Cinco de Mayo

El Rancho Grande is celebrating its One Year Anniversary on Saturday, May 3, 2008 in conjunction with a Cinco de Mayo Celebration.

Free family-friendly indoor/outdoor event includes Traditional Aztec Dance Performances (3-4pm), Children’s Pinata (4-5pm), Live 7-Piece Mariachi Band (5-9pm) and a new Summer Menu.

Give me Liberty!

I’m pleased to report that last night’s gathering at The Liberty Elm, was well, liberating. This new diner entered the Providence scene a little over six months ago and is a wonderful combination of classic diner atmosphere combined with creative-class cafe.

Also featured at the gathering were wines from Newport Vineyards.

The Encore Awards

Well folks, I’m sorry I didn’t give you a heads up about the Encore Awards, which took place last night at the Hope Artiste Village in Pawtucket. The event was a wonderful tribute to people and businesses that have made a big impact on the arts community in Rhode Island. The 2008 award winners are Roger Mandle, William Vareika Fine Arts, Clay Rockefeller, Herci Marsden, Michael Townsend, Providence Singers, Struever Brothers, and Morris Nathanson Design.

After a quick and moving awards ceremony, the event processed into a large, and grandly decorated hall, where guests were able to move from pavilion to pavilion amongst fairies, C3PO’s, and other imaginary creatures to partake in the wonderful delicacies of Rhode Island. My favorite bite for the evening was the mini-chocolate cake tower by Sin.

Summing up the entirety of the event is difficult, but I believe one guest hit the nail on the head by describing the evening as having a distinctly urban Burning Man feel.

Mi Casa, Su Casa!

That age-old aphorism clearly described our gathering on Wednesday, January 22, at El Rancho Grande. This fine establishment is owned and operated by the Meza Family who welcomed our group of Connect Providians with open arms, warm smiles, and unbelievable food.

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Old Trinity Theater Benefit

Trinity Restoration Inc., a non-profit organized to restore the old Trinity Theater, the birthplace of Trinity Rep, has organized a benefit concert taking place on December 20. They have quite a lineup of local jazz and gospel artists, including: The Kim Trusty Band, Geoffrey Hicks Quartet, percussionist Jorge Najarro, a 30-voice gospel choir, saxophonist Chelsa Bailey, jazz violinist David Eure, and storyteller Valerie Tutson. This will be a great opportunity to view the old theater before renovations begin as well as a great concert.

There is a reception prior to the concert from 5:30 to 6:30 PM . Proceeds from all ticket sales benefit the restoration of the old Trinity Theater by Trinity Restoration Inc.

Tickets are available through ArtTix, an online ticketing service designed to keep ticket proceeds local, provided by the local non-profit Arts & Business Council of RI.

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