Songs and Poems for the Earth and Season

Notable Works will present “Songs and Poems for the Earth and the Season,” on Saturday, December 9, 2023 at 2 PM at the North Providence Union Free Library (1810 Mineral Spring Ave. North Providence, RI). This poetry, music and informative event, which is free and open to everyone, will feature a special presentation by Alicia Lehrer, Executive Director of the Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council (WRWC), who will share this vital organization’s efforts “to create positive environmental, social and economic change by revitalizing the Woonasquatucket River, its Greenway and its communities.”

Featured Poets will be: Sharon E. Alexander, who will also begin this event with a Land Acknowledgement, Diana Cole, Braden Collins, Lawrence J. Krips, Kate O’Kula, Jim Manchester, Heather Sullivan, and Yvonne Wingard, Communications Manager of the Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council. Music will be provided by The Notable Works’ Ensemble: Alison Shea, Ensemble Director and pianist; Noreen Inglesi, composer, poet and vocalist; Beth Schapira, lead vocalist; Teresa Gervais, flutist and Maria Bilyeu, cellist with Special Guests: Mary Zema, mezzo-soprano and Bart Duarte, tenor. There will also be a musical performance by Greg Berger’s Music Class from Stephen Olney Elementary School in North Providence, which will be singing some songs of the season. Also, former North Providence Music and Fourth Grade Teacher Dr. Anne Marie Vale will conclude this program with a performance of some familiar favorites on trumpet and drums. In addition, there will be an Open Mic for Poetry.

Complimentary Refreshments will be provided by D. Palmieri’s Bakery and Santoro’s Pizza along with the local Stop and Shops. Admission is FREE, the Library is handicapped-accessible, and everyone is welcome!

At this event, Notable Works will be graciously accepting donations of hats, socks and gloves for this year’s Notable Works’ “Love Warms the Homeless Heart” Tote Bag Project, which provides essential items plus hygiene items as well as a resource guide to families and individuals in need during the winter months.

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