Keynote | September 12, 5:30 PM | Brown University Granoff Center for the Arts Martinos Auditorium | 154 Angell St. Providence | FREE | Registration required What’s gonna happen? There is a calamity in the air. Every person I pass on the street has that look on their face. The look of, “What’s gonna happen?” […]
September 14, 8:00 PM | The Vets, 1 Avenue of the Arts, Providence | $29-69 | Get Tickets “A necessary and great American epic for our time” (Los Angeles Times) Equal parts community organizer, Elizabethan fool and bedazzled bon vivant, Taylor Mac is recognized as one of the most exciting voices in contemporary theater, and […]
September 15, 10:30 AM | Brown University Granoff Center for the Arts Fishman Studio | 154 Angell St. Providence | FREE | Registration required . One of the most provocative voices in contemporary theater, Taylor Mac is hailed for defying convention while engaging diverse audiences. The multi-dimensional artist (who uses the pronoun “judy”) shares judy’s […]
Of Nature Composed Sunday, January 26 4:00PM First Unitarian Church of Providence One Benevolent St. Providence Highly praised for its transcendent quality, “Of Nature Composed” premiered in 2016 to celebrate the centennial of the Pulitzer Prize through an exploration of nature, science, the arts and humanities. This deftly arranged concert program features music by Pulitzer […]
Livestreaming on February 25 at 7pm, February 26 at 7pm, and February 27 at 2pm. Experience stunning visuals and deeply human narratives in this poignant work designed for audiences of all ages. Woven from young refugees' accounts of their journeys, CARTOGRAPHY combines simple storytelling with interactive video technology to recount experiences of modern-day migration from a youth perspective. […]
Livestreaming on February 25 at 7pm, February 26 at 7pm, and February 27 at 2pm. Experience stunning visuals and deeply human narratives in this poignant work designed for audiences of all ages. Woven from young refugees' accounts of their journeys, CARTOGRAPHY combines simple storytelling with interactive video technology to recount experiences of modern-day migration from a youth perspective. […]
Experience a groundbreaking film spotlighting diverse women composers spanning twelve centuries. Film Premiere and Live Performance: Thursday, November 4, 2021, 7:30 PM at Rhode Island College’s Sapinsley Hall in the Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts The film is also streaming on the FirstWorks Virtual Stage on Friday, November 5, 2021, 8 PM EST Tickets […]
FirstWorks is proud to present this stunning live performance film created by Taiwanese jazz artist Vincent Hsu (徐崇育) and his ensemble, Soy La Ley Afro-Cuban Jazz Band (古巴爵士樂團). Born in Changhua, Taiwan, Hsu is an award-winning bassist and composer who fuses jazz and Afro-Cuban music with his Taiwanese roots. Streaming On-Demand November 12-19 Join the […]
“Part living history, part concert, all uplifting” —The Washington Post While they may appear worlds apart, Mali’s Amadou & Mariam and the Blind Boys of Alabama share something that is undeniable: deeply felt music of the soul that transcends cultures, nations and musical styles. For over 40 years, Amadou & Mariam have combined their personal love story with a global music […]
Mayor Jorge O. Elorza, the City of Providence’s Department of Art, Culture+ Tourism and founding partner FirstWorks will once again host PVDFest, Providence’s free outdoor signature arts festival, June 10-12, 2022. After an unimaginable two years, artists and performers from around the corner and around the globe will reinvigorate and rebuild Providence’s world-renowned art and […]
