Reconstructing Black Experiences in Histories of Pirates, Plunder, and Atlantic Slavery with Dr. Hannah Francis November 13 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 6:30pm; doors open at 5:30pm for a complimentary reception Richard I. Burnham Resource Center 82 Touro Street, Newport, RI Tickets: $15-$20 per person The famed Pirate Captain Blackbeard’s ship Queen […]
Artist-in-Residence Talk: Andrea Spiridonakos October 29, 2024 6:00 pm The Coleman Center Museum School Andrea Spiridonakos Join us for an artist talk and conversation with our October Artist-in-Residence Andrea Spiridonakos. She has a practice driven by process, experimentation, and detail, through various mediums such as fiber art, decorative art, and installation. Free, RSVP recommended. Andrea Spiridonakos holds a […]
Round The Bend: Benoit Azagoh-Kouadio Benoit Azagoh-Kouadio sees farming as a symbiotic relationship between many organisms. “We are dancing and not wrestling with our ecological surroundings,” he says. “We are constantly adapting with a philosophy of respect for our interdependence.” On most days, you can find Benoit at Round the Bend Farm, a Center for […]
UNFINISHED REFLECTIONS October 8–November 5, 2024 Election Night Closing Event – Tuesday, November 5, 2024, starting at 7pm! “This exhibition explores the dynamic relationship between art and the ongoing narrative of democracy in the United States. Through a diverse collection of works, we reflect on the evolving ideals, challenges, and aspirations that continue to shape […]
Opening Reception and Artist Talk: Moriah Faith, Open Door Gallery Thursday, October 24, 20244:30 pm – 7:00 pm Free Open Door Gallery, Higgins Education Wing Join us in the Open Door Gallery for the opening reception of The (Dis)Comfort of Home, a solo exhibition by Moriah Faith. At 5:15 pm, Faith will give an artist talk about her ideas and […]
Go “Trick or Reading” at the APL! By Joseph Morra Children’s, Events, Holidays, Reading, Uncategorized Halloween is approaching, and the APL is hosting its annual “Trick or Reading” book giveaway! As with all events at the Library, our goal is to share the love of books, and Trick or Reading is a fun way to encourage kids to read during […]
PAWTUCKET MAYOR’S MESSAGE taking your cozy sweaters out of storage, warming up the apple cider, and getting ready to celebrate the best season our city has to offer. This fall, we have some fantastic events coming up to bring our community together in fun and safe ways. I invite you all to tonight’s Trunk-or-Treat event […]
Electric School Buses Roll Out Across The Country Amy Ryan October 16, 2024 Dear EarthTalk: How are efforts to electrify school buses coming along so that our young people aren’t exposed to noxious exhaust fumes? —Will Durk, Waterbury, CT Over 21 million children ride the school bus each day, making student transportation the largest U.S. […]
