Gorham Manufacturing Company was a mainstay of Providence's cultural and economic landscape for over a century. On this walking tour, led by Rhode Island Historical Society educators and guides, explore the earliest beginnings of the company in the early 19th century, then move into downtown to look at large-scale creations that are still present in […]
September 12, 2019 - October 27, 2019 Trinity Repertory Company presents the theatrical event of the season, based on the New York Times bestselling novel by Mike Stanton, The Prince of Providence. The nation knows him from Crimetown and Operation Plunder Dome, but Providence has a deeper and more complicated relationship with Buddy Cianci. A […]
Lecture and signing of Brown University Professor Corey Brettschnieder's new book, The Oath and the Office: A Guide to the Constitution for Future Presidents. Co-sponsored by Symposium Books and WaterFire Providence.
Featuring Miss Wensday, Michelle Cruz and Liz Gotauco Join us for a Halloween Eve happy hour concert, featuring pianist Marc Trachtenberg along with a group of some of Rhode Island’s most celebrated, award-winning vocalists. These Ladies of Lounge will be singing their favorite songs from the past century, including those popularized by Ella Fitzgerald, Etta […]
A free, family-oriented event for our neighbors in Providence who may not make it to the annual RI Comic Con this year. Local artists, librarians, and educators lead hands-on sessions as well as provide collaborative space to promote creativity. Dress in a costume, design a video game, animate some characters, visit the photo booth, enjoy […]
Exhibition on view April 29 – November 3, 2019. From humble beginnings as a studio space rented by four RISD guys in the fall of 1995, rose the now mythic Fort Thunder collaborative, located in a dilapidated mill building on the west side of Providence. While there were other decrepit mills nearby, with funky names […]
A Designer's Journey from Hasbro to RISD & Beyond A Workshop/Talk with Khipra Nichols Learn the story of a designer who helped create some of America's iconic toys; gain tips on design and invention; and see a wonderful display! Registration required. Limited to the first 40 participants. Speaker Bio: In the 20-year gap between earning […]
Feria del Libro y las Artes de Providence is a FREE one-day bilingual Latinx festival of books and arts for the whole community! Attractions will include Latinx author readings, book signings, arts and storytelling workshops, and film screenings for children, teens, adults, and seniors. Speaker appearances will include Dominican storyteller and performer Josefina Baez and […]
Michael Rakowitz will discuss his food-related art projects including Spoils and Enemy Kitchen. Reception and book signing to follow. Michael Rakowitz, known for his complex and politically charged sculptures and installations will speak at Brown University about his new and ongoing food-related art projects. Mr. Rakowitz will also be available to sign his new cookbook […]
SAVE THE DATE Interested in the public humanities? Building a project that captures and preserves stories from across New England? Looking for ideas to develop and expand an ongoing humanities project? Come to the University of Rhode Island on Saturday, November 16th to hear about successful public humanities projects, share your own project ideas, and establish […]
A special tour of Lippitt House offering visitors a chance to see and hear about various aspects of the Museum not included in our regular tours. This 90 minute tour led by the Museum Director lets visitors see where servants performed household tasks and explains how 1860s modern technology was incorporated into the house. Space […]
The Story of Plastic is a seething expose uncovering the ugly truth behind the current global plastic pollution crisis. Striking footage shot over three continents illustrates the ongoing catastrophe: fields full of garbage, veritable mountains of trash; rivers and seas clogged with waste; and skies choked with the poisonous runoff from plastic production and recycling […]