WaterFire Providence making cuts in programming due to lack of funding

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WaterFire Providence making cuts in programming due to lack of funding

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Big changes are coming to WaterFire Providence, as the duration and number of events at the locale are being cut. “Coming post pandemic, it’s been very challenging, not only for WaterFire Providence, for the whole arts and culture sector,” Managing Director Peter Mello said. Mello explained sponsorships are a major driving factor to put on the WaterFire shows and over the last decade, they’ve seen a major decline in sup…