BOB CURLEY, AUTHOR OF 100 THINGS TO DO IN RHODE ISLAND BEFORE YOU DIE, SCHEDULED FOR BOOK SIGNING AT INK FISH BOOKS ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30
What: Book signing for 100 Things to Do in Rhode Island Before You Die with author Bob Curley
When: Saturday, November 30 from noon to 2 p.m.
Where: Ink Fish Books, 488 Main St., Warren, RI 02885
Admission: Free and open to the public
Contact: (401) 368-6827
WARREN, RI—Author Bob Curley will be signing copies of 100 Things to Do in Rhode Island Before You Die at Ink Fish Books, 488 Main St., Warren, RI 02885 on Saturday, November 30 from noon to 2 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.
From sunrise in the shadow of the Beavertail lighthouse to sunset on the deck of the Coast Guard House, 100 Things to Do Before You Die in Rhode Island will fill your days with experiences of a lifetime in the Ocean State. Fuel up for adventure with “only in Rhode Island” treats like Del’s lemonade, coffee “cabinets,” and New York System wieners, then set course for a 12-meter yacht sail on Narragansett Bay, a day trip to Block Island to collect glass orbs and scale the Mohegan Bluffs, and a walk on the wild side of historic Newport’s Cliff Walk. You’ll meet polo ponies, harbor seals, and some leafy green animals by day, and fill your nights with the sounds of live music at the Ocean Mist beach bar and the Rhythm and Roots festival and the sights (and smells) of Providence’s Waterfire.
Author Bob Curley has always lived within hailing distance of the sea, moving from his native Long Island to Rhode Island more than two decades ago and quickly falling in love with the quirky character and rich history of his adopted home. His carefully curated attractions and itineraries are your personal “Rhode Trip” for creating big memories in the littlest state.
100 Things to Do in Rhode Island Before You Die is available wherever books are sold.
About the Author
Bob Curley is a freelance travel writer and guidebook author who has written extensively about his home state of Rhode Island as well as his other favorite islands in the Caribbean. His work has appeared in hundreds of print and online publications including Rhode Island Monthly, Providence Monthly, Newport Life, Coastal Living, AFAR, USA Today, and Four Seasons magazine. When he’s not off exploring he lives in a lakeside cottage with his wife, dog, cat, and several very large raccoons, with a rushing waterfall, croaking bullfrogs, and honking geese providing the soundtrack to summer, and sunrises over the water for wake-up calls on winter mornings.
Author Contact:
Bob Curley, (401) 222-9604, curleybob@gmail.com
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Introduction
Rhode Island may be the smallest state in the U.S. but it’s full of quirky charm and local character (and characters), from celebrating one of the first rebellious smackdowns of the British during Gaspee Days in Pawtuxet to savoring the cheeseless delights of “bakery pizza” and cruising Narragansett Bay with local fishermen in search of stripers. “Little Rhody’s” compact size means it won’t take you a lifetime to experience the 100 Things to Do in Rhode Island Before You Die — even the beaches and the state’s sole ski area are just 20 minutes apart — and the more you do the more you’ll be wowed by how one small state can be packed with such delightful diversity.
Fueled by its ethnic diversity and kitchen talent from Providence-based culinary school Johnson & Wales University, Rhode Island is one of the top foodie destination in New England, from authentic Italian dining on Federal Hill to local specialties like grilled pizza at Al Forno, late-night New York System wieners, and the summery refreshment of Del’s Lemonade.
Rhode Island is a destination for all seasons: hit the slopes at Yawgoo Valley Ski Area in winter, cruise the East Bay Bike Path for a spring sojurn along Narragansett Bay, head for the South County shoreline for camping at East Beach and live music at the Ocean Mist, and thrill to the fall chills at the Roger Williams Park Zoo’s annual Jack O’Lantern Spectacular.
Experiential travel options abound in the Ocean State — you can learn to play polo in Newport, take surfing lessons in Narragansett, learn about harvesting shellfish in Matunuck, and learn to sail on Narragansett Bay.
Rhode Island’s rich culture is both unique and diverse, from the down-home country atmosphere of the Washington County Fair to the art films flickering across the screen at the Avon Cinema and the annual tradition of attending Trinity Repertory Company’s production of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol”.
The combination of the Bay, the beaches, and large swaths of protected woodlands in the western half of the state make Rhode Island an outdoor playground. Seal watching and shark diving tours are unique ways to get on the water and meet the Ocean State’s aquatic residents, and beach options range from the solitude of Mohegan Bluffs on Block Island to the family fun and beach bars of Misquamicut. When it’s time to get active, visitors can hike to a serene waterfall in West Greenwich, hike the Trestle Trail, walk Newport’s famous Cliff Walk, and climb Neutaconkanut Hill for as spectacular view of the Providence skyline.