AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Providence Rhode Island. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 http://www.americantowns.com/ri/providence 144 69 http://www.americantowns.com/ri/providence http://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Fri, 27 Nov 2009 14:39:30 -0600 Celebrate the holidays with a performance of classical favorites. Providence, RI - Celebrate the holidays with a performance of classical favorites!... http://www.americantowns.com/ri/providence/news/providence-public-library-presents-a-free-holiday-concert-with-l-esperance-mandolin-ensemble-237142 http://www.americantowns.com/ri/providence/news/providence-public-library-presents-a-free-holiday-concert-with-l-esperance-mandolin-ensemble-237142 Arts and Entertainment Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Between his hardworking elves and all those lists he gets, Santa has it easy.  For the rest of us, holiday gift giving can be a little more... http://www.americantowns.com/ri/providence/news/providence-holiday-shopping-guide-black-friday-deals-and-providence-malls-and-outlets-236285 http://www.americantowns.com/ri/providence/news/providence-holiday-shopping-guide-black-friday-deals-and-providence-malls-and-outlets-236285 Arts and Entertainment Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Live/Whirled The Interactive Music Series at Perishable Theatre Presents 'Solstice -Whirled With The Daltons'. Maggie Smith-Dalton & Jim... http://www.americantowns.com/ri/providence/news/the-interactive-music-series-at-perishable-theatre-presents-solstice-whirled-with-the-daltons-237092 http://www.americantowns.com/ri/providence/news/the-interactive-music-series-at-perishable-theatre-presents-solstice-whirled-with-the-daltons-237092 Arts and Entertainment Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Providence, RI - Calling all rock n rollers, thespians, freaks, queens, kings, East Germans, lovers of large wigs, and glamorous performers with... http://www.americantowns.com/ri/providence/news/audition-for-perishable-theatre-s-production-of-hedwig-and-the-angry-inch-236598 http://www.americantowns.com/ri/providence/news/audition-for-perishable-theatre-s-production-of-hedwig-and-the-angry-inch-236598 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 November 28th Last Day to See First Ever Video Art Exhibition @ Gallery Z!! Gallery Z staff would like to wish a Happy Thanksgiving to everyone and... http://www.americantowns.com/ri/providence/news/first-ever-video-art-exhibition-and-uri-senior-seminar-exhibition-236607 http://www.americantowns.com/ri/providence/news/first-ever-video-art-exhibition-and-uri-senior-seminar-exhibition-236607 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 A collection of recent paintings by Kathy Hodge will be on view at Bert Gallery. The gallery is located at 540 South Water Street in the Corliss... http://www.americantowns.com/ri/providence/news/pocket-exhibit-kathy-hodge-2010-sheomaker-series-236255 http://www.americantowns.com/ri/providence/news/pocket-exhibit-kathy-hodge-2010-sheomaker-series-236255 Arts and Entertainment Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Main Exhibit - In Their Own Way: Vintage Watercolors By Providence Artists (1890 - 1960) Providence, RI - Bert Gallery, located along the Providence... http://www.americantowns.com/ri/providence/news/first-main-exhibit-of-2010-vintage-watercolors-236257 http://www.americantowns.com/ri/providence/news/first-main-exhibit-of-2010-vintage-watercolors-236257 Arts and Entertainment Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 PROVIDENCE, RI---Providence Public Library and Money Management International will present a series of free financial planning workshops beginning... http://www.americantowns.com/ri/providence/news/money-mart-a-series-of-free-recession-busting-techniques-and-financial-planning-workshops-236012 http://www.americantowns.com/ri/providence/news/money-mart-a-series-of-free-recession-busting-techniques-and-financial-planning-workshops-236012 Schools and Libraries Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Providence, RI - Providence Public Library welcomes performer Sylvia Ann Soares at Central Library, 150 Empire Street, Providence (Barnard Room - 3rd... http://www.americantowns.com/ri/providence/news/by-the-sweat-of-our-brow-oral-histories-of-the-longshoremen-of-ila-local-1329-235200 http://www.americantowns.com/ri/providence/news/by-the-sweat-of-our-brow-oral-histories-of-the-longshoremen-of-ila-local-1329-235200 Schools and Libraries Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Providence, RI - As 2010 draws near, Jingle Belles and a Few Balls: A Space Odyssey challenges the boundaries of space and time to bring you holiday... http://www.americantowns.com/ri/providence/news/perishable-theatre-presents-jingle-belles-and-a-few-balls-a-space-odyssey-235202 http://www.americantowns.com/ri/providence/news/perishable-theatre-presents-jingle-belles-and-a-few-balls-a-space-odyssey-235202 Arts and Entertainment Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Read the book & watch the movie at the Central Library! PROVIDENCE, RI ---Providence Public Library (Central Library, 150 Empire Street,... http://www.americantowns.com/ri/providence/news/ppl-s-new-novels-into-film-discussion-group-235390 http://www.americantowns.com/ri/providence/news/ppl-s-new-novels-into-film-discussion-group-235390 Schools and Libraries Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 PROVIDENCE, RI – Providence Public Library, in partnership with New Harvest Coffee Roasters, Seven Stars Bakery and Rhody Fresh, will kick off its... http://www.americantowns.com/ri/providence/news/providence-public-library-to-kick-off-creative-coffeehouse-a-monthly-open-mic-235062 http://www.americantowns.com/ri/providence/news/providence-public-library-to-kick-off-creative-coffeehouse-a-monthly-open-mic-235062 Arts and Entertainment Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 The City of Providence, Rhode Island and The Roger Williams Park Botanical Center, The University of Rhode Island College of the Environment and Life... http://www.americantowns.com/ri/providence/news/the-wonderful-world-of-poinsettias-234927 http://www.americantowns.com/ri/providence/news/the-wonderful-world-of-poinsettias-234927 Arts and Entertainment Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Can you enlighten on the environmental impact of the fashion industry? As I understand it, the industry overall is no friend to the... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 The Wickenden Neighborhood Loop - Gallery Night Providence Hop on the Wickenden Loop bus during Gallery Night Providence and visit galleries, attend... http://www.americantowns.com/ri/providence/news/gallery-night-november-wickenden-loop-234484 http://www.americantowns.com/ri/providence/news/gallery-night-november-wickenden-loop-234484 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 PROVIDENCE, RI – Providence Public Library and the RI Council of Teachers of English welcome award-winning author/playwright Colin Sargent to the... http://www.americantowns.com/ri/providence/news/author-playwright-colin-sargent-at-the-providence-public-library-234326 http://www.americantowns.com/ri/providence/news/author-playwright-colin-sargent-at-the-providence-public-library-234326 Schools and Libraries Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Foundling, the “string orchestra that dresses in jeans and plays up a storm,”  (The Providence Journal) will open its seventh concert season... http://www.americantowns.com/ri/providence/news/music-for-saint-cecilia-at-grace-church-233913 http://www.americantowns.com/ri/providence/news/music-for-saint-cecilia-at-grace-church-233913 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Providence, RI: Does winter get you down? Combat those short drab days by creating some drama of your own! Perishable Theatre Arts... http://www.americantowns.com/ri/providence/news/winter-acting-and-playwriting-classes-at-perishable-theatre-233968 http://www.americantowns.com/ri/providence/news/winter-acting-and-playwriting-classes-at-perishable-theatre-233968 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 On Thursday, November 12th from 6:00 - 9:00PM, Gallery Z will host the launching for its first ever Video Art Exhibition. This will be the first of... http://www.americantowns.com/ri/providence/news/gallery-z-news-november-11-2009-233399 http://www.americantowns.com/ri/providence/news/gallery-z-news-november-11-2009-233399 Arts and Entertainment Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Gallery, Wells Pile, a local printmaking enthusiast, will demonstrate the printing process from linoleum and wood blocks from vintage wood blocks of... http://www.americantowns.com/ri/providence/news/special-program-printing-from-vintage-woodblocks-232952 http://www.americantowns.com/ri/providence/news/special-program-printing-from-vintage-woodblocks-232952 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Death is a depressing subject. Death is a downer. Why focus on Death when Life, in all its glory, is begging to be embraced? Well, there are those... http://www.americantowns.com/ri/providence/news/live-bait-stories-of-death-near-death-and-survival-232690 http://www.americantowns.com/ri/providence/news/live-bait-stories-of-death-near-death-and-survival-232690 Arts and Entertainment Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 -- Ruth Forrest was a pack rat! She saved all her artist made holiday cards dating back to 1939, when postage was 1.5 cents. -- Woodblock was the... http://www.americantowns.com/ri/providence/news/fun-facts-vintage-artist-cards-232762 http://www.americantowns.com/ri/providence/news/fun-facts-vintage-artist-cards-232762 Arts and Entertainment Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Providence, RI- Hosts David Higgins and Nicole LeDuc welcome you to Blood from a Turnip, November style. Enjoy the late night puppet salon that has... http://www.americantowns.com/ri/providence/news/blood-from-a-turnip-late-night-puppet-salon-232035 http://www.americantowns.com/ri/providence/news/blood-from-a-turnip-late-night-puppet-salon-232035 Arts and Entertainment Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 An Examination of Potential Insanity Providence, RI - Perishable Theatre, Rhode Island’s Research and Development Theatre. In the traditions of... http://www.americantowns.com/ri/providence/news/you-might-not-be-crazy-by-kevin-broccoli-230568 http://www.americantowns.com/ri/providence/news/you-might-not-be-crazy-by-kevin-broccoli-230568 Arts and Entertainment Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Museum Concerts of Rhode Island begins its 43rd series with "The Humanity and Humor of Mozart," performed by The Musicians of the Old Post... http://www.americantowns.com/ri/providence/news/museum-concerts-presents-humanity-and-humor-of-mozart-230806 http://www.americantowns.com/ri/providence/news/museum-concerts-presents-humanity-and-humor-of-mozart-230806 Arts and Entertainment Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600