Cranston's Culpo, Miss Universe, Returns to Alma Mater this Weekend

Miss Universe, Olivia Culpo, is taking time of her busy schedule to come home to Bay View Academy this weekend and celebrate the 30^th Anniversary of the Academy’s Annual Manhattan at the Bay Fundraiser. Olivia, who is a Bay View graduate from the class of 2010, will be attending two of the special events associated with the celebration: Saturday evening’s Taste of the Bay and Sunday’s Mass and Brunch. She will be signing autographs at the Taste of the Bay from 6:30pm-7:00pm.

Since April of 1983, Bay View Academy has been celebrating its annual fundraiser, Manhattan at the Bay. It’s a weekend filled with food, drink, and most importantly a top-notch, student performed, cabaret-style, production of song and dance. Olivia performed in this show when she was a Bay View student and has such fond memories of it as well as dedication to Bay View that she is coming home to honor this important milestone of 30 years.

This year’s show, “Tradition! A Tribute to Cabaret 30,” features over 100 singers and dancers from grades five through twelve. The show will be performed five times during the four day Manhattan at the Bay celebration, from Thursday, April 25^th through Sunday, April 28^th.

Other events taking place on the weekend include the Thursday Student Night, the Friday Family Night, Saturday evening’s “Taste of the Bay” and the Sunday Mass and Brunch. For complete information visit www.bayviewacademy.org/manhattanatthebay30thanniversary.

Taste of the Bay is the gala event of this anniversary celebration, featuring tempting tastes from local restaurants, cafes, and caterers, as well as samples of over 80 wines and beers, organized by Clift’s Liquors (East Providence). From soup to short ribs to a make-your-own cannoli station, these vendors are putting out their finest to showcase their business. Gracie’s, Russell Morin Fine Catering, Tazza Café, Palmieri’s, Chapel Grille and many more will be joining us for this exciting event. Bay View own “Chefs at the Bay,” the Academy’s student cooking club, will also be present, whipping us tasty appetizers and desserts and serving them to guests. For a complete list of vendors, see below.

Taste of the Bay runs from 6:00 to 11:00 on Saturday, April 27^th. The entrance fee is $50 per person, which includes all of the food, wine and beer samples, free Dunkin’ Donuts coffee, a complimentary champagne toast and live entertainment provided by Bay View’s own John Lord, the Rhode Island Philharmonic Youth Jazz Band and the Deluxe Edition Band. Tickets are available online at events.bayviewacademy.org.

Participating vendors:

VENDOR

ADDRESS

Gracie’s

194 Washington St. Providence, RI 02903 

Ellie’s Bakery

61 Washington St. Providence, RI 02903

Nordstrom Marketplace Café

6 Providence Place Mall Providence, RI, 029903

Clift’s Liquors

191 Willett Ave  Riverside, RI 02915

Lazy Eight All-Natural Black Tea Vodka

16 Biltmore St Attleboro MA 02703

Russell Morin Fine Catering

95 Frank Mossberg Dr, Attleboro MA 02703

Deli on Post

1277 Post Rd  Warwick, RI 02888

Tazza Caffe

250 Westminster St  Providence, RI 02903

Kami Cakes

39 Greenville Ave, Johnston, RI 02919

Providence Granola Project

73 Governor St, Providence, RI 02906

Great Harvest Bread

6670 Post Rd  North Kingstown, RI 02852

Gregg’s

1940 Pawtucket Ave  East Providence, RI 02914

Palmieri’s Bakery

147 Ridge street providence RI 02909

Roma Providence

310 Atwells Ave  Providence, RI 02903

Amy’s Apples

128 Pleasant View Avenue, Suite B Smithfield, RI 02917

EvaRuths

796 Aquidneck Avenue Unit D Middletown, RI 02842

Chapel Grille

3000 Chapel View Blvd  Cranston, RI 02920

Orange Leaf

1080 Fall River Ave Seekonk MA 02771

Nacho Mamma's

76 State St  Bristol, RI 02809

Revival Brewing

95 Chestnut Street 3rd Floor Providence RI 02903

Eastside Marketplace

165 Pitman St  Providence, RI 02906

Garrison Confections

72 Ledge St Central Falls RI 02863

Panera

221 Highland Ave  Seekonk, MA 02771

Pazi's Place

380 Taunton Ave. East Providence RI 02914

Not Your Average Joes

1125 Fall River Ave  Seekonk, MA 02771

Schroder's Deli and Catering

204 Willett Ave  Riverside, RI 02915

PieZoni's

969 Broadway East Providence, RI 02914