During Splendor of Florence's Sott'Acqua Festival: A Tale of Two Cities Underwater from November…read more9-17, 2024, The Pavilion at Grace Church had a Two Cities Underwater Photo Exhibit. The event is free and open to the public, registration not required. There was a sign on Westminster Street indicating the entrance. The Pavilion at Grace Church exhibited iconic photographs taken by the late Life Magazine photographer David Lees that document the flood in Florence in 1966 and the Providence Journal photos of downtown Providence after Hurricane Carol in 1954. The photographs were dramatic and memorable of each city underwater. There were plenty of space to walk around and take in the photos.

Modern gothic and gorgeous new venue in the center of Providence! Vaulted ceilings, floor to…read moreceiling windows, copper details, and a large fireplace make it unique. Our event comfortably fit 100 people at least, with plenty if room for DJ, photo booth, several catering stations and tables for snacking. Such an intimate and grand atmosphere! It's location is perfect with accommodations within walking distance! The Pavilion itself is attached to Grace Episcopal Church, but doors do separate the spaces for non-religious events. There is also a courtyard, which will serve as a great outdoor space in nicer weather!

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 :)

Courtland Club is such a gem. The vibe is cozy yet speakeasy chic and I enjoyed the atmosphere so…read moremuch. Lately I've noticed some places are just super loud and I can barely hear myself or the person across from me. I could hold a conversation here even with the music and that was lovely. Our waiter Bennett was the absolute best. Knowledgeable about the menu, super attentive and funny as hell. Tip him well if he ends up being your server! We tried some cocktails on the menu (I wish I could remember the names) and really enjoyed them. Bennett has the bartender make up this passion for tequila cocktail that was delicious! Highly recommend this bar, it's just a great vibe with good drinks that are reasonably priced.

I stopped by courtland club on a whim and really enjoyed it! The drinks were unique and also quite…read moreflavorful. I got the magic 8-ball, which tasted like blue raspberry (but not with a super artificial taste). I also enjoyed the environment, it was super cozy! Would definitely go back.

Venue is beautiful, perfect for the shower/exactly what we were looking for aesthetically. CAUTION:…read moreDocument everything discussed with Franchesca and proceed with caution when communicating. For some strange reason she always "means something else." It seems that Franchesca's preference is to talk over the phone rather than providing written responses to emails. During several conversations with myself, mom to be, and mother of the mom to be (all separate conversations), Franchesca gave favorable responses then changed her response about capacity, parking, ADA access, clean up, rentals, etc. (I believe she just needed a booking so she said yes to all of my questions). Franchesca never updated the contract, did not send a fully executed contract, was misleading about parking and ADA access, didn't know how to work her own speaker, told us that the shelves in the fridge couldn't be removed to put the cake inside, and the list goes on. Franchesca also told me that she would not be present during the event but would be in reach if I needed her because she doesn't have an office on-site, which was fine. During set up, her husband introduced himself and said that if I needed anything, his number was on the wall. He didn't leave, in fact, he babysat our event, walking in and out as he pleased. Several people asked who he was because he was very much out of place. At one point I came out of the kitchen and he had a plate of food. Another time, I came out of the kitchen and he was eating a slice of cake. He certainly wasn't there to help because we did absolutely everything (set up, trash, dismantle, speaker, etc.). After we paid in full, Franchesca became difficult to talk to. She kept cutting us (mom to be, myself) off during conversations before we could complete a thought. She also told us that she would clean everything, then decided that she didn't clean and we had to remove our own trash unless we paid her $150 additional for trash removal because she didn't have access to a dumpster. The time allotted wasn't worth the price, especially when her husband lingered like we were in his way (very tacky). Wasn't a comfortable feeling as we felt we were being watched throughout our rental. The shower was gorgeous and all the guests were pleased. My overall experience for the price I paid is about a 4 (1-10 scale).

AVOID!! Terrible!!…read moreWe were about to pay the deposit and then were canceled on due to the "Style of wedding". Not sure if it was the interracial part or the same sex part the disagreed with. Owner/manager told me she would "pray for me".

Fall in New England! It can be such a hit or miss experience. This was a bullseye! Temps that rival…read morethe summer. Clear blue skies. So nice. Notte Park is a staple in North Providence. Since adding this venue for occasions it has boosted the park significantly. The positives are many. The negatives compete. Positives are convenience, parking, staffing, views, and overall space. The biggest negative is availability to a 'private' event from the public. There is no private lol Overall recommend, but do your homework.

What a Beautiful Party Venue! Lovely interior, for any special occasion. Gorgeous location, right…read moreon the sparkling water! The trail and park are so lovely! It could not have bern a more ideal location for our gathering!

great place with good prices only thing I don't like is you don't have your own separate bathrooms…read moreor kitchen area but everything else is great, great beds get good sleep, quiet and clean well kept up. very nice people definitely would stay again. Pleanty of restaurants around good food.

It's a great private fun and family like building. Everyone there is friendly and we all respect…read moreeach space and belongings.

Comedy nights on Friday $15 a ticket...look to find a reservation online?! 7-9pm…read more DJ Thursdays from 9:30-12:30 Cocktails are around the $15 mark, poured strong.

Fun and affordable night of fun. The food and drinks are unexpectedly delicious at this speakeasy…read more We've been on Friday and Saturday nights with a $15 ticket. Service is quick and friendly. You can order at the bar or wait for a server to help you. There is self serve water at the bar, making it easy to hydrate between specialty cocktails. We've ordered everything on the menu except the lobster PB&J, and haven't been disappointed. We especially like the charcuterie board, meatballs, pizzas and desserts. The strawberry layered tres leches was really rich, sweet and indulgent tonight- so good. We also had the Andiamo and Bugsy Siegel. We're looking forward to trying more desserts. The comics are funny and friendly to speak with after the show. There are usually about 4 comics. They have a DJ for late night after the comics. The atmosphere is comfortable and friendly. The host, Jeremy is a genuine entertainer and always makes us feel welcome.

We had planned a visit today with a small group of friends and family members and to be honest, we…read moredidn't really know what to expect. We were immediately impressed with how beautiful the grounds were, there were lots of beautiful flowers, magnificent water views, and abundant charm. We had an amazing time touring the house and grounds. Our guide, Maggie, was excellent, she shared interesting details and told the story of the Smith-Appleby family with humor and pride. We were most impressed at the sustainability of the homestead and how it has served this family for nearly 300 years. It was an absolute privilege to spend time here and we felt very fortunate to have had the opportunity to spend the morning touring the buildings and grounds, including a visit to the family cemetery at the front on the property. Tours cost $5 per person and a yearly membership is only $20.

I've always seen the sign on the highway, so last weekend I just happened to look up what their…read morehours were... sure enough, the next tour being held was the next day... Sunday. They give tours the third Sunday of the month from 1 - 4 , so plan accordingly! It was a beautiful day... I have to say the grounds are lovely. What a great place to just enjoy a short stroll. My son enjoyed picking up sticks and poking around the small stream that runs down from the road. We also took a look at the graveyard with all the old stones. The house itself is very interesting with a few things I'd never seen before. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. Everyone there was very welcoming and we just had a really nice afternoon... my son ,who is 7, really enjoyed it as well. A great local place to visit, especially on a nice day. I'll be back to check out some of the events that they hold periodically.

Attended an event at Skyline recently. The service was efficient and done with a smile. The food…read morewas spectacular. The decorations and the center pieces were stately. I highly recommend them for events.

I'm so sad that I cannot give more stars to Skyline at Waterplace…read more Their venue is in such an INCREDIBLE location, in the heart of downtown Providence right on the river. They have a huge balcony that overlooks the river and a ground level patio that walks right out to the river boardwalk. We were able to enjoy Providence's Water Fire with private, front row seats. It was a priceless experience Despite all of that, the interior spaces are very, very small and oddly shaped, making it very hard to move during an event. It also makes it very difficult for the staff to maneuver in between tables, causing a major traffic jam when it comes to meal time. I'm not sure what happened when we were there, but there were MAJOR delays and mix ups during our event. So much so that the wait staff actually forgot to serve our entire table. By the time the realized this, they served us ice cold food that was over cooked, over salted, and actually inedible. The hosts of our event tried to correct it by offering to comp our table a round of drinks. But at that point we were all so disappointed and turned off by the entire experience that we all decided to leave two hours before the end of the event. Skyline at Waterplace has the potential to be incredible. But until they make some major changes, it's not a place I can recommend.