Providence, RI;  In support of the Providence Children's Film Festival coming to the Avon Cinema and Wheeler, the Thayer Street Merchants, both retail and restaurants are offering extra perks to film festival volunteers and attendees. A volunteer only need to flash their volunteer badge and attendees can use their ticket stubs to received discounts up and down Thayer (see list below). Free Parking has been secured by the Thayer Street District 

Management Authority (TSDMA) working with Brown University will also be offering free parking in Lot# 11 on Saturday & Sundays during the festival for both volunteers and attendees. Check with PCFF for parking details. 

TICKET HOLDER PERKS
Present a Festival ticket or stub between Feb. 13-21 to receive:

• Free admission to RISD Museum on February 12-14 and 20-21
• Generous discounts from many Thayer Street merchants:
  • Shopping
    • 2nd Time Around (294 Thayer St) 15% off an item of their choice. *Some Exclusions may apply.
    • Spectrum India (252 Thayer) 20% off all full priced merchandise
    • Pie in the Sky (225 Thayer St) 20% off all full price merchandise with purchase over $25
    • Sneaker Junkies (290 Thayer St) 15% off total purchase. Not to be combined with other deals
  • Eats
    • Flatbread Company (161 Cushing St) 20% off food purchase
    • East Side Pockets (287 Thayer) 10% off purchase
    • Ben & Jerry’s (224 Thayer St) 10% off purchase
    • English Cellar Alehouse (165 Angell St) 1/2 price appetizer
    • Kartabar (286 Thayer St) 10% off food purchase
    • Paragon (234 Thayer St) 10% off food purchase
    • Subway (114 Waterman St) Free large cookie with a foot-long value meal
    • Au Bon Pain (223 Thayer St) Free mini cookies (3) with salad or whole sandwich purchase
    • Andreas (268 Thayer St) 10% off food purchase
    • La Creperie (82 Fones Alley) 15% off purchase
    • Kabob & Curry (261 Thayer St) 10% off food purchase

To purchase tickets: ​http://providencechildrensfilmfestival.org/2016-festival-details/

Providence, RI;  BigBelly Solar Trash Containers were installed on Thayer Street replacing traditional barrel style trash cans. Funded by the TSDMA, the BigBelly compactors are the latest in public trash technology. 

The Thayer Street District Management Authority (TSDMA) announces the completion of a district wide tree well & sidewalk improvement project in time for the Thayer Fall Artisan Festival. Dangerous sidewalks were removed and replaced with new level concrete. Tree wells were re-sized by block and lined with cobblestones to enhance the visual appeal of the district as well as to provide addition protection for the District's trees. In addition, three new trees were planted to replace damaged trees that had been removed years earlier. A bicycle repair station was also installed as part of this project on the Olive Street side of the Brown Bookstore. The total cost of the District Improvement Project was approx. $35,000. and fully funded by the Thayer Street District Management Authority. 

Thayer Street, Providence, RI: Thayer Street on College Hill in Providence RI announces their 2nd Annual Fall Artisan Festival. Thayer Stree will be closed to traffic: Bowen to Angell. with over  100+ Artists showcasing their work along with LIVE Music, LIVE Entertainment, Kids & Family Activities, Free Bike Valet,  and Amazing Food & Drink. The event is Open and free to the public!  Join us...Walk, Bike, Bus or Drive to Thayer Street! 
The Festival is sponsored by Festival Fete and Thayer Street District Management Authority​.

For details: http://www.thayerstreetdistrict.com/2nd-annual-fall-art-festival-on-thayer-street.html

Thayer Street, Providence, RI:  The Thayer Street District Management Authority announces 1st Annual Thayer Street Holiday Stroll.on December 14th 12 am to 4 pm. Thayer Street will host Santa and his elves, Olde Towne Carolers, Brown Student Carolers, LIVE music and special discounts at many of the businesses up and down the street. 

Thayer Street, Providence, RI:  Thayer Street District Management Authority reports their 1st Annual Thayer Fall Artisan Festival September 20th on Thayer Street in College Hill to be a success with over 2000+ in attendance. TSDMA Board member officially open the Thayer Parklet during the event. The TSDMA plans to make with festival an yearly event.