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Happy Monday, people of Providence! Here's everything you need to know going on locallytoday.


First, today's weather:

Sun giving way to clouds. High: 55 Low: 42.

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Here are the top four stories in Providence today:

  1. Get ready for an award-winning and world premiere productions for the upcoming 2022-23 season at the Trinity Repertory. Bound by a common thread, the upcoming shows share the theme of examining legacies, and how they are passed down from one generation to the next. (What'sUpNewp)
  2. Looking for a new place to live? Here are four new Providence area properties that just came on the market. (Providence Patch)
  3. Officers were reportedly dispersing a crowd on Manton Avenue around 1 a.m. on Saturday when they heard shots fired. Providence resident Joseph Trott, 42 was found in the area with a firearm, he is now facing multiple firearms charges.(WPRI.com)
  4. Following two years of cancellations due to the pandemic, the Providence Performing Arts Center is happy to announce its lineup for its 45th Broadway Series which will include shows such as "Annie," "Beetlejuice," "Les Misérables" and more. (Rhode Island Monthly)

Today in Providence:

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  • Fairy Garden Days - Roger Williams Park Conservancy (10:00 AM)
  • Providence Talks Playgroup - Community Libraries of Providence (11:00 AM)
  • Planetarium Show - Providence City Hall (2:00 PM)
  • Libraries Launch Lives - Middle School Maker Program (3:00 PM)
  • Mystery Bag Mondays: Games, Puzzles, & Brainteasers (3:30 PM)
  • Computer Class for Adults - Community Libraries of Providence (5:00 PM)
  • PCL Board Meeting - Community Libraries of Providence (6:00 PM)
  • The Chronicles of Yarnia - Community Libraries of Providence (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

  • AARP Rhode Island: "AARP now offers the Smart Driver class virtually through Zoom. Next classes are April 23 and 30. Register now; you could save on insurance later." (Facebook)
  • Rhode Island Hospital: "Essential tremors are described as the uncontrollable trembling of the hands, head, voice, legs or body. While the condition isn’t life-threatening, Dr. Wael Asaad tells WPRI 12 it can severely impact a person’s quality of life." (Facebook)
  • Rhode Island Historical Society: "Join us for our next installment of Drink in the History on May 26 at 6 pm with Rhode Island Spirits! Enjoy a mini-flight of craft liquor while you learn all about their process of making its Rhodium line of spirits. Tickets are..." (Facebook)
  • Providence Children's Museum: "PCM partners with Rhode Island Department of Health to promote #safetosleep!" (Facebook)

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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.

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