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The Rotary Club of Providence invites artists to register for the 7th Annual Providence Street Painting Festival, September 9th, 2006 at the Bank of America City Center, Kennedy Plaza, as they transform the skating center and its surrounding walkways into a colorful array of over 250 asphalt and concrete "canvases" sponsored by area businesses, organizations and individuals. There is no charge to artists wishing to participate in this event. Registration forms and information can be found online at ProvidenceStreetPainting.com or contact Jessica Jenner at 401-920-1844.

seems a little early for registration... is this different from the street painting on south water st?

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NextGen3: The Third Conference of the Next Generation of New Urbanists

www.cnunextgen.org

Wednesday, May 31st, 2006, FREE (day prior to CNU XIV June 1-4, 2005)

Providence, Rhode Island

The Next Generation of New Urbanists, or NextGen, is a group of emerging professionals and students organized to collaboratively assess the current trends and practices contributing to the evolution of New Urbanism. NextGen organizes its own FREE one day conference the day before the annual Congress for New Urbanism, this year on May 31, 2006 from 9:00 AM-5:00 PM at the Providence Convention Center.

NextGen3 Program

Paralleling the CNU XIV theme, Developing the New Urbanism, NextGen has invited developers under the age of 35 who are currently managing New Urbanist projects to get their inside view on the challenges and opportunities on the front lines of implementation.

In the morning session Anna Lowder & Harvi Sahorta will discuss efforts on urban revitalization & the new town of Hampstead outside Montgomery, Alabama; Jed and Katie Selby will share the story of South Main River Park in Buena Vista, Colorado; Sara Struever will talk about the founding of Puente and "The Plant" mill redevelopment in Providence, Rhode Island.

The afternoon will mark the return of a NextGen anchor activity, Open Space Technology. The Open Space format allows participants to generate their own agenda of topics and dynamically organize in small groups to share, interact, network and collaborate. The results from the previous open space sessions can be found on the NextGen website: http://www.cnunextgen.org/congress.php

Throughout the Congress

NextGen will be hosting a handful of events throughout the Congress including 2 sessions, evening gatherings, and a reception. Details to follow.

Registration

NextGen3 is FREE, and you do not have to attend CNU XIV to attend the NextGen activities. Register directly through the official CNU XIV registration process at http://www.cnuxiv.org/Content/10098/Register_Now.html. *

Volunteer Opportunities

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Dan Hamlet

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So how does it work? You get trees approved, and the DPW shows up and cuts holes in the sidewalk on your street for the trees?

I saw some nice trees along Chalkstone Ave near the corner of Academy! :thumbsup:

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Urban Planeteers wishing to actually get their hands dirty on Thursday are invited to the following very fun event!

STEP ONTO THE GREEN CARPET DOWNTOWN ON MAY 11th

Use your green thumb by joining Groundwork Providence and the Downtown Improvement District at 10:00 AM on Thursday May 11th. Representatives of both organizations will be on-hand at Parcel 12 on the corner of Exchange Terrace and Exchange Street, filling newly-restored planters with fresh soil and beautiful plants, and rolling them out onto downtown sidewalks.

If you

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Cotuit Megalopolis

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Bike to Work Day

Bike to Work Day is celebrated in cities and towns across the U.S. in May. Providence holds its very own Bike to Work Day on Friday May 19 at the Bank of America Skating Center. Bicycle commuters can come by for breakfast and learn about how to support increased cycling and cycling safety in and around downtown Providence. Speakers will include local politicians and activists working towards a better and safer cycling city. The theme this year is "One Less Car".

Event runs from 7:00-10:00 am with speakers beginning at @ 8:15.

In case you would like to volunteer or to get more information, please call Jack : 351-6440 ext. 12.

BikeDowntown.org

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From Rhode Island Web Log:

Design Matters: The Providence Waterfront/Old Harbor District

WHERE: RISD BEB, ROOM 106-- 231 South Main St, Providence, RI

WHEN: Monday, 5/22 5:30-9 pm

COST: FREE-- PLEASE RSVP BY CLICKING HERE

SPACE IS LIMITED Registration does not guarantee you a seat. Arrive early for best seating.

Please join the Rhode Island Chapter of the AIA for a fascinating and educational evening looking at the following:

HISTORY of the 195 Relocation and Old Harbor Project

OBJECTIVES and PLANNING PRINCIPLES of the Original Old Harbor Plan

DESCRIPTIONS of Components Being Built

VISIONS of the Area over the years

FRAMEWORK FOR THE FUTURE.

If you have questions, you should contact R. Drayton Fair by email

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I recieved an email on this, passing it along to anyone interested:

Into the Garden... Youth Pride RI Benefit

Youth Pride, Inc. has organized a special event this weekend for everyone who loves to garden, from the serious landscape designer to the porch plant enthusiast, who would also like to support YPI and its friends when purchasing plants and garden ephemera, rather than large box stores. We invite you to get "Into the Garden..." with us this Saturday and Sunday, May 20 and 21, from 10am to 6pm, at 234 Blackstone Boulevard in Providence (corner of Mount Avenue and Blackstone Boulevard).

Participating vendors include Alan August Fine Photography, East Side Eden, John Fazzino, and Frog and Toad, as well as YPI (which is selling plants). We received additional support from The Groden Center Greenhouse, Mixed Borders, and Seven Arrows.

The event will be held rain or shine (good thing we didn't have it last weekend!); everyone is welcome. It's free! Donations to YPI are appreciated and gladly accepted. Please join us for our first foray into the garden for a great cause.

Thanks!

Youth Pride, Inc.

YouthPride-RI.org

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Cotuit Megalopolis

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Friedrich St. Florian: A Retrospective

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Through July 2

11am to 4pm Mon - Fri

1 to 4pm Sat & Sun

List Art Center, 64 College Street

Friedrich St. Florian: A Retrospective, features more than 80 architectural drawings, sketches, designs, and models. The exhibition, accompanied by a fully illustrated catalogue, spans his career from the early 1960s to the present, exploring his “imaginary architecture,” residential and commercial projects, competition entries, and design for the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C. For more information click here.

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Farmers' Market: Downtown Providence

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Friday: 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM

June 16 to October 27, 2006

Beside the Skating Rink

2 Kennedy Plaza, Providence

Pay with: Cash, Senior Farmers Market Coupons, Food Stamps/EBT, WIC, Credit Cards

FarmFreshRI.org

From the projo blog

RI Monthly block party postponed

Due to expected rain, Rhode Island Monthly

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Greater Elmwood Celebrates National NeighborWorks Week

June 10, 12pm-4pm

Westfield Lofts site at 230 Dexter Street

Join the Greater Elmwood Neighborhood Association at their Block Party Celebration featuring the 3rd Annual Resident v. Community Police BBQ Cook-off, music, free food, raffles and entertainment. For more information call 455-0810 ext. 17.

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Farmers' Market: Downtown Providence

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Friday: 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM

June 16 to October 27, 2006

Beside the Skating Rink

2 Kennedy Plaza, Providence

Pay with: Cash, Senior Farmers Market Coupons, Food Stamps/EBT, WIC, Credit Cards

i wish they would hold this on saturdays... :(

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I was wishing it ran later in the day, so I could go on the way home from work. Then I remembered I have summer hours! :P

true, i have those too... but i get out at 2. probably slim pickings and packing up by the time i get there... but they should have it run later in the day so people getting out of work (those who work normal hours) can stop by.

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