Happy Wednesday 👋 ,

We’re halfway to the weekend. There hasn’t been much news to cover this week but I cover a cool update about India Point Park. Also, make sure to look at our Coastline Commerce section to check out the wild 300 sqft condo for sale for $249,900 downtown!

I hope you enjoy this edition.

Tide Trivia

Which historic theater in Providence, RI, opened in 1928 and is known for its stunning architectural design and as a popular venue for live performances today?

1. The Strand Theatre

2. Trinity Repertory Company

3. The Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC)

4. The Columbus Theatre

(The answer can be found in the last line of the newsletter.)

Currents & Waves

If you’re like me, you’ve been through India Point Park this summer and wondered what was up with the stones ripped out of the ground, the heavy machinery, and the chain link fence surrounding the foot of the park.

Earlier today, I Googled what was going on and found nothing. So I spent the next hour and a half trying to figure it out. After a few Reddit posts and some Providence databases, I found out what was happening.

The perimeter of the park along the water is getting completely redone.

What does that actually mean?

Well as you can see from the picture, they are first removing everything currently along the perimeter. Once this is complete, they are going to begin the revamp, which includes:

• New pathways made with new pavement, concrete pavers, and granite bollards.

• New benches: some made of wood, some made of granite, and even some swinging!

• Expanded playground with new equipment.

• New trash receptacles, lighting, and landscaping.

Now, I couldn’t find much more information on this, like an estimated end date or anything more in depth. But I am satisfied with what I found, and I answered my question.

Soon enough, we will have a brand-new section of the park to enjoy.

Harbor Highlights

📸 A drone shot of the pink sky from earlier this week.

Coastline Commerce

• Bally’s CEO claims Washington Bridge closure is costing them $2 million per quarter.

• A 336 sqft condo downtown is listed for $249,900. 🤯

• Rhode Island will pay you up to $700 to install an electric vehicle charger in your home.

Seaside Skies

WEDNESDAY

84°🌡 62° | 🌤️ | 💧 19% | 💨 N 7mph

THURSDAY

81°🌡 61° | 🌤️ | 💧 37% | 💨 N 8mph

(The forecast as of the night before this newsletter was published.)

Sound Waves

WEDNESDAY

Nick-a-Nee’s | Bluegrass Throedown | 8:30-11:30pm

Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum | Bay Swing | 5-8pm | $18

Washington County Fair | Thompson Square | 9-10:30pm | $12

THURSDAY

Moonshine Alley | Kolton Davis | 8-11pm

Courthouse Center for the Arts | Cruisin' Through The 50's | 1:30-3pm | $18

Bar’Lino Pizzeria | Live Music | 7:30-10:30pm

Moniker Brewery | Live Music Thursdays | 5-8pm

Dexter Park | WBNA's Concerts in the Park ft. Detroit Rebellion | 5:30-7pm

Maritime Matches

No sporting events are scheduled for Wednesday or Thursday.

That’s all for today…

Thank you for reading all the way through! Feel free to email us with any questions or suggestions. You’ll hear from us again on Friday.

Thanks,

Oscar Punchak | Publisher, PVD Current 🌊 

P.S. The answer is: 3. The Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC)