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Providence Preservation Society’s 2023 Winter Bash Will be a Blast BY MARK BERGER
For anyone looking to support a local endeavor, while dressing up for the cause, The Providence Preservation Society will hold its 19th Winter Bash on Saturday, March 4th, from 7:30 pm until 11:30 pm. The event, to be held at a venue to be determined, will feature the backdrop of “Through the Looking Glass,” as a nod to the Lewis Carroll book, “Alice in Wonderland.” Attendees can come dressed up in that motif, come black-tie ready, or as casual as they like. Appetizers, entertainment, performances, featuring a disc jockey, and other special activities are also planned for that evening. Proceeds from this event support the Providence Preservation Society’s historic preservation advocacy and education work in Providence. Executive Director Brent Runyon said that past events have included such themes as ‘Old Hollywood,’ ‘Moulin Rouge,’ and ‘Kings and Queens.’ They are on their 19th event because the pandemic wiped out the festivities in 2021. After all of the past events, he still loves the planning some people do to get noticed. “In the past years, we had people come in some outrageous costumes,” Runyon said. “For the ‘Kings and Queens’ bash, someone dressed as Larry King!
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The themes are certainly open to interpretation. However, not everyone is going to be over the top.” Runyon said that they hope to attract 500 guests for the upcoming event. Past soirees have sold out, so for anyone wanting to be there, he suggests purchasing tickets sooner than later. Monies are raised from ticket sales and sponsorships. They currently have several area businesses that are lending their support. Current Sponsors include: Host Sponsor: The Providence Tourism Council, Benefactor Sponsor: Parsons Capital Management, and Supporter Sponsor: Trac Builders. Bank of America, DBWV Architects, Duffy & Sweeney, Ltd., Red House Design Build, Gilbane, and Withum serve as Partners in Preservation. In-kind donations have been provided by: Bottles, McLaughlin & Moran, The Avery, and various local restaurants. Anyone willing to help support the cause should contact the Society for details. The Providence Preservation Society is a non-profit organization established in 1956. They initially worked to preserve the buildings located on Benefit Street. Through the years, they have increased their reach to include the city of Providence and many of