HIGHLIGHTS AND REMINDERS July 4th Fixin’s with Chef Joe Reserve Your Items Now Great chefs know to use great ingredients. That’s why the Center’s resident expert, Chef Joe Cizynski, procures the highest quality ingredients for his dishes … and why you should, too, especially for one of the year’s most important meals: the Fourth of
ANNUAL MEMBERS EXHIBIT An All-Media, Judged Exhibit for Wickford Art Association Members North Kingstown (RI) Wickford Art Association (WAA) will launch an in-gallery exhibit of works by its members July 24 through August 16, 2020. STEPHEN BRIGIDI Through this exhibit WAA welcomes Stephan Brigidi as judge for all awards. An all-media exhibit, WAA members are
Rivers Month in the Blackstone Valley June is National Rivers Month. Below is a sample list of river partner groups working on the Blackstone River to keep it clean and accessible for all . Blackstone Valley River Education Programs/BV Explorer– For over 26 years the Blackstone Valley Tourism Council has provided river education programs and
Dear Neighbor – For five years, PVDFest has brought people from all corners of the globe together for a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Despite this year’s postponement, the team that brings you PVDFest is excited to share that we will continue the tradition by offering a series of virtual performances and cultural happenings. From public art installations,
Reopening Begins at the NHS Newport History Tours return in downtown Newport Colony House open on Fridays & Saturdays Museum Shop open by appointment Newport, RI – June 2020 – The Newport Historical Society is pleased to announce the return of its walking tour program, Newport History Tours (NHT), in a new format that follows
EAGLE SCOUT PROJECT INVASIVE BUSTERS Our local forests and neighborhood margins are under constant attack by a variety of invasive plants and trees. The attack is silent as our native natural green community is overcome by the snarl and tangle of green invasive plants. This green-on-green battle is persistently at hand and requires a determined
State Arts Council Announces Federal Stimulus Funding for Small and Medium Size Arts Organizations The Rhode Island State Council on the Arts (RISCA) announced today the availability of COVID-19 emergency funding for small and medium sized arts organization through a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. The deadline for applications is June 19, 2020,
Hempsted Houses Host Virtual Juneteenth Celebration Featuring Joseph McGill of the Slave Dwelling Project & Tammy Denease of Historical Firsts New London, CT – On Saturday, June 13 th, we welcome you to join us for a virtual presentation in honor of New London’s 6 th annual Juneteenth Celebration! Join Connecticut Landmarks as we celebrate Juneteenth and highlight the African-American history
ON-LINE HIGHLIGHTS Step Outside with Betsy Payne Cook June 4 from 8:30-11:30 am Online: Plein Air Workshop, Sketching and Painting from Life This class will provide tips for sketching and painting from life, whether you are outdoors or by your window looking out. Betsy will begin the workshop with a pastel painting demo, sharing pointers for
Dear Friends of New Bedford Art Museum/ArtWorks!, In these challenging times, we want to reassure you that the Board of Trustees and the Museum Staff are taking important steps to continue providing engaging online opportunities to the public. We are also preparing to open the Museum once we are safely able to do so following