Providence Board of Licenses 2025-08-21
Minutes summary
From the minutes filed with the RI Secretary of State.
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The Providence Board of Licenses met on August 21, 2025, and unanimously approved a consent agenda of 36 items, including monthly entertainment and special event permits. The Board also approved an entertainment festival, conditionally approved monthly entertainment for Maya Azteca pending police detail invoices, continued a matter regarding Medici due to unpaid balances, and issued a warning to The River Bistro for entertainment without a license.
What the body took up (40)
Alma Center LLC dba Alma Center 1017 Broad Street. Monthly Entertainment. September 2025 DJ
APPROVED[UNANIMOUS] AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel ABSENT: Akinbi, Ochoa
CV Rise LLC dba 1070 North 1070 North Main Street. Monthly Entertainment. September 2025 - DJ/LiveBands
APPROVED[UNANIMOUS] AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel ABSENT: Akinbi, Ochoa
Chestnut Street Enterprises LLC dba Alchemy 171 Chestnut Street. Monthly Entertainment. September 2025 - DJ/LiveBands
APPROVED[UNANIMOUS] AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel ABSENT: Akinbi, Ochoa
East Side Restaurant Holdings LLC dba Sport & Leisure 108 North Main St. Monthly Entertainment. September 2025 DJ
APPROVED[UNANIMOUS] AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel ABSENT: Akinbi, Ochoa
Archetype LLC dba Fete Music Hall 103 Dike Street. Expansion of Premises-Patio, Monthly Entertainment. September 2025- DJ/LiveBands
APPROVED[UNANIMOUS] AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel ABSENT: Akinbi, Ochoa
Empire Restaurant Holdings LLC dba Black Sheep 397 Westminster Street. Monthly Entertainment. Septmber 2025- DJ/Live Band
APPROVED[UNANIMOUS] AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel ABSENT: Akinbi, Ochoa
Greig LLC dba Muldowney's Pub 121 Empire Street. Monthly Entertainment. September 2025 Karaoke
APPROVED[UNANIMOUS] AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel ABSENT: Akinbi, Ochoa
Gold Lounge & Restaurant LLC dba Gold Restaurant & Lounge 727 Cranston Street. Monthly Entertainment. September 2025 DJ (Outdoor Entertainment)
APPROVED[UNANIMOUS] AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel ABSENT: Akinbi, Ochoa
JBR LLC dba Platforms 165 Poe Street. Expansion of Premises-Patio, Monthly Entertainment. September 2025 DJ/Dancing
APPROVED[UNANIMOUS] AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel ABSENT: Akinbi, Ochoa
JMA Inc dba Primecut Restaurant Mezzo Lounge 393 Charles Street. Monthly Entertainment. September 2025 - DJ
APPROVED[UNANIMOUS] AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel ABSENT: Akinbi, Ochoa
Jetset Inc dba Jetset Lounge 1095 Eddy Street. Renewal License. Monthly Entertainment. September 2025 - DJ
APPROVED[UNANIMOUS] AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel ABSENT: Akinbi, Ochoa
La Palmera Club Billar LLC dba La Palmera Club 43 Bucklin Street. Monthly Entertainment. September 2025 DJ/ Live Band
APPROVED[UNANIMOUS] AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel ABSENT: Akinbi, Ochoa
Laughing Gorilla LLC dba Troop 60 Valley Street. Monthly Entertainment. September 2025 - DJ/LiveBands
APPROVED[UNANIMOUS] AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel ABSENT: Akinbi, Ochoa
Paps and Bees LLC dba Noir 71 Union Street. Monthly Entertainment. September 2025 DJ/Live band
APPROVED[UNANIMOUS] AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel ABSENT: Akinbi, Ochoa
Kulture Kitchen LLC dba Kulture Kitchen 71 Richmond St. Monthly Entertainment. September 2025 DJ
APPROVED[UNANIMOUS] AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel ABSENT: Akinbi, Ochoa
Michie Hostel LLP dba Michie Hostel 41 Central Street. Monthly Entertainment. September 2025 DJ
APPROVED[UNANIMOUS] AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel ABSENT: Akinbi, Ochoa
Mi Sueno Inc dba Mi Sueno 1070 Broad Street. Monthly Entertainment. September 2025 - DJ
APPROVED[UNANIMOUS] AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel ABSENT: Akinbi, Ochoa
Moonshine Hospitality LLC dba Moonshine Hospitality 52 Pine Street. Monthly Entertainment. September 2025 -Live Bands
APPROVED[UNANIMOUS] AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel ABSENT: Akinbi, Ochoa
RAG Inc dba The Parlour 1119 North Main Street. Monthly Entertainment. September 2025 - DJ/LiveBands - Karaoke
APPROVED[UNANIMOUS] AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel ABSENT: Akinbi, Ochoa
Restaurant Associates of Providence IV LLC dba Lower Level of the Providence 100 Dorrance Street. Monthly Entertainment. Septmeber 2025 DJ/Dancing Jazz Performers
APPROVED[UNANIMOUS] AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel ABSENT: Akinbi, Ochoa
Restaurant Associates of Providence IV LLC dba Lower Level of the Providence 100 Dorrance Street. Monthly Entertainment. September 2025 DJ/Dancing Jazz Performers
APPROVED[UNANIMOUS] AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel ABSENT: Akinbi, Ochoa
Restaurant Associates of Providence IV LLC dba Lower Level of the Providence 100 Dorrance Street. Monthly Entertainment. September 2025 DJ/Dancing Jazz Performers
APPROVED[UNANIMOUS] AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel ABSENT: Akinbi, Ochoa
Solanchi Fernandez, LLC dba Ibiza Lounge 86 Summer Street. Monthly Entertainment. Month of September 2025
APPROVED[UNANIMOUS] AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel ABSENT: Akinbi, Ochoa
Strand Entertainment Group, LLC dba The Strand Ballroom & Theatre 79 Washington Street. Renewal License. Monthly Entertainment. September 2025- DJ/Live Band
APPROVED[UNANIMOUS] AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel ABSENT: Akinbi, Ochoa
Uptown Entertainment LLC dba Uptown Theater 270 Broadway. Monthly Entertainment. Month of September 2025 - Theatrical Performance
APPROVED[UNANIMOUS] AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel ABSENT: Akinbi, Ochoa
Dark Arts Festival by RISD at Market Square. Alcohol Bev Class F-Ltd Nonprofit 1-day beer/wine, Entertainment, Food Truck, Special Event Permit (ACT), Vendor. Special Event Permit 127836- September 7, 2025 from 11:00p-6:00p Street Closure on Canal Walk from College Street to Washington Place
APPROVED[UNANIMOUS] AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel ABSENT: Akinbi, Ochoa
Family Cookout by St. Michael Church at 155 Gordon Ave. Entertainment, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit 128079- August 30, 2025 from 4:00p-9:00p
APPROVED[UNANIMOUS] AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel ABSENT: Akinbi, Ochoa
Liberian Flag Day and Backpack Giveaway by Bliss Gives at Donigian Soccer Field. Entertainment, Special Event Permit (ACT), Vendor. Special Event Permit 128073- August 23, 2025 from 12:00p-8:00p
APPROVED[UNANIMOUS] AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel ABSENT: Akinbi, Ochoa
Narragansett Neighbor Day by Narragansett Beer at India Point Park Soccer Field. Entertainment, Food Truck, Special Event Permit (ACT), Vendor. Special Event Pernit 128023- September 27, 2025 from 12:00p-5:00p ( Class P )
APPROVED[UNANIMOUS] AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel ABSENT: Akinbi, Ochoa
RI Food Truck & Drink Awards by Motif Community Outreach of Rhode Island at 195 District Park. Alcohol Bev Class F-Full Nonprofit 1-day Liquor, Entertainment, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit 127960- September 14, 2025 from 4:00p-9:00p
APPROVED[UNANIMOUS] AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel ABSENT: Akinbi, Ochoa
Taste of 02908 by The 02908 Merchants Association at Davis Park. Entertainment, Special Event Permit (ACT), Vendor. Special Event Permit 127912- September 20, 2025 from 12:00p-3:00p ( Class P)
APPROVED[UNANIMOUS] AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel ABSENT: Akinbi, Ochoa
Trinity Square Block Party by Trinity Square Together at Southside Cultural Center. Entertainment, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit 127834- August 23, 2025 from 11:00a-4:00p
APPROVED[UNANIMOUS] AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel ABSENT: Akinbi, Ochoa
The MSVL Sunset Concert Series by the MUSE Foundation of Rhode Island. Entertainment, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit 128094- The MSVL Sunset Concert Series at Michael S. VanLeesten Memorial Bridge on August 31,2025 from 5:00p-9:00p
APPROVED[UNANIMOUS] AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel ABSENT: Akinbi, Ochoa
The MSVL Sunset Concert Series by the MUSE Foundation of Rhode Island. Entertainment, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit 128094- The MSVL Sunset Concert Series at Michael S. VanLeesten Memorial Bridge on September 7, 2025 from 5:00p-9:00p
APPROVED[UNANIMOUS] AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel ABSENT: Akinbi, Ochoa
Providence St. Patrick's Day Commitee at 381 Smith Street. Raffle. September 21,2025 from 4:00p-8:00p
APPROVED[UNANIMOUS] AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel ABSENT: Akinbi, Ochoa
St. Augustine's Church 20 Old Road. Alcohol Bev Class F-Ltd Nonprofit 1-day beer/wine. Sunday, August 25,2025 from 12:30p-3:00p
APPROVED[UNANIMOUS] AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel ABSENT: Akinbi, Ochoa
Living Culture Festival by Providence Cultural Equity Initiative by 27 Sims Ave. Entertainment, Festivals. August 23, 2025, from 12:00p-10:00pm
APPROVEDApplicant to send the MFE list and Vendor list ahead of this event. Based on the description of what they intend to do, this event may require a Special Event Permit in the future. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa ABSENT: Akinbi
Maya Guatemala, Inc dba Maya Azteca 264 Pocasset Ave. Monthly Entertainment. September 2025 -DJ/Dancing ( Pending Police Detail Invoices)
APPROVED PENDINGApproved - Pending any objection from the Solicitor's Office regarding outstanding Police Detail balances. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel ABSENT: Akinbi, Ochoa
127 Friendship Street LLC dba Medici 127 Friendship St. Monthly Entertainment. Re: Balances on Monthly Entertainment Applications specific to fees.
CONTINUEDApplicant did not appear. A Conditional Cease & Desist Order has been issued requiring payment of past due Monthly Entertainment balances. Must be resolved prior or by August 28, 2025, at 4:00PM. Next: 8/28/2025 4:00 PM [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa ABSENT: Akinbi
The River Bistro Inc. dba The River Bistro 200 Exchange Street. Regarding incident(s) of July 26, 2025, Case Report #25-58432. Entertainment without a license.
VIOLATION FOUNDIssued a Warning. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa ABSENT: Akinbi
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