Community Events

On Thursday, July 9, we’ll present Bite-Sized Preservation: Reading Architectural Drawings. We'll explain the different kinds of plans, show how they are produced and used, and discuss how they have changed in the internet age. Are architectural blueprints Greek to you? This session, featuring architect Joel VanderWeele, will explore striking historical examples of architectural drawings […]

Preservation, far from representing a neutral position, is a symbolic, political act. How has a preservation practice informed by racial bias and power shaped our built environments and reinforced inequities, here in Providence and more broadly? And how do “we the people,” tell the stories of places that matter — who is included, and who […]

Ready to take your podcast to the next level? Learn industry secrets from professional podcasters like Daniel Denvir (The Dig), Caitlin Durante (The Bechdel Cast), Mary and Blake Larsen of Mary & Blake Media, and the hosts of PVD's own Spark Up podcast. From building a brand to monetizing the hard work you put into […]

Take in 300 years of architectural history as you cruise Providence’s waterways! This 90-minute boat tour, led by the Providence Preservation Society, highlights the stories, sightlines, and subtle details that define Providence. From the most eye-catching landmarks on the city skyline to hidden architectural gems, you’ll discover historic Providence from the best seat in town!

Edith Shlivovitz, a ferociously spirited octogenarian, hasn’t left her apartment since Covid-19 descended upon NYC. Through belting showtunes to her taxidermied cat, pretending to be a snake, Zooming with her long-dead husband, and much more, she shares her journey during these solitary months and the lessons learned along the way. Created and Performed by Amanda […]

This online Podcast Editing Workshop teaches you how to edit, slice, delete, and layer audio in a beginner-friendly format. In this virtual workshop you will learn to edit audio interviews under the guidance of expert editor and podcast host Jeff Emtman of KCRW's Here Be Monsters.