Saturday, July 25, 2026

THE BEANSTALK CHALLENGE

Museum & Public Library Offer Free Educational Reading Challenge for Students & Families The Museum of Work and Culture and the Woonsocket Harris Public Library are excited to announce the start of their first Rhode Island History Reading Challenge for students and families from across the region. Beanstack is the platform for our new Rhode Island […]

FIRE FLOWERS AND A TIME MACHINE

THE WILBURY THEATRE GROUP and WATERFIRE PROVIDENCE present FIRE FLOWERS AND A TIME MACHINE (FLORES DE FUEGO Y UNA MÁQUINA DEL TIEMPO) Presented October 1-17 outdoors at the WaterFire Arts Center and the nearby American Locomotive Works campus, ‘Fire Flowers’ is a bilingual performance event directed by Shey Rivera Ríos and featuring work from fifteen performance artists on topics […]

FREDERICK DOUGLASS: PROPHET OF FREEDOM

STAGES OF FREEDOM Join us for a free virtual talk with Pulitzer Prize winner Dr. David Blight, whose book, Frederick Douglass: Prophet of Freedom, is being made into a major motion picture, as he explores Douglass’ long & little-known relationship with Rhode Island.   The event concludes with a spiritual sung by the Schiller Chorus.  A […]

GOVERNOR GINA RAIMODO: WEEKEND RE-CAP

Hello friend, GINA RAIMONDO There’s a lot going on these days, and it’s easy to miss things. That’s why I wanted to put together a quick recap for you of the new announcements from the past week.   If you know someone who wants to stay up-to-date on the latest measures Rhode Island is taking […]

RAIN-HARVEST-ART

Providence Stormwater Innovation Center to Host Rain Harvest Arts Festival at Roger Williams Park A community celebration of water quality and habitat improvements October 3, 2020; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm* Roger Williams Park, 1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI Festival Information at Boathouse Lawn Free and Open to the Public   Providence, R.I. – Join a […]

BRIDGEWATER STATE UNIVERSITY: ALUMNA PROFILE

Oldest graduate reflects on a life of teaching and service Marie Rudd Thomas By Brian Benson  More than 80 years after graduating from Bridgewater State University, lessons at the heart of a Bridgewater education still shape Marie Rudd Thomas’ life.   “The foundation of teaching and helping and giving stayed with me,” the member of the […]

SUNDAY MUSEUM CONCERTS

Dear Friends, First Unitarian Church in Providence After a silent spring of national pandemic, we have decided to take advantage of lower transmission rates, and by implementing a thorough list of safety precautions, we have been approved to offer three, one-hour live concerts, at the First Unitarian Church in Providence. 65 people can be admitted, […]