Burnside Park, photo by Jef Nickerson for gcpvd.org
The city has been working in recent month on short term moves, and long term planning to improve what they are calling the Greater Kennedy Plaza area. That work has begun to manifest itself over recent weeks.
On Thursday’s in recent weeks, food has been served in Burnside […]
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Greater Kennedy Plaza
Published by Jef Nickerson June 12th, 2008 in Arts, Culture, Downcity, Events, Food, Mayor's Office, Parks/Open Space and Quality of Life. 0 CommentsJunkanoo @ RISD
Published by Jef Nickerson May 11th, 2008 in Arts, Colleges/Universities, Culture, East Side, Events and Video. 0 CommentsBahamian performers Junkanoo visited RISD this weekend performing at the spring block party on Benefit Street today. Above is a short video clip and below are a few photos from today’s festivities.
Photos and video by Jef Nickerson for gcpvd.org
The Steel Yard Fundraiser
Published by Jef Nickerson May 8th, 2008 in Arts, Culture, Events and Other Organizations. 0 CommentsClick to view event poster
From the Steel Yard:
From May 15-18, 2008 the Steel Yard throws open its gates for “Works in Progress,” their most ambitious fundraiser to date.
This year’s adventure will offer an exciting and unusual menu of opportunities with something for all ages, varied interests and any ability to pay. From the no-fee […]
Historic Sites Statewide Open House (05/10)
Published by Jef Nickerson May 8th, 2008 in Culture, Events, Other Organizations and Preservation. 0 CommentsRI Nexus others host “Concentric” Thurs. 05/08
Published by Matthew Coolidge May 7th, 2008 in Culture, Events, Other Organizations and Technology. 0 CommentsRI Nexus announces Concentric tomorrow night at the Wild Colonial Tavern.
We’re cross-pollinating social networks in a way that only Rhode Island can. The Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA), The American Institute of Architects (AIA), AIGA Rhode Island, plus the Congress for New Urbanism (CNU ), plus Providence Geeks and RI Nexus are having […]
Providence Kickball League Signups
Published by Matthew Coolidge April 22nd, 2008 in Culture, Events, Parks/Open Space, People and Quality of Life. 2 Commentsphoto credit: stock.xchng
The Providence Kickball League is getting ready for the 2008 season. If you’re interested in joining the fun, or you’re ready to get your team back on the roster, come by AS220 on May 10th at 4:30pm-6:00pm.
From the PKL website:
Required for Sign-ups
Team Manifesto:
This is easy. Most of you should expect this […]
Put PC on the map
Published by Matthew Coolidge March 31st, 2008 in Colleges/Universities, Construction, Culture and Neighborhoods. 0 CommentsI live in the Elmhurst neighborhood about a block from Providence College. PC is a very nice school, and I’ve had many friends graduate from there and tell me how nice it was to live in Providence. It’s a lovely school, and offers its students enough amenities that they don’t have to leave the campus […]
Library Reform Group Public Forum (02/11)
Published by Jef Nickerson January 31st, 2008 in Action Alert, Culture, Events, Other Organizations and Quality of Life. 0 CommentsImage by hbrinkman from stock.xchng
The Library Reform Group is sponsoring a public forum entitled, How Libraries Raise Money.
Invited panelists include Louise Blalock, Chief Librarian of the Hartford Public Library and Kathryn Taylor, Executive Director of the Westerly Public Library.
The forum will convene at Knight Memorial Library on Monday, February 11, 2008 from 6:00pm until 7:30pm. […]
Providence Geeks Meeting tonight
Published by Jef Nickerson January 16th, 2008 in Culture, Events, Other Organizations, People and Technology. 1 CommentPhoto by bjepson on Flickr
There’s a Providence Geeks dinner tonight at AS220. I can’t go this month, but you should. It’s a good time; say hi to
Bright Night ‘08
Published by Jef Nickerson December 29th, 2007 in Arts, Culture, Downcity and Events. 0 CommentsVisit Bright Night’s website for information on Providence’s New Year’s Eve celebrations.
Also check out the BrightNightBlog for timely updates on what’s happening New Year’s Eve.
And of course, Providence Daily Dose will keep you up-to-date on all the happenings in the City-State this weekend.
PBN talks about the economic impact of Bright Night.
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