🌱PPAC Opens New Show + Attempted Kidnapping Arrest In Providence

Hey, people of Providence! It's me again, Karena Garrity, your host of the Providence Daily.

First, today's weather:

Breezy in the afternoon. High: 56 Low: 35.

Here are the top five stories in Providence today:

1. Providence police arrested Hector Larios, age 25, for allegations of attempted kidnapping Friday. He is now facing enticement and assault charges. A witness told police they had seen Larios approach a group of juveniles selling candy at Plainfield and Rye Street, and that juveniles began shouting that Larios was trying to kidnap them. (GoLocalProv)
2. Angelo Gomez, 30, who was shot April 1 outside of Wonderland Gentlemen’s Club on Allen’s Avenue has died. The shooting remains under investigation and no one has been arrested. (WPRI.com)
3. The Providence Performing Arts Center to open the Tony Award-winning, biographical musical, “Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of The Temptations” on April 12. The show will run through April 17 and is based on a novel retelling the Temptations’ story from the perspective of Otis Williams. (The Providence Journal)
4. Moving to a permanent home, the Providence River Boat Company Announces its new location, complete with storefront, at 101 Dyer Street, Providence. The move will happen in May. Be sure to check it out! (GoLocalProv)

Today in Providence:

• Boston Children's Hospital Yoga Reaches Out (9:00 AM)
• All About Eggs - Roger Williams Park Conservancy (10:00 AM)
• MNH All About Eggs - Providence City Hall (10:00 AM)
• Chopin Club Musicale - Music Mansion (2:00 PM)
• Planetarium Show - Providence City Hall (2:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management: "Trout season in Rhode Island is now open! Before you reel in your first trout of the season, make sure you have your 2022 fishing license and trout stamp by visiting DEM's new Rhode Island Outdoors (RIO) portal." (Facebook)
• Farm Fresh Rhode Island: "Our pesticide free hydroponic leafy greens and herbs are available every Saturday @farmfreshri Providence Market 9-1 p.m. and Mondays & Thursdays @marketmobileri." (Instagram)
• Providence Animal Rescue League: "#DonationAlert! Please help make our fundraising gala, The Rescue, a smash success! We're raising money for animals in need through this special event." (Facebook)
• Crossroads Rhode Island: "You're officially invited to Women Helping Women! Get event info and ticket details in our most recent newsletter." (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.