1764 Mendon Road Cumberland, RI 02864 (401) 333-4700 Azalea serves Asian cuisines includes Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese, and Sushi Bar; along with a full liquor bar. Azalea is known for its variety in taste and high quality fresh ingredients and friendly atmosphere. Azalea Asian Cuisine #Asia
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Keeping Arts Alive in the Blackstone – Live Theater Gradually Makes a Comeback
Last week we mentioned the return of live music and some semblance of normalcy. We are pleased to learn that theater venues are moving towards a return to live performances as well, starting this weekend. The Community Players in Pawtucket – our state’s oldest community theater – has been celebrating their 100th anniversary season. Recently,… Continue reading Keeping Arts Alive in the Blackstone – Live Theater Gradually Makes a Comeback
RI New England Mountain Bike Association
Rhode Island Chapter of the New England Mountain Bike Association (RI NEMBA) with a mission to create an inclusive mountain biking culture in Rhode Island and dedicated to developing and maintaining access to sustainable, environmentally-friendly mountain bike trails, supporting its members, linking communities, supporting local businesses, and promoting the general health of our local population… Continue reading RI New England Mountain Bike Association
Tulip Time in the Valley
Totally Tulips Adams Farm in Cumberland has a wonderful tulip experience that goes beyond just picking your own tulips; it’s a whole new farm experience! This fun family outing has activities for kids including a hay maze, hay mountain, and playground. With the purchase of the “Tulip Experience” ticket, you also get a small ice… Continue reading Tulip Time in the Valley
The Heal Room
574 Smithfield Avenue Pawtucket, RI 02860 (401) 399-3655 A store dedicated to sustainability, zero waste, mindfulness and healing. The Heal Room sells products made from natural ingredients and safe for the environment. From on the go bamboo cutlery, to metal or bamboo straws, water bottles, and ecobags for storage or shopping, the Healing Room’s aim… Continue reading The Heal Room
April – Honoring Mother Earth and Celebrating with Poetry
April is Earth Month as well as National Poetry Month. During the month, in addition to several Earth Day clean up events listed below, poetry and Earth Day will converge with a Virtual Earth Day Celebration presented by Notable Works starting at 7 pm on April 22. Poets from around the state will share words… Continue reading April – Honoring Mother Earth and Celebrating with Poetry
School Vacation Week – Things to Do in Blackstone Valley
Why not take advantage of Hotel Week discounts and take “Spring Break” locally. Check out some of the fun itineraries the state has to offer as well as the Joy Ride itineraries — from family fun… to arts & culture… to outdoor exploration all planned out for you to enjoy! If it should rain, there… Continue reading School Vacation Week – Things to Do in Blackstone Valley
Pea Poddery
2364 Diamond Hill Road Cumberland, RI 02864 (401) 642-2953 Paint your own pottery studio. Pea Poddery was created with fun in mind – for children and adults of any ages. Featuring “Walk-In” Pottery Painting (no appointment necessary), you can paint anytime and have your food-safe items finished in about a week. GLASSWARE goes home the… Continue reading Pea Poddery
“Joy Rides” travel itineraries
As we head into 2021, Blackstone Valley Tourism Council has collaborated with Providence-Warwick and Convention Bureau and Warwick Tourism to spread some happiness with Joy Rides, a series of getaways close to home to shake off the winter blues! We all need a bit of fun right now and these itineraries will take you from… Continue reading “Joy Rides” travel itineraries
Get Caffeinated in North Smithfield
With several new coffee shops open in the Blackstone Valley, there are plenty of options to get caffeinated. However, we chose to visit two long-standing local coffee shops — Red, White & Brew and Coffee & Cream. Both are in North Smithfield and are family run businesses with interesting stories First, Red White & Brew… Continue reading Get Caffeinated in North Smithfield
Fuel Up With a Burger
Who doesn’t like a juicy burger with fries every once in a while?! Here are some ideas if you’ve got that hankering… In January, restaurants in Burrillville and surrounding areas participated in Burger Week. Cow’s Tail Deli and Creamery, Johnny’s Victory Diner , Serio’s Pizzarama, Hill’s Tavern in Chepachet and Quik Stop Deli in Slatersville. They… Continue reading Fuel Up With a Burger
CW Bar & Grill
CW Theatres @ Lincoln Mall 622 George Washington Highway Lincoln, RI 02865 Located within the CW Theatre & CW Lanes & Games Family Entertainment Center at Lincoln Mall, at CW Bar & Grill, the food’s always fresh, fun, and there’s always something new! From wings to sandwiches, pizza to appetizers, we’ve got something for everyone.… Continue reading CW Bar & Grill