It's no secret that engagement in civic life in Woonsocket - from politics to public events to community organizing - is difficult. There are economic and social barriers to engagement, ongoing disenfranchisement, and so many closed-off cliques, it can often be difficult to make your voice heard. Because this feeling is shared across many communities […]
Join Julia Renaud, Associate Director of Grants and Strategic Initiatives, for an hour long workshop about the ins and outs of applying for a mini or major grant from the Humanities Council. Bring your questions and your ideas for upcoming public humanities projects. Free and open to the public. Registration required.
The future of our environment is among the most pressing issues of our time. In 2022-23, URI’s Center for the Humanities is devoting its annual lecture series to the environmental humanities, a discipline that uses humanistic questions and methods to shed light on how we interpret our environment and envision its future. This yearlong series draws on […]
On Saturday, April 15 from 10 AM – 3 PM, join Rhode Island Civic Health Index Community Partner and Chief Tureygua Taino Cay, Joel Rosario Tapia, for the Cibuco Bayamon Taíno Tribe Areito. Areitos are Taíno celebrations that commemorate ancestors, culture, and memory. The event will be held on Nahaganset/Narragansett tribal land at Mashapaug Pond, 357 […]
KAARI is a town hall-style gathering at the Association building on Saturday, April 15, 2023. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss and share ideas on how to boost the Association's activities, which have shrunk since the corona pandemic. Your participation is greatly appreciated. This event is free and open to the public.
Want to see areas not usually open to the public at Lippitt House Museum? On Tuesday, April 18, Lippitt House Museum’s director and curator of education are leading a special tour experience sharing details of the working lives of servants and exploring the back-of-the-house 19 th century mechanical systems that made life comfortable for Providence’s […]
Join members of the team behind the 2022 Rhode Island Civic Health Index (RI CHI) to discuss steps that Rhode Islanders can take, together, to impact civic health in the state. The conversation will begin with a panel focusing on strengthening community well-being and community participation in Rhode Island. RI CHI Data Consultant and Co-author […]
Don't miss the 6th annual Rhode Island Black Film Festival (RIBFF)! From April 20-23, you can enjoy four days of feature, short, and documentary films screened at venues throughout Providence. For a complete listing of films, please visit ribff.org This event is free and open to the public. Registration required. RIBFF hosts panels, roundtables, and workshops, […]
See the 2022 Rhode Island Civic Health Index traveling exhibit at Teatro ECAS, 57 Parkis Ave, Providence, RI 02907 from April 20 - April 30. See website for open hours. The 2022 Rhode Island Civic Health Index (CHI)—the first ever for the state—draws upon data-driven indicators and information about diverse connections to civic life. The report […]
Join What Cheer Writers Club at Under the Lindens, a community write-in at Linden Place in Bristol, RI on Sun, April 23 from 11am-4pm. Gather with fellow writers from across Rhode Island to work on your individual project in a community setting. Writers can set up at tables in the ballroom or across the expansive […]
