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Since the "Renaissance City" took off in the 1990s, the secret arts life of Providence is getting out. Artists drawn to the Rhode Island School of Design form the core of a thriving city-wide creative community. Printing, painting, textiles, ceramics, and metalworking join installation arts like the spectacular Waterfire, which brings the whole city into the streets. Minor-league teams Providence Bruins (hockey) and Pawsox (baseball) ensure high-quality sports at an affordable price, with a chance of seeing tomorrow's greats in action. Home to a major culinary school, Providence is a food-lovers' city for both high-brow and low-brow tastes, offering both national-caliber chefs and beloved "New York System Weiners." Providence is a city of contrasts, all in walking distance, from the posh East Side surrounding Brown University to the gritty downtown with bright farmers' markets, a public skating rink, and arts venues like AS220 overflowing onto the sidewalk.
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Juliette Rogers is coauthor of the guidebooks Eating New England: A Food Lovers Guide to Eating Locally, Secret Providence and Newport, and two Thomas Cook guides on France.
Juliette Rogers is coauthor of the guidebooks Eating New England: A Food Lovers Guide to Eating Locally, Secret Providence and Newport, and two Thomas Cook guides on France.
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Providence Facts
- Location:
- Eastern Coast of the United States
- Wikipedia:
- Providence , Providence
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Providence See It Next Time
- Thayer Street
- Lincoln Park
When to Visit Providence
Spring (avoid late May graduation season), and fall
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Providence Events
- July. Providence Sound Session. Genre defying music festival has carnival style parade
- April. Annual Teen Playwriting Festival
- September. FirstWorksProv. Eclectic Arts Festival
- August. Annual Summerfest Providence. Celebrate different cultures foods etc.
- August. Providence Italian Arts and Music Festival
- June. Foo Fest. Free event with live music food and performances from around the world
- December 31. Bright Night Providence. Artists run NYE celebration
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