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JUNE 2012 NEWSLETTER East view from The Residences Tower
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today for more information or to schedule a private tour: 401 598 8282
FRIDAY NIGHT CONCERT SERIES AT WATERPLACE PARK ♦
June 15 - The Brooklyn quintet Delta Spirit kicks off the series.
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June 22 - two of Providence's hottest acts, The Silks and Tower & The Fool, hit the stage.
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June 29 - The White Rabbits come to town in support of their new album.
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July 6 - After high profile performances at Bonnaroo and Coachella, Los Angeles based Grouplove performs.
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July 13 - Walk the Moon promise to deliver a performance worthy of the New York Post's claim that "this is a band you need to know…now."
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July 20— 20— The Rice Cakes close out the series.
All Concerts Free! Concerts begin at 7:30pm
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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE CITY! Dunkin Donuts Center—www.dunkindonutscenter.com www.dunkindonutscenter.com 1. The X Factor Live —June 27-29, 2012
Providence Performing Arts Center - www.ppacri.org 1. IL DIVO & Orchestra Concert - June 6, 2012 2. Crosby, Stills & Nash—June 15, 2012 3. Jersey Boys - August 15 – September 2, 2012
Rhode Island Convention Center—www.riconvention.com www.riconvention.com 1. Rhode Island Sports Awards —June 13, 2012 2. Netroots Nation—June 7-10, 2012 3. Hearing Loss Association of America Convention —June 21-24, 2012 4. Nuestra Belleza Infantil/Juvenil RI—June 24, 2012 5. Take Over (Boxing Event) - June 29, 2012 6. Headliners National Dance Competition—June 30—July 5, 2012 7. Amica Ironman 70.3—July 6-8, 2012
PROVIDENCE, RI: AMERICA’S BEST BURGER CITY! According to readers, pretty much everything tastes good in Providence, with its reputation for creative, locavore chefs. It ranked No. 2 for overall dining, as well as No. 2 for pizza and No. 5 for high-end cuisine. Try the New England Grass-Fed Burger at Local 121, or swing by Harry’s Bar and Burger for 100-percent-Hereford sliders on potato rolls and 50 beer options—proof of the city’s high rankings for microbrews.
To read the full article visit: www.travelandleisure.com/articles/americas-best-burger-cities/2 3
For information on The Residences Providence Newsletter, please contact Kelly Lee at kelly@residencesprovidence.com
WATERFIRE 2012 SCHEDULE Call the Concierge to start booking your dinner reservations! • • • • • •
Saturday, June 9th Saturday, June 23rd Saturday, July 21st Saturday, August 18th Saturday, September 15th Saturday, September 29th
Since the mid-1990s, WaterFire has inspired more than ten million visitors by combining sparking bonfires with the sound of enchanting music and the scent of wood smoke. Just honored with the 2012 New England Travel Readers’ Choice Award for Best New England Festival or Event, WaterFire truly brings the Providence waterfront to life.
Green & Cleaner is an environmentally conscious cleaner of garments and home furnishings – healthier for you, your clothes and the world we live in! NO TOXIC chemicals are used. Their Green Emporium sells green products or a green lifestyle .
New Customers get
15% Off Green & Cleaner
147 Elmgrove Avenue, Providence RI tel: 401 808-6321
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Green & Cleaners is now offering services for our Residents! FREE pickup and delivery service –Mondays & Thursdays at your location. To see & learn about their cleaning process visit: www.greenandcleaner.com.
EXECUTIVE LEASING AT THE RESIDENCES ♦
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Fully furnished Residence including furniture, house wares, linens, dishware and all household appliances. Beautiful color schemes & accessories appointed by The Rhode Island Design Center. All utility, cable & wireless internet included in the monthly lease payment. Weekly housekeeping and linen service included in the monthly lease payment. One membership to the Capital Club Fitness Center. Reserved parking space in the Residences private garage.
One and Two Bedroom Residences are Available! Call 401401-598598-8282 for more information 5
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: ♌
James Kanelos—2 years
We are so proud to have such a wonderful staff! State required fire alarm testing will be on June 12th 8:30am -3pm Will require access to each Residence to test the smoke detectors which will beep for a few seconds Each Residence will take approx. 10 minutes A formal notice to all Residents affected will be sent out 1 week prior. Carlos and his daughter Yolanie after being sworn in as a US Citizen
On May 11th, our very own Carlos Flores became a US Citizen. Please help us in congratulating this very special milestone in his life!
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Your feedback is important to us! We would like your help in evaluating and improving our services to you at The Residences. Please remember to fill out your Concierge surveys and use the self addressed stamped envelope to send them to our Management Office. Photos taken from the walking tour of Kennedy Plaza
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