WHERE: The corner of Westminster St. and Union St. in Downcity Providence
WHEN: Thursday, August 7th at dusk
WHAT: The Rhode Island International Film Festival takes over the screen this evening with RIIFF’s “best of” shorts. As a part of the week long festival, these Academy Award winning films will play under the stars tonight, on the corner of Westminster St. and Union St.
Bring your friends and family, chairs and blankets, and grab some snacks.
Movies on the Block was just recognized by Rhode Island Monthly as the Best Place For A Date, so if you’re looking for a romantic setting, be sure to bring your honey with you to enjoy the show!
Next week: American Graffiti
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This week I ventured down Westminster St. in search of my must have item of the week and I found it difficult to make a decision. Everything I touched seemed more desirable than the last, but I landed at Oop! and found myself attached to a set of frosted glasses with vintage state maps printed on them. Seeing as its August, and I’m holding on to every last bit of summer that I possibly can, my attachment to these glasses seemed natural. They are truly reminiscent of camp cabins, summer lake trips, and long car rides to summer destinations. For this reason, I felt the need to buy one of each state and sip my way across the country. They make great gifts for friends and relatives in other states. For just $11 each, a set is not just colorful, but affordable as well! Check them out at Oop! at the corner of Westminster St. and Eddy St. open Monday - Thursday 10-8pm, Friday - Saturday 10-9pm, and Sunday 10-5pm.
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OOP! wins again!!
Thanks for all your votes!
We are all excited about our win for Best
Gift store in Providence and best gift store in
South County. Come visit soon and see what all the fuss is about! You’ll be glad you did!!
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Providence’s only outdoor movie screen opens for its second season. Every Thursday through September, movies will be screened at dusk on the corner of Westminster St. and Union St. Pop hits, local shorts, even some music performances. Bring your friends and family down for a drink, some eats, and a free film. Movies start at Dusk, blankets welcome!!!
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NO MOVIE TONIGHT - JULY 24TH
Due to heavy rain in the forecast, Movies on the Block will not be showing The Birds this evening. Be sure to come visit us next week for One Crazy Summer!
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THIS WEEK: The Gurgling Jug
FOUND AT: Homestyle: 229 Westminster St., Providence RI 02903 (401)277-1159, homestyleri.com
The gurgling jug is a traditional handicraft first produced in England by potteries located in and around Dartmouth, Devonshire. In the late 1950’s a customized pair of gurgling jugs were presented to her majesty, Queen Elizabeth, and ever since that time collectors worldwide have sought after the jugs.
When filled with liquid, air is trapped in the fish’s tail. As that liquid is poured out again, the air is gradually released and produces a surprisingly loud and rather wonderful gurgling or “glug-glug” sound. Because of this, these fish-shaped pitchers are also often referred to as glug glug jugs. The larger the jug, the louder and deeper the glug.
I was surprised and excited when I noticed our own Homestyle on Westminster St. was offering an abundance of glug glug jugs in great colors. I was long overdue on a wedding gift for a good friend, and as soon as I spotted it, I knew the glug glug jug was just what I was looking for. As a decorative piece, it can easily blend into a traditional home as well as a modern loft. As a functional item, the glug glug jug not only offers itself up as a vase or pitcher, but also as a guaranteed conversation starter. A great gift for many occasions, or grab one for yourself.
Take a walk down to Homestyle to check out all the great colors, and the staff will be glad to give you a demonstration of the water gurgling in the pitcher.
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Providence’s only outdoor movie screen opens for its second season. Every Thursday through September, movies will be screened at dusk on the corner of Westminster St. and Union St. As always, introducing the show are International shorts presented by the Rhode Island International Film Festival. Pop hits, local shorts, even some music performances. Bring your friends and family down for a drink, some eats, and a free film. Movies start at Dusk, blankets welcome!!!
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Providence’s only outdoor movie screen opens for its second season. Every Thursday through September, movies will be screened at dusk on the corner of Westminster St. and Union St. As always, introducing the show are International shorts presented by the Rhode Island International Film Festival. Pop hits, local shorts, even some music performances. Bring your friends and family down for a drink, some eats, and a free film. Movies start at Dusk, blankets welcome!!!
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MOVIES ON THE BLOCK CELEBRATE SOUND SESSION!
Providence’s only outdoor movie screen opens for its second season. Every Thursday through September, movies will be screened at dusk on the corner of Westminster St. and Union St. As always, introducing the show are International shorts presented by the Rhode Island International Film Festival. Pop hits, local shorts, even some music performances. Bring your friends and family down for a drink, some eats, and a free film. Movies start at Dusk, blankets welcome!!!
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GET READY FOR THE 4TH OF JULY!!!! Come to Movies on the Block this Thursday.
Providence’s only outdoor movie screen opens for its second season. Every Thursday through September, movies will be screened at dusk on the corner of Westminster St. and Union St. As always, introducing the show are International shorts presented by the Rhode Island International Film Festival. Pop hits, local shorts, even some music performances. Bring your friends and family down for a drink, some eats, and a free film. Movies start at Dusk, blankets welcome!!!
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