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Providence, Rhode Island

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  • 1 America Guide Providence guide, media and college links.
  • Building Providence Provides information on the architecture, site design, and construction status of building and planning projects in the city. Also has public meeting information and links.
  • Digital City - Providence An online guide to Providence.
  • Providence Community Profile Includes history, demographics, economic trends, government information, points of interest, and selected local links. From state Economic Development Corporation.
  • Providence Local News: Topix.net Local, regional, and statewide news collected from diverse sources on the web.
  • ProvidenceRI.com Official city site provides a comprehensive guide to the local area.
  • The Jewelry District Information on the Jewelry District, located on the south side. Contains news, discussions, events calendar, and safety and transportation information.

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  • Annie Brownell House Circa 1899, an elegant colonial revival house now a charming bed and breakfast on Providence's historic Eastside.
  • C C Ledbetter Bed & Breakfast - On historic Benefit Street, directly across from the John Brown House, one block from Brown University and the Rhode Island School of Design.
  • Edgewood Manor Bed and Breakfast Greek Revival mansion with eight guest rooms all with private baths, some with fireplaces and Jacuzzi tubs.
  • Jacob Hill Farm Bed and Breakfast Inn Built in 1722, During its Hay Days, it was a hunt club from the 1920s to the 1940s.
  • Old Court Bed and Breakfast Ten rooms offering nineteenth century decor. Benefit Street.
  • The Cady House A 1839 Victorian, centered in the historic district, near all major universities and best restaurants.
  • The State House Inn Offers accommodations in a 19th century home, with private baths and amenities for business travelers. Location map, photos of home and guest rooms, and descriptions of rates, policies, and specials.
  • What Cheer Bed and Breakfast A Victorian era inn which offers five two-room luxury suites.

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  • Days Inn Clean, comfortable, affordable accommodations for business or leisure traveler. Site features are online reservations , enrollment in discount programs, and loyalty clubs. Locations in Providence and at the airport in Warwick.
  • Holiday Inn Downtown hotel, walking distance to Federal Hill. Includes photos and descriptions of guest rooms, amenities, meeting facilities, and restaurant, as well as online reservations.
  • Providence Biltmore City center hotel with 291 guest rooms and offering facilities for meetings, banquets, weddings, and other functions. Amenities and accommodations descriptions, specials and packages, and online reservations.
  • Providence Marriott Downtown hotel. Includes photos and descriptions of guest rooms, meeting facilities, and amenities, as well as driving directions, information about area attractions, and online reservations.
  • Radisson Hotel Providence Harbor Overlooks the harbor on the east side of the city. Photos and descriptions of rooms, services, amenities, restaurants, and meeting facilities; area information; and online reservations.
  • The Westin Providence - Attached to the Rhode Island Convention Center and the newly opened Providence Place Mall located in the heart of downtown, The Westin Providence - with its glass-domed rotunda, red brick tower and stately d'cor - reflects the region's rich historic heritage.

Art Galleries

  • Atrium Gallery A space for art exhibition at the State Capitol Complex. Includes logistical information about having works displayed. Downtown.
  • Bert Gallery Art gallery located downtown. Site includes images and slide shows of works in the collection, artist biographies, events listing, works for sale, and contact information.
  • Bérge Ara Zobian Providence photographer specializing in images for actors, models, celebrities, and business professionals. Photo gallery and contact information.
  • Gallery Night Providence Information about a free trolley that circulates among many of the city's art galleries the third Thursday of every month. Includes schedules, maps, and a list of participating galleries.
  • Gallery Z Fine art gallery located in Providence with shows that change each month. Includes directions and information about upcoming shows.
  • Giles Pope Portfolio of surreal/cubistic paintings, sculpture, and mixed media works.
  • Picture This Framing Centers and Galleries Custom framing and sale of original artwork. Online galleries. Wickenden Street.
  • Providence Art Club Fine art gallery. Site includes gallery listings, exhibition schedule, history, and contact information. East side/college hill.
  • RISD Works Gallery and design showroom featuring work by the Rhode Island School of Design alumni and faculty. Online shop, exhibition calendar, and artists' biographies.
  • risd|works A gallery, design showroom, and retail store featuring works of faculty and graduates from the Rhode Island School of Design. Downtown.
  • Wheeler Gallery Fine art gallery at a private independent school. Exhibition information, directions, and contact information. East side.

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Events & Festivals

  • Beaujolais Festival Annual wine tasting festival sponsored by the French-American School of Rhode Island. November.
  • Fine Furnishings Providence Show - Annual show of handcrafted furniture and accessories. Mostly artists from New England. November.
  • Foundry Artists Show Annual show of hand-crafted work, primarily from Rhode Island artists. December.
  • WaterFire Providence Sculpture piece and community arts event in which many bonfires are installed on the city's three rivers. Description, history, schedule of upcoming waterfire evenings, including concerts, and other information.

Limousines & Shuttles

  • All Occasion Limousine - offering sedans, vans, and black and white limousines serving airports, corporate needs, and special occasions.

Museums

  • American Diner Museum Love diners? A kitchy museum, you can even buy a booth.
  • E. M. Bannister Gallery News, events and exhibit information. Located at Rhode Island College.
  • Heritage Harbor Museum Rhode Island statewide history museum, opening in 2003. News and information about the project, the facility, and the exhibits.
  • Hunt-Cavanagh Gallery Art gallery at Providence College housing various traveling exhibits and student work. Exhibitions from September to May.
  • Krause Gallery Art gallery at Moses Brown School (private high school on the east side). Work from local and regional artists. Exhibit schedule and contact information.
  • Museum of Natural History and Cormack Planetarium Great exhibits about our environment, collections of artifacts, fossils, birds, and telescope for viewing the moon.
  • Providence Children's Museum RI's only learning center especially for children and their families. This hands-on place allows families play and learn together.
  • RISD Museum Artwork across many cultures, time periods, and media. 45 galleries on three floors. Includes calendar of exhibitions and events, description of educational programs, and image gallery. Located at the Rhode Island School of Design.
  • Sarah Doyle Gallery Professional gallery at the Sarah Doyle Women's Center at Brown University. Artists from southern New England.

Theater Performances

  • Acme Clown Company Company that performs for audiences of all ages using clowning, magic, puppetry, circus, and vaudeville. No birthday parties. Contains show descriptions and performance schedules.
  • All Childrens Theater Ensemble Young children's theatre company that puts on productions, workshops, and events including an annual youth playwriting festival. Contains class descriptions, performance schedules, and community listings.
  • Blackfriars Theatre Mainstage theatre company at Providence College. Season runs December to April; several shows per year. Contains season schedule, archives, and mailing list.
  • Brown University Theatre Mainstage theatre company at Brown University. Season begins in September; several shows per year. Season schedule and contact information.
  • Looking Glass Theatre - Professional touring company for young audiences. Services targeted to the New England region. Contains program descriptions, calendar, and booking information.
  • New Gate Theatre Produces a wide range of plays. Performances at Castle Cinema, Chalkstone Ave. Season schedule, volunteer opportunities, and other information.
  • Perishable Theatre Art Center Mainstage season of new plays for adults and children, a second set of artistic events, and classes for adults and teens. Contains season schedules, class descriptions, and pages for children. Empire Street.
  • Providence Black Repertory Company Presents theatre and other cultural events inspired by the African diaspora. Contains event announcements and contact information. Downtown.
  • RIC Theatre Mainstage theatre company at Rhode Island College. Several shows per year. Contains season schedule plus other RIC performing arts information.
  • Trinity Repertory Company Tony Award-winning resident professional theater produces classic and contemporary plays.
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  • Roger Williams Park Zoo - Information about new and special exhibits, education programs, conservation activities, hours, admission prices, events calendar, driving directions, advice on public transportation, and other information for planning a visit.

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