Friends’ On June 18, in a letter to our community , we shared our outrage and despair at ongoing police brutality and racial violence, joining our voice with others in demanding justice for Black lives. The Gamm affirmed a need to examine the ways in which racism not only infects policing, but our own theater. We unequivocally acknowledge […]
Report: Pandemic Brings Fathers and Children Closer Lily Bohlke-Commonwealth News Service CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — As families deal with the stresses of working and parenting during the COVID-19 pandemic, a new Harvard Graduate School of Education study finds almost 70% of fathers across the country are feeling closer to their children. Even though gender roles in parenting have […]
Museum of Work & Culture Offers Virtual Children’s Baking Workshop with Wright’s Dairy & Bakery WOONSOCKET, R.I. – The Museum of Work & Culture will offer its annual Children’s Baking Workshop with Wright’s Dairy Farm & Bakery this year in a virtual format with curbside pickup bakers kits. This year’s workshop will be held on […]
A Civic Conversation What should be part of a patriotic education? The latest in a series about civil discourse with the Newport Historical Society Newport, RI – Join the Newport Historical Society for a Civic Conversation to discuss the topic “What should be part of a patriotic education,” on Thursday, October 29, 2020 from 5-6:30pm, virtually on […]
Iris: the flower with a message The Iris is not only unique; you could even call it magical. It can be found in every color of the rainbow including the most stunning color of all: blue. Did you know that there are both large-flowering and small-flowering irises? Rainbow The name ‘iris’ is Greek for ‘rainbow’. […]
2020 NEA BIG READ: Attleboro – Anime, Witches, Mythology & Virtual Art Extended. ATTLEBORO – Witches have been persecuted since the Bronze Age but, you’ll learn in a NEA Big Read virtual lecture Wednesday, Sept. 30, not all witches are “bad.” And witchcraft is relevant to current world events. ELLEN Ellen Evert Hopman, an […]
2019 ANNUAL REPORT | September 22, 2020 Dear Friend, 2019 will be remembered as the year that we renovated the studio and adapted our programs to a year-round cycle. Its lasting impact carried us into a new decade, flush with opportunity and possibility for the arts, economic, environmental and social justice. Please take a moment to […]
DEM HOSTS VIRTUAL WILDLIFE OUTREACH PROGRAMS THIS FALL PROVIDENCE – The Department of Environmental Management (DEM) Division of Fish and Wildlife will be hosting a variety of virtual outreach programs this fall, in partnership with several libraries. These programs aim to spread awareness of wildlife management and conservation efforts across the state in a fun, interactive setting. The […]
