“Poetry & Art” Call to Poets – for Original Poems on the Theme: Transition   North Kingstown (RI) Wickford Art Association (WAA) launches the 8th Annual Poetry & Art project today with a Call to Poets, for one (1) to three (3) original poems based on the theme of Transition. These poems will be curatedRead More...

SWEEDEN SWAMP AND ROUTE 95 By Don Doucette Before the construction of Route 95 through South Attleboro at the Rhode Island line, Mendon Avenue (northern Bucklin Brook Watershed) in Pawtucket and Mendon Road in South Attleboro were commonly connected as a through street from Benefit Street, Pawtucket to Saint Theresa Church at Route 1 inRead More...

Free Talk on the History on the French Presence in New England at Museum of Work & Culture WOONSOCKET, R.I. – Valley Talks, a series of free historical lectures, continues on Sunday, Feb. 23, 1:30pm, at the Museum of Work & Culture. In her talk, Silent Presence: The French in New England, Jeanne Douillard will bring a fresh lookRead More...

School’s Out? Art’s In! February Vacation Workshops IT’S TIME TO GET FROSTY KIDS PROGRAMS Art is important for growing and creative minds! Let your kids express themselves in our workshops and classes. Many of our classes are on rolling admission and some are drop-in to offer a bit of flexibility for busy lives. Check-in oftenRead More...

“Seeing RED” Call for Entries and Exhibit Dates Wickford Art Association (WAA) will present “Seeing RED” from February 7 to March 1, 2020. Admission to the gallery, located at 36 Beach Street, North Kingstown, RI is free and open to the public.   The Call for Entries registration is on Tuesday- February 4 (11am-6pm), Wednesday-Read More...

Collecting Art 101 Workshop MICHAEL ROSE Saturday February 22, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Dartmouth Cultural Center, 404 Elm Street, Dartmouth, MA 02748 Sponsored by the South Coast Artists, Inc.,  in collaboration with the Dartmouth Cultural Center Navigating the market for art can be complicated and confusing for would-be collectors. In this workshop, expert Michael Rose willRead More...

The Newport Show: Antiques, Art & Exquisite Objects   A One Weekend Shopping Event, July 25 & 26, 2020 Newport, RI (February 2020) – There is only one weekend event in Newport’s summer season that combines luxury, style, and philanthropy. That event is The Newport Show. Spend a weekend shopping for exquisite objects while raising fundsRead More...

Music Event Celebrates RI’s Nautical Past JOHN BIRT CRANSTON, R.I. – As the Ocean State, Rhode Island’s shores have heard the songs of sailors for decades. Sung to pass the time during a hard day’s work and often fueled by some variety of alcohol, these maritime performances are uniquely a part of our state’s identity.Read More...