🌱Blue Man Group Comes To Providence + New Houses On The Market

Good morning, neighbors! It's me again, Karena Garrity, your host of the Providence Daily.

First, today's weather:

Partial sunshine. High: 60 Low: 41.

Here are the top three stories today in Providence:

1. Jared Soltys, 23, of Providence was arrested early Saturday morning and charged with aggravated statutory rape of a child and procuring liquor to a person under 21 in Massachusetts. Officers reportedly spoke to Soltys and the alleged victim after a video was posted on social media showing Soltys with a minor. (WPRI.com)
2. Five new houses are on the market in Providence. Are you looking to move? (Providence Patch)
3. The entertainment phenomenon The Blue Man Group is returning to the Providence Performing Arts Center on May 20 – 22. Get tickets now for a show packed with signature drumming, colorful moments of creativity, and quirky comedy. (What'sUpNewp)

Today in Providence:

• Fairy Garden Days - Roger Williams Park Conservancy (10:00 AM)
• Providence Talks Playgroup - Community Libraries of Providence (11:00 AM)
• Free! One-on-One Assistance for Adults to Develop Digital Skills in English or Spanish (1:00 PM)
• Computer Class for Adults - Community Libraries of Providence (5:00 PM)
• The Chronicles of Yarnia - Community Libraries of Providence (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra: "MEET THE CONDUCTOR: Leonard Slatkin. TACO Classical Series Concert- Beethoven 9 with Providence Singers: May 7 at 8pm and Amica Rush Hour Concert - Beethoven 9, May 6 at 6:30pm. Tickets available starting at $15." (Facebook)
  
• Providence Public Library: "PPL’s Savor the Story gala is more than a fancy dinner! It’s a celebration of the work that our community makes possible here at the Library." (Facebook)
  
• Rhode Island Hospital: "These days, most people use a computer, smartphone or tablet on a regular basis. When you spend a long time doing anything that requires visual concentration such as driving, reading, or working on a computer, you may experience eye strain." (Facebook)
  
• Nextdoor Neighbor, College Hill: "Hello! - I'm looking for a great seamstress/tailor in the Providence area who can make a dress from scratch. I appreciate any recommendations. Thank you!" (Nextdoor)

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• National Hug A Plumber Day (April 25)
• Divorce & Your Home – Vesta's N. Attleboro/ Providence Hub (April 27)
• Independent Bookstore Week at Curiosity & Co.! (April 27)
• Which Witch Is Which? (April 30)
• Bring Mom! Chocolate Brunch Fundraiser to benefit Visiting Nurse Home & Hospice (May 1)
• West Bay RI Strides for Independence 1K/5K Walk (May 14)
• The Greene School Challenge with BoldrDash (May 22)
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— Karena Garrity

About me: I am a URI graduate and I have been a community reporter for the better part of the past 20 years. I love Providence and I am honored to be a part of Patch.com. You can reach me at; karena.garrity@patch.com.