We hosted a party here on Oct 13, 2019. We booked our engagement party on short notice (about 5…read moreweeks before) and Kaitlyn was so easy to work with from the start. We fell in love with her, the house, everything including the murder-by-mail story behind the house from the 1800s. About 2 weeks before the party we called Kaitlyn and told her it was going to turn into our surprise wedding! She continued to be so helpful and excited, giving recommendations for all kinds of vendors we'd need. The day of the party she was professional and hands-on, making sure everything got done on a quick timeline. She calmed nerves and had great suggestions on where things should go to make sure everything flowed just right. Our rental price included some tables and linens she had available, and some glassware too. It was so perfect from the start and we couldn't be happier!!

Came for an Open Doors RI tour. Online tickets were sold out but they were able to accommodate a…read morebunch of us at the door. Beautiful historic building who's tour guides added in a true life murder mystery of the lady of the houses death. This really added to the event as it was so my scene and absolutely fun. They also had a whiskey tasting since she was poisoned with whiskey which is ironically amazing. I would def host an event here because unlike the Newport mansions I could touch things and see things in the midst of being historically preserved since they're still restoring the house. Open Doors RI has found a new regular customer :)

I participated in Gallery Night Providence on August 15th for the first time. There were 5…read moredifferent guided tours visiting different art spaces in Providence leaving from the Graduate Hotel at 11 Dorrance Street and the WaterFire Arts Center at 475 Valley Street at different times. I chose the 5:00 pm tour leaving from the Graduate Hotel with a friend. I registered through Eventbrite and made a donation to guarantee our spot on the tour. Half of the seats on the trolley or mini coach will always be available (first-come, first-served), completely free, to anyone who shows up on Gallery Night. The other half of the seats are available to those that reserve in advance via Eventbrite by making a donation. If you are reserving multiple tickets like I did, Eventbrite requires a separate reservation for each ticket since each order is only for one ticket. Eventbrite also charges a small fee ($0.03). A confirmation email was sent on the day of reservation and reminder email was sent earlier in the week about the event. On August 15th, my friend and I checked in at the podium with a Gallery Night banner near the main entrance. We were handed a pamphlet with a list of the different tours and all the galleries on view. Around 5:00pm, we met our Gallery Night Guide Jenn Wilson and walked to the mini coach. I'm glad we chose the trolley/mini coach tour instead of the walking tour, because there was torrential downpour of rain for pretty much the whole duration of our tour. Our first stop was at Galerie le Domaine at Domain Properties (a real estate office). At this gallery, we saw the works of Neal Walsh. Walsh's work is primarily abstract, inspired by seasonal shifts of light, the elemental forces of nature, and an everlasting faith in the elegance of ferns and the song of the wood thrush. This exhibit title "Our days are weatherworn" is from the poem, "The Goneness of Lost Things" by Don Domanski. Walsh hopes the paintings evoke invisible threads, a bit of mystery, a spark of recognition, and perhaps a lost memory of connection in the viewer. The pieces were interesting to see and definitely gave me feels. It was also cool to see artwork on a mantle and on top of a couch compared to the usual art studio or gallery. Second stop was Anahid Ypres Art Studio located on the 3rd floor of 118 N Main St. At the studio, we saw pieces by artist Anahid Ypres and guest artist Fior De La Cruz. There were big pieces with vibrant colors and even pieces using fluorescent paint. These pieces were beautiful. There were also cups of wine, mini bottles of water, and snacks (peanuts and pistachios). The third and final stop was Providence Art Club. We spent time looking at pieces by young artists affiliated with Riverzedge Arts of Woonsocket. The young artists are so talented! There was a reception with cheese and we had the opportunity to meet some of the artists and talk about their work. Around 7:00pm, we arrived back at the Graduate. Time went by so quickly and I had such a great evening. Jenn was a great guide and very personable and friendly. In between stops, she would talk about RISD, Brown, downtown Providence, and encourage us to think about the art setting and the artwork we were looking at. Each of the galleries we visited were different and stunning in their own way. I am definitely interested in participating in another Gallery Night Providence. It'll always be a unique experience since there are different galleries and different works displayed.

Gallery Night In Providence should definitely be on your bucket list. My friend got me tickets to…read moresee 3 different galleries and they were all so unique! It was nice to hear the artists explain the thought process behind the painting as well as speak with the artist if you had any questions. Paintings were for sale with reasonable value. Some galleries even had selections of wine, water, cheese and crackers which was a nice touch. I would definitely do this again since every gallery night is different.

"Head in the Clouds, Feet on the Ground" is a beautiful mobile sculpture by Jerry Ehrlich located…read moreat the S Water street end of the Providence Pedestrian Bridge. A while back, this sculpture was located outside City Hall, but it was moved to the S Water street for more exposure. The open air location allows for the mobile sculpture to be seen at its best as the winds around the river make the "clouds" spin constantly and freely. The title of the sculpture, 'head in the clouds feet on the ground,' reflects the intersection of creative inspiration and practical application that are both required to make things happen to achieve insightful growth and the thoughtful inspired change that we all continue to see in our beloved City of Providence. The high polished swirl finish of the clouds floating and spinning on the striding forward solid black legs is an eye catching, humorous, but thought-provoking sculpture that is secured to a one ton precast 6"x4'x7' concrete slab to insure stability and allow for months of visual animated interaction. It's now a nice landmark of the city of Providence.

Vasanzio 'Troy' is a modern stainless steel art piece that consists of five steel beams caught in a…read moremomentary state of equilibrium. Their various sizes and tapered edges play with the viewer's sense of perspective and the artwork's overall sense of balance and composition. By "drawing" the form of the sculpture in tandem with its surrounding space, artist Steven Buduo explores a variety of hidden synchronicities and meanings--equilibrium versus instability, stasis versus movement, order versus chaos. Buduo, the artist uses a language of art-making informed equally by the surrounding architecture, the human condition, and the unyielding laws of the natural sciences. Buduo sees art as a way to bring to the forefront the limits of our perspectives, and his hope is that viewers find themselves intellectually challenged and hooked into a moment of contemplation and reflection. When I saw this piece for the first time, I thought, oh...just some pieces of metal put together, but as I walked around it, I could see the different angles and perspectives...and many of them provide a different feel for the art piece. Many flowers surround it, making the visual impact different from different points of sight.

A beautiful combination of art, garden, and urban storm water educational piece. Enter the wrought…read moreiron sculpture entrance on Salem St and take a stroll through the alley for various art works and gardens along with info panels about the storm water project features.

An urban green public art gallery! Love! A collaboration…read morewith the Acre neighborhood group, city, and university with contributions of art by local Public Schools and poetry too! Don't forget to get Cote's famous beans on Salem St (and throw in a whoopie pie)!

Little Italy's at downtown IS OPEN located in the same building…read more 114 State St Springfield MA 01103 Come check us out vintage jewelry, clothing, collectibles. Gretchen's area in the shop with the oddities is closed. Jennifer Tatro Owner of little Italy's at Downtown

"Dashing through the snow in a one horse open sleigh"…read more Do you know that the original title of the song we know today as Jingle Bells was "The One Horse Open Sleigh?" Yup, it was written in 1857 and it's original purpose was lost to history. Some say it was written for a Sunday School choir, others say it was a drinking song. So, take your pick. You'll see a bunch of beautifully painted one-horse open sleighs along Hopmeadow Street as part of the Simsbury Sleigh Trail. The sleighs all date back to the mid-1800's and are part of a Simsbury Historical Society's winter program to refurbish these aging antiques, and sponsor the painting of decorative murals on the sleds by local artists. The artists worked within the theme of "Winter Scenes" and were to illustrate life in the 1850's. Many of the sleighs were rotting away in old barns and their owners welcomed the opportunity to donate them. There was a lot of rodent and insect and deterioration damage to renovate before they were ready for the artist's palette and paintbrush. The sleds have gorgeous color paintings of landscapes, a bobcat, a fox, bears, horses, an owl, a cardinal, villages, farms, local landmarks, a snowman, and children sledding. The detail is amazing, and the colors are gorgeous. What a nice way to honor the past and add some splashes of color and creativity to our lives! (Word of warning -the exhibit closes at the end of February)

This Sculpture park is a unique and hidden gem located on Green Hill Beach rd on the border of…read moreSouth Kingstown and Charlestown. There are 23 sculptures nestled amongst the trees and trails. Bring bug spray during peak season. Even though the walk is short, there is quite a bit of vegetation and amazing art on display. My favorite was the HUGE bull as you first walk in. This thing is massive and a fun way to enter the park. More info: The South Kingstown Land Trust Sculpture Trail is a short .4 mile walk that mingles nature with art. Enter the trail at the midpoint and notice the large map indicating the location of each sculpture. Walkers may turn right or left to explore the 3 acres of easy trails and diverse sculptures. Look for dream catchers and crystals, poetry boxes and a giant red cow. The Sculpture Trail is a great place for a slow walk through the woods or a visit with children who will love to find each sculpture. Be sure to stop at the final sculptures and turn around, as the property and trails come very close to private property.

A truly different experience from the exemplary SKLT, the Sculpture Trail is whimsical and charming…read morewhile taking full advantage of the natural beauty inherent. Kudos to those who made this possible and the artists who contributed their work! If visiting in the fall, the brilliant foliage colors and drifting leaves complement the artworks nicely. My only quibble is that I wish there were informational tags attached to the sculptures so that you knew what the piece was called and the artist (apparently, there's supposed to be an informational placard at the trail entrance, but this was missing at the time of our visit; the SKLT trail map brochure, however, does list the pieces' name/artist, but we didn't have one on us). Upon entrance to the trail, you are greeted by a massive bull made from, of course, a barbeque grill ("Sir Loin Barbeque Bull" by Sean Harrington) - and from there, you're off to follow the meandering trails to discovery. There's also a Fairy Village for visitors to build their own fairy houses, so would also be a fun place for the kids.

This was something I had been wanting to do. Well 250th…read moreseemed like the perfect year. 4 adults and 2 kids 10 and 15 it was loved by all. The boat ride was the best way to see everything We had no idea we would be waving like royalty but it was completly unexpected and fun. The boat circled around twice and was about an hour long. If you think it's pricey it is not and totally worth it for all ages. Happy 4th America Here we come 251

Captain Tom and his crew always do a good job taking customers along the rivers in downtown…read moreProvidence and the waters beyond the hurricane barrier. He is full of facts about Providence and their standard 45 min tour is a great way to see the city from a different perspective. They also have other varied tours like the architectural tour, twilight tour, Waterfire night tour, etc. A fun way to spend an hour in the downtown district.