🌱 Brazilian Steakhouse + Vaccine Clinic + Trinity Rep Resumes

Rise and shine, Providence! Let's get this Thursday started. Here's everything going on today in town.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and colder. High: 33 Low: 23.

Here are the top three stories today in Providence:

1. A family-owned Brazilian Steakhouse has opened in East Providence. On Wednesday, Gustavo Da Silva opened the Minas Café – Brazilian Steakhouse II on Waterman Avenue, alongside his family and Mayor Bob DaSilva. The Da Silva family have operated the Norwood Minas Café for over 18 years, but Gustavo’s father, Isaac Da Silva Neto, has spent 40 years working in culinary, between the United States and Brazil. (WLNE-TV (ABC6))
2. A large-scale COVID-19 vaccine clinic for residents 18 and older is opening in Providence. The clinic will be open next Thursday, Dec. 30 at the Providence Career and Technical Academy at 41 Fricker Street and will offer the Moderna vaccine, including boosters. Eligible Providence residents can register for an appointment online. (WJAR)
3. The Trinity Repertory Company will resume its performances of “A Christmas Carol” on Wednesday after the weekend shows were canceled due to COVID precautions. The weekend cancellations occurred after a member of the cast experienced symptoms and they did not have time to have an understudy perform in their place, however, the whole cast is vaccinated and no one tested positive. Ticketholders for the affected performances on Dec. 18 and 19 were told tickets would be good for another night. (WPRI.com)

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Today in Providence:

• Cradle to Crayons (Baby - Age 3), At Providence Community Library (10:30 AM)
• Holiday Fun at Washington Park, At Providence Community Library (4:00 PM)
• Kids Science Lab, At Providence Community Library (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Rhode Island State Police troopers recently joined the Public Safety Special Needs Coalition and the Autism Project for a fun and festive holiday bowling event. Individuals with special needs enjoyed bowling with first responders and Santa Claus made a special appearance with gifts for all. (Instagram)
• Providence Children's Museum is a great spot for kids to get their vaccine and even have time to get a little play in after. (Facebook)
• It's been nearly one month since Giving Tuesday, and the Providence Public Library is so thankful for the generosity of the community. With the communities help, PPL raised $12,276 from 51 individual donors. (Facebook)
• Rhode Island launched its new 401Health App! You can use this app to store a digital copy of your vaccination record on your phone. (Nextdoor)

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You're all caught up for today! I'll see you soon.

— Miranda Fraraccio

About me: Miranda Fraraccio is a born and raised Rhode Islander. She works as a freelance copywriter for content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and as an assistant producer for a live-lit storytelling show in Chicago. She holds a degree in Writing & Rhetoric and Communication Studies from The University of Rhode Island. In her free time, you can find her traveling, hiking, or photographing her neighborhood as a street photographer.