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Thursday, June 25: Providence

Has the Recession Slowed Its Momentum?

POSTED: 5:00 pm EDT June 17, 2009
UPDATED: 5:04 pm EDT June 25, 2009

It's home to some of the nation's most acclaimed schools and celebrated restaurants. Recently, the Wall Street Journal named the city a top ten tourist destination. But can Providence keep its momentum going in the midst of a recession that's racking Rhode Island harder than most states? Anthony Everett says city leaders are betting their future on a mix of art and culture, and tonight he discovers why Providence may have a winning hand.

Show Resources:

Providence Performing Arts Center
220 Weybosset Street
Providence, RI 02903
401-421-2997

The RISD Museum
224 Benefit St.
Providence, RI 02903
401-454-6500
RISD Museum

Bovi's Tavern
287 Taunton St.
E. Providence, R.I.
401-434-9670
Bovi's Tavern

Steve Smith and The Nakeds
The Nakeds

Haven Bros.
25 Dorrance St.
Providence, RI

Al Forno
577 S. Main St.
Providence, R.I. 02903
401-273-9760
mail@alforno.com
Al Forno