April 2015
EnRICHment: Oral History Workshop with Marta Martinez
People who have “made history” often say that they were not thinking of making history, but were just going through daily life. Sheldon Horowitz, the main character of Norwegian by Night, falls into this category. But, as we learn, Sheldon, a Korean War sniper, watchmaker, husband, father, and New Yorker is as unique as his experiences. As he ages, Sheldon encourages the preservation and understanding of his character by telling stories. In her discussion, Marta V. Martínez will offer a…
Find out more »Eddie Soares Tribute: “RI Ambassador of Jazz”-“Deacon of Dixie”
Join Sylvia Ann Soares for an illustrated presentation on Eddie Soares, jazz pianist and solo performer of the twentieth century. Edwin Jose Soares (1913-1993) was a 1st generation Cape Verdean Rhode Island pianist. Eddie was renowned for his stride to cocktail style in solo performances, and for over 35 years, his work with Tony Tomasso’s Jewels of Dixie. Sylvia Ann also shares Eddie’s music. FREE
Find out more »October 2015
Acting Black- A History of Black Performing Arts in Rhode Island
“Stages of Freedom: Black Performing Arts in Rhode Island” will explore the contributions Black artists have made to the performing arts, specifically on stage and screen, in Rhode Island. The project will help us look at performing arts as a tradition of dynamic cultural, ritual and identity exercises that tell important stories about the Black past and inform the present. While Blacks have used acting, dance, and storytelling to entertain, the act of forgetting, they’ve also used it in equal…
Find out more »March 2016
What If? Speculative Short Stories
What if time travel were possible? What if you could hire a company to dispose of any and all pests, including human ones? What if very intelligent children were raised in a closed, controlled environment designed to enhance their native abilities? Using both contemporary and classic short stories, Dr. Joan Glazer, Professor Emerita from Rhode Island College, will lead the discussion of this speculative fiction.
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