Archive for September 2023
ART! Providence Art Club, 3 new exhibitions opening
Artist and Educator Kameko Branchaud to Select Prizewinners at Providence Art Club The Galleries of the historic Providence Art Club will host three new exhibitions with celebratory opening receptions on Sunday, September 17 from 2-4pm. Spread across the Club’s three public gallery spaces, the shows will feature works in oil, acrylic, encaustic, cold wax, and…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for September 12, 2023 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist It only rains on days that end in “Y”. Probably some scattered showers here and there through the day as the low pressure system tries to escape to our east, dragging a residual trough through the area that will ‘encourage’ some nimbus development. Less chance of lightning and downpours, so there’s…
Read MorePawtucket Hall of Fame inductees and Person of the Year announced – tickets on sale now
The Pawtucket Hall of Fame Committee proudly announces this year’s list of 2023 Pawtucket Hall of Fame inductees. The public is invited to its annual Pawtucket Hall of Fame Banquet and Induction Ceremony on Friday, November 3, 2023, beginning at 6pm (reception), 7pm (dinner) at the Pawtucket Armory Arts Center, 172 Exchange Street, Pawtucket, RI.…
Read MoreAge Wave study sees shift in how nation perceives aging – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues “Old Age” enters a new age. That’s how Age Wave sees it after releasing its new Harris Poll results, revealing that the graying of America is shifting how the nation views growing old and its perception on longevity, health, retirement and sense of purpose. “Everywhere we turn in American culture…
Read MoreThe Religion of Work – by Mary T. O’Sullivan
By Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL [Workism] is the belief that work is not only necessary to economic production, but also the centerpiece of one’s identity and life’s purpose; and the belief that any policy to promote human welfare must always encourage more work. – Derek Thompson in The Atlantic Now that I’m older and somewhat wiser, I’ve…
Read MoreRhode Island events: We remember September 11th
Today, there will be several events recognizing the 22nd anniversary of 9/11. 8:30am – RI State House – State of Rhode Island will hold its 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony marking the 22nd anniversary of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. The ceremony will be held at the State House to honor those who lost their…
Read MoreFirst Vineyard Wind turbine heads out to sea – Nantucket Current
Reprinted courtesy and permission of The Nantucket Current (https://nantucketcurrent.com) by Jason Graziadei • Sep 07, 2023 A tugboat carrying Vineyard Wind’s first assembled turbine squeezed through the New Bedford hurricane barrier opening on Wednesday. Photo courtesy of Vineyard Wind In a milestone for Vineyard Wind, the first assembled turbine components left the port of New…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for September 11, 2023 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Another day of muggy conditions with morning mist/fog and the chance for showers and thunderstorms scattered through the afternoon. The low pressure rolling along the frontal boundary moves east, and may drag some drier air into the area later in the evening, but it’s a long shot. Los in the upper…
Read MoreRain dampens PVDFest debut at new location in District Park – Ann-Allison Clanton
By Ann-Allison Clanton Photo, top: Dominican dancers Amid controversy over location change, thousands of Rhode Islanders and neighboring Massachusetts visitors were expected to pour into the Capitol City and District Park for three days of music, vendors, and yes, food trucks, for PVDFest. A Friday night party took place at the CIC Building’s Venture Cafe…
Read MoreSmith’s Castle celebrating 75th Anniversary as a living history museum, sets events
Local living history museum teaches colonial history with a new digital learning map. In North Kingstown, there is a castle that that transports people back in time, showcasing stories of fame and fortune—as well as the dark secrets—of our American colonial past. For 75 years, the Cocumscussoc Association has carefully curated experiences through exhibits, events,…
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