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Rise and shine, Providence!

In today’s planning-your-week edition: Wicked, a maple sap boil, and the Brown brain fair + all our favorite events happening over the next seven days.

Today’s sponsor, American Hartford Gold, is helping folks around Providence protect their savings as gold and silver continue to gain momentum. Their free guide explains what’s driving the surge… and what to know before adding precious metals to your portfolio. Grab your free copy here.

📰 In the news

Galway medtech charts growth: Ireland-based SymPhysis Medical will establish a U.S. headquarters in Providence, supported by a $1.25 million Rhode Island Life Science Hub award, to advance its releaze system for treating pleural effusion — read the full story.

Northeast’s biggest saltwater expo: The New England Saltwater Fishing Show wraps up today at the Rhode Island Convention Center, with hundreds of booths, fishing seminars, and a kid-friendly casting area for local anglers — get all the details.

Help for college-bound students: Applications are open for the 2026 Edward Hickling Bradford Scholarship, a $1,100 award for Providence public school seniors and graduates with financial need. Applicants must live in the city — see eligibility and what you’ll need.

Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.

Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.

Highlights this week:

• Discover winter birds at Roger Williams Park
• Explore the brain at Brown Brain Fair
• Indulge in an Antinori Tuscan wine dinner
• Thinning hair? Don’t wait – here are 3 treatments that work
• A home warranty that actually pays is 50% off right now

🏆 Gold and silver are heating up

Together with our sponsor American Hartford Gold

Gold just posted its strongest run in decades… and the momentum is carrying into 2026. Silver has become one of the most talked-about assets as investors look for ways to stay ahead of market volatility.

While many are still sitting on the sidelines, others are quietly repositioning.

If you’re wondering whether you’re missing something, AHG has a free guide explaining what’s driving the renewed interest… and how investors are approaching precious metals right now.

It’s free and worth reading before the next move.

🫶 We got your back

Fresh, fast Vietnamese: Lotus Pepper serves crisp, generously stuffed banh mi, fresh summer rolls, and bright noodle or rice bowls, plus strong Vietnamese iced coffee to power your day. Easy, tasty, very Providence…perfect for the midweek rotation.

Fresh fabric inspiration: Kreatelier is a Providence fabric concept store where inspiration and swatch books abound. This week, get help with curtains, reupholstery, and custom pillows, or browse wallpaper, trims, and fabrics that finally nudge that room from ‘someday’ to ‘done.’

Midnight burger fix? When fries call and sleep says no, Haven Brothers Diner delivers nostalgia, crispy things, and the infamous Murder Burger from a stainless-steel legend of Providence. Still hitting the spot, it’s ideal for post-game, post-show, or that “why am I still awake?” hour.

What doctors wish every 65+ adult had at home: Physicians call it “long-lie,” and it’s the real reason falls are so dangerous for older adults. It’s not a broken bone… it’s lying on the floor for hours waiting for someone to notice. We dug into the options that actually solve this problem, and one stood out. See which one →

📆 Our favorite events this week

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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.

🍝 A Night in Umbria @ Luigi’s Restaurant & Gourmet Express (Johnston) | Thursday (3/12) at 5:00 PM – Skip the TSA for a night in Umbria at Luigi’s. Think stringozzi with black truffle, rosemary porchetta and branzino served family-style, plus charcuterie, potatoes, escarole, and a chocolate hazelnut torte, all from the Battista family’s 57 years of know-how. Bring your appetite, and table stories.

🍀 Turas – Celebrating St. Pat’s @ The Met (Pawtucket) | Thursday (3/12) at 6:00 PM – Celebrate St. Pat’s the grown-up way with Turas, a crack lineup weaving traditional reels, modern Celtic twists, and their polished arrangements. Think rich harmonies, seasoned players, and zero leprechaun shtick. Skip the green beer, bring listening ears, and let the bodhran do the talking.

🎭 Wicked @ Providence Performance Arts Center. PPAC | Friday (3/13) at 7:30 PM – Treat yourself to Wicked at PPAC, the rare blockbuster that actually lives up to the hype, and yes, it still defies gravity. Beautiful sets, big voices, and a story that’s smarter than it looks. Snag seats now, then argue parking like a true Rhode Islander.

🌽 Providence Winter Farmers Market @ Farm Fresh RI | Saturday (3/14) at 9:00 AM – If your pantry needs a midwinter glow-up, the indoor market at 10 Sims Ave has 75-plus farmers and food vendors under one roof, every Saturday. Kinsley is one way now, so swing in via Kinsley, Sims, or Charlotte Hope through Harrison, sample, and stock up.

🌱 Plant & Seed Swap @ Public Shop & Gallery | Saturday (3/14) at 12:00 PM – Whether your pothos needs culling or your seed drawer is a cautionary tale, this free spring swap lets you trade extras, chat with fellow green thumbs, and leave happier. Bring a plant, bring seeds, and bring your best dirt. RSVP for a gentle reminder.

🍁 Maple Sap Boil @ Woonasquatucket River Greenway | Sunday (3/15) at 6:00 AM – Join WRWC on the Woonasquatucket River Greenway for an all-day maple sap boil where patience, fire, and good company turn sap into syrup. Bring a poem or a tune, pop in or stay awhile, and welcome spring like a true local, slow, sweet, and unhurried.

🧠 Brown Brain Fair 2026 @ Brown University | Sunday (3/15) at 10:00 AM – Head up to College Hill for Brown’s Brain Fair, a family-friendly dive into the noggin with interactive exhibits, hands-on activities, and talks that don’t require a PhD. You’ll meet real scientists, keep the kids fascinated, and see an actual human brain up close, no kidding.

Live music & entertainment:

• 3/9 Monday Karaoke @ Black Sheep – 8:00 PM
• 3/11 J. Wail Live Band @ The Met (Pawtucket) – 8:00 PM
• 3/12 Sham-Rockin’ Dinner & Line Dance Party @ Medici Lounge – 5:30 PM
• 3/13 Tchaikovsky’s Fourth @ The Vets – 6:30 PM
• 3/13 Duruflé Requiem @ Sayles Hall at Brown University – 7:00 PM
• 3/14 St Joseph / St Paddy Party @ Tomaselli’s at Rosario – 3:00 PM
• 3/15 Terror and more @ Alchemy – 2:00 PM

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

🔥 Worth a peek

We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.

• This free tool makes it easy to find a financial advisor
• Got debt? See if you qualify to pay up to 45% less
• See if you can get a lower car insurance rate
• Protect your pet (and your wallet) with Spot

📻 Providence report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 58°F – Low: 36°F – Precip: 0%

Sunny, with a high near 58. Southwest wind 2 to 9 mph. Later: Patchy fog after 7pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 36. Southwest wind 2 to 7 mph.

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Tomorrow – High: 62°F – Low: 40°F – Precip: 1%

Patchy fog before 9am. Sunny, with a high near 62. Southwest wind 2 to 7 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. South wind 2 to 6 mph.

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