Tag: PVDFest
A lot to celebrate in R.I. food scene
There were many bright spots in the local restaurant scene this past summer, including the recent PVDFest that was hailed by downtown restaurateurs as...
Does Providence Mayor Brett P. Smiley have the right approach to...
This year’s PVDFest was widely cheered by vendors and revelers alike, a year after Providence Mayor Brett P. Smiley’s administration faced a torrent of...
What’s ahead for the next PVDFest?
PVDFest may not have completely reverted to its historically gritty roots when it took place Sept. 6-7, but this year’s signature arts and culture...
Fun was back with PVDFest
Sunny skies no doubt helped public perceptions of this year’s PVDFest – and last year’s soggy disaster was easy to improve on.
But the administration...
Fall forward? Smiley says September best for PVDFest
PROVIDENCE – In the aftermath of this year’s PVDFest, Mayor Brett P. Smiley says he remains open to changes to the city's premier arts...
Providence ramping up for PVDFest’s downtown return
PROVIDENCE – After months of preparation, city officials, organizers and some local artists on Wednesday expressed their excitement for this year's PVDFest with Mayor...
Five Questions With: Kathleen Pletcher
Kathleen Pletcher is the executive director of FirstWorks, a Providence-based performing arts nonprofit. The organization is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. Pletcher spoke...
Smiley finds right balance on PVDFest
Even Mother Nature seemingly didn’t like Providence Mayor Brett P. Smiley’s decision to tinker with PVDFest last year. But at least the mayor has...
PVDFest returns to downtown Providence Sept. 6-7
PROVIDENCE – The city’s largest outdoor arts and culture celebration will once again be held in early September.
Additionally, the festivities will return to a...
City officials mull grants to PVDFest vendors
PROVIDENCE – The City Council on Thursday unanimously approved a motion to move a request to the Finance Committee that could give $500 grants...
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