Good Day
Providence
Monday, October 13th, 2025
Good morning, Providence. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 13th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Reservoir Avenue in Providence was named for the Sockanosset Reservoir that served the city in the 1870s—its waters were withdrawn in the 1920s when the Scituate Reservoir took over and the land was later sold for housing in Cranston. The Providence Journal
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Providence’s former Christopher Columbus statue was removed from Columbus Square in 2020 amid protests and bought for $50,000 by former Mayor Joseph Paolino Jr. before being moved to Johnston Memorial Park in 2023 ahead of Columbus Day—Johnston Mayor Joseph Polisena Jr. said the bronze statue now stands as a local fixture symbolizing Italian heritage with donated security measures. The Providence Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Khano Smith spoke with media after RIFC & Las Vegas played and his team won the game. The Providence Journal
- ➤ Rhode Island FC shut out the Tampa Bay Rowdies with a 5—0 win at Centreville Bank Stadium, moving into seventh place in the Eastern Conference and will clinch a playoff spot with a win at North Carolina FC on Saturday, Oct. 18. The Providence Journal
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White Reaper Live
7:30-10 p.m. — Fete Music Hall — ADV $25 | DOS $28 — Catch the energetic performance of White Reaper with special guests Lip Critic and Worlds Worst.
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DUUNES Concert
7-10 p.m. — The Parlour Providence — $17 — Experience the electrifying alternative rock of DUUNES, fueled by raw energy and NYC vibes.
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Freddie Black Album Release Party
8-9:30 p.m. — Fete Music Hall — $15 ADV | $20 DOS — Celebrate Freddie Black's album launch with lively performances from local artists.
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AMERICA 55th Anniversary Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Providence Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate the iconic band's 55 years of timeless music and powerful performances.
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Storytelling Workshop
5-7:30 p.m. — Kismet Improv — No cost mentioned — Craft your storytelling skills in a welcoming environment for all levels.
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Phoneboy Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — Fete Music Hall — $20 ADV | $25 DOS — Enjoy an all-ages show from up-and-coming band Phoneboy.
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Travel Destinations: Rio de Janeiro Session
2-3:30 p.m. — Rochambeau Library — Free entry — Learn top travel tips and must-see locations in the vibrant city of Rio de Janeiro.
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DJ Joe Concert
7-11 p.m. — Mangos Restaurant — Tickets available — Enjoy an evening of Latin beats with DJ Joe spinning Sonido Único.
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Providence Skelly Run
8:00 PM – 11:59 PM — Providence, Rhode Island — Tickets on sale now — Experience a spooky fun run featuring Halloween-themed festivities and an exciting after-party.
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Love In Bloom Art Session
1:00 – 3:30 p.m. — Paint and Vino — Complimentary beverage included — Unleash your creativity in a vibrant, relaxing art class with friends.
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