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Two buildings in an out-of-the-way neighborhood go through some changes – from industry to retail
History of Waterplace Park
Morris Novelty, Pawtucket

1826 Slatersville Mill becomes apartments
Narragansett Park, horse racing track

301 Friendship Street
Rustic Drive-In, Route 146
New Blue Cross Blue Shield HQ
Before/After: photos from 1976

For more call for entries announcements and events, visit the RISCA blog.

How do I find out what is going on around Providence?

Providence has a surprising amount to do, if you want to look. I am amazed when I meet people who say that there isn’t. So here are some good places to start:

Providence Daily Dose :: Great event blog that covers in surprising detail; what goes on where and what to expect. Also covers local news. A good place to start.

AS220 :: Live music and art venue with a great bar and taco diner   the Tacqueria. Also, a place for artists to live and show their work. Live music every night, art openings every other week. Silkscreen and letterpress print shop for rent, as well as a community photo darkroom.

LotsOfNoise :: Music blog for the underground scene. Listings by night for venues and bands that don’t make the local papers.

Providence’s Events Page :: When all else fails, this is another great place to check for an extensive list of cultural events from the PPAC to the VMA to local galleries and stores.

event listings

07/03 – Ghost Tours at Slater Mill

Mills & Mysteries: A Ghostly Experience – Friday July 3, 2009
All tours: 6:30 & 8:30PM – Tour fee: $15 per person

Pawtucket has a long and rich history of the unexplained. Interwoven with history is always and element of legend, at times entering the realm of paranormal. Join us for a stroll along the Blackstone River at Slater Mill where we can explore a trove of these mysteries.

08/02 – Maria Sangiolo at Lippitt House

Sunday, August 2, 2009. Children’s songwriter Maria Sangiolo joins us to perform her latest album Under the Mystic Sea, a compilation of songs that teach us about celebrating the sea and protecting the creatures that live there! In 2007 Maria received a Parents’ Choice Award, NAPPA Honors, and a Children’s Music Web Award for her album. This free family concert begins at 4:00 pm, so arrive early with your blanket and snacks to relax in the Lippitt garden! Rain date: Sunday, August 16, 2009 at 4:00pm.

08/29 – The Jamestown Counter Revolution

A 15 1/2 mile circumnavigation of Jamestown, Rhode Island August 29, 2009. Single Sculls, Double Sculls, Sea Kayaks, Fast Sea Kayaks, Surf Skis, Double Kayaks, Outrigger Canoes, Double Outrigger Canoes, OC-6 (six person outrigger canoes), Whale Boats, all are welcomed to the inaugural Revolution! This year’s event will also serve as the North American Open Water Rowing Championship.

The 2009 Jamestown Counter Revolution
DATE: August 29, 2009 starting at 9:00 am
LOCATION: Mackerel Cove, Jamestown, RI
FINISH LINE AND PARTY: Fort Getty Pavilion, Jamestown, RI

Saturdays until August 29 – Providence Kickball League

Yes, of course, the Providence Kickball League is back for their eighth season, and their second at the lovely Armory Park on Parade and Dexter Streets, in the shadow of the Cranston Street Armory. Every Saturday from 2pm till 6pm teams battle it out for kickball dominance. Oh yeah, did we mention this is an adult league and cotumes and shennanigans are highly encouraged? Check the website for more info on this semi-professional sport.

Saturdays all Summer – Lippitt Park Famer’s Market

Enjoy shopping for fresh produce within walking distance of many East Side locations. Lippitt Park is located at the end of Blackstone Blvd where it meets Hope Street. Saturdays from 11 to 3pm.

Sundays all Summer – Pawtucket Farmer’s Market moves to Downtown

The highly successful winter famer’s market at Hope Artiste Village has moved to Downtown Pawtucket for the Summer! The Downtown Farmer’s Market will be on the grounds of Slater Mill, Sundays from Noon to 3pm starting on June 4th. Come on down!

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