ONGOING EXHIBITIONS Medieval Chapter House Ongoing Pause for a moment of peace and seclusion inside a Benedictine priory from medieval France. This chapter house once served as a meeting room for monks, and the Gothic stone arches, stained glass windows, and grand fireplace inspire a quiet awe to this day. Originally built in the 12th […]
Can We Phase Out Styrofoam? Tim Weighart July 17, 2024 Despite being made from carcinogens, styrofoam is still prevalent today across the U.S. and around the world despite the risks. Credit: Pexels.com. Dear EarthTalk: Styrofoam is terrible for the environment and hard to recycle but still prevalent across the U.S. What’s being done to phase it […]
RIPTA Celebrates $7.4 Million FTA Grant Award for Rehabilitation of Historic Facility with Members of Congressional Delegation (L-R) Walter Melillo, President/Business Agent, Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 618; Representative William O’Brien, Chair of the House Finance Subcommittee on Environment and Transportation; Christopher Durand, interim RIPTA Chief Executive Officer; U.S. Senator Jack Reed; and U.S. Senator Sheldon […]
AUGUST KID’S ACTIVITIES AT EAST PROVIDENCE LIBRARIES PROGRAMS FOR ALL AGES All Ages Summer Reading Challenge August 1-August 24 at Weaver Library, Riverside Library, and Fuller Creative Learning Center Creative Learning Center This summer, the East Providence Public Library challenges you—kids, teens, AND adults—to read and earn points to win prizes! You can also attend […]
Join Us at Linden Place for a Captivating Historic Character Portrayal: “Jane Austen: Who Dares to be an Authoress” Linden Place is thrilled to announce a special theatrical event featuring a historic character portrayal of one of literature’s most beloved authors, Jane Austen. Join us on Saturday, August 3, at 2:00 PM for “Jane Austen: […]
Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England Partners with RIDOT Warwick, R.I. (July 25, 2024)—Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England partnered with the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) on June 20th for a STEM Career Exploration Tour. Girl Scouts across three councils joined together to explore career opportunities in fields such as project management, engineering, planning, […]
What: Fortune and Fantasy: Canton in the Eyes of Providence in Early America research talk with Qiong Wu Where: Aldrich House (110 Benevolent St., Providence, RI, 02906) When: Thursday, August 15th, 12pm Inaugural RIHS Hittner Fellow Qiong Wu to Present on Archival Research Qiong will discuss her current research and the information found in the RIHS archives […]
Heartbeats and Harmony On view from June 21st – November 2nd, 2024 The Sandwich Glass Museum proudly presents “Heartbeats & Harmony” a collective exhibition of works by glass artist Robert Dane and painter Carl Lopes. Based on their mutual love of Afro-Caribbean music, this exhibition features glass sculpture and imagery reflecting admiration and inspiration drawn from Afrocentric culture. […]
