Celebrate Labor Day weekend at Old Slater Mill. Free music, tours, talks, and activities will be offered throughout the weekend. Thursday, August 29: 6:30 PM - Ranger Walkabout/Music Workshop Join Park Rangers for a free guided tour of Old Slater Mill. The tour will focus on the musical connections with textile mills. Immediately following the […]
Join newportFILM for a screening of Secret Mall Apartment. Watch the trailer and learn more here. THURS, SEP 5 — SECRET MALL APARTMENT The Elms, Newport 6:00 PM - Live music by Bill Bartholomew 7:20 PM - Film View the rest of the summer series lineup:
Join The Empowerment Factory in Slater Park for a free day of fun at our 8th Annual Healthy Living Community Event, part of the Pawtucket Arts Festival. Register before the event to win cool prizes! The first 50 registrations will receive VIP Goodie Bags, and all participants will be entered into a raffle at the […]
Rhode Island Humanities is hosting two virtual sessions in September with information and updates on our grant opportunities for the upcoming year! These sessions will include information on both our federally funded major and mini project grant programs, and our state-funded THRIVE general operating support program. They are especially useful if you’re new to the application […]
Rhode Island Humanities is hosting two virtual sessions in September with information and updates on our grant opportunities for the upcoming year! These sessions will include information on both our federally funded major and mini project grant programs, and our state-funded THRIVE general operating support program. They are especially useful if you’re new to the application […]
Created by Providence-based artist duo Jason Tranchida and Matthew Lawrence, co-curators of Headmaster, Scandalous Conduct: A Fairy Extravaganza is a multi-channel musical documentary reconstructing the Newport Navy Sex Scandal of 1919. This experimental video installation unravels themes of homophobia and surveillance, pairing primary historical documents and archival photography with recreated excerpts from Jack and the […]
A free event to give visitors a perspective on Pokanoket life in the East Bay (Sowams) from past centuries to the present day through dancing, singing, drumming, storytelling, presentations, and displays on Pokanoket history and culture. Sunday, September 15, 2024 1:00 - 5:00 pm at Burr's Hill Park in Warren, RI. Free parking in lot […]
Join PVD World Music for the 5th Annual African Film & Art Festival September 18 - 22, 2024. Events will be held at various locations including Brown University’s Watson Institute, the RISD Museum's Metcalf Auditorium, the Providence Public Library, Church Hill House, the Courtland Club, and the Southside Cultural Center. Please check schedule for details. […]
The Brown Bag Series features faculty and graduate students sharing their research, teaching, public humanities, or digital humanities projects. The talks will be held once a month on Wednesdays at 1pm in the Hoffman Room of Swan Hall, and also broadcast on Zoom. Click the links below for more details and to register. Free & […]
Exploring the impact Art and Books have had on our communities' most influential individuals - join in Conversations at Knight! A gathering and conversation with community leaders and influential people who make a difference in our lives. Luyi Shao has been the Director, Founder, and Instructor at the Rhode Island Kung Fu and Lion Dance […]
Stages of Freedom presents Providence actress and vocalist, Becky Bass as the legendary Sissieretta Jones, the nation's first Black opera superstar who grew up in Providence. "The Sun is Shining" by Tom McGuire is a one-woman show takes you into the life and songs of this leading diva. Thursday and Friday, September 19 and 20 […]
Join the Rhode Island Historical Preservation & Heritage Commission for the 46th Annual Rhode Island Heritage Festival, Saturday, September 21, 2024 from 12:00 - 5:00 PM at the WaterFire Arts Center in Providence. Program Schedule: 11:50 AM: The RI Heritage Festival kicks off with a Flag Parade around the building. 12:00 PM: Opening […]
Winning grants, residencies, fellowships and admission to MFA programs allow artists to professionalize their creative practice, leading to more resources. On Sat, September 21 from 3:00 - 5:00 pm, Rhode Island creatives are invited to Build Your Creative Capital, an application support day at LitArts RI. Get feedback on that pesky Artist Statement, perfect your […]
Rhode Island Humanities is hosting two virtual sessions in September with information and updates on our grant opportunities for the upcoming year! These sessions will include information on both our federally funded major and mini project grant programs, and our state-funded THRIVE general operating support program. They are especially useful if you’re new to the application […]
Sustaining Democracy: A Humanities Lecture Series At a time of widespread concern about challenges to democracy, the Center for the Humanities is pleased to present “Sustaining Democracy: A Humanities Lecture Series.” This yearlong speaker series (which will run parallel to the Fall 2024 Honors Colloquium on “Democracy in Peril” and extend into Spring 2025) will demonstrate the […]
Join the Korean American Association of Rhode Island for a day filled with Korean culture, food, music, games, and more. Enjoy traditional performances, try delicious Korean dishes, and explore traditional Korean games, costumes, and spicey hot ramen eating contests and prizes. Whether you're a K-pop fan, a foodie, or just curious about Korean culture, our festival […]
Rhode Island Humanities is hosting two virtual sessions in September with information and updates on our grant opportunities for the upcoming year! These sessions will include information on both our federally funded major and mini project grant programs, and our state-funded THRIVE general operating support program. They are especially useful if you’re new to the application […]
Monday, September 30, 5:30 - 7:00pm: Join Providence Public Library for a talk by Timothy D. Walker, Professor of History, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, on Sailing to Freedom: Recovering and Re-centering the Maritime Dimension of the Underground Railroad as part of their Washed Series. Dr. Walker's talk will highlight little-known stories of freedom-seeking by sea, describe the less-understood […]
Pied Type: Letterpress Printing in Providence, 1762–Today Guest Curated by Lois Harada The exhibition will be on view in the Joan T. Boghossian Gallery at the Providence Public Library, third floor, during regular library hours from October 2, 2024, through January 11, 2025. Please join us for the opening reception on Wednesday, October 2; details here! Pied Type: […]
Sustaining Democracy: A Humanities Lecture Series At a time of widespread concern about challenges to democracy, the Center for the Humanities is pleased to present “Sustaining Democracy: A Humanities Lecture Series.” This yearlong speaker series (which will run parallel to the Fall 2024 Honors Colloquium on “Democracy in Peril” and extend into Spring 2025) will demonstrate the […]