s Circle will be on site to promote United Way 2-1-1 of Rhode Island, a free resource and referral line. Come by to get a sticker and enter our raffle!