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Mayor Taveras Announces WaterFire Rome

Historic Italian capital to light inaugural WaterFire on September 21 and September 22; Mayor Taveras to lead cultural exchange during festival.

FirstWorks Festival: On The Plaza In 2012 September 29th

PROVIDENCE, RI - FirstWorks Festival: On the Plaza in 2012 will transform Providence's Greater Kennedy Plaza into an astonishing outdoor performance venue and multi-stage spectacle with world-class local, national and international performing artists on September 29th from 4pm - 11pm.

Moving Location Of Bus Lane

Start: Friday, September 28, 2012 6:00 am End: Friday, September 28, 2012 4:00 pm Location:Francis St.Providence, RIDirections Location: Francis St.Providence, RI The Bus Lane Located on Francis St.

Restricted Parking

Start: Thursday, September 20, 2012 6:00 am End: Thursday, September 20, 2012 6:00 pm Location:7 Benefit St.Providence, RIDirections Location: 7 Benefit St.Providence, RI There will be No Parking on Benefit St.

Street Closure

Start: Monday, September 17, 2012 12:00 am End: Friday, November 23, 2012 12:00 am Location:Kinsley Ave.Providence, RIDirections Location: Kinsley Ave.Providence, RI Westbound travel Lane will be closed on Kinsley St.

Street Closure

Start: Monday, September 17, 2012 7:00 am End: Monday, September 17, 2012 3:30 pm Location:Chapel St.Providence, RIDirections Location: Chapel St.Providence, RI Chapel St.

Restricted Parking

Start: Saturday, September 15, 2012 4:00 am End: Saturday, September 15, 2012 11:00 pm Location:Thayer St.Providence, RIDirections Location: Thayer St.Providence, RI There will be No Parking on Thayer St.

Drawing from the Collections

Start: Sunday, December 9, 2012 10:00 am End: Sunday, December 9, 2012 12:00 pm Location:Museum of Natural History and PlanetariumRoger Williams Park1000 Elmwood AvenueProvidence RI 02907Directions Location: Museum of Natural History and Planetar

Street Closure

Start: Saturday, September 15, 2012 12:00 pm End: Saturday, September 15, 2012 11:00 pm Location:Thayer St. Providence, RI Directions Location: Thayer St. Providence, RI Thayer St.

Drawing from the Collections Adult Program

Start: Sunday, November 11, 2012 10:00 am End: Sunday, November 11, 2012 10:00 am Location:Museum of Natural History and PlanetariumRoger Williams Park1000 Elmwood AvenueProvidence RI 02907Directions Location: Museum of Natural History and Planet

VISION2020 released a report today that shows gender job inequity in RI

The Institute for Women's Health and Leadership released its VISION 2020 report showing that Rhode Island companies - for and not-for-profit are behind the eight ball in promoting women leaders.

Providence Named One of the 100 Best Communities for Young People by America's Promise Alliance and ING

Annual Competition Recognizes Communities that Prioritize Youth Education and Well-Being.

Fall 2012 Learning Landscapes Fieldtrips

We are taking reservations for our Fall Learning Landscape Program at the RWP Botanical Center.The URI Learning Landscape program engages students in hands-on science activities in a tropical setting. The program fulfills R.I.

Creepy, Crawly Family Fun Weekend

Start: Saturday, October 27, 2012 12:00 pm End: Sunday, October 28, 2012 3:00 pm Location:Museum of Natural History and PlanetariumRoger Williams Park1000 Elmwood AvenueProvidence RI 02907Directions Location: Museum of Natural History and Planeta

National Fossil Day Celebration

Start: Saturday, October 13, 2012 12:00 pm End: Saturday, October 13, 2012 3:00 pm Location:Museum of Natural History and Planetarium Roger Williams Park1000 Elmwood AvenueProvidence RI 02907Directions Location: Museum of Natural History and Plan

2:00 pm Public Planetarium Show

Start: Sunday, October 7, 2012 2:00 pm Location:Museum of Natural History and PlanetariumRoger Williams Park1000 Elmwood AvenueProvidence RI 02907Directions Location: Museum of Natural History and PlanetariumRoger Williams Park1000 Elmwood AvenueProvidenc

2:00 pm Public Planetarium Show

Start: Saturday, October 6, 2012 2:00 pm Location:Museum of Natural History and PlanetariumRoger Williams Park1000 Elmwood AvenueProvidence RI 02907Directions Location: Museum of Natural History and PlanetariumRoger Williams Park1000 Elmwood AvenueProvide

Tuesday Discovery Fun Zone

Start: Tuesday, November 20, 2012 3:45 pm End: Tuesday, November 20, 2012 4:45 pm Location:Museum of Natural History and PlanetariumRoger Williams Park1000 Elmwood AvenueProvidence RI 02907Directions Location: Museum of Natural History and Planet

2:00 pm Public Planetarium Show

Start: Saturday, September 15, 2012 2:00 pm Location:Museum of Natural History and PlanetariumRoger Williams Park1000 Elmwood AvenueProvidence RI 02907Directions Location: Museum of Natural History and PlanetariumRoger Williams Park1000 Elmwood AvenueProv

2:00 pm Public Planetarium Show

Start: Sunday, September 30, 2012 2:00 pm Location:Museum of Natural History and PlanetariumRoger Williams Park1000 Elmwood AvenueProvidence RI 02907Directions Location: Museum of Natural History and PlanetariumRoger Williams Park1000 Elmwood AvenueProvid