Providence Love Fest Returns to City Hall

Connect Providence and Providence Monthly invite you to gather at Providence City Hall (25 Dorrance St) from 6-8pm on Thursday, February 11, 2010 for the second annual I HEART PROVIDENCE.

I HEART PROVIDENCE is an outwardly expressed who’s-who celebration of people’s love for Rhode Island’s capital. The event is open to the public and features complimentary hors d’oeuvres, drinks and live musical performances inside Providence City Hall, followed by an after party at nearby Aspire Restaurant, 311 Westminster Street.

“I HEART PROVIDENCE provides a way for people to show their love for our great city,” says event creator Mike Ritz, “Thousands of people inside and outside Rhode Island viewed the online video created from our private confessionals at last year’s event. This year, New Urban Arts and PhotoBooth Planet are assisting us with an on-site project that will be created by each attendee. We call it, ‘Give Your Heart to Providence.’”

In partnership with One Financial Plaza (Providence’s second largest

building, aka the Hospital Trust Building), local artist Carla Ricci will brighten the Providence skyline by arranging light from the building’s windows to create an oversized heart from the 17th-22nd floor which will be viewed by the whole city.

“About a block from City Hall, the One Financial Plaza heart will be seen from I-95 and serve as a beacon to everyone taking part in the festivities on February 11th. Plus, it will serve as a symbol of everyone’s monumental love for the city on Valentine’s Day. Providence, will you be our Valentine?” asks Ritz.

Food for I HEART PROVIDENCE is provided by Ebisu, El Rancho Grande and Hudson Street Deli. Desserts are provided by Cutie Pies, Sin Custom Cakes, and Tip C Cupcakes. Miss Wensday & The New Medicinals will dazzle attendees with great live musical performances throughout the night. Cash bars provided by the RI Convention Center. Arts and crafts provided by Queen of Hearts Providence. Providence trivia will be provided by Quahog.org. Video documentary of the event to be produced by The 989 Project.

See last year’s video, The People’s Confessions.

Sign up for I HEART PROVIDENCE on facebook HERE!

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About I HEART PROVIDENCE
I HEART PROVIDENCE is Connect Providence’s signature event to further connect the people inside the city to the people outside of the city and state. This event is celebrated on the Thursday before Valentine’s Day at City Hall annually.

The results are in… Providence scores HIGH!

The people have voted and Travel + Leisure has published the results. Providence scored high in many categories. It probably comes as no surprise that our food and airport are getting top ranks.

CHECK IT OUT!

URGENT! Save the Liberty Elm Diner!

The diner must raise $5K today or the state will shut its doors tomorrow.

Please come by 777 Elmwood today until 8pm and buy drinks, food, and/or GIFT CERTIFICATES.

Samurai Sundays starts Aug. 2nd

Ebisu Japanese Restaurant will show classic samurai films every Sunday in August from 6-10pm starting this Sunday with Seven Samurai.

More information HERE

The Black Cat Returns

It’s been a long time since I blackened anything. It was all-the-rage back in the late 90’s. Blackened tuna steaks, chicken breasts, pork chops, steaks—you name it, someone blackened it. It was sort of considered the “goth-kid” of cooking preparations. The other day at the market I spotted a catfish that reminded me of this. He was whispering to me… said something about sharing with others the beauty of a nice, plump, sweet and juicy catfish filet rubbed down with Cajun herbs and spices, pan seared to create a dark golden, luscious brown crust just waiting to be split open and enjoyed. Though his sacrificial boasting made me question his intentions I decided to take him up on his offer and dive in. The black cat returns tonight!
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