The Residences Providence April 2012 Newsletter

A guide to living in Downcity Providence.

APRIL 2012 NEWSLETTER Broker Open House—4/18/12—see page 2 for more details...

West view at sunset from The Residences Tower

Call Meredyth Church or Bob Walsh today for more information or to schedule a private tour: 401 598 8282 1

CANSTRUCTION! Check out these astounding sculptures made from cans of food on the cross over between The Westin and the Providence Place Mall . See them while they're being "canstructed" starting on Saturday morning, March 31, and view the finished exhibit until Tuesday, April 10. All of the food used in the sculptures will be donated to the Rhode Island Community Food Bank.

To Learn more visit: rifoodbank.org 2

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE CITY! Dunkin Donuts Center—www.dunkindonutscenter.com 1. New Edition —April 20, 2012 2. Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey—Dragons —May 4—May 7, 2012 3. The X Factor Auditions —May 9—May 10, 2012

Providence Performing Arts Center www.ppacri.org 1. David Sedaris —April 14 , 2012 2. The Moody Blues —April 19 , 2012 3. Death Cab for Cutie —April 23 , 2012 4. Bring it On The Musical —April 24-29 , 2012

Rhode Island Convention Center— www.riconvention.com 1. Machine Quilters Exposition —April 12– April 14, 2012 2. The Great International Beer Festival —April 14, 2012 3. Walk MS 2012 —April 15, 2012 4. 2012 Rhode Island Tattoo Expo —April 27-29, 2012 5. Rhode Island Business Expo—May 3, 2012 6. Cox Road Race—May 5– May 6, 2012 7. Collection 2012 RISD Apparel Design Show —May 17—May 18, 2012 8. RISD Annual Thesis Exhibition —May 18—June 2, 2012 (opening reception on Thursday, May 17 from 6pm – 8pm. )

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For information on The Residences Providence Newsletter, please contact Kelly Lee at kelly@residencesprovidence.com

DINING OUT FOR LIFE Thursday, April 26, 2012 Put this date on your calendar, round up your friends, and dine out to fight AIDS! Here’s how it works: Participating restaurants donate a percentage of purchases on this one special day to AIDS Project Rhode Island, for HIV/AIDS care and prevention services.

Participating Restaurants: Bluefin Grille, One Orms St., Providence, RI The Burrito Company, 104 Cass Avenue, Woonsocket, RI Cactus Grille, 800 Allens Avenue, Providence, RI CAV, 14 Imperial Place, Providence, RI Cuban Revolution (Downcity), 50 Aborn St., Providence, RI Cuban Revolution (Valley Street), 60 Valley St., Providence, RI DiParma Italian Table, 940 Fall River Ave., Seekonk, MA Gracie’s, 194 Washington Street, Providence, RI Hemenway’s, 121 South Main Street, Providence, RI Pizzico Ristorante, 762 Hope Street, Providence, RI Rasoi, 727 East Ave., Pawtucket, RI Rue De L’Espoir, 99 Hope St., Providence, RI Vine Yard East, 315 Waterman St., East Providence RI Three Sisters, 1074 Hope St., Providence RI For more information visit aidsprojectri.org

WALKING TOUR: PROVIDENCE’S ITALIANTE STYLE Sunday April 15, 2012 1pm - 4pm RISD Museum, 20 North Main Street Explore the influence of Italian architectural precedents on our city’s civic and residential buildings during the 19th-century, including works by Thomas Tefft and Alpheus Morse. In conjunction with the Museum's exhibition Pilgrims of Beauty: Art and Inspiration in 19th-Century Italy, James Brayton Hall, Executive Director of The Providence Preservation Society, leads.

Moderately strenuous walk on College Hill. Tour begins at the RISD Museum with a brief presentation in Danforth Lecture Hall.

For more information visit risd.edu 4

FLOOR PLAN OF THE MONTH Residence 2401, B1 A beautiful 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom 1416 square foot Residence featuring an open kitchen perfect for a breakfast nook, and open dining and living room. This floor plan includes 2 balcony spaces with floor to ceiling sliders. You have beautiful sunset views as well as dramatic views of the Rhode Island State House.

Actual photos taken in and from a B1 Residence

Priced at $569,900

“High ceilings and tons of glass lend itself to spectacular city living.�

Quote from an owner at The Residences Providence

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For information on The Residences Providence Newsletter, please contact Kelly Lee at kelly@residencesprovidence.com

FROM THE CONCIERGE DESK Happy Anniversary to the following staff members: ♦

Joseph Lee—1 year

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David Riley—2 years

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Carlos Flores—4 years

“I have never once come to The Residences when the staff were not entirely welcoming and engaging. They share pleasantries as we come and go with a sense of warmth, decorum, respect and attention.”

We are so proud to have such a wonderful staff!

Spring Cleaning is upon us!

Below is an overview of our Trash and Recycling program:

Quote from a frequent guest of one of our owners at The Residences Providence

Put all trash down the trash chutes. Place all recycling in the properly marked containers. Ordinary household trash and garbage shall be placed in secure plastic trash bags and should be disposed of in the trash chutes.

Do not place loose items down the trash chutes or other recycling containers.

Any bulk items, boxes, etc., must be disposed of in the trash receptacles provided in the garage level of the Condominium. We will be happy to dispose of any large items for you, please call the Concierge for assistance with these items.

On May 1st Centro is introducing a new Spring and Summer Menu!

Kelly Lee is now a Notary Public. Visit the Sales Office in Residence 2506 Monday through Friday between 9am-5pm for the free Notary Service!

Concierge Desk P: 401-598-8040 F: 401-598-8081 E: concierge@tpgcompanies.com Photos taken from the walking tour of Kennedy Plaza 6