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RI Humanities Presents 50Fest!

 

For one day only, Rhode Island Humanities takes 50 years of humanities out of the box in a rare and exciting display of culture, history, and visions of civic life. Dive into Rhode Island’s complex politics and unique history at a mini film festival. Explore an exhibition of vivid posters for public events that shaped and inspired communities. Express your hopes and dreams at the communal activity. Create connections in the film and digital portrait studio. Celebrate 50 years of humanities and culture at 50Fest. Complimentary coffee, boba tea, and water. Food for purchase from food trucks. Register.

FREE and open to the public.

Saturday, October 7 @ 12:00 – 5:00PM
WaterFire Arts Center
475 Valley St, Providence

 


About the Venue & Accessibility

Mobility Access:

The WaterFire Arts Center (WFAC) is an ADA compliant venue. There are two ADA parking spaces available at the main entrance. Wheelchairs (2) are available on request. 50Fest will take place on WFAC’s ground floor. The venue has three sets of ADA compliant restrooms, two on the first floor and one accessible by elevator on the second floor.

If you use a mobility device, and would like to reserve an accessible seat for the film festival portion of the event, or have other accessibility needs and questions, please contact Cat Laine at cat@rihumanities.org by September 30. Read more about WaterFire Arts Center.

Blind and Low-Vision:
Service animals are welcome at WFAC. Documentary film descriptions, poster exhibition labels and descriptive text will be downloadable as a 508 and WCAG AA compliant PDF, designed to be used with a screen reader, one week before 50Fest.
Large print (18pt font or greater) copies of printed materials will be available.

Deaf and Hearing Loss:
The films featured in the festival will be closed-captioned in English.

Parking:
WFAC has a 37-vehicle parking lot adjacent to the building’s main entrance with two accessible parking spaces. Additional parking is available in the adjacent ALCO parking lots.

Public Transit:
The nearest bus stops:
92 bus stop at Atwells Avenue and Harris Avenue and a 0.4 mile walk.
56 bus stop at the VA Hospital and a 0.4 mile walk.

Food and Drink:
Complimentary coffee, boba tea, and water will be provided while supplies last. Food will be available for purchase from local food trucks. Food may be consumed in the designated dining area during the event and also outside.

Restrooms:
The venue has three sets of ADA compliant restrooms, two on the first floor and one accessible by elevator on the second floor. An ungendered universal restroom is located on the first floor near the WaterFire Store.

Lighting:
The venue has many large windows and will be lit by natural light during the event.

Sound:
There will be music playing at a moderate volume in select locations within the venue.

 

50th Host Committee
Thank you to our 50th Anniversary Host Committee!

  • Joe Wilson Jr., Honorary Chair
  • Rebecca Bertrand, Co-Chair
  • Touba Ghadessi, Co-Chair
  • Cherry Arnold
  • Stephanie Basile
  • Tiffini Bowers
  • Elizabeth Delude-Dix
  • Antonia Noori Farzan
  • Stephanie Fortunado
  • Elizabeth Francis
  • Cat Laine
  • Sophia Mackenzie
  • Emily McHugh
  • Doug Popovich
  • Julia Renaud
  • Jeannette Riley
  • Tom Roberts
  • Josh Stenger
  • Eric Sung
  • Christopher Westgate
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    Thank you to our 50th Anniversary Supporters!

  • Anonymous
  • Joan & Richard Abrams
  • Citrin Cooperman and Company, LLP
  • Michael Fein & Marjorie Feld
  • Stephanie Fortunato
  • Elizabeth Francis
  • Herman H. Rose Civic, Cultural, and Media Access Fund
  • Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island
  • Lippitt House Museum/Preserve Rhode Island
  • Sophia Mackenzie & Tom Sprenkle
  • Adrienne Morris & Stewart Martin
  • Julie Nora
  • Jean & Mark Patiky
  • Scott Raker & Abby Berkelhammer
  • Maureen Reddy & Douglas Best
  • Rebecca Riley & David Carden
  • Salve Regina University
  • Tom Roberts Humanities Ingenuity Prize Fund
  • Jessica L. Weinstein & Barry Blake
  • Don & Kitty Wineberg
  • Connie Worthington & Terry Tullis
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    Donors giving $1,000+ to RI Humanities in our 50th year
  • Anonymous
  • Joan & Richard Abrams
  • Candy Adriance
  • Cherry Arnold
  • Axis Advisors LLC / AxisActs, AX
  • Berkelhammer Family Fund
  • Christina Bevilacqua
  • Tiffini Bowers
  • Alex Chiulli
  • Elizabeth Delude-Dix
  • Elaine & Barry Fain
  • Elizabeth Francis
  • Touba Ghadessi & John Richard
  • Gero Meyersiek
  • Kenneth Newman
  • Julie Nora
  • Douglas Popovich & Bradley Wester
  • Sarah & Craig Richardson
  • John Simmonds
  • Josh Stenger & Shannon Dolan
  • Jen Riley & Kathleen Torrens
  • Rebecca Riley & David Carden
  • Tom Roberts
  • Marjorie Lee Sundlun
  • Weisberg Family Foundation
  • Don & Kitty Wineberg
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    If you have a business, and are interested in supporting RI Humanities’ 50th year, visit our Sponsorship page to learn more about how partnering with RI Humanities may benefit you and your business.

    Since 1973, Rhode Island Humanities has been guided by the founding declaration of the National Endowment for the Humanities: democracy demands wisdom and vision. Everything we do is in service to this founding principle.

     

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    Sophia Mackenzie
    Associate Director of Development
    sophia@rihumanities.org
    401.273.2250

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