Posts Tagged ‘PVDFest’
The soggy PVDFest mess – David Brussat
by David Brussat, Architecture Here and There, commentary Photo: A happier PVDFest in downtown Providence, June 3, 2019. (Photo by author) I’d like to put in a bid for downtown as the site for the next PVDFest. Mayor Smiley moved this year’s event out of downtown to the waterfront along the Providence River. Downtown is…
Read MoreRain 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 MorePVDFest Schedule, Interactive map, events, Sept. 8-10
Photo: Pneuhaus – “Grove” PVDFest has an official schedule and dynamic interactive map, detailing an impressive array of art exhibitors, musical and dance performances, eclectic food truck vendors, and grand spectacles in advance of Providence’s free, outdoor arts extravaganza. This year’s signature event will be held at the 195 District Park from September 8 through…
Read MorePVDFest changes from street fair to family friendly festival of arts, music, food
PVDFest has a new date – a new place – and a new, some say safer, focus. Moved from the summer to the first weekend in September, PVDFest will now celebrate the close of summer and the beginning of the school season, being held on September 8th to the 10th. The mayor notes the date…
Read MorePVDFest cancelled due to COVID concerns
Amid rising COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in Rhode Island, major downtown festival cancelled The City of Providence and Founding Partner, FirstWorks, have announced that due to the rise in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, the September 25-26, 2021 major downtown celebration for PVDFest, Providence’s signature arts festival, which typically sees over 100,000 people in congregate settings during festival weekend,…
Read MoreIs NOW the time? With Providence in crisis, city plans for PVDFest, “Heating Up August”
Editor: With the city in crisis, and the Mayor out of town on a family getaway, Mayor Elorza’s office releases plans for a city-wide PVD Fest list of activities from music to events at city parks and playgrounds. Plethora of city officials concerned about safety to even walk the streets – RINewsToday is asking if…
Read MoreToday – PVDFest Scavenger Hunt Starts
PVDFest Launches a First-Ever Virtual Scavenger HuntExplore Downtown, support local businesses, and soak up public art while practicing social distancing As summer heats up, PVDFest, Providence’s signature arts festival invites residents and visitors to participate in a virtual scavenger hunt. In the spirit of the festival, starting August 3rd, the scavenger hunt will create an…
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