Name: Double Book Launch with Mark Binder
Start: 2026-09-19T09:00:00-04:00
Location: Hope St. Farmer’s Market

Hope St. Farmer’s Market

Join bestselling author Mark Binder for a double book launch featuring 'The Worst!' and 'Vanilla Ice Cream, Hot Apple Pie and The Carved Pumpkin'. This live signing event at the farmer's market offers a unique chance to meet the author of these Three New England Ghost Stories and other acclaimed works.

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Double Book Launch with Mark Binder

Join bestselling author Mark Binder for a double book launch featuring 'The Worst!' and 'Vanilla Ice Cream, Hot Apple Pie and...

Paint and Vino

🖌️ IN-STUDIO SESSION DETAILS Reserve your spot and enjoy a complimentary beverage—choose from soda, beer, or wine (21+ with valid ID). Additional drinks will be available for purchase. Immerse yourself in a fun and creative atmosphere while painting your own unique masterpiece! Recommended for ages 14 and up. ⏰ ARRIVAL TIME Our studio opens 30 minutes prior to class time. We recommend arriving 15–30 minutes early to find parking, grab a drink, and get settled. Please note: If you arrive late, the artist may not be able to fill you in on the steps you missed, as they will be focused on guiding the rest of the class. If you arrive more than 20 minutes late, we kindly ask that you do not join the session. Late arrivals can be disruptive and may not have enough time to complete the painting. Unfortunately, we cannot offer refunds or reschedules for late arrivals. 🚗 PARKING INFO Our studio is located at 150 Main Street (rear entrance), Pawtucket, Rhode Island, and we have two FREE parking lots: 🚗 One directly attached to our entrance 🚗 A second lot just one building down on the same side of the street — clearly labeled 🪑 WANT TO SIT WITH FRIENDS? If you purchased 2 or more tickets in one transaction, we’ll automatically seat your group together. If you booked separately but want to sit with someone, please include their first and last names in the “Additional Information / Order Notes” field during checkout. 🔄 RESCHEDULING &amp; CANCELLATION POLICY All reservations are non-refundable. However, if you need to reschedule, you may request a reschedule voucher at least 48 hours before your session. You can do this easily on our website — just [click here]. No-shows cannot be rescheduled. 🚨 CLASS CANCELLATION Classes may be canceled due to low attendance. In this case, we’ll notify you and issue a voucher for a future session. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to welcoming you to a future class! ❄️ INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY Because New England weather can be unpredictable, we typically wait until a few hours before class to make final decisions. If we cancel due to snow or other severe weather, we’ll email you a voucher for a future session. Have more questions? Check out our [Frequently Asked Questions] page — just [click here].

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🖌️ IN-STUDIO SESSION DETAILS Reserve your spot and enjoy a complimentary beverage—choose from soda, beer, or wine (21+ with...

🖌️ IN-STUDIO SESSION DETAILS Reserve your spot and enjoy a complimentary beverage—choose from soda, beer, or wine (21+ with valid ID). Additional drinks will be available for purchase. Immerse yourself in a fun and creative atmosphere while painting your own unique masterpiece! Recommended for ages 14 and up. ⏰ ARRIVAL TIME Our studio opens 30 minutes prior to class time. We recommend arriving 15–30 minutes early to find parking, grab a drink, and get settled. Please note: If you arrive late, the artist may not be able to fill you in on the steps you missed, as they will be focused on guiding the rest of the class. If you arrive more than 20 minutes late, we kindly ask that you do not join the session. Late arrivals can be disruptive and may not have enough time to complete the painting. Unfortunately, we cannot offer refunds or reschedules for late arrivals. 🚗 PARKING INFO Our studio is located at 150 Main Street (rear entrance), Pawtucket, Rhode Island, and we have two FREE parking lots: 🚗 One directly attached to our entrance 🚗 A second lot just one building down on the same side of the street — clearly labeled 🪑 WANT TO SIT WITH FRIENDS? If you purchased 2 or more tickets in one transaction, we’ll automatically seat your group together. If you booked separately but want to sit with someone, please include their first and last names in the “Additional Information / Order Notes” field during checkout. 🔄 RESCHEDULING &amp; CANCELLATION POLICY All reservations are non-refundable. However, if you need to reschedule, you may request a reschedule voucher at least 48 hours before your session. You can do this easily on our website — just click here. No-shows cannot be rescheduled. 🚨 CLASS CANCELLATION Classes may be canceled due to low attendance. In this case, we’ll notify you and issue a voucher for a future session. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to welcoming you to a future class! ❄️ INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY Because New England weather can be unpredictable, we typically wait until a few hours before class to make final decisions. If we cancel due to snow or other severe weather, we’ll email you a voucher for a future session. Have more questions? Check out our Frequently Asked Questions page — just click here.

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Purple Haze - Painting Class

🖌️ IN-STUDIO SESSION DETAILS Reserve your spot and enjoy a&nbsp;complimentary beverage—choose from soda, beer, or wine (21+ with valid ID). Additional drinks will be available for purchase.
Immerse yourself in a fun and creative atmosphere while painting your own unique&nbsp; masterpiece!
Recommended for ages 14 and up.
 ⏰ ARRIVAL TIME Our studio opens&nbsp;30 minutes prior&nbsp;to class time. We recommend arriving&nbsp;15–30 minutes early&nbsp;to find parking, grab a drink, and get settled.
Please note:&nbsp;If you arrive late, the artist may not be able to fill you in on the steps you missed, as they will be focused on guiding the rest of the class. If you arrive&nbsp;more than 20 minutes late,&nbsp;we kindly ask that you do not join the session. Late arrivals can be disruptive and may not have enough time to complete the painting. Unfortunately,&nbsp;we cannot offer refunds or reschedules&nbsp;for late arrivals.
 🚗 PARKING INFO Our studio is located at&nbsp;150 Main Street (rear entrance), Pawtucket, Rhode Island, and we have&nbsp;two FREE parking lots:
🚗 One directly attached to our entrance 🚗 A second lot just one building down on the same side of the street —&nbsp;clearly labeled
 🪑 WANT TO SIT WITH FRIENDS? If you purchased&nbsp;2 or more tickets in one transaction, we’ll automatically seat your group together.
If you booked&nbsp;separately&nbsp;but want to sit with someone, please include their&nbsp;first and last names&nbsp;in the “Additional Information / Order Notes” field during checkout.
 🔄 RESCHEDULING &amp; CANCELLATION POLICY All reservations are&nbsp;non-refundable.
However, if you need to reschedule, you may request a&nbsp;reschedule voucher&nbsp;at least&nbsp;48 hours before&nbsp;your session. You can do this easily on our website — just&nbsp;[click here].
No-shows cannot be rescheduled.
 🚨 CLASS CANCELLATION Classes may be canceled due to&nbsp;low attendance. In this case, we’ll notify you and issue a&nbsp;voucher&nbsp;for a future session. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to welcoming you to a future class! ❄️ INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY Because New England weather can be unpredictable, we typically wait until a few hours before class to make final decisions.
If we cancel due to snow or other severe weather, we’ll email you a&nbsp;voucher&nbsp;for a future session.
 Have more questions? Check out our [Frequently Asked Questions] page — just&nbsp;[click here].<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/153904/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets</a> &amp; More Info

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Blackstone River Glass Center

Create a colorful fused glass fish during Island Night on the River! This fun, beginner-friendly project is a great way to add a little glassmaking to your evening—and no previous experience is needed.
Choose your colors and arrange pieces of glass to design your own one-of-a-kind fish. Make it tropical, whimsical, realistic, wildly colorful—or invent a fish that has never before swum the Blackstone River!
This is a rolling-start class, so you can enjoy the party and fit your glassmaking experience into your evening. The first students may begin at 6:00 PM, with the last start time at 8:30 PM.
Plan on approximately 1 to 1½ hours to complete your fish. After class, we'll fire your creation in our kiln, and finished pieces will be available for pickup the following weekend or anytime after.
Great for Kids &amp; Beginners This is a super-easy, beginner-friendly project and a great choice for families. The class is open to ages 9 and up.
Students ages 9–12 must have an adult working with them one-on-one and providing hand-over-hand supervision as needed throughout the project.
*Adult must pay for general admission ticket if they are not also creating a fused fish*
Your Island Night Admission Is Included! Your class registration includes General Admission to Island Night on the River on September 11. Come for your appointment and stay for the party—live music, Caribbean food, glassblowing demonstrations, a fire dancer, riverside festivities, and more.
Already purchased an Island Night General Admission or VIP ticket? Watch your email for a special coupon code for $15 off this class or our Fish Net Float Class. Enter the code at checkout when reserving your class.
Class Details Date: September 11 Rolling starts: 6:00–8:30 PM Project time: Approximately 1–1½ hours Ages: 9+ Experience: None required General Admission to Island Night included Pickup: Beginning the following weekend All materials and kiln firing are included
Come make a fish, then head back outside and enjoy Island Night on the river!<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/159259/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets</a> &amp; More Info

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Island Night: Make Your Own Fused Glass Fish

 Create a colorful fused glass fish during Island Night on the River! This fun, beginner-friendly project is a great way to add...

A Special Island Night Experience — September 11
Create your own colorful glass fishing float, finished with a hand-tied nautical net, during our Island Night on the River!
During your private 10-minute appointment with an instructor, you’ll choose your glass colors and help create a one-of-a-kind blown glass float. After the event, our team will finish your piece with handmade knotted netting, giving it the look of a traditional fishing float and a beautiful coastal keepsake.
Your finished float will be ready for pickup approximately two weeks after the event to allow time for cooling, finishing, and hand-tying the net.
Your class registration includes General Admission to Island Night on the River on September 11. Come for your appointment and stay for the party—live music, Caribbean food, glassblowing demonstrations, a fire dancer, riverside festivities, and more.
Already purchased an Island Night General Admission or VIP ticket? Watch your email for a special coupon code for $15 off this class or our Fish Fusing Class. Enter the code at checkout when reserving your class.
Important Details
September 11 during Island Night on the River By appointment only 10-minute individual appointment with an instructor General Admission to Island Night is included Handmade nautical netting included Approximately 2-week turnaround Advance reservations required; appointment times are limited
One appointment = one glass fishing net float.<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/159176/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets</a> &amp; More Info

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Island Night: Blown Glass Fishing Net Float

A Special Island Night Experience — September 11
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Museum of Natural History and Planetarium

Step back in time to explore the Betsey Williams Cottage, built in 1773 and home to Roger Williams’ great-great-great granddaughters, Betsey and Rhoda Williams. Upon her death in 1871, Betsey Williams bequeathed the cottage and 102 acres of surrounding farmland to the city of Providence, which became the foundation of Roger Williams Park. 
Drop-in during these FREE open houses to learn about the Cottage’s history and its significance to Roger Williams Park. The open houses are FREE and open to the public. Presented by the <a href="https://www.providenceri.gov/museum/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Museum of Natural History and Planetarium</a>. The Betsey Williams Cottage is located near Roger Williams Park’s Elmwood Avenue entrance. Parking is available on streets surrounding the Rose Garden; see a <a href="https://rwpconservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/rwp-8.5x11-map.pdf" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Roger Williams Park map</a>.

Local Event: Free Open Houses at the Betsey Williams Cottage in Roger Williams Park

Free Open Houses at the Betsey Williams Cottage...

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40th ANNUAL “3-Day” CRANSTON GREEK FESTIVAL SEPTEMBER 11th, 12th and 13th
Location: Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation on the parish grounds
175 Oaklawn Avenue, Route 5, Cranston, RI. 
The Cranston Greek Festival, marks the “Official End of Summer in Rhode Island™”.
The Festival is held under the “Big Tents”, rain or shine.
Admission is FREE.
2026 GREEK FESTIVAL TIMES:
 Friday, September 11 5 PM – 10 PM
 Saturday, September 12 12 Noon – 10 PM
 Sunday, September 13 12 Noon – 8 PM
 
Greek Food: 
Guests sample a wide variety of Greek food including roast lamb, Greek-style chicken, souvlaki (skewered pork or chicken), pastitsio (delectable “Greek Lasagna”), spanakopita (“spinach pie”) tiropita (“cheese pie”). 
 
Many of our guests tell us we serve Rhode Island’s Best GYROS. Come and judge for yourself! 
 
Our pastry booth offers hand-made Greek pastries prepared by teams of our own parishioners, including our famous Baklava, Galaktoboureko and Rice Pudding. 
 
The pastry selection also includes karidopita (Greek Walnut Cake), kourabiedes (Wedding Cookies), koulourakia (Greek Butter Cookies), and melomakarona (Honey Cookies). 
 
And don’t forget to try our Loukoumades!!! 
Loukoumádes (λουκουμάδες) is a staple of Greek eating, especially in the south of Greece, and is a popular street food served with a combination of honey, cinnamon, and walnuts.

Entertainment &amp; Culture:
Greek Dancing Performances by Odyssey Dance Troupe 
Friday Night – 7 PM 
Saturday - 4 PM and 7 PM 
Sunday Afternoon – 3 PM &amp; 6 PM
These performances are wildly popular, and feature dances from mainland Greece and the Greek Islands. 
Live Greek musicwill be performed throughout the event. 
Spontaneous, impromptu Greek Dancing breaks out constantly during the entire 3-Day, Cranston Greek Festival. 
Everyone is invited to join in these dances.
Please visit our website and Facebook page for the complete schedule of entertainment, religious services and cultural presentations.
Learn About The Eastern (“Greek”) Orthodox Church 
The Eastern Orthodox Church is one of the world’s oldest and richest Christian faith traditions.Our Church Tours offer the chance to learn about the Greek “Eastern” Orthodox Christian Church — the second largest Christian communion in the world; with a global following of more than 250 million people. 
 
Church Tours Schedule (30 minutes)
Friday - 8 PM
Saturday - 1 PM, 3 PM, 5 PM and 8 PM
Sunday - 2 PM, and 4 PM
Additional Cranston Greek Festival Attractions:
Imported items, some from Greece, including jewelry, souvenirs, and clothing. 
Pets: 
For the safety of our guests, pets are not permitted at the Cranston GreekFestival. Service animals are allowed.

Would You Like More Information?
Contact the church office at (401) 942-4188, visit the church’s website at <a href="https://www.annunciationri.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.annunciationri.org</a>, or visit “Cranston Greek Festival” on Facebook.
Visit our Facebook page - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CranstonGreekFestival" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.facebook.com/CranstonGreekFestival</a>
FREE Parking: 
Free parking is available on the neighborhood streets.
Additional parking is available at Cranston West High School. 
Free Parking shuttle buses run continuously, from Cranston West High School VIA CURTIS STREET.Some handicapped parking is available on the church grounds. 
The parking lot shuttle buses run all three days of the Festival, until 30 minutes AFTER CLOSING, each day.

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Roger Williams University School of Law Providence Law School Fair
Thinking about law school? Join Roger Williams University School of Law for the annual Providence Law School Fair, where you'll have the opportunity to explore legal education and connect with representatives from more than 40 ABA-approved law schools from across the United States.
The event begins with a Law School Admissions 101 Panel from 12:00–1:00 p.m., where admissions professionals will provide an overview of the law school admissions process and answer general questions. Following the panel, attendees are invited to meet one-on-one with representatives from participating law schools during the Law School Fair from 1:00–3:00 p.m.

For additional information and to register, visit: <a target="_blank" href="https://law.rwu.edu/events/providence-law-fair" rel="nofollow noopener">https://law.rwu.edu/events/providence-law-fair</a>
Or contact the RWU Law Admissions Office at 401-254-4555.

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PFH Legal LLC is a dedicated estate planning law firm based in downtown Providence, Rhode Island, and managed by Patrick F. Hess, Esq. Located at 10 Dorrance Street, the firm provides personalized legal counsel to help families protect their assets, care for their loved ones, and secure their future through comprehensive planning. By offering services by appointment, the firm ensures that every client receives focused attention tailored to their specific needs. The firm specializes in essential estate planning instruments, including the drafting of wills, trusts, and incapacity planning documents. Their expertise extends to complex areas such as trust funding, guardianship designations for minor children, and the preparation of durable powers of attorney and advanced medical directives. Clients can also access educational resources regarding Rhode Island-specific legal instruments, such as self-proving affidavits and testamentary trusts, to better understand their options. Licensed in both Rhode Island and Massachusetts, PFH Legal LLC prioritizes transparency and client convenience through a secure, dedicated portal for document management. Prospective clients can expect a streamlined experience, with the ability to easily schedule initial consultations online via Calendly to discuss their unique estate planning goals.

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