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Get ready, New England – your favorite winter tr Get ready, New England – your favorite winter tradition is coming back! The @rwpzoo is set to dazzle once again as the Holiday Lights Spectacular takes over, bringing over 3.5 million twinkling lights to the Zoo’s 40 acres, transforming it into an enchanting holiday fairy tale. Running nightly from November 29 to January 4, 2025, visitors can wander through brilliantly illuminated pathways, marveling at festive displays featuring shimmering reindeer, sparkling snowmen, and breathtaking décor. With lights as far as the eye can see, it’s the perfect outing for families, friends, and anyone looking to get into the holiday spirit. For the grown-ups, cozy up with an adult beverage or hot cocoa, and don’t forget to grab some s’mores by the fire as you take in the spectacular scenes. Got little ones in tow? Make their night extra magical with a visit from Santa Claus himself on Thursday nights throughout December, with free meet-and-greets for families holding tickets for the 5 or 6 p.m. time slots. The jolly man in red will be at the Spectacular up until Christmas, adding an extra layer of joy to the already festive experience. Tickets must be purchased online in advance, and don’t forget – the event will be closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Don’t miss the magic this year – grab your tickets and step into a winter wonderland at Roger Williams Park Zoo! #rwpzoo #rhodeisland #christmas #holidaylights #santaclaus #scenesofnewengland #newportbuzz
🎄✨ The magic of the season returns to Provide 🎄✨ The magic of the season returns to Providence with Three Nights of Lights! ✨🎄 Join from December 5-7 for a spectacular citywide celebration featuring holiday cheer, stunning art, and fun for the whole family. Here’s what’s in store: 🎨 Illuminated murals and installations by The Avenue Concept.
❄️ Ice sculptures and live performances at Biltmore Park.
🎁 Holiday markets filled with unique gifts and local crafts.
🎄 The annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at City Hall on Dec. 6, complete with Santa, live music, and a festive parade.
🔥 A magical partial WaterFire lighting in Memorial Park on Dec. 7, with Santa arriving by boat! 🌟 NEW in 2024 🌟
🍪 Gingerbread Breakfast at the Graduate: Families can enjoy a delicious brunch, crafts, photos with Ballet RI’s The Nutcracker, and a special Gingerbread Kit. Happening Saturday, Dec. 7, 10 AM - 12 PM. Tickets required – get yours at ThreeNightsofLights.com!
🎶 MASARY Sound Sculpture: Unleash your creativity with this interactive sound and light installation debuting Dec. 6 at Biltmore Park. ✨ Don’t forget: * Gallery Night trolley tours on Dec. 5 – explore local galleries and art activations. * Santa’s Village and the Holiday Winter Market at Market Square on Dec. 7. Whether you’re strolling through sparkling lights, shopping for the perfect gift, or cozying up by the fires at WaterFire, this is the holiday event you don’t want to miss. 📍 Plan your weekend and grab tickets for special activities at ThreeNightsofLights.com 🎁 Bring your loved ones, soak in the holiday magic, and celebrate the season! ❄️ #ThreeNightsOfLights #ProvidenceRI #HolidayMagic #LightUpTheSeason #newportbuzz #rhodeisland
The Big Blue Bug continued its beloved tradition o The Big Blue Bug continued its beloved tradition of kicking off Rhode Island’s holiday season with the 32nd Annual Holiday Lighting Ceremony on Monday night! 🎄🌟 Standing 58 feet long, 9 feet tall, and weighing 4,000 pounds, with 40-foot wings, this iconic critter—known as Nibbles Woodaway—was decked out in his festive antlers, lights, and signature blinking red nose. ❤️🎅 This year’s honorary lighter was none other than 87-year-old Geraldine Perry, the creative mind behind Nibbles’ name! Geraldine won a naming contest hosted by @bigbluebug Solutions back in 1990, and Monday night, she had the honor of flipping the switch. 💡🐞 Here’s to another season of holiday magic in Rhode Island! ✨ Who else loves seeing Nibbles shining bright over I-95? 🙌 #BigBlueBug #NibblesWoodaway #holidaytraditions #rhodeisland #christmas #newportbuzz #scenesofnewengland
Happy Tuesday, November 26th! Here’s What’s Ha Happy Tuesday, November 26th! Here’s What’s Happening in Newport today. @deborahwinthroplingerie @radiantesthetic401 @bottegabocconi @tavernonbroadway @diegosnewport @diegos_barrio_cantina @rejectsbeerco @pastavinori @skiffbarri #newportbuzz #newportri #rhodeisland #scenesofnewengland #newengland #autumn #fall2024
Arts & Cultural Alliance board chair Susan Woythal Arts & Cultural Alliance board chair Susan Woythaler shared her excitement at the return of Arts Around the Fire. This beloved series, which began at the Clarke Cooke House years ago, offers artists and art lovers a chance to connect and hear about upcoming projects. November’s gathering was hosted by Sardella’s Italian Restaurant, and as always, no reservations were needed—just a shared love for the arts. Harle Tinney, a longtime @acanpt board member, introduced the evening’s speaker, Federico Santi, chair of the city’s Public Sculpture Commission. Tinney praised Santi’s work and encouraged attendees to visit his Spring Street shop, The Drawing Room, a treasure trove for art and antiques enthusiasts. Santi shared the story behind the Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt Memorial Fountain, a hidden gem in Vanderbilt Park. Originally designed as a horse trough and bubbler to honor Mr. Vanderbilt, the fountain has suffered wear over the years and now faces a restoration cost of $99,000. Paul Szapáry, a Vanderbilt descendent, described Alfred as a true icon, recounting his heroic sacrifice aboard the RMS Lusitania. The Public Sculpture Commission is not only working to preserve the Vanderbilt Fountain but is also cataloging Newport’s statues and fountains. They hope to raise awareness and funds through innovative ideas like QR codes for visitors to explore the city’s public art. The next Arts Around the Fire will take place in January, featuring another artist or group sharing their work. Stay tuned at newportarts.org for more details. (link in bio to full article) #newportri #artsaroundthefire #newportbuzz #vanderbilt #publicsculpture #scenesofnewengland #rhodeisland #lusitiania #art #publicart
Happy Monday, November 25th! Here’s What’s Hap Happy Monday, November 25th! Here’s What’s Happening in Newport today. @bellesnewport @bottegabocconi @youngdesignsnewport @thequenchernewport @nikolaspizza @ticketsnewport @tavernonbroadway @tinyhandsofnewport @wharfsouthernkitchen #newportbuzz #newportri #rhodeisland #scenesofnewengland #newengland #autumn #fall2024
Rhode Island football ended a 39-year championship Rhode Island football ended a 39-year championship drought Saturday, claiming its first-ever Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) Football title with a 35-21 victory over Bryant. The Rams (10-2, 7-1 CAA) not only secured the league crown but also set a program record with their 10th regular-season win. The triumph marks Rhode Island’s seventh overall conference title, the first six coming in the Yankee Conference. Running back Malik Grant was unstoppable, rushing for 204 yards and three touchdowns while adding a 4-yard touchdown reception. His 13 rushing touchdowns this season tie the program’s single-season record. The Rams took an early 6-0 lead on two Ty Groff field goals. Bryant (2-9, 0-7 CAA) responded with an 11-yard touchdown pass from Brennan Myer to Drew Montez to move ahead, 7-6. Rhody answered as a 26-yard catch by Marquis Buchanan set up Grant’s first touchdown, putting URI back on top, 13-7. The Bulldogs reclaimed the lead with a 50-yard touchdown run by Dylan Kedzior, making it 14-13 in a fast-paced second quarter. URI seized control in the second half. Grant’s 47-yard run on the first play set up a touchdown catch to make it 20-14. After a Braden Price interception, Grant capped a short drive with a 1-yard score, extending the lead to 28-14. Bryant cut the deficit to seven in the fourth quarter, but the Rams iced the game with a 15-play, 72-yard drive, ending with Grant’s fourth touchdown. Buchanan had eight catches for 84 yards, leaving him 19 shy of 1,000 for the season. Linebacker Cole Brockwell, whose father played on URI’s 1985 title team, recorded five tackles. Groff contributed nine points with two field goals and three extra points. The Rams, now 5-0 all-time against Bryant, will learn their postseason fate during Sunday’s FCS Selection Show on ESPNU at 12:30 p.m. 📸 Connor Caldon #URIfootball #rhodeisland #collegefootball #bryant #uri #newportbuzz #football #rhodyrams
Happy Sunday, November 24th! Here’s What’s Hap Happy Sunday, November 24th! Here’s What’s Happening in Newport today. @bellesnewport @newport.mansions @diegosnewport @waterbrothers @newportlobstershack @tavernonbroadway @nikolaspizza @ticketsnewport @pastavinori #newportbuzz #newportri #rhodeisland #scenesofnewengland #newengland #autumn #fall2024
Hail Flutie: A Miracle Frozen in Time Forty years Hail Flutie: A Miracle Frozen in Time Forty years ago today—Nov. 23, 1984—Boston College quarterback Doug Flutie etched his name into college football lore with a play so improbable it’s simply known as The Miracle in Miami. With just six seconds remaining, Boston College trailed the University of Miami 45-41 in a game that had already delivered more drama than most seasons. Standing near midfield, Flutie, barely 5’9” but with a heart twice the size of the Orange Bowl, took the snap. He scrambled to his right, evading Miami’s fierce pass rush, then unleashed a moonshot—a pass that hung in the humid Florida air like destiny itself. Forty-eight yards away, in a crowd of four defenders, Gerard Phelan found a pocket of space in the end zone. As the ball descended, time seemed to stop. Then—like magic—it landed safely in Phelan’s hands. Touchdown. Boston College 47, Miami 45. The defending national champions were stunned, the Orange Bowl crowd was in disbelief, and Flutie’s legend was born. It wasn’t just a victory; it was a moment that transcended sports, a play that made you believe anything is possible. Forty years later, the Miracle in Miami still soars, as unforgettable as the man who let it fly. #dougflutie #bostoncollege #orangebowl #collegefootball #miami #gerardphelan #newportbuzz #bceagles #bcfootball
By Wendy Logan On November 5, the citizens of New By Wendy Logan On November 5, the citizens of Newport elected native son and two-term councilman for Ward 2, Charlie Holder, to an At-Large seat by a margin that clinched him the Mayor’s chair. His years on the council, high-visibility roles leading Midtown Oyster Bar and the Gardiner House, his experience as a young athlete and later a coach, and his status as a true “local,” are the foundation for a promising tenure. And there’s another factor that adds to the formula. Check that dimpled, Cheshire Cat grin for a hint. Charlie Holder is smart, levelheaded, and deliberate, but also charming, creative, and funny. You won’t believe what his Thanksgivings look like. “Thanksgiving at our house has now become ‘what will the bird look like this year?’” he told Newport Buzz. “I try and get as creative as possible to make dinner fun. I’ve done bacon-wrapped turkey, stuffed with chicken wings (what??), and Hawaiian style with pineapple and ham. Two years ago, I had two quails flying over the turkey, which was stuffed with mac and cheese. Last year was the Charcu-turkey!” The second-generation Newporter has fond memories of his childhood turkey days. “Our family Thanksgiving … was turkey and trimmings, with the one exception being my Yia Yia (Greek Grandmother) would also have lamb and Greek pastries. My whole family would go to her house on the holidays.” Today, the family celebrates at his mom’s house, the menu more traditional. “Except for my Turkey creations,” he said with that megawatt smile. “My favorite dish as a kid is still my favorite today: my mother’s chourico stuffing.” While continuing to serve as director of operations at Gardiner, Holder will be sworn in as Mayor, along with the new council, on December 1. He addressed the outcome of the election, and voters’ desire for change, thoughtfully. (Full story, Holder’s thoughts on the election, what Charcu-turkey looks like, and the theme of the 2024 crazy bird at link in bio) #whatsheshaving #newportri #mayorholder #newportbuzz #thanksgiving #rhodeisland
Happy Saturday, November 23rd! Here’s What’s H Happy Saturday, November 23rd! Here’s What’s Happening in Newport today. @wharfsouthernkitchen @newport.mansions @waterbrothers @newportlobstershack @diegos_barrio_cantina @tavernonbroadway @viestesimplyitalian @musicbymelxo @newportblues @neverinvegas @thequenchernewport @adventuresinerindelle #newportbuzz #newportri #rhodeisland #scenesofnewengland #newengland #autumn #fall2024
The season of splendor has arrived! The Holidays a The season of splendor has arrived! The Holidays at the Newport Mansions are now in full swing. The Breakers, Marble House, The Elms, and Chateau-sur-Mer are beautifully decorated and open for tours, offering a festive glimpse into the elegance of the Gilded Age. Nearly 30 Christmas trees, each styled to complement the décor of their surroundings, are on display throughout these historic homes. Garlands, wreaths, poinsettias, ornaments, and fresh floral arrangements add to the festive atmosphere, making the mansions a memorable destination this holiday season. Holidays at the @newport.mansions runs through January 1, 2025. While The Breakers and Marble House welcome guests throughout the entire event, Chateau-sur-Mer and The Elms are open for a limited time. Plan your visit today by checking the schedule at www.newportmansions.org/plan-a-visit. Come and enjoy the beauty of the holidays in these timeless settings. #newportmansions #newportri #newportbuzz #christmasinnewport #gildedage #scenesofnewengland #thebreakers #christmas #christmastree
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