The Founding Fortunes Talk at the Newport Historical Society with Author Tom Shachtman Newport, RI (March 2019) – Join the Newport Historical Society for a talk with author Tom Shachtman on The Founding Fortunes: How the Wealthy Paid for and Profited from America’s Revolution on Thursday, March 26, 2020 at 5:30pm at the Leatherman Program Center, 82 Touro
Museum of Work & Culture to Exhibit Work of Artists on the Autism Spectrum (WOONSOCKET, R.I.) – The Museum of Work & Culture will host Through Our Eyes, an exhibit by the Rhode Island Consortium for Autism Research & Treatment (RI-CART). All of the work on display was created by artists with autism and related conditions and
Renowned Québec journalist Patrick White on “The Exodus of French Canadians to New England: the Story Behind the Story” PATRICK WHITE [FREE EVENT] When: Wednesday, March 18, 7 pm Where: The Museum of Work & Culture, 42 S. Main St., Woonsocket, R.I. Renowned Québecois Journalist Presents Free Talk at Museum of Work &
BOG MAROON BY DON DOUCETTE Thoughts of cranberry bogs have taken me back in time to memories of a small homestead cranberry bog here in Attleboro, Massachusetts. Several times this past week my travels have taken me to Sandwich, Massachusetts – and during this travel time, I have noticed cranberry bogs along the way in
Linden Place Honors Women’s History Month with “The Ladies of Linden Place” Mansion Tour Hear the stories of the women who lived and worked at Linden Place Mansion through the ages at Linden Place’s “Ladies of Linden Place” Guided Tour. In celebration of Women’s History Month, a special docent-led tour is being offered on
CULTURAL CENTER OF CAPE COD Saint Patty’s Supper, with Chef Joe Cizynski Tuesday, March 17, from 5:30-7:30 pm. St. Patrick’s Day occurs annually on March 17 in observance of the death of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. What began as a religious feast day in the 17th century has evolved into a
ANNUAL ALL SCHOOL ART SHOW SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 2020 “Self-portrait Judah” created by Judah Tchari of North Attleboro, MA; Age 12; Watercolors & Sharpie on paper. On display during the 7th Annual All School Show. Attleboro, MA –The Attleboro Arts Museum will present its 7th Annual All School Show, a one-day student art
Spring Community Day at the Worcester Art Museum Brings Ancient Rome to Life WORCESTER—Before the fateful Ides of March come miniature chariot races, tasty kabobs, art Odysseys, trivia contests and a Project Roman Runway featuring toga haute couture! The Worcester Art Museum, in collaboration with young Ancient Rome enthusiasts from two local schools, greet spring
Free Talk on the Art of Civil War Reenacting at Museum of Work & Culture WOONSOCKET, R.I. – Valley Talks, a series of free historical lectures, continues on Sunday, Mar. 8, 1:30 pm, at the Museum of Work & Culture when established historical reenactors Paul and Denise Bourget will present Commitment to Civil War Reenacting.
MoWC’s Ciné Québec to Pick Official Entry for 2020 R.I. International Film Festival MONTREAL BOTANICAL GARDEN WOONSOCKET, R.I. – The Museum of Work & Culture invites the public to an upcoming event that will help curate the 2020 Flickers’ Rhode Island International Film Festival. Ciné Québec, an evening of Québecois films in celebration of the month