Discover Rhode Island June 2021 Issue

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GETAWAY GUIDE for this summer!

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RESTAURANT TAKEOUT & DINING Meet local RI Author

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D i s c ove r Eve nt s

RACHEL HERZ

D i s c ove r Au t h o rs

A TIME TO GETAWAY D i s c ove r Va c at i o n

WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY D i s c ove r We ddi n g s

RESTAURANTS OF RHODE ISLAND D i s c ove r Re sta u ra nt s

HOW TO ASK FOR REVIEWS (AND GET THEM FAST)

D i s c ove r E nt re pre n e u rsh i p

LINEN WITH MARC ALLEN CLOTHIERS D i s c ove r Lo c a l

LET'S GET OUTSIDE & DISCOVER RI D i s c ove r L i fe st y l e

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to Discover in Rhode Island SPRING TIME GLASS BLOWING

It's starting to warm up out there... and in our studio too. We just added a new vase class to our line up of classes. You could also choose to make your own pumpkin, drinking glass, pint glass, ornament, bowl or paperweight.

You will pick your own glass colors, roll your molten glass into your color, shape your glass object with special glass blowing tools and blow air into your glass. We work with all ages 8 years old and up.

We've redesigned our classes to be Covid-friendly. Sign up for classes directly through our website. There can be up to four people in a one hour session. For larger parties just send us an email and we can find a time to host your team event or group of friends. We look forward to meeting you for an amazing glass blowing experience!

Dates: April 10, 2021 - June 23, 2021 Recurrence: Recurring daily Location: Gather: Glass Blowing Studio Address: 521 Atwells Avenue, Providence, RI 02909 Phone: (401) 864-9262 Price: $55+

TRIVIA TUESDAYS WITH TWO ROADS BREWING Grab a friend and enjoy 2 Two Roads beers and an app for $22, while playing trivia for chances to win prizes and gift cards every week! Trivia begins at 8pm.

Recurrence: Recurring weekly on Tuesday Location: G Pub Address: 61 Orange Street, Providence, RI 02903 Phone: 401-632-GPUB (4782)

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NARRATED BOAT TOURS OF PROVIDENCE

Come discover the historic and contemporary milestones of the Providence waterways with a fresh breeze in your hair & the sun at your back. Explore the Providence River, Riverwalk, Waterplace Park, the Fox Point Hurricane Barrier and the Providence Industrial Harbor as our USCG licensed Captains highlight historical, nautical and architectural points of interest. Daily from 11am to sunset. Closed Tuesdays. Running time: Approximately 50 minutes.

We are proudly celebrating our 30th season in 2021, join us!

Presented By: Providence River Boat Company Dates: May 8, 2021 November 1, 2021 Recurrence: Recurring daily Location: Providence River Boat Company Address: 15 Bridge Street, Providence Marina, Providence, 02903 Phone: 401-580-BOAT Time: 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM Price: $23/adults, $21/seniors 65+, $21 Military/Police/Fire, $16 children 2-12, $5 children 0-23 months

ASIAN LANTERN SPECTACULAR AT ROGER WILLIAMS PARK ZOO

Journey through a dazzling wonderland of illuminated largerthan-life lanterns inspired by our wild world at Roger Williams Park Zoo’s first ever Asian Lantern Spectacular!

Produced by Hanart Culture, the show will feature over 50 spectacular glowing lantern displays, kids interactive lantern area, savory Asianinspired cuisine and drinks, handcrafted keepsakes, and more. This enchanting multicultural experience is sure to delight all ages!

Presented By: https://www.rwpzoo. org/lantern Dates: April 15, 2021 - July 4, 2021 Recurrence: Recurring weekly on Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday Location: Roger Williams Park Zoo & Carousel Village Address: 1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, Providence, 02907 Phone: (401) 785-3510 Time: 5:30 PM to 10:00 PM Price: Price: $25/person; $23/children 12 and under (Free for children under 2)

SOMM 101

Come enjoy wine like an expert with a FREE wine education class at Nomi Park. Each Wednesday the class will be taught by a different fine wine representative, tasting and talking about wine from their vineyard.

Presented By: Nomi Park Dates: March 31, 2021 - June 30, 2021 Recurrence: Recurring weekly on Wednesday Location: Nomi Park Address: 151 Admiral Kalbfus Road, Newport, RI 02840 Time: 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM

WEST END X BLOOM COLLECTIVE

Opening our doors on May 1st - this six month long pop-up event (ending Oct 24th) will be housing a variety of different local creatives. We will be located at 1455 Westminster Street on the West End of Providence in a uniquely historical and eclectic setting. This space will be outfitted with indoor retail, space for workshops as well as a weekly outdoor marketplace with local food and drink pop-ups.

Presented By: Bloom Collective Recurrence: Recurring daily Location: 1455 Westminster St, Providence, RI 02909-1601, United States Address: 1455 Westminster St, Providence, 02909 Time: 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM Price: Free

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authors

RACHEL HERZ

TW IT TE R : @ R AC HEL_H ERZ W E B SITE : R AC HE L H ERZ.COM

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Rachel Herz, Ph.D. is a neuroscientist and world leading expert on the psychological science of smell. She is on the faculty at Brown University and Boston College, is actively involved in research, has published over 95 original academic papers, received numerous awards and grants, and is a professional consultant on the topics of smell, taste, flavor and food. Dr. Herz is also a TEDx speaker, a co-author of the leading college textbook on Sensation & Perception (Oxford University Press), and the author of three acclaimed popular science books to date: The Scent of Desire: Discovering Our Enigmatic Sense of Smell (Harper Collins), which was selected as a finalist for the “2009 AAAS Prize for Excellence in Science Books”; That’s Disgusting: Unraveling the Mysteries of Repulsion (2012; W.W. Norton & Co), which analyzes the emotion of disgust from culture to neuroscience, and was listed as a New York Times Book Review “Editor’s Choice”; and her latest book Why You Eat What You Eat: The Science Behind Our Relationship with Food (2018; W.W. Norton & Co), which explores how our senses, brain and psychology govern our perception of food, and the experiences and consequences of eating. Why You Eat What You Eat was a finalist for the “2018 Readable Feast Awards” and listed among the “Best Food Books of 2018” by The Smithsonian and The New Yorker.

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Why You Eat What You Eat is a unique analysis of our relationship with food and eating. Written by acclaimed neuroscientist, Rachel Herz PhD, Why You Eat What You Eat combines an examination of the sensory, psychological, and social factors that influence consumption with an investigation of how our interaction with food affects our mind and body. Among many amazing and entertaining facts, readers will learn why tomato juice tastes better on an airplane, how the color, size and shape of a plate can change how much we eat, what makes some foods filling and others not, how our mood can change the way food tastes and that eating certain foods can make us either nicer or meaner. Why You Eat What You Eat also uncovers the fascinating interactions we have with our food environment, such as why bringing reusable bags to the grocery store can encourage us to buy more treats, why watching TV and the number of people we’re with can alter how much we eat, and reveals the secret to resisting return visits at the all-you-can eat buffet, along with many other useful techniques for managing cravings and improving our experience of food. Why You Eat What You Eat addresses how we each bring different talents and weaknesses to the table and takes the reader on a voyage of self-discovery to uncover how our culture, psychology and physiology has shaped our connection to food. Why You Eat What You Eat will equip you with the knowledge and power to take control of your relationship with food and how to lead a happier and healthier food-rich life.

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holiday

A TIME TO GETAWAY:

Easy & Socially Distant ways to getaway this summer!

My name is Jenn and I am the girl behind Dressed in Blessings. I am a part time fashion, makeup & lifestyle blogger; however, in my day to day life I am a full time Graphic Designer!

I have a passion for not only design but I also love photography & videography. I am a twenty three year old on a budget & love to share all of my shopping tips & tricks! Follow along on instagram for more fun and helpful tips!

IN STAG R A M : @ D R E SS EDI NBLES S I NGS W E B SITE : DR E SSE D I NBLES S I NGS .WI X S I T E.COM / WEBS I TE

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With the crazy whirlwind that was 2021, we all know everyone is just itching to getaway and relax with family and friends.

Although we have come a very long way in this pandemic, we still have some way to go and unfortunately we still need to keep social distance in mind, especially when planning to travel or getaway. Here are some easy places and fun ways to getaway this summer and stay safe!

1. A Trail Hike Summer Tour Calling all lovers of the outdoors!

Summer 2021 is for getting out and exploring the nature around us. Get together with family or your best friends and map out all of the fun trails you want to hike this summer. Get together each weekend and make a day of hiking one of the selected trails. By the end of the summer you'll have toured many of your local hiking trails. Sometimes we focus so much on getting away physically that we forget how to be tourists in our own state!

2. Glamping While this is still a relatively new concept, it is an idea that I 1000% support. Who doesn't love the idea of getting to escape into the beauty of nature, but still getting to enjoy all of the comforts of home. Glampin is exactly what it sounds like: Glamourous Camping = Glamping! Forget regular old tents and cooking over a fire.

Instead imagine a tent with a full kitchen and master bedroom, and indoor plumbing only steps away. Glamping is an activity that is definitely going to thrive in Summer 2021, but reservations are usually required, so make sure to get ahead of the rush!

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3. Time for an RV! This option is definitely pricier and much more of a commitment, but will bring a summer full of fun. So many people have hopped onto the latest trend of renovating RV's! Buying up and old RV and giving it some elbow grease and a little DIY is a fun way to get the family or some friends together to create the RV of your dreams and an awesome space for summer getaways. Once the RV is renovated and ready to go, you can plan road trips for every weekend if you want to. Best part? You can come and go as you please and never have to worry about booking a hotel room or place to stay along the way.

4. A Tourist in your own State People come from far and wide to visit Rhode Island, it is such a popular tourist destination. When you live here, you often forget all that your home state has to offer. Rhode Island is also such a short driving distance from other states with equally amazing destinations! Hit the road and take a day trip to Boston and explore the city. Plan a weekend getaway to the moutains with friends and family. The possibilities are endless. Explore the majesty of the mountains or all of the beautiful beaches New England has to offer.

5. Water Fun Anyone?

With so many amazing water parks

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close by, these make the perfect place to getaway for some fun in the sun! Although last summer many water parks were closed due to the pandemic, this year many are reopening with guidelines in place to keep everyone safe, how exciting is that? If water parks aren't really your thing, how about learning a new and funk skill? Water sports like kayaking, canoeing and paddleboarding are all great ways to get out and enjoy the day. These activites are also very easy for beginners. Many places will offer classes and you can even book a group session and make a fun memoy with family and friends.

I hope these getaway ideas have been helpful and get you excited for all that Summer 2021 can be!

Work life balance is extremely important (always remembert that) and getting away with family and friends is such a great way to find that balance. Have fun this summer and stay safe everyone!

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weddings

FA I T H & A L E X

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Whether if by land or by sea, Brad captures the most beautiful & candid moments of your special day. Through the laughter, the love (and the occasional teary eye or two) every magical moment will be sure to be remembered for decades to come.

I p h o to g ra p h w ed d in g s a nd have a d arn g o o d t i m e d o i ng it . I en joy g e t t i ng to k n o w t h e co up l e s I w o rk w it h , a nd b e i ng w elc o med i nto t he i r w ed d in g s as family. Th i s fa m i l i a r i t y is w h at let s me d o c u me nt t he d ay u n o b t ru s ively, an d c apt ure g e nui ne mo ment s as t h ey u n fo l d , a l l o wi ng yo u to remain fo c u s ed o n t he p res ent mo ment .

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RESTAURANTS OF RHODE ISLAND Your go-to guide for the best restaurants in Rhode Island.

From warm comfort food to healthy alternative, fresh catches from the sea or a brand new hot spot, there is so much to choose from.

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MILL'S TAVERN Address: 101 North Main Street Providence, RI 02903 Phone: (401) 272-3331

TAVERN IN THE SQUARE - CRANSTON Address: 115 Hillside Road Garden City Center Cranston, RI 02920 Phone: (401) 944-4401

NOODLES 102 Address: 102 Ives St Providence, RI 029063 Phone: (401) 383-5004

CHASKA Address: 16 Midway Rd Cranston, RI 02920 Phone: (401) 537-7900

EL NINJA RESTAURANT Address: 1007 Broad St Providence, RI 02905 Phone: (401) 467-2581

ELIZABETH OF PORTOFINO'S Address: 897 Post Road Warwick, RI 02888 Phone: (401) 461-8920

MILL’S TAVERN $$$ 101 N Main St Providence Seafood, Steakhouses, Salad

437-6950

CHRISTOPHER'S Address: 2 S Main St Woonsocket, RI 02895 Phone: (401) 766-3615

IRON WORKS Address: 697 Jefferson Blvd Warwick, RI 02886 Phone: (401) 739-5111

RED STRIPE $$ 465 Angell St Providence Bruch, Steakhouses

437-6950

COSTANTINO'S VENDA BAR & RISTORANTE Address: 265 Atwells Avenue Providence, RI 02903 Phone: (401) 528-1100

TROOP PVD Address: 60 Valley St Providence, RI 02909 Phone: (401) 473-2900

CAMP NOWHERE Address: 1838 Smith St North Providence, RI 02911 Phone: (401) 349-5223

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PROVIDENCE OYSTER BAR Address: 283 Atwells Avenue Providence, RI 02903 Phone:(401) 272-8866

ROOFTOP AT PROVIDENCE G Address: 100 Dorrance St Providence, RI 02903 Phone:(401) 632-4904

TUMBLESALTS CAFE Address: 1 Morgan Ave North Providence, RI 02911 Phone: (401) 349-0557 ext. 102

MASSIMO Address: 134 Atwells Ave Providence, RI 02903 Phone: (401) 273-0650

UPTOWN FOOD & SPIRITS Address: 437 Main St Warren, RI 02885 Phone: (401) 441-5460 ext. 2

CAPRICCIO Address: 2 Pine Street Providence, RI 02903 Phone:(401) 421-1320

RED STRIPE Address: 465 Angell Street Providence, RI 02820 Phone: (401) 437-6950

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Discover entrepreneurship

HOW TO ASK FOR REVIEWS AND GET THEM FAST Online reviews can have a huge impact

your company if you have at least 40

on your business' reputation and on

reviews. If you don’t already have a

your bottom line. Problem is, if you

solid review presence, it’s time to get

aren't actively seeking reviews, you are

serious about building one. Hubspot

missing out on a big, fat, juicy piece of

has some good news regarding

low hanging fruit that can actually move

reviews. 68% of customers who are

the needle for you.

asked to leave a review are willing to do so. Here’s how to ask them.

According to Search Engine Journal, 91% of consumers between the ages of 19 and 34 trust reviews (the numbers

Asking for Reviews in Person

If you’ve got a brick-and-mortar store,

are strong in other age groups too),

then asking for reviews in person may

and consumers are more likely to trust

be the way to go. The trick is doing it

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in a way that doesn’t feel forced or put undue pressure on your customer.

Conversational flow is important.

One option is to have your cashier(s) engage with customers when they check out. They can start by asking if the customer found everything they were looking for. Any customer who praises your store or products represents a positive review.

That said, it’s not a good idea to ask for a review as soon as the customer says something positive. Ask a few follow-up questions. Then, as you end the conversation, say something like “We really appreciate feedback from our customers because it helps people learn about us. Would you be willing to write an online review?” You can plug in your platform of choice, whether it’s Yelp, Google, or Facebook.

Asking for Reviews via Email

Perhaps your business doesn’t have a lot of face-to-face interaction with customers. In that case, sending an email may be the right way to ask for reviews.

My recommendation is to segment your list and send out emails accordingly.

Getting too many reviews all at once may not be helpful, since there’s

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evidence to suggest that Google and Yelp may ding you if you have a massive influx of reviews. On a related note, it’s also not wise to link directly to your Yelp page in your email since their algorithm might penalize you for doing so. Instead, mention your preferred review site if you have one, and suggest that the recipient Google “Your Business Name + Yelp” to find your page. However, if you are asking people to leave reviews on your page, you may link directly to the product page.

Asking for Reviews on a Thank You Page

If you have an online store where customers can buy products, you may want to use your Thank You page to ask customers for a review.

It’s important to remember that firsttime-customers aren’t going to be able to review your products if they’ve just ordered them. However, they can review their experience on your site, and they may be able to offer insights on your customer service if they’ve interacted with you. Of course, some customers who land on your Thank You page will be buying a product for the second or third time. That’s why it’s important to ask because those people

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will be primed to leave you a review.

for a review in person. Whether you

If you don’t have a Thank You page,

have a brick-and-mortar store or you’re

you can also ask for a review on a

shipping products to customers at

confirmation page or in a confirmation

home, including a card or a note on

email.

your receipt can encourage them to leave a review of your business.

Asking for Reviews in a

You can use a tool like Canva to create

Text Message

and print message cards that ask

Text messaging has become an

customers for reviews. You can even

increasingly popular form of marketing,

put the URLs of your review pages to

and you can use it to ask for reviews

make it easy for customers to find them.

too.

If you own a restaurant, another option

Text messages have nearly a 100%

is to give your patrons a comment card

open rate. If you’re already sending

when you deliver their bill. While they’re

text messages to your customers, then

not the same as a review on Yelp, you

following up a purchase with a request

can aggregate the comments and

for a review can be a great way to

feature the ratings on your website.

generate more reviews.

Receipts are another option. You can

Since it’s a text message, it should be

program your receipts to include a

brief. You can try something like this:

brief message at the bottom asking

We hope you’re happy with your

customers to write reviews.

purchase. Please leave a review on Google and let us know how we did!

Here again, you should be wary of

Asking for Reviews on Social Media Finally, you may want to ask your

linking directly to your Yelp page. You

social media followers to review your

may want to add brief instructions

business. Facebook reviews are

like the ones mentioned in the section

important for local businesses since

about emails to help customers find

many people use Facebook to search

your review pages.

for businesses near them. You have the option of asking for reviews in a

Asking for Reviews on a Receipt or

Facebook post or using a chatbot in

Not everybody is comfortable asking

Keep in mind that you’ll still need to be

Card

Facebook Messenger to ask.

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careful about linking out to your Yelp pages from social media. You may link directly to your Google page. If you decide to use a chatbot, you may want to consider setting up a survey directly within the chatbot if you want to collect reviews to post on your site.

Otherwise, you can simply ask people to leave a review elsewhere.

A Warning...

Do not ever incentivize people for leaving a review. For starters, the quality of review will decrease, as people may not have their heart in it. More importantly, Google and others will take drastic steps if they find you are compensating people for good reviews.

How drastic? How about deleting ALL your reviews? Don't do it.

While we're on the topic, don't try to hide negative reviews or send people to different review sites based on whether they had a good experience or not.

Davey Mars owns Luminagency Digital Marketing and helps small businesses manage and improve their advertising ROI. This article originally appeared on the Luminagency blog.

One final note about reviews. While it might sound odd, customers are more likely to trust businesses that have some negative reviews. It’s not realistic for any company to get 5-star reviews across the board.

That said, you should respond to negative reviews and do your best to make the customers who leave them happy. Reviews are a necessary part of your marketing.

Navigating the process may be confusing.

WE B S I T ES : LUM I N AGE NC Y.COM / DAV E Y MARS.COM

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If you need help, we would be glad to help out.

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LINEN MARC ALLEN

FINE CLOTHIERS When the temperature increases the entire world switches over to linen... except for the majority of the US that is...

For some reason we seem to see again and again men in the US shying away from linen. The number one complaint we hear??? "I like linen but it wrinkles" To us that's like saying I like cashmere, but it's too soft.

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The very nature of linen is to show

the cloth, particularly when cut into

off these wrinkles as part of the

a warm weather sporty suit.

casual style and effect of the cloth and garment itself. Be it trousers,

The cloth above makes for a unique

a jacket or a casual warm weather

and high style flowing vacation

suit... it's time to embrace the

pant for a stylish island or coastal

wrinkles. This cloth is perfect for

getaway. This cloth is courtesy

looking and feeling effortlessly cool

of Neapolitan cloth makers

in the warmer months or regions of

Cacciopolli 1920. A bit more much

the world.

a suit or jacket in our opinion, but a very fun & relaxed trouser option.

Our advice? Stop trying to make linen into something that it's

For those not quite ready to fully,

not... Embrace the casual artfully

completely & 100% embrace the

disheveled look and feel more

full linen look... we present our

comfortable while doing so.

most popular cloth blend for the

Irish linen (pictured above) has a

warmer weather... Linen/ Silk/

great heavy crispness to it which

and Wool. (This one pictured

really showcases the casual look of

above comes courtesy of another

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Neapolitan cloth maker: Ariston of Napoli 1920. (Seems there was a new company boom in cloth in Napoli in the 1920s).

This cloth can be blended in many ways with more or less linen in the overall cloth... more linen=more wrinkles, less linen=less wrinkles. We offer an extensive amount of cloth in this variation from the likes of Ariston, Cacciopolli, Carlo Barbera, & Loro Piana. Shown in solids and patterns this lightweight warm weather blend is a favorite of many for jackets & suits.

Last but not least... we step away from suits, jackets & trousers and into the worlds of shirts. We do offer full linen shirts which are comfortable and breathable for warm weather days.

However, our most popular summer shirt cloth is the linen & cotton blend.

(This coral stripe above is courtesy of Finamore for our Spring 2021 collection). The softness, lightness & breathability of this blend is beyond compare.

Once again we humbly suggest you embrace the wrinkles , the casual style & enjoy linen this summer.

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LET'S GET OUTSIDE AND DISCOVER RI! With warmer weather finally arriving, it's time to get outside and enjoy the beautiful state of Rhode Island and all that it has to offer! Here are some fun outdoor activites the whole family can enjoy:

DISCOVER PROVIDENCE TOUR Join us for this delightful tour of one of America’s favorite cities! As you relax comfortably on our climatecontrolled tour bus, we will take you to the most exciting neighborhoods in Rhode Island’s capital city, and tell you the story of this special place and its most famous citizens.

From College Hill to Federal Hill, and Brown University to the State House, you will admire the loveliest settings in the city, and discover places you will want to go back to and explore on your own. Along the way, there will be opportunities for you to get out, take pictures, and see things up close. Enjoyed by all ages, get ready for one of the most enjoyable tours you have ever taken!

Presented By: Experience Rhode Island Tours Dates: April 19, 2021 - October 29, 2021

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Recurrence: Recurring weekly on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Location: Experience Rhode Island Tour Booth Address: 1 Eddy Street, Providence, RI 02903 Phone: (401) 886-0733 Time: 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM Price: $35

DAYTIME BOAT TOURS AND SUNSET CRUISES Coastal Queen is covered, warm and weatherproof, so join us for: Mimosa Lighthouse Cruises, where guests receive a complimentary mimosa cocktail, then enjoy a narrated cruise Scenic Bay Cruises that feature a narrated tour Sunset Cruises that include a complimentary "special drink of the night" All cruises take you to see Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay sites up close; all seats have great views of the lighthouses, harbor estates, mega yachts and more.

The boat has a covered top deck, side curtains and glass-enclosed lower deck/bar area. On warm days, curtains roll up for ocean breezes and on cool days, the boat is heated. There is an onboard bar, snack bar and head and the boat is ADA accessible. All health and safe sanitation guidelines are followed, so guests can relax and enjoy their trip.

The boat departs from Bowen's Wharf, Newport with some departures from Jamestown. Coastal Queen is available for private event charters.

Presented By: Coastal Queen Cruises Recurrence: Recurring daily Location: Coastal Queen Cruises Address: 5 Bowen's Landing, Bowen's Wharf, Newport, RI 02840 Phone: (401) 423-9900 Time: 11:00 AM Price: Tickets start at $23

Reservations and a cloth face mask are required. Visit CoastalQueenCruises.com for cruise information, reservations and charter information. Cruises will run most months, weather permitting.

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ON THE WATER WEDNESDAYS FOOD TRUCKS IN THE PARK This event series is free to attend. Just pay for what you eat and drink. Tickets are not necessary. Be prepared to practice safety at our events. Help keep yourself and our fans safe: Stay home when you’re sick. Keep 6 feet apart from other patrons in line. Face covering is required when interacting with vendors or anytime within 6 feet of other guests. Follow all Covid-19 guidelines. Eat from some of the best food trucks Rhode Island has to offer.

Maybe even eat at multiple trucks.

Food trucks accept cash, credit, or debit. Select from a dozen or more food trucks. Admission to the event is free. Just pay for what you eat and drink. Live Music

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Join us for our second season in Bristol at Colt State Park. A great variety of food trucks, live music, and enjoy all of the incredible views at Colt State Park. Pets are not encouraged but leashed friendly pets are permitted. Smoking or vaping of any type is not permitted. Admission is free! The full list of food trucks attending will be available soon. Come early and work up an appetite walking or biking through the park, and stay for a stunning sunset. Eat from some of the best food trucks Rhode Island has to offer. Maybe even eat at multiple trucks. Food trucks accept cash, credit, or debit. Select from a dozen or more food trucks. ucksin.com/food-truck-events Be sure to subscribe to our events page to keep up on all of our upcoming food truck events. www. facebook.com/pvdfoodtruckevents/ events This event is possible with the support from Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management and RI State Parks.

This event is produced by PVD Food Truck Events and is presented by Food Trucks In, BankRI, Estner Injury Centers, DAI Restore, SignGypsies Ocean State Dates: 5/19/2021, 6/2/2021, 7/7/2021, 8/4/2021 Location: Colt State Park Address: Route 114, Bristol, RI 02809 Time: 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Price: Free

WEDNESDAY MORNING BIRD WALKS Audubon offers small-group Wednesday Morning Bird Walks with naturalist Laura Carberry.

Each week a new birding destination will be chosen. Face masks and social distancing will be required. Participants must bring their own masks. Advance registration is required and location will be sent via email to registered participants in advance.

Dates: September 2, 2020 - June 30, 2021 Recurrence: Recurring weekly on Wednesday Location: Audubon Society of RI Nature Center and Aquarium Address: 1401 Hope Street Various Locations , Bristol, RI 02809 Time: 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM Price: $5 - $10

Location determined weekly; Every Wednesday through June 2021; 9:00-11:00am. Fee: $5 / member, $10 / non-member.

Ages 14 and up.

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