Posts Tagged ‘art’
In the News… Quick Recap of the Week’s News, September 6, 2025
Busy news week, as usual – here’s a roundup of news items of interest in the greater Rhode Island area, nationally and internationally – and passings of note. Search for more info on any of these or let us know if you would like more information. ___ RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY CVS won’t do COVID…
Read MoreTo Do in RI: The Trials of Elleanor Eldridge, a one-woman show. Two performances.
Stages of Freedom and the Ely Neighborhood Performing Arts Initiative present an exciting one-woman show based on the trials of Elleanor Eldridge, a 19th century Black Rhode Island woman whose property was stolen from her. Two performances in Providence occur on Wednesday, September 10th at 12:15pm at Market Place, corner of College and North Main…
Read MoreART! Tory Fair, Protest Flowers – Odd-Kin Gallery
Tory Fair: Protest Flowers has run from June 1 to September 7, 2025. As the exhibit prepares to close, there will be a closing talk and reception on September 7th during the hours of 2-5pm with Tory, the artist. The Gallery is at 89 Valley Street in East Providence. Protest Flowers reimagines the language of…
Read MoreHistoric Massachusetts Flag Called “Problematic”. Which New Design Would You Choose?
Massachusetts is attempting to redesign its flag, a process to be “more representative of its diversity and heritage“. The current flag, adopted in 1908, features the problematic state seal from 1898 with a Native American figure under a sword-wielding arm, which will be replaced. The new flag is expected to be finalized after public feedback…
Read MoreTo Do in RI: Pawtucket Arts Festival Returns, August 29th – September 7th
Photo: Pawtucket Calendar, Demi Pita, photographer The City of Pawtucket will host its annual Pawtucket Arts Festival, featuring an exciting lineup of returning events and some new surprises in store. Beginning August 29th and running through September 7th, residents and guests are invited to celebrate the city’s arts and culture community at locations throughout the city.…
Read MoreART! The Bristol Middle Passage Port Marker Project, Spencer Evans, sculptor
Photos: Travis DeLong Dedicated to presenting an honest and hopeful commemoration of Bristol’s involvement in the local and Transatlantic trade and enslavement of African and Indigenous peoples, emphasizing the importance of memory, truth, education, and healing, the Bristol Middle Passage Port Marker Project dedicated and unveiled “Our Ancestors Come With Us” sculptures at Independence Park…
Read MoreMini Entrepreneur Fair for 4-16 year old Budding Entrepreneurs
ENTERPRISING KIDS: A LOT OF LEARNING AND FUN BUSINESS FAIR FOR KIDS Across Rhode Island, countless children dream of one day owning their own business. For 11-year-old Julius Morris, that dream is already becoming a reality. Over the past two years, he has created and sold custom-made semi-precious stone bracelets. Thanks to his participation in…
Read MoreTo Do in RI: Collector-Con Providence is back. Family-friendly, serious collector, casual fan
Collector-Con Providence is Back! Get ready for the ultimate collector’s experience — a family-friendly convention filled with rare finds, nostalgic treasures, and pop culture favorites! 🗓 Date: Sunday, August 24, 2025 📍 Location: 21 Traverse St, Providence, RI 02903 🕐 Time: 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM 💵 Admission: FREE for all ages! 📲 RSVP Here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1836100140302982 What You’ll Find: ✨ Pokémon Cards 🏀 Sports Cards 🎮 Video Games (Retro &…
Read MoreART! Growing the NetWorks, at WaterFire Arts Center
As summer comes to a close and we rush to the beach, or to the garden, or grab that book we meant to read, let’s pick an arts event to end the summer as well – Growing the NetWorks, an exhibition at WaterFire Arts Center will end on August 31st. Made possible, in part by…
Read MoreART! For the Artists – RISCA Grant Applications Open Now
State Arts Council opens arts grant applications with Oct. 1 deadline Providence, RI—The Rhode Island State Council on the Arts (RISCA) announced today that applications are now open for selected arts and culture grant programs – General Operating Support for Artists, Artist Open Studio Tours and the State Cultural Facilities Grant Program. The deadline to…
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