Writing on Westminster

Saturday, May 17, 2025

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

LitArts RI heads back to our old stomping grounds in downtown Providence to partner with local bookstore Symposium Books for a spring write-in! Join fellow creatives Sat, May 17 from 2pm-4pm for a write-in in and outside of Symposium Books in downtown Providence. Mingle with fellow writers, enjoy coffee and pastries from local cafes, and hunker down to write. When you’re ready to stretch your legs, browse Symposium shelves for more inspiration!

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Discover Providence — part of what makes Providence, Rhode Island, a must-visit U.S. city according to The Times. Once a hub of textile, tool, and jewelry industries, this under-the-radar capital now draws food lovers with everything from old-school Italian delis on Federal Hill to fried chicken shacks, artisan doughnuts, and restaurants led by rising culinary stars. All just an hour from Boston.

Thank you to thetimes.com for naming Providence a place to visit!

#VisitProvidence #DowntownPVD #FederalHillEats #Top10City #TheTimesList #FoodieDestination #HiddenGems #RhodeIslandEats #ParkNetworkPVD #HistoricProvidence

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Discover Providence — part of what makes Providence, Rhode Island, a must-visit U.S. city according to The Times. Once a hub of textile, tool, and jewelry industries, this under-the-radar capital now draws food lovers with everything from old-school Italian delis on Federal Hill to fried chicken shacks, artisan doughnuts, and restaurants led by rising culinary stars. All just an hour from Boston.

Thank you to thetimes.com for naming Providence a place to visit!

#VisitProvidence #DowntownPVD #FederalHillEats #Top10City #TheTimesList #FoodieDestination #HiddenGems #RhodeIslandEats #ParkNetworkPVD #HistoricProvidence

🔥 WaterFire starts at sunset TONIGHT in PVD!
Join us on the Michael S. Van Leesten Memorial Pedestrian Bridge for Starts at Sunset — an evening of art, community, and glowing braziers lighting up the night. ✨

🗓 Thursday, May 15
🕗 7:59 PM (sunset) – 10:00 PM
📍 Pedestrian Bridge, Providence
Presented by @providencetourism

Let the sunset be your signal — we’ll see you by the fire. 🕯️

#StartsAtSunset #WaterFirePVD #DowntownPVD #PublicArt #SunsetVibes #PVDNights

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🔥 WaterFire starts at sunset TONIGHT in PVD!
Join us on the Michael S. Van Leesten Memorial Pedestrian Bridge for Starts at Sunset — an evening of art, community, and glowing braziers lighting up the night. ✨

🗓 Thursday, May 15
🕗 7:59 PM (sunset) – 10:00 PM
📍 Pedestrian Bridge, Providence
Presented by @providencetourism

Let the sunset be your signal — we’ll see you by the fire. 🕯️

#StartsAtSunset #WaterFirePVD #DowntownPVD #PublicArt #SunsetVibes #PVDNights

This week in Downtown Providence: Zumba, sunset celebrations, hula hooping, Rocket Fine Street Food, and a WaterFire activation at the Pedestrian Bridge! Don’t miss the magic—come move, groove, and celebrate with us!

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This week in Downtown Providence: Zumba, sunset celebrations, hula hooping, Rocket Fine Street Food, and a WaterFire activation at the Pedestrian Bridge! Don’t miss the magic—come move, groove, and celebrate with us!

Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing moms and caretakers who make our downtown parks come alive — the superhuman ones who share these spaces with their kids and the feathered, furry, scaly, and tiny ones who call them home. Cheers to the moms guiding little feet, the ducks leading their ducklings, the geese keeping their goslings in line, and even the bugs doing their part to keep the ecosystem thriving. You all make these parks a little brighter.

Happy Mother’s Day!

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Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing moms and caretakers who make our downtown parks come alive — the superhuman ones who share these spaces with their kids and the feathered, furry, scaly, and tiny ones who call them home. Cheers to the moms guiding little feet, the ducks leading their ducklings, the geese keeping their goslings in line, and even the bugs doing their part to keep the ecosystem thriving. You all make these parks a little brighter.

Happy Mother’s Day!

👟 Have you experienced the Providence Walks: Downtown Historic Tour?
Explore the heart of Providence at your own pace with this self-guided walking tour through the city’s rich history — from colonial roots and industrial boom to Art Deco landmarks and modern-day Creative Capital energy.

🗺️ Grab a printed map at the Visitor Information Center at the RI Convention Center or view it online.
🔗 Click the link in bio to access the virtual tour and full-size PDF map!

Whether you`re a history buff, architecture lover, or just looking for a new way to explore the city, this tour connects you to the stories that shaped downtown Providence.

#ProvidenceWalks #DowntownPVD #CreativeCapital #PVDHistory #SelfGuidedTour #WalkPVD

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Saturday, May 17, 2025

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