Caroling on the Westside

Connect Providence has joined hands with Leadership Rhode Island and the WBNA to carol door-to-door down streets surrounded by beautiful Victorian architecture in The Historic Armory District.

Join us on Sunday, Dec 21st from 5-6pm for drinks at Loie Fuller’s restaurant (1455 Westminster St) before we leave to bring holiday cheer to the neighborhood through festive songs. We have planned stops with neighbors along the way for more drinks before we circle around and end at 8pm at the new headquarters of Leadership Rhode Island–one block from Loie Fuller’s.

Interested merry-makers are encouraged to RSVP NOW

No need worry about the quality of your voice - there is strength in numbers - bring the whole family!

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West Side Thursdays - Free Events for the Entire Family

Pendragon Headlines
Celebrate Providence! West Side Thursdays
July 17 from 4-8pm at Dexter Park

Providence, RI (July 13, 2008) – The West Broadway Neighborhood Association, the City of Providence, Mayor David N. Cicilline and the Department of Art, Culture + Tourism are sponsoring a free concert of the traditional Celtic sounds of Pendragon on July 17, 2008 from 6-8pm at Dexter Park, Providence (next to Cranston St. Armory).

This free, fantasy-themed community festival held in conjunction with the Parade Street Farmers’ Market will feature henna designs and handmade crafts by local artist Joni Latham, massage therapy by Hillary Adams, and tarot card and palm readings. Local vendors will be on hand selling custom-made chain maille products, jewelry, and art. My Wicked Garden will be selling organic and herbal products, and Urban Greens, the West End-based Community Food Cooperative will be promoting their future Cooperative Supermarket.

Future Westside Thursdays

Thursday, July 24
B Sharp presents “two man dance inferno,” Mahi Mahi, and special guest John Carpenter from Brooklyn. World-famous Big Nazo puppets will perform. Festival will feature local artists and crafters and henna designs. Parade Street Farmers’ Market open during festival.

Thursday, July 31

“Dear Providence” by New Urban Arts will feature puppetry, poetry and stop motion film. Festival will feature activities and vendors with children, families, and dogs in mind. Ice cream floats from Yacht Club Soda. Parade Street Farmers’ Market open during festival.

About West Side Thursdays
West Side Thursdays is a part of “Celebrate Providence!” Neighborhood Performing Arts Series and is presented and sponsored by the City of Providence, David N. Cicilline, Mayor, the Department of Art, Culture + Tourism, and the Parks Department, the West Broadway Neighborhood Association (WBNA),  B Sharp, Farm Fresh RI, and West Side Arts.

Looking for something to do this weekend?

FREE FUN FOR THE FAMILY
620 Potters Ave, Providence
Saturday, May 10th From 10am-2pm

Experience over 20 different cultures at The Genesis Center’s Cultural Fair:

• 7 traditional dance performances representing Bolivia, Brazil, Cape Verde, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Liberia and Nicaragua
• Children’s Games & Activities: Ring Toss, Sand Tables, Musical Chairs, Providence Police Car and Fire Truck Visit
• Raffles
• Haitian Art Exhibit by Painter Ketsia Louis
• Food! Ice Cream (even better food)! Prizes!

Genesis Center
25th Anniversary Dinner & Independent Man Awards
Saturday, May 10, 2008
Reception: 6pm
Dinner & Awards Presentation: 7pm
Tickets: $100

Co-Hosted by Sister Angela Daniels & Father Dan Trainor

Featuring Keynote Speaker J. R. Gonzales - Immediate past chair of the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce will share his insight into education, workforce development and the Hispanic marketplace.

Award Recipients include Bill Piacentini, Shuyan Zhang, Serena Conley, Guido Gaeta, Sister Anna Illingsworth, Sandra Del Sesto and The Philanthropic Educational Organization for Women

Call 401-781-6110 or Click here for more details