by Abby Saunders
A fire broke out at 100 Washington Street in Downtown Providence this afternoon. What is rumored to be an electrical fire burned the second and third floor units on the East side of the building, leaving the West side seemingly unharmed.
Black smoke poured into the Providence skyline around 4:30pm this afternoon, and eighteen [...]
by Abby Saunders
It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s Peter Green! Green, a Providence photographer, has made a name for himself with his Downcity Hawk exhibit, picturing the Red-Tailed Hawk that hunts in Burnside Park most winters and perches high on the State House.
This fall, Green announces his newest exhibit Providence Falcons, featuring a [...]
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 [...]
by Abby Saunders
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.’
Tucked neatly next to Nice Slice and across from the Avon movie theatre, Kabob and Curry has [...]
Nestled in the foodie hotspot of Federal Hill is Don Jose’ Tequilas, a Mexican cuisine gem, bursting with quaint character, traditional dishes and a deep appreciation for a drink steeped with the flavors of history, Tequila.
Welcomed out of the misty summer drizzle by Don Jose Tequilas’ staff, I was seated amongst the warm decor, wooden [...]
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 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 [...]
An Interview with Deb Dormody of Craftland
by Abby Saunders
One thing we look forward to each holiday season is Craftland, the shiny, sparkly, amazing collective craft sale that is only here for one month. And, the thing we’ve realized is that one month…is not nearly long enough. So, Craftland heard our cries for hand-made items at [...]
by Abby Saunders
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.
With a street-level location, the public is able to easily access the store via the skybridge, connected to the RI Convention Center [...]
by Abby Saunders
Let’s face it. If you’re not a local, finding your way around Providence can be a character building experience. Local shops, boutiques, businesses and landlords are solving this problem the good old-fashioned way, with signage.
On a recent stroll through Downcity, I was excited to see some new, fun signage adorning local shops. [...]
Girls on Roller Skates, circling the fountain. A drummer set up on the grass. People eating lunches at tables in Burnside Park, and the Mayor at the center of all of it, welcoming everyone to the Greater Kennedy Plaza 2009 season! This Kennedy Plaza is distinctly different from previous years. With the City, RIPTA, local [...]
by Abby Saunders
Now, I don’t want to make any assumptions, but when I see boxes of food being brought into the Market on Union and Dorrance, it could only mean one thing. That I am that much closer to being able to buy groceries Downcity!!! With the shelves stocked, I am now officially holding my [...]
Urban Minded People- This Saturday Fred Kent, from Project for Public Spaces, is graciously holding a placemaking workshop for the attendees of the National Garden Club convention being held this weekend in Providence. The focus of the placemaking workshop in on Greater Kennedy Plaza.
Since its arrival, Ristie’s has caused quite a commotion in downtown Providence. And even though the white paper is gone and the art is now for sale, people are still wondering what it’s all about.
Matthew Perez and brothers Kirk and Nathan Mueller, all first-year grad students at RISD conceptualized the idea through various conversations about [...]
A picture gallery, giving you a glimpse of sights and happenings around the neighborhood this past week. Catch a sneak peak at the inside of the new Market on Union Street, check out film crews filming at AS220’s Dreyfus and get an idea of what is going on in the Peerless Building’s corner space.
by Lorien Balayan
This month add to the experience of Gallery Night Providence by walking in between galleries to view the nine new installations on display from Providence Art Windows. PAW, in it’s third year, continues to impress with even more elaborate installations by Deborah Baronas, Jillian Clark and Eric Rice, Marisa DiPaola, Deb Hickey, Paul [...]
by Lorien Balayan
Gallery Night Providence is back! The new season kicks off on March 19th. Come join twenty-one galleries in celebrating bringing people together for this free multi-cultural event. Be escorted into the four corners of the city as galleries across Providence invite locals and tourists to experience an introduction the Providence art scene.
The twenty-one [...]
As Downcity residents, we all want Downcity to be a walkable, livable, hip place to be, to visit and especially to live. We want cute boutiques, outdoor events and festivals, restaurants and sidewalk cafe’s, a movie theatre, nice parks and public spaces, and other amenities that make life in Downcity just that much more enticing [...]
