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Friday, December 5th, 2025
Good morning, Providence. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 5th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Rhode Island Convention Center unveiled its new $3.5 million bar (The Exchange) on Wednesday, offering a fresh venue for convention guests and local fans. Governor Dan McKee held a press conference there to promote Saturday’s University of Rhode Island vs. Providence College basketball rivalry game. Go Local Prov
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Across RI, holiday markets are underway and upcoming through Dec. 23, offering unique gifts and festive experiences for shoppers (including crafts, food, and live music). Today features the Downtown Providence Holiday Market, while other events in Jamestown, Newport, Pawtucket, and Middletown add to the celebration. The Providence Journal
- ➤ Providence has a busy weekend of local arts and entertainment. La Cuesta Magica starts today at Teatro ECAS while Nova One headlines City Hall tomorrow — the Bristol Christmas Festival and folk music fundraiser occur Dec. 6-7, and a talk on news media is set for Dec. 10 in Pawtucket. Rhode Island PBS
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Peter Howitt, the 2025 Nobel laureate from Brown, discussed his research on creative destruction (the process where new innovations replace old methods) and his long partnership with Philippe Aghion during a local Q&A. He said that open competition will continue to drive change in economic policy. Brown University
- ➤ Brown University will host its annual Midyear Completion Celebration tomorrow, Dec. 6, on College Hill to honor .5ers finishing their degree requirements this month. Speakers Suhaila Hashimi and Vanya Noel will share stories of resilience and renewal during the event. Brown University
- ➤ Brown’s School of Public Health will see Dean Dr. Ashish K. Jha depart on Dec. 31 to focus on a new initiative for pandemic and biosecurity threats – enrollment has reached a record high and interim dean Francesca L. Beaudoin will lead the school as it continues research and education. Brown University
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Prime Healthcare withdrew its bid for Roger Williams Medical Center and Our Lady of Fatima Hospital, leaving the Centurion Foundation as the only suitor. Centurion will appear in bankruptcy court today to update on its financing as closing the hospitals could overwhelm emergency departments. The Boston Globe
- ➤ Open enrollment for health insurance in Providence continues until Jan. 31. Consumers can visit HealthSourceRI+ for guidance on choosing plans as pandemic-era subsidies end and costs change. The Providence Journal
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Rhode Island steakhouses offer a range of dining experiences from Providence to Newport. Diners can sample wagyu and pork options and enjoy quality meals that make the trip worthwhile. The Providence Journal
- ➤ Bartender Justin Brody won the cocktail competition at Mystic Cocktail Classic with his award-winning Bajan Daydream. Now at Juniper, he plans to open a new bar in 2026 that will feature tropical cocktails, sustainability, and a vast rum collection. The Boston Globe
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Providence and URI still disagree on the roots of their basketball rivalry as records differ on whether the first game was played in 1920+1921; the heated contest gains another chapter with Saturday's game at noon downtown fueling the debate. The Providence Journal
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Providence College vs. URI Men's Basketball
12:00 – 1:30 PM — Amica Mutual Pavilion — Check the official site for ticket pricing — Watch the exciting rivalry as the Providence Friars take on URI in NCAA Division I basketball.
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Providence Bruins vs. Springfield Thunderbirds
3:05 – 4:35 PM — Amica Mutual Pavilion — Ticket prices vary — Catch an exciting matchup as the Bruins take on the Thunderbirds in a thrilling hockey game.
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Meghan Patrick Live
6-10 p.m. — Moonshine Alley — Limited menu available — Enjoy an intimate night of country music with CMT's Next Women of Country 2025 singing her hits.
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Earth Wind and Fire Live Concert
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Providence Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the timeless hits of music legends Earth, Wind & Fire and groove to their unforgettable sound.
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Dizgo with Nite Zero Band
7-8:30 p.m. — Fete Music Hall — $25 — Experience an exciting night of music featuring Dizgo and Nite Zero Band.
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Kate Voegele with Tyler Hilton
8:00-9:30 p.m. — The Greenwich Odeum — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of music with talented artists from 'One Tree Hill'.
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Boston Pops Holiday Concert
3:00 – 4:30 PM — Providence Performing Arts Center — On Sale Now — Experience the holiday magic with classic tunes and a special appearance by Santa Claus.
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Handel's Messiah
3-6 p.m. — Veterans Memorial Auditorium — Cost info unavailable — Experience the timeless beauty of Handel's Messiah performed live in Providence.
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Frosty Night – Wooden Sign
7-9:30 p.m. — Paint and Vino — Complimentary beverage included — Create your own wooden sign while sipping on a drink of your choice.
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BalletRI Presents The Nutcracker
7:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. — Providence Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the magic of Clara's journey to the Land of Sweets this holiday season.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The beauty of a living thing is not the atoms that go into it, but the way those atoms are put together.
~ Carl Sagan
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