During this Pandemic, much has changed in the world of finding entertainment. From concert venues to movie theatres, many had to shut down due to Covid-19. However, one throw-back form of entertainment has seen a resurgence during this time of physical distancing. The Drive-In Movie Theatre is seeing a comeback in family entertainment. When indoor… Continue reading Drive-In Entertainment Is In Primetime
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What a Year It Has Been
What a year it has been for tourism and hospitality in Rhode Island and Blackstone Valley. A year that challenged how we interacted with others. It was a year that made us take a hard look at the inequality and injustice around us. It was also a year that showed compassion, resiliency, creativity and collaboration… Continue reading What a Year It Has Been
Holiday Traditions: Giving Back to the Environment
This week’s blog is information shared from our Keep Blackstone Valley Beautiful Coordinator, Donna Kaehler. She offers Green Holiday Tips. Ten Best Ways to Reduce Holiday Waste. Use your own shopping bags – great time to use your reusable bags! Skip wrapping paper – wrap gifts in decorative towels, scarfs and gift bags you can… Continue reading Holiday Traditions: Giving Back to the Environment
Holiday Traditions: Food – Cookies for Santa and Other Treats
Food plays an important role in some Holiday traditions from baking cookies to leave out for Santa at Christmas, to making Latkes for the Hanukkah celebration. Perhaps you make tamales or Bûche De Noël (Yule log) in your home. A Greek household and would include the Greek sweet treats of baklava or finikia cookies. Most… Continue reading Holiday Traditions: Food – Cookies for Santa and Other Treats
Holiday Traditions: Lighting Up the Dark Winter
One of the holiday traditions we remember with the Blackstone Valley Tourism Council is boarding a double-decker bus or trolley and leading visitors/residents on a holiday light tour of the Blackstone Valley. We traveled through neighborhoods mostly in Cumberland and Lincoln and awed at all the homes decked out with holiday light displays. Where did… Continue reading Holiday Traditions: Lighting Up the Dark Winter
Holiday Traditions: Finding Your Christmas Tree
O, Christmas Tree, How Lovely Are Thy Branches… That is how the carol honoring the Christmas tree begins. Getting together with the family to pick out a tree whether at a tree farm or pop-up lot is a fond Christmas memory. Eventually, that gave way to the artificial tree out of convenience or perhaps just… Continue reading Holiday Traditions: Finding Your Christmas Tree
Antiquing Around Blackstone Valley
From local souvenirs to timeless treasures, you’re sure to find unique holiday gift items on your day of shopping around the Blackstone Valley! Rhode Island Antiques Mall in Pawtucket is a 20,000 sq. ft. facility that hosts 200 quality dealers from all over New England and beyond. One level of the store is dedicated to… Continue reading Antiquing Around Blackstone Valley
Tips On Shopping Locally Online
Shop Small this Saturday along Broad Street in Pawtucket, Central Falls and Cumberland for “Small Business Saturday.” The Broad Street Regeneration Initiative has compiled a list of deals from our local businesses along Broad Street. Some of the shops to check out are Blackstone Herb and Coffee Bar to start your day for some coffee.… Continue reading Tips On Shopping Locally Online
Thanksgiving & Native American Heritage Month
As we prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving sequestered with our immediate household members, we may still wish to carry on certain traditions such as the Thanksgiving meal of turkey, stuffing and cranberry sauce, squash and of course, the green bean casserole. You may think you are celebrating as the pilgrims did. However, there may have been… Continue reading Thanksgiving & Native American Heritage Month
Getting Ready for the Holidays in Blackstone Valley
As we get ready for the holidays, we know that it is going to be different this year. It has been a hard year for everyone; and with a possible Thanksgiving shut-down looming, it may be difficult to visit loved ones. However, that does not mean that we cannot find ways to make the holiday… Continue reading Getting Ready for the Holidays in Blackstone Valley
Veterans Day – History and Our Hidden Gem
Veteran’s Day is November 11th, and this year it falls on a Wednesday. Do you know why this date was chosen? Originally, it was celebrated as Armistice Day and fell on November 11th because it celebrated the anniversary of the signing of the Armistice that ended World War I.. In 1954 it was changed to… Continue reading Veterans Day – History and Our Hidden Gem
Caffeine Crawl #2 (Newest Shops To Check Out)
Caffeine Crawl #2 (Newest Shops To Check Out) We continue our Caffeine Crawl through the valley with our second installment, which includes some of our newest coffee shops to open in the Blackstone Valley. One, located on Putnam Pike in Chepachet, serves up coffee and waffles with a German flair and is appropriately named, Black… Continue reading Caffeine Crawl #2 (Newest Shops To Check Out)