WaterFire Arts Center

Rhode Island's 45th Annual Heritage Festival Saturday, October 21, 2023 WaterFire Arts Center 475 Valley Street, Providence, RI 02908 12:00 to 5:00 pm "Explore the world through art and music!" Join in a lively celebration of our state's rich cultural heritage! WaterFire Arts Center will be filled with culture, music, and dancing from around the […]

Originally scheduled for January 22, this live performance is rescheduled to Thursday, September 29, 2022 to open FirstWorks’ fall season. The producers have prioritized the health of our audience members and artists during the current high community transmission of COVID-19, while affirming the healing power of the arts. “The Telling” is a new collection of […]

An overview and discussion of the critical culture theory, philosophy of expansion, and key strategies to achieve the Beloved Community. “Achieving the Beloved Community: Key Concepts in the Philosophy of Critical Culture Theory” An overview and discussion of the critical culture theory, philosophy of expansion, and key strategies to achieve the Beloved Community. The speakers […]

Rev. Mahlon Van Horne of Newport often opened speaking programs in Rhode Island that featured Frederick Douglass. Ricardo Pitts-Wiley of Mixed Magic Theatre (Pawtucket, RI) portrays Rev. Van Horne delivering his speech “The Negro in Rhode Island: Past, Present and Future.” Rev. Van Horne was a much respected leader of the Black community in Newport, […]