If you are still reeling from your St. Patrick’s Day celebration, take heart that it kicks off the start of the new season. Many of the winter activities are ending, such as Ice Skating at Bank of American City Center, which ends March 20. The opportunities to get out in Providence and have some fun are just starting to fill the events calendars. This Saturday is the first official day of Spring, but the weather implies it's beginning much earlier in the week. I discovered on RIMonthly.com's Social Datebook that Saturday will be Providence's official St. Patrick’s Day Parade. This very green parade will start at noon and will proceed east down Smith St. towards the Statehouse. They won't tell us where it starts, but I think Patrick's Pub has something to do with it. There will be many post parade celebrations all over town. The St. Pat's 5k race is on the same route, so get out and encourage those energetic souls. 
However, before that comes the return of Gallery Night, on Thursday, March 18, 2010. There will be a kick off party starting at 5pm at One Regency Plaza, celebrating the 14th season! Look forward to sample refreshments from local restaurants including United BBQ, Seven Stars, and Nancy’s Fancies, along with entertainment provided by Big Nazo. A Celebrity Guided Tour starts at 5:30pm with Karen Adams, an award winning anchor from Eyewitness News. New this year at Gallery Night, you can hop on one of five art buses at Regency and visit Historic/Traditional Galleries, University East or West/Educational Galleries, International/Contemporary Galleries, Contemporary/Emerging Galleries, or Artisan Shops. The buses will depart from One Regency Plaza at 5:30pm, 6:00pm, 6:30pm, and 7:00pm. This is a great way to see the city and experience some of the talent from Rhode Island. Gallery Night will operate on March 18, April 15, May 20, June 17, July 15, August 19, September 16, October 21, and November 18 of this year. Go spend some time outdoors in a city that thrives on the arts.
However, before that comes the return of Gallery Night, on Thursday, March 18, 2010. There will be a kick off party starting at 5pm at One Regency Plaza, celebrating the 14th season! Look forward to sample refreshments from local restaurants including United BBQ, Seven Stars, and Nancy’s Fancies, along with entertainment provided by Big Nazo. A Celebrity Guided Tour starts at 5:30pm with Karen Adams, an award winning anchor from Eyewitness News. New this year at Gallery Night, you can hop on one of five art buses at Regency and visit Historic/Traditional Galleries, University East or West/Educational Galleries, International/Contemporary Galleries, Contemporary/Emerging Galleries, or Artisan Shops. The buses will depart from One Regency Plaza at 5:30pm, 6:00pm, 6:30pm, and 7:00pm. This is a great way to see the city and experience some of the talent from Rhode Island. Gallery Night will operate on March 18, April 15, May 20, June 17, July 15, August 19, September 16, October 21, and November 18 of this year. Go spend some time outdoors in a city that thrives on the arts.
