"I HEART PROVIDENCE" Tonight, Feb. 9 at City Hall

Mayor Angel Taveras, I Heart Providence Founder Mike Ritz, and Providence Monthly invite you to gather at Providence City Hall from 6-8PM on Thursday, February 9, 2012 for the fourth annual I HEART PROVIDENCE. The event is free and open to the public.

Watch the Mayor talk about I HEART PROVIDENCE on the Rhode Show

"I HEART PROVIDENCE provides a way for people to show their love for our great city," says event creator Mike Ritz, "Over the years at this event, thousands of people inside and outside Rhode Island have viewed the online video we created in our private confessionals, as well as our love letters to the city. This year, Providence is facing perhaps its toughest times ever - we need you to show up to tell us why Providence is important to you and to share IDEAS that could benefit our state capital."

I HEART PROVIDENCE is an outwardly expressed who's-who celebration of people's love of Providence that occurs on the Thursday before Valentine's Day each. The event is free and open to the public featuring complimentary hors d'oeuvres, drinks and live musical performances inside Providence City Hall, followed by an after party at The Salon, 57 Eddy Street (behind City Hall).

Food for I HEART PROVIDENCE is provided by Ebisu, El Rancho Grande, Fertile Underground, Hudson Street Deli, Los Andes, and Whole Foods. Desserts are provided by Sin Desserts, and Tip C Cupcakes. Northern Lands will energize attendees throughout the night with great live musical performances. Cash bars provided by Rhode Island Convention Center Catering.

See "The People's Confessions" from previous years at http://www.vimeo.com/3920565

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