The artist of this piece, Amy Bartlett Wright has worked for 30 years as a professional artist,…read morefreelance muralist and scientific illustrator. She studied at the University of Maryland and the Rhode Island School of Design. Bartlett Wright is currently a member of the RISD/CE faculty. This piece was generated after the sale of the building whose facade it adorns. AS220's Umberto Crenca and lawyer Mark Greenfeld encouraged Coastway Bank to do something with the empty facade. It was finished in 2013. The mural goes onto a 42-feet-tall chimney and two 16-feet-tall street lights...very interesting !

To know me is to know the depth of my love and admiration for murals. Everywhere I go, especially…read morevisiting a new city, I look for murals. This one was just as stunning in-person as the photo. Actually, more beautiful to behold standing and staring at it. I researched the story and artist. Loved it all!! Easy to find, a little challenging to photograph, just because it's located inside of a parking lot.

The very large painted mural titled She Never Came distills a story of unrequited love into a…read moresingle moment. When BEZT, the artist, one half of the Polish street art duo ETAM CRU, painted this mural in 2015 it was his largest work to date. Since then, it has become something of a Providence landmark, appearing in countless selfies and Instagrams. Its photorealistic quality evokes BEZT's admiration for Norman Rockwell, while the surrealism of the rat pays homage to the street art tradition of Basquiat. This calm, quiet moment is a stark juxtaposition to the busy streetscape around it, inviting passersby to pause and reflect on its beauty. If you look closely, you can create a story in your own head about what is happening here.... A young man hunches over a table. He wears a purple short-sleeve button down shirt with a pattern of petite pineapples and triangles of sliced pink watermelon. The table wears a cloth covered with a pattern of pink and teal diamonds. He burrows his chin into the crook of his bent left elbow while gazing towards his outstretched right arm, at a golden ring with an emerald jewel he's tossed slightly in the air. A rat with a dark grey coat and a tiny crown above his head sits, engaged, on the man's left shoulder just behind his ear, also gazing at the ring. The work of art is about four stories tall and covers the entire width of the building, about 100 feet long. It's a favorite piece during art walks and city tours in Providence.

Bridges straits and…read morelights The strait between Narragansett Bay and Mount Hope Bay is only about 600 yards wide with a couple of small islands, sand bars and rocks thrown in for interest. A dangerous place to sail through at the best of times and very interesting in foggy or bad weather. So it was recognized a long time ago that some help for mariners would be nice and a small lighthouse was built here in 1855. Only about 30 feet tall and had a small 6th order Fresnel lens that was later upgraded to a 5th order lens. The light not only helped the boats get through the strait but also assisted the Bristol Ferry than ran across the treacherous area. A very useful little lighthouse that did it's job well and prevented many accidents. Then in 1927 the hulking Mount Hope Bridge was built between Bristol and Aqidneck Island so both the ferry and the lighthouse were no longer needed. The huge bridge served as a great navigational aide, as long as the boats didn't run into it or course. The lighthouse remained but since it isn't easy to see from land it was forgotten and slowly fell into a rather sorry condition. Paint was chipping off and it definitely needed so TLC. Fortunately some great new owners spent time restoring the lighthouse to it's former cute little self and now sits proudly under the huge bridge. It's private and never open to the public but good views can be seen from the water or by the landing under the bridge. This is a residential house so don't get too close and respect their privacy. The combination of the looming bridge, cool straits and lovely little lighthouse makes for a very special place indeed.

This is one of the most visited streets in downtown Providence. The Holiday Stroll came down…read moreWestminster Street on Dec 5th bringing music and dance to the heart of the city. Many restaurants, cafes and shops dot this street. A great place to hang during the daytime or night.

Warren is located on Rhode Island's scenic East Bay, between Providence and Newport just north of…read moreBristol. Warren is a unique town with both sandy beaches and rolling farmland. You can explore the nice shops, galleries, theatre and restaurants or ride down the stunning East Bay Bike Path that stretches from Providence to Bristol. Visitors can stop by the local library--Warren is steeped in Native American and colonial history, churches, museums and many other historical landmarks. In the past few years, many restaurants have opened near Main Street and the waterfront, making this cute town a mecca for excellent dining and shopping again

I have been driving past here my entire life and seeing as this whole COVID thing has us doing more…read moreoutdoorsy things close to home, we decided to stop in and check it out. The windmill was really cute, the property was very well groomed and the flower gardens were lovely. There were little foot bridges as well as a nice big duck pond! Glad we stopped and checked it out!

Hello from Gatlinburg TN Smoky Mountains Park.. I'm originally from Portsmouth RI and I lived a few…read moreblocks away from the farm and I visit every time I come back home to see my friends..I highly recommend visiting..It has the Oldest School house in USA too

Cory is an amazingly talented artist, and I am honored to know him. Obviously art is a personal…read morething, and deciding whether you like someone's art is a very subjective thing, but I still think Cory is amazing. In his work, there is something for everyone, and I constantly marvel at the inventiveness in his 3D and 2D work. Cory lives for his art, and wants you to experience life through it. And no, he didn't pay me to write that, I really do think he's brilliant. take a look and see if you disagree.

Fantastic light show hosted by the Picozzi family at their home in an unassuming neighborhood in…read moreWarwick. The lights are synced in time with vintage and modern day holiday tunes. They ask for donations to the Tomorrow Fund assisting children and their families receiving care at Hasbro hospital. My children of varying ages (16-10) are in awe of the continuous firework-like display. Long wait in the single file line to reach the prime viewing spot. But you can tune into 97.1 for the sneak peeks as you approach. Just like the drive in! Use the restroom and bring smacks for the kiddos (and yourself). Great cause, great show to thaw you from the holiday bustle and spend some time with your loved ones.

This is an absolutely fabulous Christmas Light display put on by a local family on a typical…read moreproperty in the middle of Warwick. It brought our family a lot of Joy during this holiday season. Our daughter is still asking us to go every night. I absolutely love that everything out is handmade in some way. I also love that he has taken the opportunity of Attraction and turned it into a opportunity for supporting a local charity. Good fun no cost except the drive. I suggest everybody should stop by. I must also add that I can appreciate his out calling for people to be courteous of his neighbors and to turn off your lights when you are enjoying the show!