HAPPY HOLIDAYS HOLIDAY HUMANS Here in the U.S., we call him Santa Claus , but he has other names around the world. In German, he’s called Kriss Kringle , in the Netherlands Sinter Klaas , and in England he’s Father Christmas . In Italy he’s Le Befana, the French call him Père Noël , in Russia he’s Deushka Moroz , and in Norway they call him Julenisse . And
MHC Announcing MPPF Round 27 Secretary William F. Galvin, Chair of the Massachusetts Historical Commission, is pleased to announce that Round 27 of the Massachusetts Preservation Projects Fund (MPPF) grant program has been scheduled. It is anticipated that funding will be in the range of the previous grant round which was $800,000. Administered by the Massachusetts Historical
Rhode Island Historical Society Offers New Interactive Learning Challenges Beginning with Winter Holiday Traditions (WOONSOCKET, R.I.) – The Rhode Island Historical Society is excited to announce the start of their first interactive Discover Rhode Island History Challenge: Winter Holiday Traditions, a celebration of Rhode Island’s connections to holidays from around the world. The challenge,
Artists’ Exchange Proudly Presents A Digital Production of A CHRISTMAS CAROL CELEBRATION Curated & Edited by Megan Howe Based on Charles Dickens Classic Novel Thursday, December 17th at 6pm On Rhode Island PBS‘s OVEE Platform, Followed by an Interactive Talkback. Take a journey through 16 years of Artists’ Exchange productions of A Christmas Carol , featuring video
GALLERY AT FOUR OFFERS HOLIDAY VIRTUALLY AND IN 3D Tiverton Four Corners’ GALLERY at FOUR once again offers its latest exhibition, FAVORITE THINGS in 3D virtual form. Through state-of-the art interactive three dimensional photography, this virtual tour makes it possible to view the entire exhibition with over 50 works including paintings, photography, sculpture and
THE NUTCRACKER – FREE – ON LINE When the possibility emerged of presenting a sweet taste of The Nutcracker to our beloved audience in the open air, we couldn’t turn it down. Having presented The Nutcracker in Providence for more than four decades, we’ve seen the delight in the eyes of audiences of all ages. We know what a
TWO OTHER WAYERSHEDS BY DON DOUCETTE Our watershed narrative takes on much larger proportions with this installment as we briefly tour significant portions of several connected and well-known watersheds of Europe. THE RHINE WATERSHED Our tour at this point moves slowly. Contrastingly so as our speed is not measured in lightyears, nor miles per hour,
7th Annual re-Tree Community Contest & Exhibition Best in Show Winner!!! “Dreaming of Fishing” by Carmen Grinkis 1st Runner Up “Those Extra Pounds Look Great On You” by Kelly & Beth Honorable Mention “Nature re-Imagined” by Garden Endeavors COME VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE TREE! Popular Vote Winner will be announced on DECEMBER 18th at
Wickford Art – First Exhibit of 2021: BLACK ‘N WHITE…an artist’s interpretation North Kingstown (RI) – Wickford Art Association, is pleased to announce its first exhibit of 2021, which will open at our North Kingstown Beach Street Gallery on Friday- January 15. MARY DONDERO-rushing-waters-rushing-tide Black ‘N White is an all media, open exhibit, juried for
Celebrate the Season at Linden Place Mansion with Safe, Fun and Festive Outdoor Events this Week The week includes several eclectic concerts, an artisan fair and a family day at the 200 year-old mansion in downtown Bristol. Friday, December 11, 6 PM – The Greg Abate Jazz Quartet. The sounds of saxophonist, flutist, and