THE MINERAL MUSE No wind. No Waves. No clouds. Only the whisper of the tide as it withdrew, stroking the shore, a lazy drift of gulls overhead, and tiny points of light bubbling in the channel. From The Wellfleet Whale by Stanley Kunitz) Cape Cod’s beaches have long inspired artists, probably for as long as there have
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2020 ON CAPITOL TV We’ve been keeping the list of Rhody Award winners under wraps. Tune in on Sunday, when we will share tributes to eight outstanding preservation projects (pictured here, one of them twice!) and two preservation heroes. Hosts Val Talmage (PRI) and Paul Loether (RIHPHC) will present video stories about our honorees.
LIGHTHOUSE GIFT MEMBERSHIP Thinking about holiday shopping? Mailing packages? Right size? This year, give a gift that isn’t sold in a store, doesn’t get delivered by a truck and fits all sizes. A gift membership to Friends of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse will solve your gift-giving problems and help preserve a vital, local historic landmark.
Museum of Work & Culture Launches Annual Appeal & Raffle Early Incentive Drawing in December to Including 10 Gift Certificates WOONSOCKET, R.I. – The Museum of Work & Culture has launched its Annual Appeal & Raffle to support the Museum’s free educational and public programming. This year’s raffle will feature an early incentive drawing
Call for Artists! Linden Place Mansion’s 1st Annual Winter Artisan Market This first-ever event features local artisans and their hand crafted products in the Linden Place Gardens Linden Place is pleased to announce a very special outdoor Winter Artisan Market on Saturday, December 12, 2020 from 11am to 3pm. A safe, festive outdoor shopping experience
DODGE FAMILY CEMETARY TRAITIONAL FALL CLEAN UP THIS SATURDAY Good Morning, I know we are finished with our official events for this year. However, Keep Attleboro Beautiful is sponsoring a litter cleanup throughout Attleboro this coming Saturday from 1:00 to 3:00. Speaking with Jesse, we have decided that it would be a good idea to
MAKING WAY FOR THE HERRING BY DON DOUCETTE Personal family medical business found us in Plymouth, Massachusetts this past Monday – and if we recall, the weather had shifted to resemble a classic November day with low gray clouds, chilly temperatures along with brisk winds. We usually attempt to visit Plymouth Center during these outings
Update Your House Plaque in Newport, RI The Newport Historical Society provides house history and plaque for a fee. Newport, RI (October 2020) – After a brief hiatus, the Newport Historical Society will provide a professionally researched house history and wooden plaques with the new NHS Logo, for a fee. If you already have
Lantern Tours Light the Way for a Festive Family Outing Newport History Tours Presents Weekly Holiday Lantern Tours Newport, RI – October 2020 – The Newport Historical Society’s Holiday Lantern Tour, an annual tradition for families across the Ocean State, is the perfect activity to get into the holiday spirit while following COVID-19 protocol. Presented