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Ryan Center

3.5 (13 reviews)
Open • 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

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#BringTheRuckus #URI #20
Shoshana R.

Go Rams!! 76 URI vs 74 Harvard Last Friday I attended a URI basketball game @ the Ryan Center and Harvard took an "L". This was my first of many visit to come @ the Ryan Center since I now have a nephew on the basketball team. #AuntsCheertheLoudest It is a very nice collegiate complex with ample on site parking. The layout is similar to many large scale venues with some of the same bells and whistles. Such as the scrolling advertisements, the nicely positioned jumbotron and the hanging championship banners. There are approximately 3-4 floors (I can't remember but elevators are available) with luxury boxes available courtesy of some of the schools donors and sponsors. We sat right behind the team court-side and it appears to be no bad seat in the house. The game itself was extremely fun with great school spirit and everyone was so nice and welcoming, from staff to fellow students. Even the animated URI regulars were fun to watch dispute the refs calls. It is my understanding that URI also hosts concerts and other shows at the Rayan Center besides it's home team. The center is very well maintained with clean facilities and the standard uncomfortable seating. Cell Service seems to be an issue in the center despite your phone carrier and the concessions leave a lot to be desired but the prices fit the standard of any stadium event. For some reason the security is a bit over the top with the aggression and the way they shout commands/demands. You would think this is their field test for the secret service or something. Now I understand the world we currently live it but a couple of them, whom appeared to be in charge were doing way too much. Just A Note: No outside beverages or backpacks allowed even if it's your purse ladies.

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Beautiful Venue. Great for concerts and Basketball games. Event staff does a phenomenal job assisting patrons. A++

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Dodd Stadium

Dodd Stadium

4.1(12 reviews)
30.1 mi

We've gone to Dodd Stadium several times now for drive thru covid testing. Keep in mind that the…read moreline can get pretty long, so we always plan to get there 1-2hrs before they open. There are 2 different lines, 1 for essential workers, priority and then a standard community line. The staff comes to your window before you go in and radio in the information of those testing with your ID. If you have an appt. they have your information in the system and print out the info on your vile. When it is your turn, you drive into the tent and the staff comes to your window to do the test once you confirm the information on the vile is correct (name, and D.O.B.). They are friendly and the process is quick, so it's not a horrible experience. If needed, they have paperwork to hand you to review the process and information. You don't have to touch anything, just roll your window down and they do the swabbing in your nose and put the swab in a vile and into a separate individual plastic bag for processing. Once you're done, they open the door and you can drive out of the tent. Your results come later via the contact information you provided.

4 Stars because of the Suites and Staff. The suites were quite large, couches TV and pool table…read morewith out door seating as well that have great views of the field and stadium. The wait staff was working very hard! The young lady taking and bringing order was working very hard and we appreciated her. She had a hand held tablet she was able to take orders with quickly. Great tool for the staff. Another Positive was the popcorn and of course the ball game was great! The adults and kids alike had fun. Manager note. Understand times are hard but the details was what brought the number down to 4 vice 5 stars. Mostly because The food that was provided to the Suites, needs to be stepped up a bit. The food wasn't warm. Imagine room temp hotdogs, chicken strips and French fries being served to guests that purchased 2 suites. Also the vegetable tray didn't come out with ranch dressing so I asked about it and they made due with what the had. They put it in a bowl with a ladle. The other thing that bothered me was the electrical within the elevator. Screws missing and open holes. We had quite a few little kids in our group riding up to the suites and it would have only taken one of them to stick their little fingers in and zap.

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Baseball game 7/3/2024

Dodd Stadium - What a great staff member you have on your team!!! She was fabulous! Kind, helpful and quick.

What a great staff member you have on your team!!! She was fabulous! Kind, helpful and quick.

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Gillette Stadium - Thierry Henry

Gillette Stadium

3.4(420 reviews)
44.0 mi
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Came here to see Karol G in concert. It was awesome! Concert started at 7 and we got there around…read more6. The traffic coming in wasn't too bad. I parked in general admission and the walk was only 7ish minutes and mostly flat! They do have a clear bag policy up to a certain size or you can bring a small wristlet in/cross body...but it's very strict. They have a special technology that takes a picture of your purse and measures it. Mine was like an inch too big so my boyfriend had to walk back to the car :( They do have clear plastic bags so I asked for one for my belongings and he brought my bag back. Once I got into the venue, the merch was right in the entrance and lines weren't long. Plus, there's so many food options and a lot of it is grab and go so you "pay" before you enter and they take a picture of what you get on the security cameras and charge you after..pretty efficient! My chicken tenders were good with the fries, yum! My seats were great in section 240, a clear view of the stage. Wasn't too cold at night but I brought a sweater. We left a few songs early so we could avoid the traffic. When I came to Taylor Swift I waited 3 hours to leave.... Besides the strict bag policy that took us a little bit we had a fantastic time and seeing a concert here is quite fun!

Gillette Stadium might genuinely be the worst place in New England to see a concert…read more The whole experience feels like someone asked, "How can we make going to a concert unnecessarily difficult?" and Gillette said, "Hold my beer." First, parking. It's expensive, chaotic, and there is basically no convenient public transportation option. So you pay a small fortune to park your car in a field somewhere in/near the general vicinity of the stadium and then begin the pilgrimage. Then you reach security, where apparently a purse can become a matter of national security. The bag policy allows a 6.5" x 4.5" bag. Which is adorable. That's roughly enough room for your phone, keys and one tampon if you really believe in yourself. And if your bag is slightly over the dimensions? Congratulations! You now get to have a security guard inspect your purse while you contemplate whether it's worth walking the entire way back to your car. The best part is the inconsistency. A woman gets stopped over a crossbody bag that is a couple centimeters too large, while a guy walks through with a sweatshirt pocket the size of a small duffel bag. That pocket could contain a vape, six nips, a sandwich and possibly a second, smaller man. But sure. Let's investigate the woman with lip gloss and a tampon. I understand security. I actually appreciate security. Have reasonable policies. Enforce them consistently. Fine. But combine the ridiculous bag restrictions with expensive parking, no convenient transportation, insane ticket prices and the general feeling that you're being processed rather than welcomed, and you have to wonder why anyone considers this a good concert venue. There are so many better venues that are easier to get to, surrounded by restaurants and bars that don't feel like a chain, and don't make attending a concert feel like you're attempting to cross an international border with a suspiciously large purse. Gillette, I promise the woman carrying a Lululemon crossbody with a tampon in it is not your biggest security threat. Let the women bring their damn purses.

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Brown Stadium

Brown Stadium

4.0(4 reviews)
25.5 mi•East Side

Happy 100th Birthday Brown University Stadium!…read more Constructed in 1925, this stadium continues to host athletic events against its Ivy League competitors. Though capacity boasts 20,000 people, I would say crowds are typically much more conservative in size. I have attended a healthy handful of Brown University football games at this stadium in recent years. It is truly an enjoyable way to spend a few hours on a crisp New England Fall weekend afternoon with friends. Regarding the stadium facilities, there is a large, trapezoid-shaped concrete structure with metal bleachers on the home team side of the field. The cold can really get into your bones on particularly cool days so I always try to bring a layer to sit on (bonus if it's cushioned!). Restrooms and University food vendors are located underneath/inside the structure. They also bring in lots of port-a-potty's and restroom trailers to supplement. The food is reasonable priced and includes typical stadium food. That said, they also host several, rotating food trucks parked on the away team side. There's a small beer garden as well, though in recent years, they started selling beer throughout the stadium and you can finally enjoy it in the stands versus the beer garden alone. With everything somewhat spread out, there is a bit of walking involved to hit up all the amenities. Honestly, nothing more New England/Rhode Island than taking in an Ivy League football game on a Saturday while snacking on clam cakes and chowder from Blount's Clam Shack food truck and sipping on a Narragansett Brown Bear Pale Ale. The field was recently converted from grass to turf which gives it an updated look and some safety features for the athletes. You can purchase nearby parking if you want to be close by and tailgate up to game time (no re-entry) but I hear there is also ample street parking in the area if you don't mind walking a bit. Small pro-shop available for all your team spirited needs. They host a number of events (e.g. employee appreciation days) to bring a little something different to the games. Fun engagement with the crowds such as on-field mini competitions, t-shirt cannons, cheerleading routines, mini cannon firing, bell tolling, raffle tickets, etc. Having attended a Texas Longhorns game in the last couple months (insane), Brown Stadium offers something vastly different... a cozier, hometown feel that doesn't require a lot of fuss or pre-planning.

This is a historic stadium in the middle of a residential neighborhood about a 1/2 mile from…read morecampus. Some small parking lots and plenty of on street parking nearby. The home grandstand is classic several rows of concrete bleachers all rest rooms and concessions are located underneath the grandstand. Since the venue is used only a handful times each year the bathrooms need a major update and the concession stands have very good food, but sometime long lines. Great place to tailgate and ticket prices and prepaid parking in the lots are both very affordable.

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