Greater City: Providence, an amazing and a well-established website that promotes the growth and development of the Greater Providence region in as urban a pattern as possible, featured Downcity Fusion Fest. Website’s special focus is placed on the development of more walkable, affordable, and vibrant neighborhoods that are served by more robust mass transit and fueled by greater economic opportunity.
Greater City: Providence is a sister site! So, make sure to check them out frequently! They have vast amount of frequent updates about City of Providence, including those of Downcity and it’s very fun to check out the pictures they post on the website! We would like to thank Jef Nickerson, one of the main contributors of the site, for constantly developing a great source of information for Providence!
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Well, not everyone uses their vacations in Summer! For those of you who got bitten by that cute travel bug, Homestyle Furniture and Gifts has the answer! This past weekend, when we had the Downcity Fusion Fest, we wanted to take a quick break from work and check the new arrivals at Downcity’s stores! And, we’ve seen these absolutely gorgeous and practical gift ideas at Homestyle!
Reusable bags are amazing and they’re practically smaller than your wallet! So, they come in very handy, especially when you’re traveling and bringing back some gifts! And, your luggage is sure not to be confused with another one anymore with these very unique and creative luggage tags! Check them and many more new arrivals at the Homestyle Furniture on 229 Westminster St.! Don’t forget about our 2 Hour Free Parking with validation policy!
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We want to say a big THANKS to Fusionworks and WBRU for helping us make the Fusion Fest such a success! The weather was certainly against us, but we lucked out with little bits of sunshine here and there. And what better than beer, sausage, and hot cider, to warm us up.
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It’s time to celebrate the season, and we’re inviting you to celebrate with us, in Downcity, tomorrow, October 17th, from 1-6pm. Local brew Beer Garden right on Westminster St! Huge sidewalk sale, lots of fun (and free) activities for the kids, pumpkin painting, face painting, live music, dance, and great bbq from Tazza. If your looking for the Beer Garden, it will be on Grant’s Block, at the corner of Union and Westminster. Kids crafts will be along Union St. and the sidewalk sales will be throughout the neighborhood!
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We can’t wait for Saturday, October 17th to arrive. A local brew Beer Garden right on Westminster St! Huge sidewalk sale, lots of fun (and free) activities for the kids, pumpkin painting, face painting, live music, dance, and great bbq from Tazza. If your looking for the Beer Garden, it will be on Grant’s Block, at the corner of Union and Westminster. Kids crafts will be along Union St. and the sidewalk sales will be throughout the neighborhood!
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Wheeler School’s ‘18 Wheelers’ were awesome!
Providence Preservation Society Tour: December 5th, 2009. Holiday’s in the Peerless Atrium.
Rock-n-Roll Yard Sale at 232 Westminster last weekend…such fun!
The weather was not the best for the Fusion Fest, but we stuck it out and had a really great time. Nothing like beer and sausage to warm things up!
The Providence Street Painting Festival on Westminster and Union, 09-26-09
A beautiful day, great artwork on the streets, and lots of goodies to munch on!
Sound Session 2009! What a great crowd on Westminster St.!
Photos from Waste Not Want Not, our newest neighbor! A vintage thrift shop and fine art made from recycled materials!
We had such a good time at the Providence Art Festival on June 13th. Westminster St. was packed with artists and entertainers, and thousands of you came out to enjoy! We can’t wait for next year..stay tuned for the announcement of the date.
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