Aurea presents: New & Dangerous Opinions of Roger Williams

Set in the dramatic political and philosophical fray of colonial Rhode Island, Aurea introduces audiences to the strong-minded iconoclast, Roger Williams and his deep respect for Native American culture.

Chamber music of Handel, Orlando di Lasso, John Milton, Henry Purcell, Barbara Kolb & Chris Turner, with writings of Roger Williams and Native American poetry.

• Guest Speaker John McNiff, Historian – Park Ranger, Roger Williams National Memorial, RI Council for the Humanities Public Humanities Scholar Award
• Consuelo Sherba – Artistic Director, RI Council for the Humanities Tom Roberts Prize for Creative Achievement in the Humanities