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Willie Nelson Announces Last-Minute Concert Cancellation
Willie Nelson has pulled out of his scheduled Tuesday performance on the Outlaw Music Festival Tour, the latest in a string of cancellations. The country icon was set to appear at the Xfinity Center in Mansfield, Massachusetts. His team announced the cancellation in a statement and said he would rejoin the tour on July 4 in Camden, New Jersey. His son, Lukas Nelson, will perform in his place.
Culpo and McCaffrey tie the knot in Watch Hill
WESTERLY, R.I. (WLNE) — On Saturday, former Miss Universe and Cranston native Olivia Culpo and NFL star Christian McCaffrey officially tied the knot at the Ocean House in Watch Hill, located in Westerly. Vogue shared photos and videos of her dress on social media, which was a traditional Dolce...
Willie Nelson Cancels Appearance At Outlaw Festival Tour Stop In Massachusetts
Despite previously announcing that he would begin his stint headlining the 2024 traveling Outlaw Music Festival tonight in Mansfield, Massachusetts, Willie Nelson pulled out of the show at Boston area shed the Xfinity Center. Once again, Lukas Nelson will cover for his father as part of a bill with Bob Dylan, Robert Plant & Alison Krauss and Celisse.
Free concert, THE EAGLES EXPERIENCE, headed to Fall River’s Heritage State Park
If you are a fan of one of the highest selling musical acts of all time, The Eagles, then you will love a free concert that’s coming to Fall River. THE EAGLES EXPERIENCE aims to be the most authentic tribute show to the Eagles available today. With a one-to-one lineup that reflects the Eagles during their heyday in the late 1970s, the members of THE EAGLES EXPERIENCE each emulate their respective “Eagle”, playing the correct instrument and singing the songs as sung by their protege.
Meet Enzi: The Powerful New Addition to Roger Williams Park Zoo’s Giraffe Herd
The Roger Williams Park Zoo is excited to announce the arrival of Enzi, a nearly one-year-old male giraffe whose name fittingly means “powerful” in Swahili. Enzi has quickly become a beloved member of the zoo, displaying a charming personality as he adapts to his new surroundings. Enzi joins...
Providence Children’s Museum offering summer STEM sessions
This summer, the Providence Children’s Museum will be offering a series of exciting STEM sessions for children. These sessions will take place on select dates in July and August, allowing kids the opportunity to explore different aspects of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics through hands-on activities. The Summer STEM...
Retail Review: House of Liquors
Owned and run by husband and wife Ali and Maryam Amirsadri, House of Liquors has been located on the same street for all 11 years of its history. The couple got their start across the street from the store’s current address. When they purchased the business in early 2013, they were renting a 4,000-square-foot space in a plaza. Less than a year later, they decided to move across the street into a building that Ali already owned—at 549 Quaker Lane.
Behind the Smiles Photos for the Week of July 1, 2024
Our sponsors at Delta Dental want you to show us what’s Behind the Smiles. It’s a chance to show off your photography skills and share scenic, fascinating or fun images with the WPRI 12 and FOX Providence audience. Three times a week, we’ll show a photo on 12 News This Morning at 6 AM.
Sankalp – The Taste Of India to open in former Olive & Mint space in Foxborough
[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.]. It looks like a chain of Indian restaurants is expanding to the southwest suburbs of Boston, moving into the space where another Indian dining spot had been. According to a Threads post from @jeremykrantz, Sankalp - The Taste Of India is planning...
RI Spirits Raises Funds During Pride Month
Pawtucket’s Rhode Island Spirits celebrated Pride Month in June while raising funds for an LGBTQ+ charitable cause. Throughout the month, RI Spirits donated $2 for every Pink Lemonade cocktail sold at its tasting room to benefit Youth Pride Inc., a Rhode Island-based nonprofit working to give support, education and advocacy to LGBTQ+ youth and young adults. The distillery partnered with more than 15 Rhode Island and Massachusetts venues, who served their own twist of the cocktail that features Rhodium RI Red Vodka blended with fresh lemonade. Participating venues donated a portion of cocktail sales: Providence’s Aloft Providence Downtown, Blu Violet Roof Bar, Oberlin, Gift Horse, Gilligan’s Pub, Plant City, 345 Speakeasy, The Patio on Broadway, Tiny Bar, The Stable and Kimi’s Bar; Bristol’s The Beach House; Pawtucket’s Hangry Kitchen; and Boston’s The Banks Seafood and Steak. In its second year of the effort, RI Spirits Co-owner Cathy Plourde said she was “thrilled” to see the number of partners and donations multiply. “Some went the whole month, some went for a set time, some for Pride weekend. The donations varied from a percentage to an amount per cocktail, to a flat donation, all according to what worked best for each,” she said. Founded by owners Plourde and Kara Larson, the company is New England’s only LGBT-owned spirits brand. RI Spirits are crafted from local fresh, farmed and foraged ingredients and are gluten-free, organic, non-GMO and vegan, with all in the lineup but one certified kosher by RI Kosher.
Local Courageous RI winners speak their peace
NORTH PROVIDENCE/LINCOLN – Though he’s studying cognitive science, Yale University sophomore and North Providence resident Nico Upegui loves music. He took the opportunity to communicate the harsh realities of the world and how to prevent violence through it. Upegui’s original song, “My Child,” which he wrote, composed, and...
Annual Wine & Wishes Tasting Raises Funds
Make-A-Wish Massachusetts and Rhode Island, a nonprofit whose mission is to grant life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses, hosted its Wine & Wishes fundraiser at The Guild in Pawtucket on May 30. Representatives and brands from multiple suppliers and distributors were on-site to pour beer, wine and spirits selections for guests, including MS Walker, Newport Craft Brewing + Distilling Co., The Guild, 90+ Cellars, Boston Harbor Distillery, Fiddlehead Brewing Company, Ghost Tequila, Grey Sail Brewing, Narragansett Beer, Rhode Island Spirits, Ragged Island Brewing Co., Whalers Brewing Company and more. Guests paired beverage selections with food from local food trucks and took part in a cornhole tournament, with proceeds benefiting Make-A-Wish Massachusetts and Rhode Island. The tasting event raised approximately $60,000 for supporting wish fulfillment.
Enter to Win Tickets to Styx and Foreigner at Mansfield’s Xfinity Center
The Renegades and Juke Box Heroes Tour is coming to Mansfield, and we've got your chance to enter to win tickets to see the big show. Styx, Foreigner and special guest John Waite will be performing at the Xfinity Center on Friday, August 2. Tickets are still available at LiveNation.com, but we have your shot at winning a free pair.
Literary Libations Event Showcases Maker’s Mark
Maker’s Mark Whisky was highlighted at a Literary Libations event hosted by Providence’s The University Club on May 30. Special guest authors and real-life couple Ann Hood and Michael Ruhlman regaled attendees with stories of their lives and literary careers. Ruhlman, who is the author of the tome “The Book of Cocktail Ratios,” gave guests a live cocktail demonstration. Guests enjoyed whisky sour cocktails featuring Maker’s Mark Whisky and hors d’oeuvres courtesy of The University Club. Books by Hood and Ruhlman were available for purchase through Providence bookseller Twenty Stories. Both Hood and Ruhlman split their time between Providence and New York City. Hood is a New York Times bestselling author of more than a dozen novels and three memoirs, including her most recent memoir “Fly Girl.” Ruhlman has written nine nonfiction books, one collection of novellas and eight cookbooks, as well as co-authoring 10 other cookbooks, including “The French Laundry Cookbook.”
University Club Presents Annual Rosé Soirée
The University Club in Providence hosted its annual Rosé Soirée for its members on May 18. Representatives from multiple distributors were on-site pouring a variety of rosés from all over the globe. Guests enjoyed canapés prepared by Executive Chef Arthur Barrette and his team while sipping their selections in The University Club’s grotto. A premier gathering place set in a historical environment, The University Club was founded in 1899 for literary, scientific, artistic, athletic and social pursuits, hosting member and private events on the grounds.
A hobby that grows on you: Bonsai Bar comes to Salem
Jun. 30—SALEM — Bonsai Bar, a Scituate, R.I.-based business specializing in Bonsai classes for beginners, taught a class at Burnett's Country Garden on Sunday. There, Joshua Allen and Freddy Weaver, two teachers from the company, taught 20 people who signed up for the class how to pot, prune and care for their new trees. According to website Bonsai Empire, which offers courses in bonsai ...
Rubber Patriotic Duckies Scavenger Hunt
On our social media we’ll provide riddles as clues. The ducks are yours to keep if you find one. But definitely take a photo of the duck and consider tagging the PHC in any social media post (we’d also love to know where you found our Ducky Friend and any adventures they go on with you).
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