Parental Guilty Pleasures for When the Kids Go Back to School
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Parental Guilty Pleasures for When the Kids Go Back to School
Whether it be going out for a fine glass of wine, enjoying a delectable dessert, or learning how to whip up a new meal in a cooking class, GoLocal has a few tempting suggestions for parents to think about themselves for a change.
Spend the money you had set aside for a rainy day and pamper yourself to your heart’s content.
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Wine Tasting
Learn something new by attending a wine tasting at the Providence Wine Academy.
Hosted by Certified Sommelier Steffen Rasch, the tasting will focus on a style of wine, varietal or region.
Occasionally, beer and spirit tastings are offered.
Dessert
Visit Pastiche in Providence for a sample of one of their decadent desserts.
Share a slice of chocolate cake or try their Italian Mascarpone Tort.
Perfect for a romantic getaway with your spouse or a night out with friends.
Fine Dining
Make a reservation at one of Rhode Island’s award-winning restaurants.
The Dorrance is known for their hand-crafted cocktail menu. Mixologist and former comedian Vito Lantz will share a joke and maybe his recipe while he makes your drink.
Try the Rosemary Mango Lemonade. It is delightful!
Massage
Spend a relaxing afternoon receiving the full spa treatment at Heart in Hand Massage Therapy.
Their range of services includes a deep tissue massage, Reiki, skin care, and acupuncture.
Feel invigorated for the rest of the day after spending a few hours at this massage parlor.
Beach
Take a romantic stroll on Narragansett Town Beach.
Spy The Towers in the distance, watch the surfers’ catch a wave, and cap off the night sipping a cocktail at the Coast Guard House.
Sailing
Live it up and take a sailing adventure out of Newport Harbor.
See Newport's scenery and witness a beautiful sunset as you sail along the historic coast.
Cooking Class
Learn a tasty recipe at one of Rhode Island’s premier cooking schools.
Trained chefs will teach you new skills so you can impress your loved ones in the kitchen.
See Rhode Island’s 5 Best Cooking Classes
Reading for Pleasure
Since your child’s summer reading list is completed, relive what it’s like to read a book just for pleasure.
Read a book you wouldn't want your kids to see you reading such as Fifty Shades of Grey.
Spend a lazy afternoon in Providence’s Books on the Square.
Theater
This year marks the 30th anniversary of Pawtucket's Gamm Theatre.
Their first show of the season is the New England premiere of Grounded by George Brandt, a one-woman show about a fighter pilot reassigned to fly drones.
The rest of the season includes:
HEDDA GABLER by Henrik Ibsen
MORALITY PLAY adapted for the stage by Tony Estrella, based on the novel by Barry Unsworth
THE HOUSE OF BLUE LEAVES by John Guare
MARIE ANTOINETTE by David Adjmi
Newport Comedy Series
Before the summer’s end, check out the Newport Comedy Series’ final show of the season Inside Amy Schumer's Backdoor Tour.
