Posts Tagged ‘Christmas’
Mr. Wilson’s Christmas Carol – Stave 1 – Michael Morse
by Michael Morse, contributing writer Good old Mr. Wilson has lost his Christmas Spirit. Can the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Christmas Present and Christmas Yet to Come lead him to redemption? I believe so. Here is my Christmas Carol in its entirety, starting today and continuing to Christmas morning. If you’re enjoying it please consider sending a copy to a…
Read MoreART! Party with the Providence Art Club artists. Holiday Block Party, Little Picture Show, gallery tours…
The historic Providence Art Club will host a festive holiday Block Party on Sunday, December 19, from 12-5pm. The Block Party will open all four of the Art Club’s historic properties to visitors, allowing guests to explore the 117th Annual Little Pictures Show, see artists working in their studios, and more. Approximately 20 artists will…
Read MoreGet your Holiday(s) on! LaSalette Shrine, the BIG spirit of the season
In the past two years, we have lived through unprecedented times. We’ve witnessed natural disasters, civil and political divisions, and mourned those whom we lost during the pandemic. Despite all of these challenges, however, LaSalette Shrine says of their 2021 Christmas Festival: “This reminds us that God still springs forth hope in the form of…
Read MoreGet your Holiday(s) on! – Bolts Bazaar
This year the Bolts Bazaar will run it’s fourth event for the benefit of Cranston High School East. With COVID stopping last year’s event, there are plans to come back stronger than ever. This year the bazaar will raise funds for a new program that East has developed to honor and reward their students. The…
Read MoreBoat House & Tiverton Police hold Operation Blue Santa Toy Drive
More than 200 toys were collected for those in need in the local community Boat House, located at 227 Schooner Drive in North Tiverton, RI, recently partnered with the Tiverton Police Department on its annual toy drive, Operation Blue Santa. On Tuesday, December 7th, Boat House hosted a special event for guests who donated new, unwrapped toys/gifts…
Read MoreBrilliant resilience – Michael Morse
by Michael Morse, contributing writer I wanted to just throw it away, but I couldn’t. It just seemed wrong. So I took off my gloves and my frozen little fingers got to work. One bulb at a time, jiggle it a little, push it in, and move to the next. Somewhere along the line somebody…
Read MoreGet your Holiday(s) on! – Sounds of the Season Concert TODAY at Cathedral
In honor of the150th Anniversary celebration of the Diocese of Providence, a Sounds of the Season Concert will be held TODAY in the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, Providence at 3pm. This special concert has been scheduled in place of the 2021 Vienna Boys Choir concert, which has been postponed to December 2022. The…
Read MoreGet your holiday(s) on! – Pawtucket’s Fairlawn Christmas Tree Lighting & Mayor’s Holiday Dinner
Two traditional events are back and strong this year. The Fairlawn Christmas tree lighting is set for Sunday, December 5th and the Mayor’s Annual Christmas Dinner set for December 14th. _____ On Sunday, December 5th, the Fairlawn Business Association and City of Pawtucket will present the Annual Fairlawn Tree Lighting Ceremony at Nathanael Greene Elementary…
Read MoreART! Show Ho Ho at Gallery at Four benefits Alzheimer’s cause
Photo: Anthony Russo, PARTY GIRL, oil on canvas, 48”x36” Show Ho Ho… Art for Alzheimer’s opened a few days ago at Gallery at Four in Tiverton, RI – 3848 Main Road. A reception to meet the artists and support the Alzheimer’s Association, Rhode Island Chapter, will be held on Saturday, December 4th from 4 to…
Read MoreHoliday community dinner at Newport’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center
The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Center in Newport is hosting a holiday dinner for the community on Wednesday, December 1st from 5 to 6:30pm. The dinner is being offered due to the generosity of The Aramli Foundation and BedJet. Catered by Midtown Oyster Bar, this Surf & Turf dinner is full of rich and…
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