October 5, 2018 - June 30, 2019 A humble act first born of necessity, repair is an expression of resistance to the unmaking of our world and the environment. Repair and Design Futures is a multidisciplinary exhibition and programming series that investigates mending as material intervention, metaphor, and as a call to action. In this […]
At noon on July 3rd in the East Providence City Hall City Council Chambers, Yvonne Smart, the Education Coordinator of the Cape Verdean Museum, will talk about the history of the Cape Verdean Flag and Cape Verdean Independence. Outdoor Flag Raising: 12:30pm (weather permitting). The East Providence City Hall will also feature a display from […]
In August 1969—against a backdrop of a nation in conflict over sexual politics, civil rights, and the Vietnam War—half a million people converged on a small dairy farm in upstate New York to hear the concert of a lifetime. What they experienced was a moment that would spark a cultural revolution, changing many of them […]
The Cape Verdean Museum & Cape Verdean Progressive Center bring you a celebration of Cape Verdean culture and history with a display of all the best Cape Verde has to offer from food and education to music and much more. There will also be a free art exhibit featuring works by Joaquim Freire Semedo, Rossana […]
Sea of Shadows is a feature documentary thriller that follows undercover investigators, environmentalists, journalists, and the Mexican Navy on their desperate last-minute effort to rescue the Earth’s smallest whale—the Vaquita—from extinction. A looming disaster in one of the most spectacular environments on Earth sparks a rescue mission unlike any other in Sea of Shadows, a […]
July 16 / 5:00 – 7:00 pm / $15 / Rough Point Museum Almost every Newporter with a long enough memory has a story about Doris Duke. Special guests, including former staff and friends, recount their experiences, and we hope you bring your own recollections to share at this casual event that examines the legends […]
Join us July 16 at 7pm at the Block Island Maritime Institute for "Rethinking the Gaspee Affair," a new history program reevaluating Rhode Island's much-lauded Gaspee Affair. The lecture is free and open to all. Beverages and discussion following the talk. Rethinking the Gaspee Affair In June 1772, a group of Rhode Islanders attacked and […]
A celebration of Providence’s Latino culture with Mambo Pa Ti Dance Company. Join us in one of the most anticipated events of the summer. There will be great live music, DJs and dance shows from all over New England and beyond. Free beginners salsa lesson starting at 6pm. Live Music by Robertico Arias y Su […]
July 22 / 5:00 - 7:00 pm / $15 / Rough Point Museum Newport was the most active slave port in the British North American colonies, and many of the enslaved Africans who arrived here were placed into training in the artisan trades, including furniture making. This presentation by the 1696 Heritage Group will explore […]
July 24 / 5:00 – 7:00 pm / $15; 12 and under free! / Rough Point Museum A night that celebrates Doris Duke’s lifelong affinity for jazz music. Join us for an evening of picnic blankets, ocean breezes, and soulful tunes that recalls the early years of the Newport Jazz Festival when Doris was known […]
Join us to preview the new website OldPVD.com for crowdsourcing local history. OldPVD.com, an historical, architectural, and genealogical research site featuring a collection of photos and images of buildings and places in Providence dating from 1636 to the present day. The website is interactive, enabling visitors to upload their own images or to share a […]
“I heard a comforting voice clear as day.” “The tree lifted me up and spoke to me.” “It was as if the whole world was calling me.” Eight faiths: Native American. Buddhism. Judaism. Christianity. Hinduism. Islam. Spiritualism. Naturalism. Agnosticism. Truck drivers, shop clerks, teachers. Our neighbors. Our beliefs. Shared stories of soulful agony to wonder […]
Presented by the Wilbury Theatre Group, The Olneyville Expo is a theatrical event celebrating the history, culture and community of the Olneyville neighborhood of Providence. Borrowing both the variety format and the ethics of education and uplift from 19th Expositions, Chautauquas, and Worlds Fairs, The Olneyville Expo brings together community groups, historians, ecologists, storytellers, artists, […]
As part of Write Rhode Island Summer Institute, young writers from across Rhode Island come together for an intensive week of creative writing in Providence. Students will share their poems, short stories and flash fiction on Saturday, July 27th as part of the PVD Fringe Festival. Hit this event at 4pm at Donigian Park; bring […]
August 7th: Pay What You Can August 8 & 9: $13 FUTUREWORLDS 5: Escape from JollyWorld is a theatrical hip hop multimedia tour de force, written, produced, and performed by the members of AS220 Youth, that tells the story of a drug addicted rapper, Marley Man, who finds himself in JollyWorld - a hyper animated […]
July 29 / 5:00 - 7:00 pm / $20 / Whitehorne House Museum The 1696 Heritage Group takes over Whitehorne House Museum for one night only, telling the stories of the enslaved and free Africans who worked in the artisan trades in colonial Newport. Public historians Theresa Guzman and Keith Stokes lead this small group […]
The Mini Grant Program for requests up to $2,000 invites individual researchers, nonprofit organizations, and schools to apply for funding in support of public humanities projects, documentary film, civic education initiatives, and individual research. MINI GRANT DEADLINES November 1, 2018 February 1, 2019 May 1, 2019 August 1, 2019 All materials must be submitted to […]
You're invited to join the Rhode Island Council for the Humanities on Thursday, August 1, 2019 for a Humanities Happy Hour. Join us as we partner with newportFILM for their wonderful newportFILM OUTDOORS series. Bring your own picnic, blanket and/or chairs and enjoy a night under the stars watching The Apollo –a new documentary film […]
The Rhode Island Expansion Arts Program (RIEAP) is excited to open the 2019-2020 funding opportunity for seed grants to promote intercultural collaboration. RIEAP offers funding and organizational assistance to community-based, culturally diverse arts and cultural organizations. It is supported by a collaboration between the Rhode Island Foundation, Rhode Island State Council on the Arts (RISCA), […]
Enjoy gorgeous surroundings during a special weekend to benefit Preserve Rhode Island and the Little Compton Historical Society. The Friday evening Preview Party features a sunset supper, complimentary beverage, live music, and early buying privileges. Ticket includes admission to Saturday's full-day festival for more time to peruse antiques from around New England. Advance ticket sales […]
Two shows in one! A full-day festival featuring antiques dealers from around New England and a Classic Auto Show. Stroll among antiques dealers displaying unique, high-quality items. Admire vintage vehicles in a Classic Auto Show, then vote for your favorite and attend the awards presentation at 3:15 pm.