How are you adjusting to life in Providence?
My family and I are adjusting well, in large part because of the friendliness and openness of Rhode Islanders. Everyone I have met has been exceptionally gracious and welcoming, and not at all reluctant to suggest things to do, places to visit and food to eat. Now all I need is a bit more time to take them up on their suggestions!
Click here to read the complete article in Rhode Island Monthly.
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If you see some mice scurrying around the city this month, don’t freak out. They’re probably cast members of Festival Ballet’s The Nutcracker. Based on the story The Nutcracker and the King Of Mice, it tells the tale (no pun intended) of a girl named Clara and her handsome nutcracker prince. $23-85. 8pm December 14, 2pm and 7pm December 15, 1:30pm December 16. 220 Weybosset Street. 421-2787, ppacri.org.
Click here to read the full article in Providence Monthly.
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Who doesn’t get the warm fuzzies upon strolling downtown on Westminster underneath the strings of white lights? Clearly, there’s no better place to conduct a Holiday Mini-Pub Crawl. Just grab a few friends, throw on your sexiest parka, and hit the town. Swing through Tazza for a spiked coffee, Aspire for a Candy Apple Tini and The Salon for an Old Fashioned. You’ll feel warm and fuzzy, no doubt.
Click here to read the full article in Providence Monthly.
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Providence will regain use of one of its most beloved historic buildings this month as Columbus Theatre reopens its doors for the first time since 2009. Originally founded in 1926, the theatre once featured vaudeville and silent films before expanding its offerings to include other film, music and theatre presentations. In 2009, Columbus was forced to close its doors due to fire code updates.
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Jess holds Aggie, her beloved Cavapoo
Who: Jessica Ricci
What: Jewelry Designer
When: 3:30pm, Monday, November 12
Where: Her studio at Hope Artiste Village in Pawtucket
Why: We have so much in common it’s sort of frightening
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Anyone who knows me knows that I spend a great deal of attention towards enhancing my outward beauty. Airbrushed nails, shimmery eyeshadows, perfectly plucked brows and cotton candy stained lips are all matters of necessity to this girly girl. Each fall on October 31, armies of women dress up as vampires, or witches, or [insert any grotesque and macabre creature here]. Me? I’m busy applying body glitter and big fake lashes while thanking the heavens above for an excuse to slut-up my wardrobe, even if just for one night.
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“I’m starting a blog,” she said simply. Matter-of-factly.
Excuse me, you’re what? I thought, scrunching up my nose in disbelief. We sat side-by-side, my mother and I, feet stretched out on the dual recliner couch, twin Macbooks open on our laps: a mirror image.
I closed my computer; clearly this deserved my full attention. “You don’t write,” I said simply.
Click here to read the full story in East Side Monthly.
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