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 […]
FILM SCREENING Blood and Watershed: A Documentary Film About Our Water Supply Written, produced, and directed by Evan Villari, associate professor and director of the Center for Media Production, JWU. Join the filmmaker for a premiere screening and discussion about the film. May 2, 2023 @ 7:00 PM The Center for Media Production at Johnson […]
Explore Providence neighborhoods on foot during Jane’s Walk, a global weekend festival on May 5-7, inspired by the great urban activist Jane Jacobs. These interactive, walking conversations are led by local residents and community activists who share stories and ask questions that get people thinking, talking, and connecting with each other. Jane’s Walks are free, […]
Don't miss out on the chance to expreience the vibrant culture of Korea and connect with your community. Admission is free and everyone is welcome! Games and activities for prizes! Spicy food eating contest!
On this second Saturday of the 2023 AAPI Heritage Month Celebration, the Cultural Society of East Bay will feature multiple dances from Southeast and South Asia. The event will take place on the outside patio of Washington Park Library at 1316 Broad Street, Providence, RI. In case of rain, there will be tents or the celebration […]
Call to Action brings together diverse voices and leadership from across Rhode Island dedicated to addressing rising hate in our state and beyond. Call to Action: A State-Wide Summit on Addressing Hate will be held on May 16th, 2023 at Rhode Island College, bringing together diverse voices and leadership from across Rhode Island dedicated to […]
The Snowtown Project is a collective research and interpretive project focused on the history and memory of this 19th-century multiracial neighborhood in Providence. They look at the inequity, the people, the shifting landscape of the neighborhood, the context of its existence,… and eventual dissolution. Join members of the Snowtown Research Collective and RISD students in […]
The Snowtown Project is a collective research and interpretive project focused on the history and memory of this 19th-century multiracial neighborhood in Providence -- they look at the inequity, the people, the shifting landscape of the neighborhood, and the context of its existence…and eventual dissolution. Join members of the Snowtown Research Collective and RISD students […]
Join the Cultural Society of East Bay for the third and final Saturday of the 2023 AAPI Heritage Month Celebration. The event will occur at the Washington Park Library, 1316 Broad Street, Providence, RI. Weather permitting, the Tai Chi demonstration will happen on the outside patio. Please register so they know how much food and drink […]
There’s nothing like a change in environment to re-ignite inspiration. Join What Cheer Writers Club Sun, May 21 from 2-5pm for an outdoor write-in among the towering sculptures of The Steel Yard, an industrial arts nonprofit. Congregate with fellow writers, check out nearby coffee shops and restaurants and hunker down to write. When you’re ready […]
The Hazard and Rodman families, their Textile Mills and the Slave Cloth Trade. Tim Cranston, North Kingstown town historian and author will do a presentation on the Hazard and Rodman families, their local textile mills and their involvement in the slave cloth trade. Lecture by Tim Cranston Registration is not required. Visit the museum’s website […]
Author and historian Rob Grandchamp’s talk will feature seven artifacts from the Seventh Rhode Island Volunteers and how they tell the story of a Civil War combat regiment. Registration is not required. Visit the museum’s website for more information. The Summer Speaker Series is free lectures and presentations by local historians, authors, and traditional craftspeople […]