November 5, 2009
Thursday 11.05
Kennedy Plaza
Fountain of Youth Skateboarding Night. 5-9pm $5
2 Kennedy Plaza *401.331.5544 ext.5 www.kennedyplaza.org
Novels into Film Discussion Group at Providence Place Library
The Road to Wellville. read the book & watch the movie. One book/film per month 7-8pm
155 Empire St. *401.455.8000 www.provlib.org
Perishable Theatre
Anna Bella Eema: A Ghost Story for Three Voices. 7:30pm
5 Empire St. *401.331.2696 www.perishable.org
Trinity Rep
Shooting Star. 7:30pm
201 Washington St. *401.351.4242 www.trinityrep.com
As220
Free Speech Thursdays at AS220 featuring: Providence Poetry Slam. 8pm $4
156 Westminster St. *401.831.9327 www.as220.org
Cable Car Cinema
Beeswax. 9pm
Paris. 6:30pm
204 S. Main St. *401.272.3970 www.cablecarcinema.com
Nightly DJ Series at Local 121
Nightly DJ Series. DJs vary nightly. 11pm
121 Washington St. www.local121.com
Tazza
Harry Milloff presents “The Jazz & Funk Showcase” . On the first Thursday of each month, bassist and drummer Harry Milloff assembles a band consisting of musical legends hailing from New York City, Boston, Philadelphia and Providence to bring you a once in a lifetime musical experience 9pm
250 Westminster St. *401.421.3300 www.tazzacaffe.com
Afro-Sonic at Black Rep
10pm
276 Westminster St. *401.351.0353 www.blackrep.org
Friday 11.06
Providence Rock -n-Roll Yard Sale
Chris Daltry, owner of What Cheer Antiques and organizer of the Rock-n-Roll Yard Sale, hass arranged a great
group of music lovers, all ready to sell tons of vinyl records, other music knick-knacks, and local crafts. If you love music, be sure to check it out.
12-8pm
232 Westminster St. www.myspace.com/providencerockandrollsale
Eno Fine Wines and Spirits Public Tasting
Cahor, The Original Malbec. 4:30-6:30pm
225 Westminster St. *401.521.1200 www.enofinewines.com
Perishable Theatre
Dance Dance Party Party. 5:30pm
Anna Bella Eema: A Ghost Story for Three Voices. 7:30pm
Live Bait. 10pm
5 Empire St. *401.331.2696 www.perishable.org
Dunkin Donuts Center
Hartford Wolf Pack vs. Providence Bruins. 7:05pm $26 & $18
1 La Salle Square *401.331.0700 www.dunkindonutscenter.com
Trinity Rep
Shooting Star. 7:30pm
201 Washington St. *401.351.4242 www.trinityrep.com
As220
B Sharp Music Presents: The Glass Shivers w/ Architecture of the Sun, Geoglyphs, High Aura’d, and films by Adam Paradis. 9pm $6
156 Westminster St. *401.831.9327 www.as220.org
Cable Car Cinema
Death Force. 9 & 11pm
Bronson. 7pm
204 S. Main St. *401.272.3970 www.cablecarcinema.com
Speakeasy Music Series at Local 121
Speakeasy Music Series featuring The Bourbon Boys with opener The Rank Strangers. 9pm $5
Nightly DJ Series. DJs vary nightly. 11pm
121 Washington St. www.local121.com
Tazza
Neil Shah. 9pm
Trymstyic. 11pm
250 Westminster St. *401.421.3300 www.tazzacaffe.com
Afro-Sonic at Black Rep
10pm
276 Westminster St. *401.351.0353 www.blackrep.org
Saturday 11.07
Decorative Textile Printing at Craftland
Learn how to use fun household objects like potatoes as printing plates! Discover helpful tips
for printing on textiles. 11:30am-1:30pm Course fee $45, Materials $1o
235 Westminster St. *401.272.4285 www.craftland.myshopify.com
Providence Rock -n-Roll Yard Sale
Chris Daltry, owner of What Cheer Antiques and organizer of the Rock-n-Roll Yard Sale, has arranged a great
group of music lovers, all ready to sell tons of vinyl records, other music knick-knacks, and local crafts. If you love music, be sure to check it out.
12-6pm
232 Westminster St. www.myspace.com/providencerockandrollsale
Celebrate African Heritage at the Providence Place Library
At this third annual African Studies workshop, we will join The African Alliance of Rhode Island, Bryant University
students and professors, as well as scholars and mentors from the African community, for a day of open discussion and celebration. 1:30-4pm
155 Empire St. *401.455.8000 www.provlib.org
Cable Car Cinema
Death Force. 9 & 11pm
Bronson. 1, 3, 5 & 7pm
204 S. Main St. *401.272.3970 www.cablecarcinema.com
Trinity Rep
Shooting Star. 2 & 7:30pm
201 Washington St. *401.351.4242 www.trinityrep.com
Eno Fine Wines and Spirits Public Tasting
Ermitage du Pic St Loup. 3:30-5:30pm
225 Westminster St. *401.521.1200 www.enofinewines.com
Ass20
Eclectic Fashion 4. 7pm $10 in advance/$12 door
115 Empire St. *401.831.9327 www.as220.org
Dunkin Donuts Center
Providence College Friars vs. Stonehill (exhibition game). 7pm
1 La Salle Square *401.331.0700 www.dunkindonutscenter.com
Perishable Theatre
Anna Bella Eema: A Ghost Story for Three Voices. 7:30pm
Improv Jones. 10pm
95 Empire St. *401.331.2696 www.perishable.org
Tazza
Barry’s Night. Halloween. 9pm
250 Westminster St. *401.421.3300 www.tazzacaffe.com
Black Rep Classic Saturday
10pm
276 Westminster St. *401.351.0353 www.blackrep.org
Nightly DJ Series at Local 121
Indie-Dance Party with Gregor Mittersinker & Tim O’Keefe. 11pm
121 Washington St. *401.274.2121 www.local121.com
Sunday 11.08
Rush-Hour Class at Perishable Theatre
Rush Hour – Improvisational Tribal Belly Dance with Neylon. 10am $13 drop-in/$60 punch card of 6
Choose Your Partner Scene Study with Mark Peckham. 12pm
String-Whirled with composers Will Ayton & Robert N. Martel. 5pm
95 Empire St. *401.331.2696 www.perishable.org
Cable Car Cinema
Bronson. 1, 3, 5, 7 & 9pm
204 S. Main St. *401.272.3970 www.cablecarcinema.com
Trinity Rep
Shooting Star. 2 & 7:30pm
201 Washington St. *401.351.4242 www.trinityrep.com
Dunkin Donuts Center
Hershey Bears vs. Providence Bruins. 4:05pm $26 & $18
1 La Salle Square *401.331.0700 www.dunkindonutscenter.com
Ass20
Songwriters in the Round. 6-8pm $5
Txoka Txoka, Grooms, and Psonen. 9:30pm $6
115 Empire St. *401.831.9327 www.as220.org
Tazza
Open Mic Night hosted by Brian M. 7pm
250 Westminster St. *401.421.3300 www.tazzacaffe.com
Monday 11.09
Perishable Theatre
Playwriting with Rick Massimo. 7pm
95 Empire St. *401.331.2696 www.perishable.org
Cable Car Cinema
Fados. 7pm
Bronson. 9:30pm
204 S. Main St. *401.272.3970 www.cablecarcinema.com
Tazza
Queen of Hearts presents Photo Exhibit by April Gray. 7-10pm
I Do Like Mondays. Great drink specials, great music and movies on the wall. 9pm
250 Westminster St. *401.421.3300 www.tazzacaffe.com
Ass20
Tor Johnson Presents: Litany For The Whale and more TBA. 9pm $6
115 Empire St. *401.831.9327 www.as220.org
Nightly DJ Series at Local 121
DJs vary nightly. 10pm
121 Washington St. *401.274.2121 www.local121.com
Tuesday 11.10
Tuesday Talk Series at RISD
Tuesday Talk Series: Lines of Communication in Renaissance Europe: Michelangelo and Raphael from Florence to Rome.
1-2pm $15 per lecture for nonmembers; Free to Museum members and RISD & Brown communities. To register, contact
Deb Clemons at 401.454.6530 or dclemons@risd.edu
224 Benefit St. *401.454.6322 www.risdmuseum.org
Perishable Theatre
Rush Hour – Belly Dance with Zaharah. 5:30pm $13 drop-in/$60 punch card of 6.
Intro to Acting with Gloria Crist. 6:30pm
95 Empire St. *401.331.2696 www.perishable.org
Ass20
Life Drawing. 6-8:30pm $6
Cool World, Sean Nicholas Savage and Jasper Baydala (Quebec), and Nicolas Jaar. 9pm $6
115 Empire St. *401.831.9327 www.as220.org
Cable Car Cinema
Bronson. 7 & 9pm
204 S. Main St. *401.272.3970 www.cablecarcinema.com
Trinity Rep
Shooting Star. 7:30pm
201 Washington St. *401.351.4242 www.trinityrep.com
Tazza
Tazza Tuesday Blues! Tazza’s weekly blues evening with Sit Down Baby and a special guest. 9pm
250 Westminster St. *401.421.3300 www.tazzacaffe.com
Nightly DJ Series at Local 121
DJs vary nightly. 10pm
121 Washington St. *401.274.2121 www.local121.com
Wednesday 11.11
Handy Dandy Craft Apron at Craftland
Make a craft/utility apron with multiple pockets! We will then be making your choice of
decorative add-ons. 12-12:30pm Course fee $55/Materials $8
235 Westminster St. *401.272.4285 www.craftland.myshopify.com
Trinity Rep
Shooting Star. 2 & 7:30pm
201 Washington St. *401.351.4242 www.trinityrep.com
Ass20
Financial Planning for Artists Workshop. 5:30-7pm Free
Behaviors, Lights, Talking About Commas, and Allysen Callery. 9pm $7
115 Empire St. *401.831.9327 www.as220.org
Perishable Theatre
Rush Hour – Modern Dance with Nikki Carrara. 5:30pm $13 drop-in/$60 punch card of 6.
95 Empire St. *401.331.2696 www.perishable.org
Cable Car Cinema
Leave No Solider. 7 & 9pm
204 S. Main St. *401.272.3970 www.cablecarcinema.com
Dunkin Donuts Center
Stars Wars in Concert. 7:30pm $75, $55, & $35
1 La Salle Square *401.331.0700 www.dunkindonutscenter.com
Latin, Jazz, Salsa w/Carlos De Leon at Black Rep
Salsa lessons with Sydonee Harris. 8pm Free
Latin, jazz, salsa dance party w/ Carlos De Leon. 9pm $5/$10 after midnight/18+
276 Westminster St. *401.351.0353 www.blackrep.org
Tazza
Saving My Calories for Beer. An evening of Country Music featuring Chad Burdick and guests. 9pm
250 Westminster St. *401.421.3300 www.tazzacaffe.com
Trivaoakee at Fatty McGee’s
A twist on the normal Karaoke. Prizes all night long.
Every Wednesday. 9pm-12:3am
55 Union St. *401. 831-FATT myspace.com/fattymcgee
Speakeasy Series at Local 121
Speakeasy Series featuring Benefit for Marriage Equality RI with Catie Curtis. 8pm $25
Nightly DJ Series. DJs vary nightly. 10pm
121 Washington St. *401.274.2121 www.local121.com
July 10, 2009
Congratulations to Concetta Archer, the winner of 2 tickets to this Sunday’s World of Flavors Restaurant Competition!
RI WORLD OF FLAVORS
This Sunday, 1-6pm
Providence Skating Center
Last Chance to Buy Tickets Online and Get $10 Off! Just type in the code “Downcity” when ordering. www.riworldofflavors.com
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July 9, 2009
QuickWhatsUp.com is proud to launch the first multicultural culinary competition in Rhode Island this Sunday from 1-6pm at the Bank of America Skating Center. The World of Flavors Competition will showcase a broad cross-section of Rhode Island restaurants as they compete a $15,000 prize package. Restaurants from around the state will sample their food to up to 1,000 voters who will pick the winner in each category: Americana, South of the Border, European & Mediterranean, and Asian & Indian. The event, hosted by Shawn Tempesta of the
Rhode Show on Fox Providence and featuring music by
Spogga, will kick off
Providence Restaurant Weeks (July 12-25).
Live Downcity readers use the code “Downcity” to get $10 off tickets! Visit www.riworldofflavors.com
WIN 2 FREE TICKETS! Just tell us what your favorite thing is about Downcity Providence. Post your answer in a comment on this blog post or on twitter at www.twitter.com/livedowncity. The winners will be announced via twitter and livedowncity.com Friday, July 10th at noon.
June 25, 2009
This Saturday, June 27th, Live Downcity will be setting up camp in Grant’s Block, on the corner of Union and Westminster Streets during the first Downtown Providence Living Tour from noon-5pm. The tour is free, and takes you on an open tour of 7 residential properties around Downtown, including lofts, apartments and condos. You can sign up at www.providencedowntown.com or just drop in. Be sure to stop by the Live Downcity tent in order to pick up info on what’s happening around Downcity, as well as a special print edition just for the occasion.
June 25, 2009
The World of Flavors Competition, coming to the Bank of America Skating Center on July 12th has announced its list of participating restaurants. Restaurants compete for a winner in each category, including Americana, Asian, European/Mediterranean, and South of the Border. Winners receive a $15,000 prize package, and are chosen by over 1,000 voters.
QuickWhatsUp.com brings you this multicultural culinary competition. The event, hosted by Shawn Tempesta of the Rhode Show on Fox Providence and featuring music by Spogga, will kick off Providence Restaurant Weeks (July 12-25) on Sunday July 12th at the Providence Skating Center. For tickets and the chance to sample some of Rhode Island’s best restaurants, visit www.riworldofflavors.com
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June 11, 2009
Are you thinking of leaving behind the sprawl, packing up your belongings and moving from the burbs to the city? Or, maybe, you’ve just always wanted to live in lovely Downtown Providence. Either way, now is your chance. The Providence Foundation, Live Downcity and the Downtown Neighborhood Alliance are collaborating with seven Downtown and surrounding properties to bring you a comprehensive tour of available residential space. Keep reading →
June 11, 2009
Come Downcity for the Providence Art Festival this Saturday, June 13th from 10:30am-5:30pm. With food, drink, live local bands, and over 100 local artisans, the Providence Art Fest promises to be a sweet Saturday afternoon find. Providence will be hopping with the Mayor’s conference and Waterfire, so come early! Westminster Street, from Eddy to Mathewson Streets will be closed for the event. For more info, visit shopdowncity.com.
Since its opening in 1996, Creperie off of Thayer Street has built up what the owner, Leslie Albuquerque, calls somewhat of a “cult following.” Because of its proximity to Brown University’s campus, Creperie is a student favorite with alumni returning long after they graduate to get their fix of crepes, smoothies and wraps. Most of the crepes have girls’ names, like Betty, Connie, Nori, Jeanne, and combine classic favorites, such as nutella and strawberries or scrambled egg, baked ham and swiss; with brave daily specials, such as the Jess a.k.a. “French s’more” with marshmallow, chocolate & graham cracker. 
Atop College Hill on famed Thayer Street in Providence, is Kabob and Curry. This Indian cuisine favorite has been a staple of the area for twenty-two years, and word on the street is that they ‘never disappoint.’
The Boston Sports Club may be part of one of the top three corporate fitness companies in the nation, but their focus on Downcity’s growing community has made them into the neighborhood gym we never had. For those of us who live and work Downcity, excuses for not eating our veggies and going to the gym are becoming slimmer. With Downcity’s only food market, Gourmet Heaven, opening up on Weybossett last month and the Boston Sports Club, opening this past January several blocks away on Dorrance, Downcity folks can now have a more convenient and healthier lifestyle without leaving the area code. 
The incessant rainfal so far this summer has really shaken up the MOTB schedule, but to keep it fresh and exciting, they’ve announced a few changes. The newest additions include, Anchorman, Outside Providence, Ghostbusters, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, The Fifth Element, and more. Hope for sunnier days and milder nights, and we’ll see you every Thursday for Movies on the Block.
We waited patiently as New Haven-based grocer Gourmet Heaven readied to open their doors as the only market in Downcity. Residents have shopped for their groceries creatively until now, and with the opening of this market comes the beginning of a new era of living more comfortably Downcity. 
C VS Pharmacy opened its doors and now serves as Downcity’s only pharmacy. Residents have been waiting for this conveniently located CVS store/pharmacy to open for the good part of this past year.
