Posts Tagged ‘Ann Clanton’
Rain dampens PVDFest debut at new location in District Park – Ann-Allison Clanton
By Ann-Allison Clanton Photo, top: Dominican dancers Amid controversy over location change, thousands of Rhode Islanders and neighboring Massachusetts visitors were expected to pour into the Capitol City and District Park for three days of music, vendors, and yes, food trucks, for PVDFest. A Friday night party took place at the CIC Building’s Venture Cafe…
Read MoreThe walk on the 4th – see and be seen… dry and fed at Linden Place – Ann Clanton
by Ann Clanton, contributing writer Photo, top: Retired General Richard Valent in his M15S1 1/4 ton Jeep, by John Cianci Along the route… Ann-Allison Clanton was born and raised in Providence, Rhode Island. As principal of Ann Clanton Communications, Ann has more than two decades of experience as a communications and public affairs consultant. She…
Read More“You are a Friar. Friars hold doors open…” – Hill Harper to PC grads – Ann Clanton
by Ann Clanton, contributing writer Photos: Providence College You are a Friar. And Friars hold doors open. That was the common theme that actor, author and humanitarian, Hill Harper, reminded the graduates when he delivered the commencement speech, and received the Doctor of Humanities at Providence College’s 105th commencement on Sunday, May 21st at the…
Read MoreAt Syroya’s Bakery, 20 feet from stardom – Ann Clanton
by Ann Clanton, contributing writer North Providence residents and businesses couldn’t be happier that GOOD BURGER is filming in North Providence. Pastry chef Syroya Eugene, Syroya’s Bakery is, too! The Center for Women and Enterprise (CWE) Business of the Year, Syroya’s Bakery is directly across the street from the GOOD BURGER filming production site. Known for…
Read MoreRI Black Film Festival
by Ann Clanton, contributing writer Little Richard Doc, Bonnie BBlue and first black movie star, Lincoln Perry headline annual Black Film Festival The 2023 Rhode Island Black Film Festival, “Black Culture in Film”will run April 20 to April 23 at locations around Providence, including Pepsi Forum Auditorium, Johnson & Wales University, Providence Public Library, and…
Read MoreSteve Laffey, former Cranston Mayor, turned cattle rancher, running for President – Ann Clanton
steve laffey gives talk in rhode island as he runs for president
Read MoreJurassic World Tour roars into Providence
Jurassic World Tour Roars Into Providence for First Leg of New England Tour – South Providence Kids Spend Some TIme With the Cast By Ann Clanton, contributing writer The Jurassic World Live Tour cast stopped by the Boys & Girls Club of Providence SouthsideClub yesterday to promote a seven performance engagement this Weekend at the…
Read MoreRI Hispanic Chamber Breakfast brings good news for minority small business – Ann Clanton
By Ann Allison Clanton, contributing writer Rhode Island’s Hispanic Business community paid tribute to elected leaders and their 800-plus members thriving, despite the Pandemic, at their 4th annual Cafe Con Leche Breakfast held last Friday at the Rhode Island Convention Center. Amica Mutual Insurance, Bank Newport, Bank of America and Berkshire Bank were among a…
Read MoreComic Con heroes remind us of the heroes around us – Ann Clanton
By Ann Clanton, contributing writer In a time when our country is divided on politics and everyday issues, Comic-Con Rhode Island unifies. Southern New Englanders of all walks of life come together in their shared interest of comic books,anime, film, science fiction and fantasy genres – and so much more. Throughout the three day convention,…
Read MoreCostumes, comics, and Cool Runnings – oh my! – Comic Con delivered it all – Ann Clanton
By Ann Clanton, feature writer The Rhode Island Comic Con comic book convention and multi-genre entertainment event landed inRhode Island on Friday. As one the largest in the franchise, 2022 did not disappoint. The fans dressed in over-the-top costumes of their favorite television and film characters. Rhode Island Comic Con is the center of the…
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