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Kid's Chess Club
Dates: 03/21 - 01/30/2010 |
Providence Public Library
/ Come join the Kid's Chess Club every Saturday afternoon. The boards and pieces are supplied. Meet kids your own age and level who you can play with. Get pointers from Graham, the resident chess teacher. Casual, drop-in, no registration required. Rochambeau Branch, Providence Public Library Admission: Free Phone: 401-455-8198 |
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Providence Art Windows announces its next exhibit
Dates: 09/17 - 12/01/2009 |
Providence Art Windows
/ Providence Art Windows is pleased to announce that its next exhibit will be on view from September 17 –December 1, 2009. The art and art installations presented in nine downtown windows are by the AS220 Print Shop, Babette Allina, Ted James Butler, David J. Delay, Walt Chaney, Marjory Garrison, Peter Lutz, C.W. Roelle, and PAW Director Rebecca Siemering, with a special presentation of Picturing America images. This Fall installation series contains artists invited by the Director that reflect intensive labor, obsession for materials or passion for subject matter. Materials range from adhesive vinyl, sound, lottery tickets and wire, to the City of Providence as a subject. Please join us for the opening reception at Design Within Reach(210 Westminster Street, Providence, RI 02903) on September 17, from 5:30-7:30 PM. Come and meet the artists, go on a walking tour with a map and visit beautiful Downtown Providence. For more information about the artists and the project, please go to providenceartwindows.blogspot.com. Providence Art Windows is generously supported by The Providence Foundation, Fidelity Investments, the City of Providence, Rhode Island State Council on the Arts, Verizon and anonymous donors. Thank you to our donated Windows sites: Trinity Repertory Company, University of Rhode Island, Johnson and Wales, Two Brothers Beauty Supply, Rhode Island Housing and Newbury Street Management. Contact: Rebecca Siemering |
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Exhibit by Local Artist Ann P. Smith Opens at Providence Children’s Museum
Dates: 10/01 - 01/31/2010 |
Providence Children's Museum
/ On October 1, the Children’s Museum debuts Mechanical Menagerie, a new exhibit featuring eye-popping animal sculptures fashioned from recycled electronics by Providence artist and award-winning Rhode Island School of Design graduate Ann P. Smith. Mechanical Menagerie showcases a collection of incredibly intricate creatures – lizards, goats, birds, bugs, an antelope, a jellyfish and more – created from disassembled computers, discarded cell phones and other mangled machines and salvaged scraps. The exhibit will occupy 17 “window boxes” in the Museum’s atrium walkway, inviting visitors of all ages to take a peek at the creatures as they pass by and see what parts they can identify. Each of Smith’s creatures has a unique personality, thanks to her thoughtfully selected materials and carefully crafted forms. Her ram sculpture has curled wire horns leading to a body of various gears, springs and other metallic parts. The use of flashlight bulbs makes her owl charmingly wide eyed, while a computer mouse is ideal for a streamlined sea turtle body and tangled telephone cords and wires make spectacular jellyfish tentacles. Each creature is inventively labeled with a line of keyboard letters. Smith’s captivating creations will be on display through January 31, 2010. As part of the opening weekend, families can drop into the “Creature Laboratory” on October 3 and 4 from 1:00 to 4:00 PM to concoct some curious critters of their own from recycled materials and other funky junk. Visit Ann P. Smith’s website, www.burrowburrow.com, to learn more about her work and background. For more information about the exhibit and related programs, visit www.childrenmuseum.org. Admission: Programs are free with Museum admission of $7.50 Contact: Megan Fischer Phone: (401) 273-5437 ext. 126 |
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Rhode Island College's 2009 Performing Arts Series
Dates: 10/01 - 05/01/2010 |
Rhode Island College
/ Fall 2009 Five By Design in Club Swing Thursday, October 1 / 7:30 p.m. The Auditorium in Roberts Hall This live, musical performance celebrates the songs and music that defined American popular culture during the swing era. Shaolin Warriors Wednesday, October 21 / 7:30 p.m. The Auditorium in Roberts Hall Zen Buddhist monks from China demonstrate the skill, imagery and hypnotic movement of martial arts in a fully choreographed theatrical production. Jeffery Siegel’s Keyboard Conversations® Wednesday, October 28, 2009 / 7:30 p.m. Sapinsley Hall in the Nazarian Center Jeffery Siegel returns for an eighth season with another unique “concert with commentary.” He will perform Chopin for Lovers, a program in which a different woman in Chopin’s life inspired each composition. Circo Aereo Thursday, November 5 / 7:30 p.m. The Auditorium in Roberts Hall It’s an intellectual circus that mixes traditional circus arts such as juggling and aerial work with innovative theatre, movement and charming humor. Virsky Ukrainian National Dance Company Tuesday, November 10 / 7:30p.m. Auditorium in Roberts Hall Experience the exquisite charm of Ukrainian folk dancing and the wealth of its traditions through a performance well known for its use of bright colors, unity of content and unique stage presence. The Muir String Quartet Monday,November 23, 2009 / 8 p.m. Sapinsley Hall in the Nazarian Center Special Guest Alexander Fiterstein, Clarinet Dvorak: Cypresses for String Quartet Beethoven: String Quartet in F Major, Op. 135 Brahms: Clarinet Quintet in B Minor, Op. 115 Spring 2010 The Muir String Quartet Monday, January 25, 2010 / 8 p.m. Sapinsley Hall in the Nazarian Center Special Guest Marcus Thompson, Viola Mozart: Dissonant String Quartet, K.465 Beethoven: The Harp, Op. 74 Mendelssohn: String Quintet in B Flat Major, Op. 87 Steven Mayer Sunday, February 14 / 2:30 p.m. Sapinsley Hall in the Nazarian Center Rescheduled from the 2008-09 season. Mayer presents an unusual take on American popular and classical music. Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy: Masters of the Fiddle Thursday, March 4 / 7:30 p.m. The Auditorium in Roberts Hall Two of the world’s most celebrated fiddlers perform in a whirlwind of foot-tapping song and dance. The Muir String Quartet Monday, March 22, 2010 / 8 p.m. Sapinsley Hall in the Nazarian Center Barber: String Quartet, Op.11 Mendelssohn: String Quartet No. 3 in D Major, Op. 44, No. 1 Beethoven: String Quartet No. 8 in E Minor, Op. 59, No. 2 Jeffery Siegel’s Keyboard Conversations®Tuesday, April 13, 2010 /7:30 p.m. Sapinsley Hall in the Nazarian Center Jeffery Siegel performs Chopin and the Future – works of Chopin that enchant the ear along with music of composers inspired by him. Kenny Werner Jazz Quintet Monday, April 19 / 7:30 p.m. Sapinsley Hall in the Nazarian Center World acclaimed musicians Kenny Werner (piano), Randy Brecker (trumpet), David Sanchez (tenor sax), Johannes Weidenmueller (bass), and Antonio Sanchez (drums) collaborate to perform a sublime concert featuring original compositions. Aspen Santa Fe Ballet Saturday, May 1 / 7:30 p.m. The Auditorium in Roberts Hall This contemporary ballet troupe with a European twist performs an eclectic repertoire created by some of the world’s foremost choreographers. For more about The Series presentations, call Michael Ducharme at (401) 456-8194. Visit www.ric.edu/pfa to download an Adobe PDF of the 2009-10 season brochure. Contact: Jane Fusco Phone: 401 456 8468 |
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Festival Ballet Providence announces a dance series just for kids - young and old!
Dates: 10/03 - 02/21/2010 |
Festival Ballet Providence
/ Festival Ballet Providence Tickets on sale for chatterBOXtheater premiering October 3 with Peter and the Wolf kids + dance =fun chatterBOXtheater Festival Ballet Providence is excited to announce a dance series just for kids - young and old! Inspired by our own favorite childhood stories, FBP will bring some of literature's most beloved characters to life like you have never seen them before. Spend the afternoon with your favorite characters and stay for the post performance snacks and meet the dancers - bring your cameras! Valerie Cookson Botto's Peter and the Wolf Sat. October 3 | 5:00PM Sun. October 4 | 1:00PM Sat. October 10 | 5:00PM Sun. October 11 | 1:00PM and 4:00PM Colleen Cavanugh's pippi(inspired by Astrid Lindgren' s Pippi Longstocking) Sun. February 7 | 1:00PM and 4:00PM Sun. February 14 | 4:00PM Sun. February 21 | 1:00PM and 4:00PM Performances take place at FBP Black Box Theater 825 Hope Street, Providence, RI Admission: $15 - children 12 and under | $25 - adults Phone: 401.353.1129 |
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The New Florentine Masters: Brian MacNeil & Jonathan Aller
Dates: 10/06 - 11/14/2009 |
Royal Gallery
/ The New Florentine Masters: Brian MacNeil & Jonathan Aller Royal Gallery is located on Historic Federal Hill 298 Atwells Ave Providence, RI. Gallery hours are Tuesday-Thursday 12-6 pm, Friday-Saturday 12-8 pm, by appointment, or by chance. The gallery is closed on Sundays and Mondays. Exhibits are free and open to the public. Royal Gallery is proud to be tax free and wheelchair accessible. Exhibition Dates:October 6th – November 14th Opening Reception:Thursday, October 15th 5 – 9PM Florence, Italy: from the city that produced such Renaissance greats as Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo, comes a new generation of masters. Royal Gallery is pleased to present the work of artists Brian MacNeil and Jonathan Aller, former students of the Angel Academy of Art, an institution dedicated to the tradition of classical realism. The stunning drawings and paintings you will see in this exhibition are a unique combination of their own artistic styles and the old-master techniques they learned under the tutelage of Michael John Angel. Columbus Day Festival: Saturday, October 10th Monday,October 12th Extended hours Gallery Night:Thursday, October 15th 5 – 9PM A Royal Taste of Art:Thursday, October 29th 5:30 – 8PM Admission: Free and open to the public Contact: Meghann Hutchinson Phone: 401-831-8831 |
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Tuesday Talks Series: Lines of Communication in Renaissance Europe: Rubens in Black and White
Dates: 10/13 - 12/08/2009 |
Museum of Art - RISD
/ Tuesday Talks Series: Lines of Communication in Renaissance Europe: Rubens in Black and White Michael P. Metcalf Auditorium, Chace Center 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Held in conjunction with the exhibition, The Brilliant Line: Following the Early Modern Engraver, 1480-1650, this lecture series explores Renaissance artists, the cities in which they worked and the transcontinental exchange of images and techniques that culminated in acclaimed works of art. Lectures begin at 1pm in the Michael P. Metcalf Auditorium, Chace Center. October 13 Rubens in Black and White:The Art, Intellectual Property, and Marketing of Engravings Dr. Jeffrey Muller, Professor of History of Art and Architecture, Brown University The other dates for this series: Tuesday,November 10 and Tuesday, December 8 Thursday, October 15, 2009 Admission: $15 per lecture for nonmembers ($35 for 3-lecture series); FREE to Museum Members and RISD + Brown communities Contact: Deb Clemons Phone: 401 454-6530 |
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The Privilege of Caring: A Community's Response to Needy Children
Dates: 10/14 - 11/17/2009 |
Children’s Friend
/ The Privilege of Caring: A Community's Response to Needy Children Children and Poverty When: Wednesday, October 14 at 7:00 p.m. Where: Alger Hall - Rhode Island College Welcoming remarks: Sue Pearlmutter, Dean, School of Social Work at Rhode Island College Opening remarks: Nancy LaChance, r.j. LaChance Advertising/Tin Can Alley Sandra Enos, Ph.D., Associate Professor of History and Social Sciences, presents Where a sacred responsibility exists: the history of caring for poor children in Rhode Island. Kate Brewster, MSW, Executive Director, The Poverty Institute, presents Policies and politics and their impact on the lives of children living in poverty. Moderator: Peter Lee, LICSW, CEO, John Hope Settlement House Protecting Children When: Sunday, October 18 at 2:00 p.m. Where: Slater Mill Opening remarks and Moderator: Rick Schwartz, Rick Schwartz/Straight Talk Kate Dunnigan, Professor of History, Community College of Rhode Island,presents Little bits of humanity: child labor in Rhode Island from 1800-1938. Lenette Azzi-Lessing, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Wheelock College, presents Child protection 2009: strengthening families and achieving permanency for children. The Health of Children When: Thursday, October 29 at 7:00 p.m. Where: Aldrich House - Rhode Island Historical Society Opening Remarks: Martha Newcomb, Chief Staff Attorney, Rhode Island Supreme Court Richard Meckel, Ph.D., Associate Professor, American Studies, Brown University, presents School dental clinics (1910–1950): an all but forgotten experiment in meeting a critical child health need. Patricia Flanagan, M.D., Chief of Clinical Affairs, Hasbro Children’s Hospital; Professor of Pediatrics, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University; Director, Teen Tot Program, Hasbro Children's Hospital; Board of Directors, Rhode Island Foundation, presents Poverty, health & childhood: chutes & ladders. Moderator: Elizabeth Burke Bryant, Executive Director, Rhode Island KIDS COUNT Education and Training When: Wednesday, November 4 at 7:00 p.m. Where: South Dining Room - Bryant University Opening Remarks: Alfred K. Potter II, FSMPS, Senior Vice President, Chief Strategy Officer, Gilbane Building Company; Board of Directors, Children’s Friend Richard Lobban, Ph.D., Emeritus Professor of Anthropology, former Department Chair and former Director of African and Afro-American Studies at Rhode Island College, presents The Watchman Institute: empowering the minority community. Anna Cano-Morales, Associate Vice President for Grant Programs, The Rhode Island Foundation, presents All children can move ahead: strategies for all children. Moderator, Shontay Delalue King, Intercultural Center Director, Bryant University Women and Reform When: Tuesday, November 17 at 7:00 p.m. Where: House Chamber - Rhode Island State House Opening Remarks: Doris Stearn Donovan, Board of Directors, Children’s Friend Sandra Enos, Ph.D. and Kate Lohman, Actress, playing the role of Harriet Ware: Harriet Ware: social work icon or social innovator? Elizabeth Stevens, Ph.D., Editor, Rhode Island History, Rhode Island Historical Society, presents A grave responsibility: Elizabeth Buffum Chace and child welfare in Gilded Age Rhode Island. Moderator: The Honorable Haiganush Bedrosian, Associate Justice, Rhode Island Family Court Contact: Nicholas Costa Phone: (401) 276-4366 |
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World of Queercraft Exhibit Opens at Craftland
Dates: 10/15 - 11/21/2009 |
Craftland Shop
/ World of Queercraft Exhibit Opens at Craftland Providence, RI October 15, 2009—The spotlight is on Queer artistry at the Craftland Gallery. The World of Queercraft exhibit, curated by Matthew Lawrence, features the work of eight artists who present the world using both traditional craft methods and concepts traditionally thought of as gay, from rainbow flags to Barbra Streisand. Each piece pushes the meanings people give queer imagery, sometimes with unsettling and unexpected results. Matt Underwood's video work incorporates footage culled from gay adult websites, while Christopher Schulz's Pinups question preconceived ideas about pornography and the male body. Chicago artist Steven Frost sews merit badges for ordinary tasks, while Jason Tranchida needlepointed an enormous pink screw using peg board and flaggers' tape. There are some odd overlaps: Frost and Monica Panzarino both incorporate karaoke into their work, while Tranchida and RISD textiles professor Liz Collins both work with flags. Collins' Pride Blob stretches to over eighty feet when flat; the flag was created as part of a knitting performance in Waterplace Park in 2008. The exhibit opens on Thursday, October 15 with a gallery reception from 5-9pm, and runs until November 21, 2009. The Craftland Gallery is located inside the Craftland Shop at 235 Westminster Street. In addition to the Shop and Gallery, the space at Westminster Street features the Craftland School of Craft, which is now registering classes through November. Stop by for a catalog or visit CraftlandShop.com. From knitted postcards to skateboard stenciling, there's an amazing range of classes at affordable prices taught by enthusiastic professionals. Craftland is open Monday-Saturday 11-6 and Sunday 12-5. About Craftland Shop Craftland Shop is retail gallery specializing in fresh craft made by independent artists. The store carries a wide selection of merchandise, ranging from jewelry, to housewares, to clothing and gifts, which our team carefully handpicks from among the nation’s best crafters. The Craftland Gallery, which focuses on contemporary craft, and the Craftland School of Craft are also located at the space at 235 Westminster. Craftland Shop is online at www.craftlandshop.com. Craftland's 8th Annual Holiday Show will take place December 4 - 31, 2009 and will feature the work of more than 150 local and national artists. Admission: Free and open to the public Contact: Kristin Amico |
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Shooting Star
Dates: 10/16 - 11/22/2009 |
Trinity Repertory Company
/ Shooting Star by Steven Dietz Directed by Fred Sullivan, Jr. October 16 – November 22 in the Dowling Theater A young man and woman fell in love in college, and promised each other they’d change the world. Twenty years later, they meet unexpectedly in a snow-bound airport. Sharing stories deep into the night, they discover who they’ve become as they recall who they were. When morning comes, all flights are cleared for departure – what’s the final destination for these two? The author of God’s Country and Lonely Planet gives us that rare thing, a truly smart romantic comedy. This reunion is a reunion in and of itself, starring guest actors Kurt Rhoads and Nance Williamson, a real-life couple who return to Trinity Rep’s stage for the first time in 15 years. Admission: Tickets start at $20. Contact: Jennifer Salcido Phone: 521-1100 ext. 268 |
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Shopping federal hill; an insider’s culinary tour
Dates: 10/22 - 12/31/2009 |
RI Market Tours
/ Shopping federal hill; an insider’s culinary tour Join Cindy Salvato and visit old world bakeries and Italian specialty stores. Sample fresh bread, sweets, wine and cheeses; watch ravioli makers and get a behind-the-scenes tour. The tour is offered year-round and cost $50 per person. For dates and details visit www.rimarkettours.com. Admission: $50 per Person Contact: Cindy Salvato Phone: (401) 934-2149 |
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Schola Cantorum presents three concerts in Providence
Dates: 10/24 - 05/01/2010 |
SCHOLA CANTORUM
/ Frederick Jodry leads SCHOLA CANTORUM's 24th Anniversary Season Three Rhode Island Concerts for 2009-2010 Schola Cantorum of Boston, known for its lively, engaging performances, singing without a conductor, presents three concerts in Providence as part of its 24th Anniversary Season in 2009-2010. Schola Cantorum has been heard throughout New England, including appearances at several Boston Early Music Festivals. Invited to perform for the American Renaissance Society, and often heard on NPR, Schola Cantorum has collaborated with the Boston Camerata in six CDs including the award-winning discs of American shape-note and Shaker Music. CONCERT #1: Saturday, October 24, 2009 at 8 PM Program: MUSIC FOR THE TUDORS Taverner's "Small Devotion Mass" & works of Fayrfax,Sheppard & Byrd Where: St. Joseph's Church, Hope & Arnold Streets in Providence RI Tickets: $20 general admission, $15 seniors, $10 students at the door Information: 401/274-5073 or http://www.ScholaCantorumBoston.com CONCERT #2: Saturday, February 6, 2010 at 8 PM Program: JOSQUIN DES PRES "Missa Gaudeamus"plus motets & chansons of Gombert, Obrecht & Ockeghem Where: St. Joseph's Church, Hope & Arnold Streets in Providence RI Tickets: $20 general admission, $15 seniors, $10 students at the door Information: 401/274-5073 or http://www.ScholaCantorumBoston.com CONCERT #3: Saturday, May 1, 2010 at 8 PM Program: MORALES "Missa Ave Maris Stella"plus motets of Duarte Lobo & Manuel Cardoso Where: Holy Ghost Church, Atwells Avenue & Knight Street in Providence RI Tickets: $20 general admission, $15 seniors, $10 students at the door Information: 401/274-5073 or http://www.ScholaCantorumBoston.com Admission: $10- $15 Contact: Sheila Bosworth Phone: 401/274-5073 |
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"Impressions of Light," featuring the works of Shawn Kenney, Paul Langmuir and Amy Ryan
Dates: 10/25 - 11/13/2009 |
The Providence Art Club
/ The Providence Art Club is hosting two new exhibitions from October 25th through November 13th. In the Maxwell Mays Gallery, "Impressions of Light," featuring the works of Shawn Kenney, Paul Langmuir and Amy Ryan. Showing concurrently in the Dodge House Gallery, photographer Philip Lieberman showcases his latest work in "A Visual Journal: Images of Laos, Nepal and Northwest India: 2006 to 2009." Contact: Kristin Grimm Phone: 401.331.1114 ext. 5 |
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PETER SHAFFER’S AMADEUS TO BE STAGED IN PROVIDENCE CHURCH
Dates: 10/29 - 11/22/2009 |
Elemental Theatre Collective
/ Elemental Theatre Collective, in association with Big Table Productions, will stage Peter Shaffer’s Tony Award winning play, Amadeus, this October and November. Directed by Elemental’s Artistic Director Alexander Platt, the play opens in previews October 29 and runs through November 22 at the Round Top Center at Beneficent Church in downtown Providence. Tickets go on sale October 1st at (800) 838-3006 or www.brownpapertickets.com.One of the most powerful plays of our time, Peter Shaffer’s Amadeus pits a cunning but mediocre composer, Antonio Salieri, against his unwilling nemesis, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. But Salieri’s war isn’t really with Mozart: it’s with a God who would choose to bless Mozart with the gifts that Salieri feels he deserves. When the disgruntled Salieri vows to destroy God’s creation, the tables are set for an epic battle of trust and betrayal, love and blinding hatred. Elemental brings this play to Beneficent Church in downtown Providence, RI. “Setting the piece in a sacred space was absolutely essential,” says director Alexander Platt. “Performing in God’s house makes the play much more dangerous. Starting a war with God is one thing; starting a war with God in a church is entirely another.” Instead of the usual cast of fifteen actors and elaborate recorded sound, the play will be performed with six actors and a selected group of live classical musicians. Salieri and Mozart are each played by a single actor, and four Ensemble actors perform the thirteen other roles. “We wanted to boil the play down to its barest elements,” explains Platt. “ We also felt that because music was one of the most important elements, we didn’t want to just hear the music – we wanted to feel it. And the only way to do that is to have the music being performed in the room with the audience.” Amadeus is being co-produced by Elemental Theatre Collective and Big Table Productions. Big Table Productions is an organization of Rhode Island educational and business leaders, students, and theatre artists that have been working together to create The Amadeus Project, an ongoing curriculum initiative inspired by the play. Their concepts have been implemented in schools and universities across the state throughout the past year, and students have been instrumental in every aspect of this production. This production is made possible in part by a grant from the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts. Amadeus by Peter Shaffer October 29 – November 22, 2009 at The Round Top Center, Beneficent Church 300 Weybosset St Providence, RI 02903 PRESS NIGHT Thursday, November 5,2009 at 7:00 pm REVIEWERS RSVP (401) 447-3001 Amadeus | Performance Calendar Previews Thu 10/29 7:00 pm Fri 10/30 7:00 pm Sun 11/1 3:00 pm Regular Performances Thu 11/5 7:00 pm Fri 11/6 7:00 pm Sat 11/7 7:00 pm Sun 11/8 3:00 pm Thu 11/12 7:00 pm Fri 11/13 7:00 pm Sat 11/14 7:00 pm Sun 11/15 3:00 pm Thu 11/19 7:00 pm Fri 11/20 7:00 pm Sat 11/21 7:00 pm Sun 11/22 3:00 pm Admission: $12 Students $15 Previews $20 General |
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Providence College 2009-2010 Season Listing
Dates: 10/30 - 04/27/2010 |
Providence College, Dept. of Theatre, Dance, and Film
/ 2009 – 2010 Season Listing Department of Theatre, Dance & Film at the Smith Center for the Arts ROMEO & JULIET by William Shakespeare Oct. 30 – Nov. 1 Nov. 6-8 Fri, Sat. 8 PM,Sun 2 PM Angell Blackfriars Regular $11, Senior & PC Employee $8, Student $5 BLACKFRIARS DANCE CONCERT, Prov. College Dance Company Resident & guest choreographers Dec. 4 & 5 Fri. 8 PM, Sat. 2 PM Regular $11, Senior & PC Employee $8, Student $5 THE EFFECT OF GAMMA RAYS ON MAN-IN-THE-MOON MARIGOLDS by Paul Zindel Jan. 29-31,Feb.6-8 Fri, Sat. 8 PM, Sun 2 PM Angell Blackfriars Regular $11, Senior & PC Employee $8, Student $5 TALK RADIO by Eric Bogosian student directed Feb. 12-14 Fri, Sat. 8 PM, Sun 2 PM John Bowab Studio All seats $5 LITTLE WOMEN Adapted from Louisa May Alcott by Mary G. Farrell & Coalan Madden March 26-28,April 9-11 Fri, Sat. 8 PM, Sun 2 PM Angell Blackfriars Regular $11, Senior & PC Employee $8, Student $5 SPRING DANCE CONCERT Prov. College Dance Company student choreography April 23-25 Fri, Sat. 8 PM, Sun 2 PM Angell Blackfriars All seats $5 FILM FESTIVAL student video April 27 Tues. 6 PM Angell Blackfriars Admission FREE Admission: Varies for each event Contact: Susan Werner Phone: 401.865.2084 |
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Festival Ballet Providence announces 2009/2010 Season
Dates: 10/30 - 05/03/2010 |
Festival Ballet
/ The Widow's Broom Special Halloween weekend performances featuring pumpkins, witches and a broom that will dance its way into your heart. Based on Providence author and illustrator Chris Van Allsburg's children's book of the same name. Friday, October 30 at 7:00PM Saturday, October 31 at 2:00PM Sunday, November 1 at 2:30PM VMA Arts and Cultural Center One Avenue of the Arts, Providence, RI The Nutcracker Experience the magic again and again! Friday, December 11 at 7:30PM Saturday, December 12 at 2:00PM and 7:00PM Sunday, December 13 at 1:00PM and 6:30PM Providence Performing Arts Center 220 Weybosset Street, Providence, RI Cinderella Season Finale The same classic love story with some modern day twists! Friday, April 30 at 7:00PM Saturday, May 1 at 2:00PM Sunday, May 2 at 2:30PM VMA Arts and Cultural Center One Avenue of the Arts, Providence,RI To take advantage of special "on-line" 10% discount, got to the link listed below. Then print and complete the subscription form and mail to the address listed on bottom of form. Use this email to reference show dates and time. Any questions and/or problems, call 401.353.1129 and ask for Mark or go to: http://docs.google.com/View?id=dfmjnjwr_8gn7vjtf7 Phone: 401.353.1129 |
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AS220 Exhibition
Dates: 11/01 - 11/28/2009 |
AS220
/ November 1-28, 2009 opening reception(free admission) Sunday, November 1, 4-7pm AS220 Main Gallery New Paintings by Emily Lisker and Gender Redux:Paintings by Michele L’Heureux Open Window Photography by Russ Pedro Youth Gallery Handle It ! : new paintings by John Bhogal AS220 Project Space Screening My Thoughts: new work by Julia Gandrund Isolated Fictions: A Group Show from Chicago Paintings dominate at AS220 Empire St. Complex. Emily Lisker's strange, visceral theaterscapes paintings explode in size and color in the new series "Three's a Crowd." Michelle L'Heurex new series "Gender Redux "explores the ambiguity of our identity as well as the ambiguity that exists within the multiple layers of the painted surface. John Bhogal rocks the Youth Gallery on the 2nd floor with "Handle It!" mixed media paintings spanning styles that hit just right. Russ Pedro presents a series of photographic still lives in the Open Window gallery. The AS220 Project Space presents "Screening My Thoughts" videos and book works by Julia Gandrund.Delicate line & Primordial images twist & dance & open up to the magical beauty of the world,sometimes softly like a whisper & like a whisper that turns into monsoon we have a special autumn surprise:we have transformed our little side room exhibition space into a bookshop/reading room/printed ephemera exhibition space. November brings us an exquisite project form Chicago, Illinois. The Green Lantern & Caroline Picard present Isolated Fictions: A Group Show featuring the work of Jason Dunda, Deb Sokolow, Nick Butcher & Rebecca Grady. The North Georgia Gazette. Touring the country along with this book is a group exhibition, Isolated Fictions,featuring contemporary artists from the publication. Our new edition features excerpts from the Captain's Journal, the newspaper in its entire, an essay by contemporary Arctic explorer John Huston, end notes by transcriber/poet Lily Robert-Foley and original artwork by Daniel Anhorn, Jason Dunda, Rebecca Grady, and Deb Sokolow. The Providence Athenaeum Special Collection will be displaying the original North Georgia Gazette during the month of November! Yes! Get your historical geek on and see the original (and the wonder of the Atheneaeum)& then come marvel at the re-release & the gems it pours forth! A historical roundelay! Admission: Free and open to the public Contact: Neal T.Walsh Phone: 401.831.9327 |
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„The Challenges of Underwater Photography: Gregg Carter“
Dates: 11/01 - 12/31/2009 |
Mathewson St. United Methodist Church
/ Mathewson Street United Methodist Church is pleased to announce the following exhibition in its Chapel Gallery November 1 – December 31, 2009: „The Challenges of Underwater Photography: Gregg Carter“ For the months of November and December of 2009, Gregg Carter will present an exhibit at Mathewson Street United Methodist Church’s Chapel Gallery of more than 50 of his underwater photos. He will display samples from wrecks and reefs off the shores of North Carolina, South Carolina, the Keys, Pompano Beach, and the U.S. Virgin Islands— as well as from the freshwater caverns and rivers of central Florida. As an amateur photographer, he has found the undersea environment particularly demanding. Taking good pictures on dry land can be challenging, but such challenges often pale in comparison to taking good pictures under water. Among the greater difficulties that this environment bringsforth are the lack of light; floating particle matter—which can both block out subjects and create “backscatter” (the reflection of light off the particles back to the camera, creating glare and distortion); loss of color as light penetrates the surface; the common need to wear gloves (to protect from cold or wreck debris), increasing the difficulty of camera operation; sometimes powerful currents, making it hard to stabilize the camera; the constant movement of fish and other marine life; and the need to be close to the subject matter—as the lack of light and the distortions created by particle matter within the water column, as well as the water column itself, can severely compromise photos beyond a range of 6 or 7 feet. Gregg uses a relatively inexpensive point-and-shoot, digital system, with most of his underwater camera work involving setting camera and strobe angles, strobe intensity, and striving toward elegance in composition. He has had multiple exhibits in Rhode Island, and he has granted permission for his photographs to be used in a variety of public venues, including college textbooks, children’s books, and local chambers of commerce in both South and North Carolina. You can meet him and discuss his work on Gallery Night— Thursday, November 19th, when the Chapel Gallery will be open from 5:00–9:00 p.m. At that time, the church’s fourth-floor labyrinth will be available for meditative walking; there will also be two half-hour concerts by acclaimed organist David Clyle Morse. Mathewson St. United Methodist Church 134 Mathewson St. Providence RI 02903 Hours Sunday 9am – 1pm, Wednesday -Friday 9am – 4pm and by appointment Admission: Free and open to the public Phone: 401–331–8900 |
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Bert Gallery's exhibit, Holiday Selections 2009
Dates: 11/03 - 12/23/2009 |
Bert Gallery
/ Bert Gallery announces its forthcoming exhibit, Holiday Selections 2009: Including a Special Exhibit of Vintage Artist Greeting Cards, which runs from November 3 – December 23, 2009. Gallery Night Providence happens on November 19th from 5-9pm; special demonstration at 6:30 by Wells Pile: The process of printing linoleum and wood block prints. For the holiday season, Bert Gallery has assembled a fine selection of artwork by local artists both past and present. Many of the paintings are noted Providence painters from the late 19th century, including seascapes by Elijah Baxter (1849 – 1939) and Henry Cady (1849 – 1935), Landscapes by Stacy Tolman (1860 – 1935), Grace Albee (1890 – 1985) and F. Usher DeVoll(1873 - 1941) and still life by Gordon Peers (1909 – 1988) and Florence Leif (1913 - 1968). The exhibit runs from November 3 through December 23, 2009. The gallery is located on 540 South Water Street in the Corliss Landing building in Providence, RI and is open 11am-5pm Tuesday through Friday, and 12-4pm on Saturday, or by appointment. The gallery is closed Sunday and Monday. Parking is available on the street in front of the gallery or in the parking lot across the street. In addition, there is a special exhibit of vintage artist greeting cards for sale. With the growth of printmaking in the United States at the turn of the century, artists developed a special affinity for making their own greeting cards, whether individually designed or printed. Woodblock and linoleum cuts were particularly popular. On exhibit and for sale is a selection of greeting cards, designs and actual linoleum and wood blocks by various early 20th century Rhode Island artists to include Edna Martin (1896 – 1996), Ruth Forrest (1916 - 1994), Eliza Gardiner (1871 -1955) and Edna Lawrence (1898 – 1987). Shop for a perfect creative holiday gift this season. There will be a special Gallery Night Providence program at 6:30 on November 19th. Wells Pile, a local printmaking enthusiast, will demonstrate the printing process from linoleum and wood blocks from vintage wood blocks of Rhode Island artists. Drop by and see how it is done then make your own hand printed print from a vintage woodblock and take it home! Contact: Rachel Golub Phone: 401.751.2628 |
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Freedom Without Walls Events
Dates: 11/04 - 11/09/2009 |
Brown University
/ Freedom Without Walls Events Marking 20 years since the fall of the Berlin Wall, Brown University is one of more than 25 United States campuses that will host a series of events, titled "Freedom Without Walls", supported in part by the German Embassy. Brown's events kick off Wednesday, November 4, with a screening of Goodbye Lenin, and include lectures, a poster exhibition, and semi-formal gala with German music. The observance culminates on Monday, November 9, with a 16-foot long, eight-foot high sheetrock replica of the Berlin Wall being built on The College Green. The public is invited to take part in a wall art competition and a spoken word competition before tearing down the wall with hammers. Please see link for complete schedule and further information. http://www.brown.edu/Departments/German_Studies/events Admission: Free and open to the public |
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BankRI Pitman Street Gallery: "The Sketch Book of Jerome Doyle”
Dates: 11/05 - 12/02/2009 |
BankRI Galleries
/ The BankRI Galleries present:BankRI Pitman Street Gallery: "The Sketch Book of Jerome Doyle” November 5 through December 2, 2009.The branch is located at 137 Pitman Street in Providence.Hours are Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sunday noon to 4 p.m. MEET THE ARTIST – JEROME DOYLE At age 83, Jerome Doyle is enjoying a new career as an exhibiting artist.The former priest once spent his days as a “dog robber” or an all-around facilitator for a military chaplain in Germany and the Philippines during World War I.Now he sketches all that he sees. “I can’t stop drawing,” Doyle quips. “It’s awful!” Born in Boston, Massachusetts I 1926, Doyle grew up in Quincy following his dad through the art department of the Boston Globe.His father, a journeyman photo engraver, died early at age 41, but Doyle had already caught the art bug.He entered Saint John’s Seminary when he returned from the war and after his classes were done for the day, Doyle continued his artistic pursuits and “played with clay.”He took night classes at the Museum School.One of his teachers told him “You no become great artist,”but Doyle persisted taking courses in ceramics and the fundamentals of art.Later as his duties as a chaplain grew, he no longer had time to devote to art and had to leave school. After 26 years of study and apprenticeship,the diocese finally gave Doyle a parish in a small town west of Boston. For 5 years he served his parish.“I was this side of 50, maybe 55 or so,” Doyle explains.“It is a restless time for guys.I turned in my card.I was no longer a practicing priest.” After Doyle left the priesthood,he took care of his aging mother and did all sorts of odd jobs.“I was kind of scrapping,”he admits.Again, Doyle attended night school.He received a bachelor’s of fine arts from Bradford College and a master’s degree from Leslie College.He took classes in both the fine arts and the performing arts.He enjoyed theater,storytelling and,of course, drawing.He attended the opera, traveled to Europe and enjoyed as many cultural pursuits as his pocketbook allowed.Fifteen years ago, at age 68, Doyle married a woman from Rhode Island and they settled in East Providence. Today Doyle divides his time between his home in East Providence and a senior apartment at Highland Court in Providence.He teaches art classes at the Veterans Hospital and is exhibiting his work both at Highland Court and the VA Hospital.He sketches all the time – scenes he remembers from his travels, vignettes of everyday life and ideas that pop into his head from places he has been or places he would like to visit. “I haven’t sold a picture.” Doyle says. “I wouldn’t know what to do or how to make change.” But that doesn’t stop him from doing what he loves best, sketching his memories from the wonderful theater of life. The BankRI Galleries are curated by Paula Martiesian, a Providence-based artist and arts advocate. Contact: Paula Martiesian Phone: 401-521-7634 |
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BankRI Pitman Street Gallery:
Dates: 11/05 - 12/02/2009 |
BankRI Galleries
/ The BankRI Galleries present:BankRI Pitman Street Gallery: "The Sketch Book of Jerome Doyle” November 5 through December 2, 2009.The branch is located at 137 Pitman Street in Providence.Hours are Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sunday noon to 4 p.m. MEET THE ARTIST – JEROME DOYLE At age 83, Jerome Doyle is enjoying a new career as an exhibiting artist.The former priest once spent his days as a “dog robber” or an all-around facilitator for a military chaplain in Germany and the Philippines during World War I.Now he sketches all that he sees. “I can’t stop drawing,” Doyle quips. “It’s awful!” Born in Boston, Massachusetts I 1926, Doyle grew up in Quincy following his dad through the art department of the Boston Globe.His father, a journeyman photo engraver, died early at age 41, but Doyle had already caught the art bug.He entered Saint John’s Seminary when he returned from the war and after his classes were done for the day, Doyle continued his artistic pursuits and “played with clay.”He took night classes at the Museum School.One of his teachers told him “You no become great artist,”but Doyle persisted taking courses in ceramics and the fundamentals of art.Later as his duties as a chaplain grew, he no longer had time to devote to art and had to leave school. After 26 years of study and apprenticeship,the diocese finally gave Doyle a parish in a small town west of Boston. For 5 years he served his parish.“I was this side of 50, maybe 55 or so,” Doyle explains.“It is a restless time for guys.I turned in my card.I was no longer a practicing priest.” After Doyle left the priesthood,he took care of his aging mother and did all sorts of odd jobs.“I was kind of scrapping,”he admits.Again, Doyle attended night school.He received a bachelor’s of fine arts from Bradford College and a master’s degree from Leslie College.He took classes in both the fine arts and the performing arts.He enjoyed theater,storytelling and,of course, drawing.He attended the opera, traveled to Europe and enjoyed as many cultural pursuits as his pocketbook allowed.Fifteen years ago, at age 68, Doyle married a woman from Rhode Island and they settled in East Providence. Today Doyle divides his time between his home in East Providence and a senior apartment at Highland Court in Providence.He teaches art classes at the Veterans Hospital and is exhibiting his work both at Highland Court and the VA Hospital.He sketches all the time – scenes he remembers from his travels, vignettes of everyday life and ideas that pop into his head from places he has been or places he would like to visit. “I haven’t sold a picture.” Doyle says. “I wouldn’t know what to do or how to make change.” But that doesn’t stop him from doing what he loves best, sketching his memories from the wonderful theater of life. The BankRI Galleries are curated by Paula Martiesian, a Providence-based artist and arts advocate. Contact: Paula Martiesian Phone: 401-521-7634 |
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Art of Eve Aschheim
Dates: 11/05 - 12/02/2009 |
Rhode Island College
/ Art of Eve Aschheim on display at Bannister Nov. 5 to Dec. 2 Eve Aschheim will exhibit her art in Bannister Gallery from Nov. 5 to Dec. 2. An opening reception featuring Aschheim will be held on Thursday, Nov. 5, from 5-8 p.m. Aschheim, a senior lecturer in visual arts in Princeton University’s Lewis Center for the Arts, describes herself and her work this way: “I am an abstract artist who is not interested in image… I use geometry to ‘think about’ the intersection of nature and cityscape. My works might suggest the chaotic geometry of the city, the expectant stillness of air, the tenuous balance of a wire line against a building, the zig-zag movement of wind or water, or defiance of gravity.” Aschheim generally uses drawing and painting to approach related ideas from an opposite direction. In her paintings she focuses on an almost empirical investigation of pure form, while in her drawings she often approaches abstraction from representational modes.In the past year, she began to merge her painting and drawing practices, developing the ideas in the drawings into paintings. “This new exploration of color and paint planes,” she noted, “is an exciting moment for me, on the edge of discovery.”Aschheim’s work is included in many collections, such as those of the Museum of Modern Art and the National Gallery of Art. Aschheim is senior lecturer at Princeton University. The exhibition is curated by RIC art faculty member Richard Whitten. The gallery is open during exhibits on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, noon to 8 p.m., or by appointment with the gallery director. Closed Mondays, weekends and holidays. Exhibits and events are free and open to the public. Accessible to persons with disabilities. Admission: Free and open to the public Phone: (401) 456-9765 |
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Groundbreaking Exhibit on Gay Black Men in Rhode Island to Open at Brown
Dates: 11/05 - 01/08/2010 |
John Hay Library
/ Groundbreaking Exhibit on Gay Black Men in Rhode Island to Open at Brown Black Lavender 2, a groundbreaking exhibit and lecture on Gay Black Men living and working in Rhode Island, will be held at the John Hay Library at Brown University, 20 Prospect Street in Providence, RI on Thursday, November 5th at 5:30pm. The event is free and open to the public. Dr. Daniel Scott will discuss his oral history project with Rhode Island Black gay men. Gay Black men from 1919 to present are profiled in this unique exhibit in photographs, printed material and artifacts, showing their contributions to life and culture to RI, and demonstrating how surprisingly consequential and, at times, unexpectedly mainstream they are. Drawn from the collection of Robb Dimmick, the exhibit includes politicians, academics, civic leaders, artists, and writers and documents pivotal visits to Rhode Island by Black gay luminaries such as James Baldwin, Samuel Delany and Joseph Beam. Dr. Scott’s lecture illuminates his series of interviews with Black gay men in Rhode Island. Black Lavender 2 is an outgrowth of the highly successful Black Lavender exhibit five years ago which was a national survey of gay Black writers. Many would be surprised at how many gay men of African descent live and work in Rhode Island. The exhibit will remain open until January 8th weekdays from 9am-5pm at the Hay Library. This project is funded by the Rhode Island Committee for the Humanities and is part of its “On the Road to Freedom” initiative which explores African American life in Rhode Island. Admission: Free and open to the public Contact: Robb Dimmick Phone: (401) 421-0606 |
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Rock And Roll Yard Sale
Dates: 11/07 - 11/08/2009 |
Providence & Somerville Rock & Roll Yard Sale
/ What Cheer Antiques + Vintage in Wayland Square on the East Side of Providence is celebrating their 10th Anniversary. What Cheer Antiques + Vintage Presents . . . THE PROVIDENCE ROCK & ROLL YARD SALE SATURDAY & SUNDAY 7-8th NOVEMBER 2009 232 WESTMINSTER STREET DOWNTOWN PROVIDENCE, RI 02903 FREE ADMISSION! Saturday 7th November (Noon-8pm) Sunday 8th November (Noon-6pm) Entertainment: SLEEPYHEAD (Boston, Mass Pop Rock Legends) BROWN BIRD (Providence Americana Folk) THE 'MERICANS (Providence Phoenix 2009 Music Poll Best Act Winners) TAD OVERBAUGH (formerly of The Kickbacks from Boston, Mass) DJ CYNTHIA REED DJ JENNIFER DALTRY (Spinning 78rpm Records Only) DJ CHRIS DALTRY (Revisiting the '90s Providence Indie Years) CHRISY GAVIN (Solo Providence Indie Folk Pop) DJ STUDEBAKER HAWK (Western Mass DJ Extraordinaire) THE POMMES FRITES DJs (Dan & Annie Messier) |
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VETERANS GATHER
Dates: 11/09 - 12/24/2009 |
URI Feinstein Providence Campus
/ URI Feinstein Providence Campus & Providence VA Hospital present VETERANS GATHER November 9 – December 24 Gallery Night Reception and Open House November 19, 5:00pm – 9:00pm Featuring music, story sharing,poetry and displays with representative from the University of Rhode Island and Providence Veteran Affairs providing information about services available to military and family members. The exhibit includes artwork in all media and creative writing from Veterans and their family members celebrating their military and creative contributions. The work deals literally and figuratively with the impact of war and military service on Veterans and their families, and the need for our community and our nation to support the military family regardless of political and personal beliefs with regard to war and global conflict. The exhibit will feature work by more than 60 professional artists, community artists and artist from various Veteran Expressive Arts programs in the New England region including works by Ibraham Abdus-Sabur, Tom Anderson, Steve Beckwith, Nathan Blaney, Peter J. Buotte, Rev. Bill Comeau, J. Joseph Comeau, Travis Crewdson, Thomas Francis Dolan, Raymond Dutra, Lance Gershenoff, Monty Gomez, Charles Gordon Jones, Dante Laurenzo, Nick McKnight, David Allen Arnold Melendez, Thomas Francis Morgan Tom Morrissey, Mike Pichette, Don Primiano, Kelly Reid, Ed Lyman Rondeau, Lyman Rondeau, Joseph Sorel, Mark Vaughn, Dawn Valentim. URI Feinstein Providence Campus 1st and 2nd Floor Lobby Galleries 80 Washington Stree Providence, RI 02903 Hours M-TH 9:00am – 9:00pm. F&S 9:00am – 4:00pm closed Sunday and Holidays For information call 401-277-5206 or visit www.uri.edu/prov Contact: Steven Pennell Phone: 401-277-5206 |
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Tuesday Talks Series: Lines of Communication in Renaissance Europe: Michelangelo and Raphael from Florence to Rome
Dates: 11/10 - 11/10/2009 |
Museum of Art - RISD
/ Tuesday Talks Series: Lines of Communication in Renaissance Europe: Michelangelo and Raphael from Florence to Rome Michael P. Metcalf Auditorium, Chace Center 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Held in conjunction with the exhibition, The Brilliant Line: Following the Early Modern Engraver, 1480-1650, this lecture series explores Renaissance artists, the cities in which they worked and the transcontinental exchange of images and techniques that culminated in acclaimed works of art. Lectures begin at 1pm in the Michael P. Metcalf Auditorium, Chace Center. Fee: $15 per lecture for nonmembers; FREE to Museum members and RISD + Brown communities. To register, contact Deb Clemons at 401 454-6530 or dclemons@risd.edu. November 10 Michelangelo and Raphael from Florence to Rome Dr. Mary Bergstein, Professor and Department Head of History of Art and Visual Culture, RISD The final date for this series is Tuesday, December 8. Admission: Fee: $15 per lecture for nonmembers; FREE to Museum members and RISD + Brown communities Contact: Deb Clemons |
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Wolves and Oysters: Historical Societies in the Early United States
Dates: 11/12 - 11/12/2009 |
Rhode Island Historical Society
/ Thursday, November 12, 6:30 p.m. Rhode Island Historical Society Library 121 Hope Street, Providence Free Admission, To R.S.V.P: Lee Teverow (401) 273-8107 x10 or lteverow@rihs.org Wolves and Oysters: Historical Societies in the Early United States Between the American Revolution and the Civil War, historical societies created a tradition of historic preservation in the United States. Among the first in action and one of the most pro-active of the state historical societies, the RIHS worked to preserve Rhode Island's storied past, from Roger Williams to the taking of the Gaspee, inside and outside of the state... and across the Atlantic Ocean. Alea Henle has worked in legal and academic libraries from the District of Columbia to Colorado and is completing a doctorate in history at the University of Connecticut. As a recipient of a New England Regional Fellowship Consortium award, she spent much time at the RIHS Library pursuing research on her dissertation, “Preserving the Past, Making History: Historical Societies, Editors and Collectors in the Early Republic.” Admission: Free admission. Contact: Lee Teverow Phone: (401) 273-8107 x10 |
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Pink Floyd Laser Spectacular
Dates: 11/12 - 11/12/2009 |
PPAC
/ Thursday, November 12 at 7:30 PM Tickets $30 Pink Floyd Laser Spectacular After 23 years of touring, Paramount's LaserSpectacular has become a cult classic, presenting the music of Pink Floyd like you've never seen it before. Surrounded by 10,000 watts of concert quality sound, Pink Floyd’s musical legacy continues as the bands concept music captures the imagination and carries listeners away on a mind-expanding journey driven by cutting edge effects. Colorful lasers and lighting effects parallel the sonic journey as the senses are confronted with an array of glowing visual displays choreographed to the soundtrack during the 2 hour and 20 minute show. "Pink Floyd's music is very dramatic and visual," says Paramount's LaserSpectacular Producer Steve Monistere. "You can see or imagine images when you listen to their music. Without any lighting effects at all, there is still a show in your mind. Now imagine using lasers, lighting, video and other special visual effects to interpret what your mind is 'seeing' and that is why people love this show so much". Your mind is 'seeing' and that is why people love this show so much". Admission: Tickets $30 Contact: P.J. Prokop |
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Kick up your heels to support RIC Study Abroad
Dates: 11/12 - 11/12/2009 |
Rhode Island College
/ Kick up your heels to support RIC Study Abroad The Ridgway F. Shinn Jr. Study Abroad Scholarship Fund at RIC will be hosting its annual fall benefit – An Irish Shinn Dig – on Thursday, Nov. 12, from 6-9 p.m. at Nick-A-Nee’s Pub in Providence. “Supporting Rhode Island College students in their quest to study abroad is the sole mission of the Shinn Study Abroad Fund,” said Elaine Perry, chair of the Shinn Committee. “Our fall event is a way for people to enjoy food and fun all while helping to broaden a student’s academic experience.” This “fun” raiser will feature music by the Craic Was Mighty, under the direction of RIC student John Birt. “Craic” means fun in Gaelic. Tickets are $20 (cash bar) and include a spread of Irish delicacies, including corned beef sliders and soda bread. The evening will also have a raffle drawing for top prizes such as tickets to a Boston Celtics game and Trinity Rep performance, among others. The Shinn Fund, maintained by the Rhode Island College Foundation, provides undergraduate scholarships in planned study outside the United States. The scholarship has supported 56 RIC study abroad scholarships in the last 20 years, totaling over $182,000. They have studied in 24 different countries on 6 continents. Established in the 1987-88 academic year by Ridgway Shinn through the generous support of many of his friends, colleagues and former students, this fund marked his retirement after 29 years of service at RIC. During those years he was professor of history, the first chair of the Department of History, the first dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, and vice president for Academic Affairs. Admission: $20 Contact: Elaine Perry Phone: (401) 941-1542 |
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Social Enterprise Summit
Dates: 11/12 - 11/12/2009 |
Social Enterprise Rhode Island
/ The Summit is hosted by Social Venture Partners Rhode Island, together with leading social entrepreneurs and organizations such as Brown University, the Providence Chamber of Commerce and the Rhode Island Foundation. The Summit will be held on November 12th, on the campus of Bryant University, and it will highlight social enterprise as an inspirational and proven strategy for: * creating new opportunities, * promoting positive social and economic change, * generating new revenue sources and * enhancing the overall organizational effectiveness of social change organizations. There is a significant amount of social enterprise activity emerging in Rhode Island, and the SERI Summit host committee believes that the diverse stakeholders in academia, and the private, nonprofit, and government sectors will develop mutually beneficial collaborations, and share models, lessons learned and best practices – as well as plot a roadmap ahead for more sustainable social enterprise in the state. Sign up for more information about the SERI Summit event. Admission: $25- $100 Contact: Kelly Ramirez |
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Brown/Trinity Rep MFA PROGRAMS present MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING
Dates: 11/13 - 11/16/2009 |
Trinity Repertory Company
/ Brown/Trinity Rep MFA PROGRAMS present MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING NOV. 13-16 AT THE Citizens Bank Theater, PELL CHAFEE PERFORMANCE CENTER The Brown/Trinity Rep MFA Programs present Much Ado About Nothing, written by William Shakespeare, directed by Kristopher Lencowski (Brown/Trinity Rep MFA Programs ’11).This fresh take on a classic romantic comedy runs November 13-16 in the Citizens Bank Theater, Pell Chafee Performance Center, 87 Empire Street, Providence. Performances are Friday Nov 13 at 7:30PM; Saturday Nov 14 at 7:30PM; Sunday Nov 15 at 2:00PM and 7:30PM; and Monday Nov 16 at 5:00PM. Tickets are $5 (general admission),and are now on sale at the Trinity Rep box office,by phone (401) 351-4242, and online at www.trinityrep.com. Director Kristopher Lencowski has moved the bard’s players to the stormy shores of the modern-day Carolinas, where four young lovers careen towards their denouement at that most dramatic of affairs – a wedding. Lencowski, who describes the show as a “tragedy wrapped inside a comedy,” speaks to the themes of trust and barriers in relationships as he discusses the work. “Amidst the parties, swimming and sunbathing, desire turns to love, and relationships spring anew. Each character soon discovers that a new relationship is a tenuous thing and tests out how they can trust another person with their delicate hearts,” states Lencowski. “I am completely in love with this play! It is a cocktail of perfect proportions - crackling wit, nervous lovers, masquerades, weddings and dancing, mojitos, villains, storms and destruction. . . It's a play for everyone to fall in love with.” The cast features Brown/Trinity Rep MFA Programs(’11) MFA acting students Christopher Berry as Claudio, Jaselyn Blanchard as Ursula and Seacoal, Rachel Christopher as Dogberry, Vichet Chum as Conrad and Balthasar, Olivia D’Ambrosio as Antonio, Brandon Drea as Benedick, Charlotte Graham as Beatrice, Tiffany Greene as Hero, Jamey Grisham as Verges and Friar, Madeleine Lambert as Leonato, Zarina Shea as Margaret and Sexton, Terrell Sledge as Borachio, John Tracey as Don John and Oatcakes, and Rich Williams as Don Pedro. Director Kristopher Lencowski graduated from the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, and has since worked as an actor and director with Tony Award-winning theaters such as Theatre de la Jeune Lune, touring nationally and to the New Victory on Broadway; and also with The Children’s Theatre Company, assisting Peter Brosius on The Lost Boys of Sudan. Additionally, he has performed at the Jungle Theater and Commonweal Theater, and has directed at the Illusion Theater; produced and directed Strindberg’s The Creditors at the Swedish Institute, Danse Macabre at the 2007 National Puppetry Festival and Cityceased at the Lakewood Cemetery. In his first year at Brown/Trinity, he directed Brecht’s Saint Joan of the Stockyards. The Brown University/Trinity Rep MFA Programs provides a three-year professional training program for eighteen students under the auspices of an Ivy League University and Rhode Island’s Tony Award-winning theater company. Brown University’s Department of Theatre, Speech and Dance is internationally recognized for the quality of its faculty and instruction. Trinity Rep, with its deep tradition of resident artists, provides powerful artistic assets and creates a firm foundation for a new generation of theater artists. Admission: $5 General Admission Phone: (401) 351-4242 |
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West Side Arts Presents: "Birds of a Feather"
Dates: 11/14 - 12/05/2009 |
West Side Arts
/ Featuring local artists: Alli Coate Jyll Ethier-Mullen Allison Cole Lauren Minco Saturday, November 14th to December 5th Gallery hours Thursdays 1-4pm, or contact westsideartsgallery@gmail.com for an appt. Opening reception: 6-10pm A mini show of handmade crafts will accompany opening night |
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Art| Works: Engraving Workshop
Dates: 11/14 - 11/14/2009 |
Museum of Art - RISD
/ Art| Works: Engraving Workshop 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Although most people see and even touch an engraving every day-US currency and many stamps are engraved on steel-few artists work in the medium today. Practicing engraver and RISD Associate Professor of Printmaking, Andrew Raftery, demonstrates the preparation and step-by-step execution of the engraving process. Discover the tools and techniques used by early modern engravers and try your hand at making a mark. This exclusive workshop ends with a guided visit to the exhibition The Brilliant Line. Members $45; Non-members $75; Fee includes admission to the Museum.Space is limited. Preregistration is required. Registration deadline is October 30. To register, contact Deb Clemons at 401 454-6530 or dclemons@risd.edu. Admission: Members $45; Non-members $75; Fee includes admission to the Museum.Space is limited. Contact: Deb Clemons |
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Math Wizard of Oz
Dates: 11/14 - 11/14/2009 |
Providence Children's Museum
/ Math Wizard of Oz Sat., November 14 • Noon - 3:00 PM Puzzles, games and activities, oh my! Join Dorothy and friends on a magical math journey that adds up to a ton of fun. Solve candy number puzzles with the Munchkins. Design costumes for Emerald City residents. Help free Dorothy from the Witch’s Castle and discover the secret identity of the Math Wizard of Oz!Ages 5 - 11 Contact: Megan Fischer Phone: (401) 273-5437 ext. 126 |
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CIRQUE MECHANICS
Dates: 11/14 - 11/14/2009 |
First Works
/ CIRQUE MECHANICS Birdhouse Factory NEW ENGLAND PREMIERE Saturday, November 14, 8pm PPAC, 220 Weybosset St. Tickets: $43, $36, $22**(includes $3 restoration fee) On sale now at PPAC Box Office:www.ppacri.org, 401.421.ARTS (2787) The incomparable Cirque Mechanics fly, climb and contort their way through rotating gears,trampoline walls and aerial hoops. The international troupe of veterans from Cirque du Soleil,Pickle Family Circus and Moscow Circus transform PPAC into a wondrous Birdhouse Factory,complete with uniformed unicyclists and acrobatic assembly lines. Inspired by the masterful industrial murals of Diego Rivera, the outrageous illustrations of cartoonist Rube Goldberg, and the gentle political slapstick of Charlie Chaplin, these literally off-the-wall performers delight both adults and children with inspired fun. Admission: Tickets: $43, $36, $22* *(includes $3 restoration fee) Contact: Meredith Cutler Phone: 401.421.4278 |
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FREE Sunday Matinees
Dates: 11/15 - 01/31/2010 |
Providence Public Library
/ FREE Sunday Matinees: Film Noir at Central Library beginning Nov. 15 PPL invites you to watch these classic noir films on the big screen this winter! Beginning Sunday, November 15 and running through January 31, 2010 (skipping 12/27),Providence Public Library invites the public to take in a FREE Film Noir Sunday Matinee series from 2:00 - 4:00 pm at the Providence Public Library (150 Empire Street), Central Auditorium Theater (3rd floor), Providence. All matinees will take place on Sunday afternoons at 2:00 pm in the Library’s Auditorium Theater, which seats 300 and has a built-in screen and stereo sound. The Library is accessible to individuals with disabilities. Please call our Facilities department in advance (M-F) for accommodation: (401) 455-8141. Note: Parents/guardians should determine which movies are age-appropriate for their children. If the movie is in question, previewing is suggested. The schedule follows: Nov. 15:THE MALTESE FALCON Humphrey Bogart, Mary Astor, Peter Lorre; Turner/Warner Bros.; Directed by John Huston; B&W; Not Rated; 101 minutes; 1941 John Huston sketches a dark, cynical world with painfully deep perception. Detective Sam Spade’s (Humphrey Bogart) search for his partner’s killer leads him to a group of determined individuals who want the jeweled falcon of Malta: Brigid O’Shaughnessey (Mary Astor), the beautiful femme fatale, cowardly Joel Cairo (Peter Lorre), and pompously inflated Casper Gutman (Sydney Greenstreet). Nov. 29: DOUBLE INDEMNITY Fred MacMurray, Barbara Stanwyck; Universal Pictures; Directed by Billy Wilder and written by Raymond Chandler et al.; B&W; Not Rated; 107 min.; 1944 Walter Neff (Fred MacMurray), an insurance agent, and Phyllis Dietrichson (Barbara Stanwyck), a greedy blonde bombshell, plot to bump off Phyllis' husband and collect the premiums. Leaving behind the standard New York setting of lower-class crime, this definitive film-noir of the '40s takes place in a California of shady streets, supermarkets, and stucco houses. Dec. 6:THE BIG SLEEP Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall; Turner/Warner Bros.; Directed by Howard Hawks and written by William Faulkner et al.; B&W; Not Rated; 114 min.; 1946 Humphrey Bogart stars as Philip Marlowe, Raymond Chandler’s tough, cynical, but charming private eye. Marlowe investigates the gambling debts of the wealthy General Sternwood's younger daughter and is plunged into a world of blackmail, deception, and violence. Lauren Bacall is the general's older daughter and the sparks fly between her and Bogie in a classic duo performance. Dec. 13: NOTORIOUS Cary Grant, Ingrid Bergman, Claude Rains; MGM; Directed by Alfred Hitchcock; B&W; Not Rated; 102 min.; 1946 One of Alfred Hitchcock’s classics, this romantic thriller features a cast to kill for: Ingrid Bergman, Cary Grant, and Claude Rains. Bergman plays the daughter of a disgraced father who is recruited by American agents to infiltrate a post-World War II spy ring in Brazil. Her control agent is Grant, who treats her with disdain while developing a deep romantic bond with her. Her assignment: to marry the suspected head of the ring (Rains) and get the goods on everyone involved. Danger, deceit, betrayal--and, yes, romance--all come together in a nearly perfect blend as the film builds to a terrific (and surprising) climax. Grant and Bergman rarely have been better. --Marshall Fine, Amazon.com Dec. 20: THE THIRD MAN Joseph Cotton, Holly Martins, Alida Valli, Orson Welles; London Film Productions; Directed by Carol Reed and written by Graham Greene et al.; Based on story/screenplay by Graham Greene; B&W; Not Rated; 104 min.;1949 Cynical pulp novelist Holly Martins arrives in shadowy Vienna to investigate the mysterious death of his old friend, black-market opportunist Harry Lime, and thus begins an ever-thickening web of love, deception, and murder that adds up to one of cinema’s most immortal treats, as well as one of its trickiest. Thanks to brilliant performances by Joseph Cotten, Alida Valli, and Orson Welles; Anton Karas’s timeless, evocative zither score; Graham Greene's razor-sharp dialogue; and Robert Krasker’s haunting deep focus shots, off-kilter angles, and dramatic use of light and shadow, The Third Man, directed by the inimitable Carol Reed, only grows in stature as the years pass. Jan. 3: WHITE HEAT James Cagney, Virginia Mayo, Edmund O'Brien; Turner/Warner Bros.; Directed by Raoul Walsh; B&W; Not Rated; 114 min.; 1949 James Cagney is spellbinding as Cody Jarrett, a ruthless killer who takes a jail sentence on a minor charge to avoid a murder rap. Complemented perfectly by veteran Raoul Walsh’s raw, powerful direction, Cagney’s forceful portrayal features such memorable scenes as his reaction to his mother’s death while he's still in prison, and his own death scene atop an oil tank. Edmund O’Brien co-stars as the cop who's after him, and Virginia Mayo is his long-suffering wife. Jan. 10: SUNSET BOULEVARD Gloria Swanson, William Holden; Paramount Pictures; Directed by Billy Wilder; B&W; Not Rated; 110 min.; 1950 Norma Desmond (Gloria Swanson), an aging silent film queen, enlists the help of a struggling writer (William Holden) to make her comeback in this bizarre tale. From the opening sequence through the unfolding of tragic destiny, the film is the definitive statement on the dark and desperate side of Hollywood. Erich von Stroheim as Desmond's ex-husband and Nancy Olson as the bright spot in unrelenting omniscience are celebrated for their masterful performances in this winner of three Academy Awards. Jan. 17: THE BIG HEAT Glenn Ford, Lee Marvin, Gloria Grahame, Jocelyn Brando; TriStar Pictures; Directed by Fritz Lang; B&W; Not Rated; 90 min.; 1953 Cop Dave Bannion’s (Glenn Ford) cozy suburban life is destroyed when gangsters from a big city crime ring intent on killing Dave mistakenly kill his wife (Jocelyn Brando) instead. Bitter Dave enters the sleazy crime world to exact revenge on his wife's killers in this classic police drama. Jan. 24: TOUCH OF EVIL Charlton Heston, Orson Welles, Janet Leigh, Marlene Dietrich; Universal Pictures; Written and Directed by Orson Welles; B&W; Not Rated; 108 min.; 1958 A narcotics officer (Charlton Heston) and his bride (Janet Leigh) fall under the spell of a corrupt sheriff (Orson Welles) in a seedy Mexican-American border town. The conflicts of ethics and morality between the narcotics officer and the sheriff set the stage for a most perverse confrontation of good and evil and conscience and corruption in Orson Welles’ sleazy end piece of the film noir movement. Jan. 31: VERTIGO James Stewart, Kim Novak; Universal Pictures; Directed by Alfred Hitchcock; Rated PG; 126 min.; 1958 To say VERTIGO finds Hitchcock at his most obsessive, his most perverse, and his sexual best, doesn't even begin to convey how haunting this film is, or how bizarre. Nor does it convey Hitchcock's passionate style and the way he defies logic working in a much riskier manner than usual. A retired police detective (James Stewart) must overcome vertigo and his obsession for a friend's wife (Kim Novak) in this eerie tale of passion. Admission: Free and open to the public Contact: Tonia Mason Phone: 401-455-8090 |
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PROVIDENCE SINGERS and Boston
Dates: 11/15 - 11/15/2009 |
First Works
/ PROVIDENCE SINGERS and Boston Modern Orchestra Project New World Rhythm: American Masterworks for Chorus and Percussion WORLD PREMIERE Sunday, November 15, 3pm Beneficent Church, 300 Weybosset St. Tickets: $22 pre-sale, $26 at the door, $5children/students www.ArtTixRi.com, (401) 621-6123 The 100-voice Providence Singers season opener features masterworks expressly written for chorus and percussion. Highlighted by a world premiere by Grammy-nominated composer Tarik O'Regan, the program includes the New England premiere of Lou Harrison's epic “La Koro Sutro” (The Heart Sutra), featuring an American gamelan ensemble, a world premiere by Grammy-nominated composer Tarik O'Regan, a doublechorus work by Rhode Island-raised Nico Muhly, and works by American Masters Philip Glass and Steve Reich. Admission: Tickets: $22 pre-sale, $26 at the door, $5 children/students Contact: Meredith Cutler Phone: 401.421.4278 |
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Holiday Small Works Exhibition: Royal Gallery Hosts ALRI Artists
Dates: 11/17 - 12/19/2009 |
Royal Gallery
/ Holiday Small Works Exhibition: Royal Gallery Hosts ALRI Artists Royal Gallery is located on Historic Federal Hill at 298 Atwells Ave. Providence, RI. Gallery hours are Tuesday-Thursday 12-6 pm, Friday-Saturday 12-8 pm, by appointment, or by chance. The gallery is closed on Sundays and Mondays.Exhibits are free and open to the public. Royal Gallery is proud to be tax free and wheelchair accessible. Holiday Small Works Exhibition: Royal Gallery Hosts ALRI Artists Exhibition Dates: November 17th – December 19th Opening Reception: Thursday, November 19th 5 – 9PM Royal Gallery is pleased to announce an exhibition to benefit a local arts organization: The Art League of Rhode Island (ALRI). This small works show is composed of modestly sized and priced pieces from nearly forty ALRI artists. With artwork varying in style, media, and subject matter, it is the perfect opportunity to find thoughtful, unique, and affordable gifts. Select pieces by Royal’s artists will also be displayed, with access to our full collection upon request. Gallery Night: Thursday, November 19th 5 – 9PM A Royal Taste of Art: Thursday, December 3rd 5:30 – 8PM Admission: Free and open to the public Contact: Meghann Hutchinson Phone: 401-831-8831 |
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RENT - The Broadway Tour
Dates: 11/17 - 11/22/2009 |
PPAC
/ Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp, stars of the original Broadway production and film adaptation of Rent, reprise the roles they made famous in this exciting new tour! Don't miss the show that transformed how a generation feels about musicals, changed Broadway forever, and inspired a major motion picture. Whether it's your 1st time or your 100th time, it's time you checked out RENT! Tuesday, November 17 at 8PM Wednesday, November 18 at 7.30 PM Thursday, November 19 at 7:30PM Friday, November 20 at 8PM Saturday, November 21 at 2PM & 8PM Sunday, November 22 at 1PM and 6:30PM Tickets can be purchased at PPAC Box Office 220 Weybosset Street Downtown Providence or www.ppacri.com or 401 421 -ARTS(2787) Admission: $38- $68 Contact: P.J. Prokop Phone: 401 574 3103 |
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RIC Mainstage Theatre to perform Pulitzer-Prize drama “Rabbit Hole” Nov. 18-22
Dates: 11/18 - 11/22/2009 |
Rhode Island College
/ RIC Mainstage Theatre to perform Pulitzer-Prize drama “Rabbit Hole” Nov. 18-22 “Rabbit Hole,” a powerful and moving drama about a family trying to find answers and cope with life after a tragic incident, will be performed by RIC’s Mainstage Theatre in the Nazarian Center’s Helen Forman Theatre from Nov. 18-21 at 8 p.m., and Nov. 21-22 at 2 p.m. The play, which received the 2007 Pulitzer Prize for drama, was written by David Lindsay-Abaire and will be directed at RIC by Jamie Taylor, chair of the college’s Music, Theatre, and Dance Department. Taylor describes “Rabbit Hole” as “one of the most honest and sincere plays I have ever read. I knew that I had to direct this beautiful work after my initial reading.” “ ‘Rabbit Hole’ presents a tragedy and its consequences with utter candor, and without sentimentality,” according to USA Today. “The dialogue is most impressive for capturing the awkwardness and pain of thinking people faced with an unthinkable situation – and eventually, their capacity for survival, and even hope.” Lindsay-Abaire has written the screenplay for the film version of "Rabbit Hole,” scheduled for release in 2010. He also wrote the plays “Shrek the Musical” (book and lyrics), “Kimberly Akimbo,” “Wonder of the World,” and “A Devil Inside,” among others, and is working on the screenplay for “Spider-Man 4.” Admission: $15 Contact: Jamie Taylor Phone: (401) 456-8639 |
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The Chazan Gallery at Wheeler is presenting work by artists Deborah Bright and David H. Wells
Dates: 11/19 - 12/09/2009 |
Chazan Gallery @ Wheeler
/ The Chazan Gallery at Wheeler is presenting work by artists Deborah Bright and David H. Wells from November 19 to December 9, 2009.There will be an opening reception for the artists on Thursday, November 19, from 5 – 7 p.m. The public is invited. Photographer and author, Deborah Bright has long been interested in“landscapes that tell stories, particularly stories that disrupt the smooth surfaces of the official culture.”This body of work draws attention to a new and industrial Israel juxtaposed against the pre-1948 Palestinian occupied land, which remains in ruins.She sees these “Arab” landscapes in Israel as “a disruptive presence, “facts on the ground” that most would prefer to ignore or have removed.” Bright’s series of photographs show “a contested land and its current occupiers do not rest easily upon it. These are spaces of trauma…” Deborah Bright is currently the Dean of Fine Arts at the Rhode Island School of Design.A member of RISD’s Dept. of Photography faculty since 1989, she has shown her work internationally, with a recent solo exhibition, “Deborah Bright: Being and Riding,” traveling to Tel Aviv, Boston, and Las Vegas. She is a published author and extensive lecturer, and her work is included in numerous public collections,including the Whitney Museum in NY and the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. Bright received her Bachelor’s of Arts from Wheaton College in Illinois and an MFA from the University of Chicago. David H. Wells will be showing photographs from his ongoing project “Concurrence: India marching backwards into the future.”In this body of work, Wells explores the changing physical and cultural landscape of India – “a fluctuating encounter between the eternal and the modern.”Wells states that his work “visualizes the way I experience India, simultaneously poetic and thought provoking. I try to create for the viewer that same duality of experiences.”Some images are singular and meditative; others are in the form of diptychs or triptychs, and the viewer is asked to look at several images concurrently,“collectively recreating South Asia’s omnipresent visual noise.” A recipient of numerous grants and fellowships, Wells received a Fulbright Regional Studies Research Fellowship, which he completed in Bangladesh, India, and Sri Lanka in 2005.He has spent his last thirteen years in India and the United States.In 2001, he was the recipient of the Alicia Patterson Foundation Fellowship, as well as the Aaron Siskind Fellowship through the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts.His work has been widely exhibited throughout the US and is included in numerous collections.A graduate of Pitzer College of Claremont Colleges,Wells has worked as a freelance photographer in the Americas, Europe, the Mid-East and Asia. Chazan Gallery @ Wheeler is located at 228 Angell Street in Providence, RI 02906. Gallery hours: 12 – 5pm Tuesday through Saturday, 3 – 5pm Sunday. The gallery is closed on Mondays. There is no admission charge. Phone: 401.421.9230 www.chazangallery.org Phone: 401.421.9230 |
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You Might Not Be Crazy
Dates: 11/19 - 11/29/2009 |
Perishable Theatre
/ You Might Not Be Crazy by Kevin Broccoli Perishable Theatre, Rhode Island’s Research and Development Theatre. In the traditions of storytelling, experimental performance, and group therapy comes You Might Not Be Crazy by Kevin Broccoli. Kevin Broccoli is a local playwright, whose last work was the short piece “Aversion Therapy” performed as part of the Fledgling Festival at Perishable Theatre. An examination of what it means to be—or not to be—losing one’s mind, You Might Not Be Crazy is being performed at Perishable Theater November 19th-22nd and at The Artists’ Exchange November 28th-29th. Over the course of two weekends, over thirty local performers will take on characters grappling with what it means to be crazy, to be out of control, to be irrational, and to suggest that perhaps they’re normal and the world around them is what needs to be put under the magnifying glass. A unique piece of theater that will shift and adapt every night, much like a changing mind, You Might Not Be Crazy has something for everyone. “You’ve embraced reality/And it’s made you a zombie.” Kevin Broccoli (Playwright/Director) writes monologues and stories specifically for performers. Recent projects include Aversion Therapy, or Watching Two Boys Kiss, The Dirty Work, Everything’s Possible, and Whatever It Takes. Mr. Broccoli is also a producer and performer who recently produced and directed the Rhode Island Premiere of The Coast of Utopia: Part One—Voyage by Tom Stoppard, and co-produced the Rhode Island premiere of The Last Days of Judas Iscariot by Stephen Adly Guirgis. He is currently living and working in Rhode Island. Perishable Performance Schedule Thursday, November 19th @ 8pm Friday, November 20th @ 8pm Saturday, November 21st @ 8pm Sunday, November 22nd @ 7:30pm At Artists’ Exchange Saturday, November 28th @ 8pm Sunday, November 29th @ 2pm Admission: Tickets $12-$15 Contact: Donna Lee Gennaro Phone: 401.331.2695 ext.103 |
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If These Walls Could Talk…. RI Reds Hockey: Its Past and Present
Dates: 11/19 - 11/19/2009 |
Rhode Island Historical Society
/ Thursday, November 19, 6:30 p.m. Gallery Night John Brown House Museum 52 Power Street, Providence Free Admission, To R.S.V.P.: Dalila Goulart (401) 331-8575 x45 or programs@rihs.org If These Walls Could Talk…. RI Reds Hockey: Its Past and Present The Rhode Island Reds haven’t played a hockey game in 32 years, but there’s still a group of fans cheering for them: the Rhode Island Reds Heritage Society. Join them in welcoming Buster Clegg, a former Reds general manager and the group’s current president, to share the team’s history and the growth of its Heritage Society today. Admission: Free admission. Contact: Dalila Goulart Phone: (401) 331-8575 x45 |
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A Medium’s Means: Ceramics Past and Present
Dates: 11/19 - 11/19/2009 |
Museum of Art - RISD
/ A Medium’s Means: Ceramics Past and Present Michael P. Metcalf Auditorium, Chace Center 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM The gallant and coy figures of eighteenth century decorative porcelains find contemporary resonance in Arnie Zimmerman's ceramic laborers who toil and muddle through a metropolis his exhibition Inner City. This close dialogue between the historical and contemporary offers a point of departure to explore continuity and change within the techniques and meanings of ceramics. In this panel discussion artist Arnie Zimmerman, Lawrence Bush, Associate Professor and Department Head of Ceramics, and Judith Tannenbaum, Richard Brown Baker Curator of Contemporary Art, consider contemporary ceramic practices in relation to the medium's history, modernist discourse, and the prevailing strategies of contemporary art. |
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I must be dreaming - Plays that are asleep - from the PLAY- IT- AGAIN program
Dates: 11/20 - 11/22/2009 |
The Manton Avenue Project
/ Ten colossal cameo - character- infused plays by Kid Playwrights: Julio Almanzar, Jr., Dilan Alvarado, Stephanie Cuterez, Alexia Diaz, Sonja Lee, Najelie Padilla, Jorge Paz, Jr., Madison Perez, Victor Toj Valdez, Michael Zapeta Friday, November 20th at 7PM Saturday, November 21st at 3PM & 7PM Sunday, November 22nd at 3PM The Media and Arts Center at Met Public 325 Public Street Providence, RI 02905 Visit the website for additional info - www.mantonavenueproject.org Tickets are free but reservations are encouraged: call 401 331 7007 Admission: Free and open to the public Phone: 401 331 7007 |
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CELEBRATE THE SPIRIT OF THE HOLIDAYS WITH A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Dates: 11/20 - 12/27/2009 |
Trinity Repertory Company
/ CELEBRATE THE SPIRIT OF THE HOLIDAYS WITH A CHRISTMAS CAROL Trinity Rep’s 33rd Annual Production Runs November 20-December 27 Trinity Rep is celebrating its 33rd year of presenting Dickens' A Christmas Carol, adapted by Adrian Hall and Richard Cumming, presented by Cardi’s Furniture Superstores.Performances begin on November 20 and run through December 27 in the Chace Theater.Heralded as "The crowning jewel of holiday theatre here in Rhode Island" by EDGE Providence, this annual New England holiday tradition will be reimagined for local audiences by director Birgitta Victorson.This year’s production features only one adult cast lead by Timothy Crowe in the role of Scrooge,who will be joined by an ensemble of many Trinity Rep acting company favorites. Tickets may be purchased by phone at (401) 351-4242, on line at www.trinityrep.com, or in person at the theater’s box office. Adult ticket prices for A Christmas Carol are $40-$65, with best prices available for all November performances.All children’s tickets (age 2-14) are only $10.The first performance on November 20 at 7:30pm is Pay What You Can (PWYC).PWYC tickets go on sale in the box office at 6:30pm that evening with a limit of one ticket per person. Trinity Rep continues to offer affordable $10 seats on the Chace Theater's 12th row bench for all performances. Additional discounted and rush tickets are also available; call box office for details. For information on group rates (parties of 20 or more) contact Group Sales at (401) 453-9223. Appealing to young and old alike, this timeless tale of the power of forgiveness shows us that anything is possible – and hope is always just around the corner. Ebenezer Scrooge is confronted on Christmas Eve by the eerie apparition of his deceased business partner, Jacob Marley. The ghost bears a stern warning that he has one last chance to mend the errors of his ways. Three spirits visit him that Christmas Eve — the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future. Through their magical travels that night, Scrooge greets Christmas morning with newfound joy and seizes the chance to redeem his ways. Director Birgitta Victorson promises a “spectacle of light and sound” in her Carol, and an abundance of snow. As for Trinity Rep’s annual reinvention of Dickens’ classic tale, she feel that the story is just as timely today as it was when it was first written. She explains, “The great thing about this story, and the reason why it’s done every year around the world, is that no one has written a better Christmas story that resonates on a basic human level – and does so with universal appeal. I think there’s so much about the story that people need to see, especially in these economic times, so as to just be reminded that life isn’t about having money or not having money. At the end of the day, it’s just about being the most loving, caring, compassionate person that you can be.” Trinity Rep has assembled a talented design team to create the candle-lit parlors and Victorian era counting houses of Dickensian London. The production team includes Michael McGarty (Set Designer), William Lane (Costume Designer), Dan Scully (Lighting Designer) and Peter Sasha Hurowitz (Sound Designer) along with Michael Rice (Musical Director) and Jude Sandy (Choreographer). Breaking from past tradition, this year’s production has only one adult cast, which features many Trinity Rep resident acting company favorites. Timothy Crowe is back again this year as Ebenezer Scrooge (his 10th turn in the role) and the cast includes Angela Brazil as Lucy, Janice Duclos as Mrs. Fezziwig, Mauro Hantman as Bob Cratchit, Barbara Meek as The Ghost of Christmas Past, Anne Scurria as Mrs. Partlet, Fred Sullivan, Jr. as The Ghost of Christmas Present, Rachael Warren as Mrs. Cratchit and Joe Wilson, Jr. as Jacob Marley. Alongside the resident company are Brown/Trinity MFA program actors Sam Haley-Hill, Per Janson, David Rudi Utter, and Monica Willey. Back this year is the lively music of Trinity Rep's "house musicians" Kevin Fallon, Steve Jobe, Chris Lussier and Chris Turner. Trinity Rep is also proud to welcome 14 talented local children to the stage as they join in the magic and wonder of A Christmas Carol. Out of 160 children that auditioned, the following 14 were chosen for the rotating children’s cast: Clayville residents Carolina King as Fan/Hunger and Virginia King as Belinda; Cranston residents Eric Halvarson as Turkey Boy/Young Scrooge, Haley Schreiber as Belinda, and Benjamin Thornton as Tiny Tim; Cumberland-based Teddy McNulty as Turkey Boy/Young Scrooge; Lincoln residents Julianna McGuirl as Fan/Hunger and Kateryne Nelson-Guerrero as Reader; North Kingstown actor Chris Lysik as Peter/Young Marley; North Providence resident Nigel Richards as Peter/Young Marley; Providence resident Emeline Herreid as Reader; Warren resident Sophia Rose Diodati as Martha; Warwick-based Sakari Monteiro as Martha and Rehoboth, MA resident Liam Clancy as Tiny Tim. Trinity Rep’s A Christmas Carol is presented by Cardi’s Furniture Superstores along with supporting sponsor Amica Insurance and media partner 93.3 Coast FM. Trinity Rep’s 46th season is sponsored by NBC 10, with supporting sponsors Cox Media, Rhode Island Monthly and RISCA. Admission: $40-$65 Phone: (401) 351-4242 |
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MetLife Family Friday – Free at Five!
Dates: 11/20 - 11/20/2009 |
Providence Children's Museum
/ MetLife Family Friday – Free at Five! Fri., November 20 • 5:00 - 8:00 PM The Museum is open free of charge from 5:00 - 8:00 PM, sponsored by MetLife Foundation. At 6:00 PM, young dancers from JUMP! dance company perform scenes from Chris Van Allsburg's award-winning holiday tale “The Polar Express.” Ages 3 - 11 Admission: Free and open to the public Contact: Megan Fischer Phone: (401) 273-5437 ext. 126 |
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Local Church Unveils Community Art Project Dedication of mosaic constructed by parishioners at St. Martin’s Episcopal Church in Providence
Dates: 11/21 - 11/21/2009 |
St. Martin’s Episcopal Church
/ Local Church Unveils Community Art Project Dedication of mosaic constructed by parishioners at St. Martin’s Episcopal Church in Providence Members of a local congregation who have been part of an ambitious community art project for the past year will soon see the result of their hard work. A twenty-seven square foot glass mosaic will be dedicated at a special service at the church on Saturday, November 21st. Conceived by a team of church members led by artist and parishioner Heather Annis, the mosaic is composed of over 10,000 tiles handmade at a glass-casting studio in East Providence.The success of the project is a result of participation from a wide variety of parishioners, from teenagers to senior citizens, who have been involved in the process of design, assembly, and installation since last October. The mosaic seeks to visually express the St. Martin’s mission statement in a fresh, relevant way, one that is both sensitive to the existing architecture as well as to the needs and concerns of the community. “Come as you are. Grow with us in faith. Go forth in peace” is represented by a swirling collection of wheat sheaves, fish, and doves, the motion of which implies that the faith journey is neither a linear progression from one step to another, nor one that takes place in isolation. Similarly, the construction of the mosaic would not have been possible without the enthusiasm and dedication of the entire congregation. A service and reception to mark the mosaic’s completion will take place on Saturday, November 21 at 4:00 pm at St. Martin’s Church, 50 Orchard Avenue, Providence. Admission: Free and open to the public Contact: Heather Annis Phone: 401.345.1462 |
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RIC concert
Dates: 11/22 - 11/22/2009 |
Rhode Island College
/ RIC concert announcement: The RIC Chamber Orchestra and String Chamber Ensembles, under the direction of conductor John Sumerlin, will perform in concert on Sunday, Nov. 22, at 7:30 p.m. in the Nazarian Center’s Sapinsley Hall. Free admission. Admission: Free admission. Contact: Jane Fusco Phone: 401 456 8468 |
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Community MusicWorks Players and Fred Jodry, harpsichord, performing music by Vivaldi, Carter, and Elgar
Dates: 11/22 - 11/22/2009 |
Community Music Works
/ Community MusicWorks Players and Fred Jodry, harpsichord,performing music by Vivaldi, Carter, and Elgar Community MusicWorks presents the Community MusicWorks Players in a concert of music by Antonio Vivaldi, Elliott Carter, and Edward Elgar.Community MusicWorks Players Fred Jodry,harpsichord Sunday, November 22, 2009 at 4:00 pm All Saints’ Memorial Church 674 Westminster Street Providence, Rhode Island $15 suggested admission Built around the permanent residency of the Providence String Quartet, Community MusicWorks is a nationally recognized organization that creates long-term learning and mentoring relationships between children and professional musicians in the West End and South Side of Providence, RI. http://www.communitymusicworks.org Contact: Heath Marlow Phone: (401) 226-7448 |
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Youth ensembles to take the stage at RIC Nov. 24
Dates: 11/24 - 11/24/2009 |
Rhode Island College
/ Youth ensembles to take the stage at RIC Nov. 24 Grade-school students are set to take the stage at Rhode Island College in a collaborative concert featuring the Rhode Island Philharmonic Youth Wind Ensembles (RIPYWE) and the Junior Providence Singers. The performance is on Tuesday, Nov. 24, at 7 p.m. in the Nazarian Center’s Sapinsley Hall. The RIC Wind Ensemble will introduce the younger performers, playing “Variants on a Medieval Tune,” composed by Norman Dello Joio. The concert will bring 220 performers together, 42 junior performers from the RIPYWE (grades 7-9), 54 senior performers from the RIPYWE (grades 10-12), 59 Junior Providence Singers (grades 9-12) and 65 performers from the RIC Wind Ensemble. “This concert gives the students in these ensembles an opportunity to share their love of music with each other, their families and the community at large,” said concert organizer Christine Eldridge, who serves as the community ensembles director for the Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra and Music school. “We are thrilled to be able to include both instrumentalists and singers on this concert, and for the opportunity to share the stage with a college ensemble.” Robert Franzblau, conductor of the RIC Wind Ensemble, said the concert would be “a great outreach opportunity” allowing the Wind Ensemble to perform for an audience that might not otherwise attend the concert. “If the students and parents involved with the Rhode Island Philharmonic Youth ensembles begin to think of Rhode Island College as a good place to continue studying music beyond high school, so much the better,” Franzblau added. Founded in 2002, the RIPYWE was created to give woodwind, brass and percussion students from Rhode Island and nearby Massachusetts and Connecticut an opportunity to rehearse and perform a high-quality wind ensemble repertoire. Students are selected by audition. The Junior Providence Singers (JPS) is a choral training and performance program for high school singers from southern New England. Like the RIPYWE, students are chosen by audition. General admission for the concert is $10. For more information about upcoming performing and fine arts events at RIC go to www.ric.edu/pfa Admission: $10 Contact: Jane Fusco Phone: 401 456 8468 |
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RAIN - A Tribute To The Beatles
Dates: 11/27 - 11/29/2009 |
PPAC
/ RAIN, the acclaimed Beatles concert, returns by popular demand! They look like them and they sound just like them! "The next best thing to seeing The Beatles," raves the Denver Post. All the music and vocals are performed totally live!. RAIN covers The Beatles from the earliest beginnings through the psychedelic late 60's and their long-haired hippie, hard-rocking rooftop days. RAIN is a multi-media, multi-dimensional experience...a fusion of historical footage and hilarious television commercials from the 1960's lights up video screens and live cameras zoom in for close-ups. "A thrilling bit of time-warping nostalga...Boomer Heaven!" raves The Fort Worth Star-Telegram. "Uncanny! RAIN are a quartet of fine musicians in their own right...as The Beatles, they triumph!" cheers the Boston Herald. "An adoring Valentine to The Beatles," declares the Washington Post. Sing along with your family and friends to such favorites as "Let It Be," "Hey Jude," "While My Guitar Gently Weeps," "Come Together" and "Can't Buy Me Love," and relive Beatlemania from Ed Sullivan to Abbey Road! Friday, November 27 at 8 PM Saturday, November 28 at 2 PM Sunday, November 29 at 1 PM and 6:30 PM Tickets can be purchased at PPAC Box Office 220 Weybosset Street Downtown Providence or www.ppacri.com or 401 421 -ARTS(2787) Admission: $38- $60 Contact: P.J. Prokop Phone: 401 574 3103 |
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Free-For-All Saturday
Dates: 11/28 - 11/28/2009 |
Museum of Art - RISD
/ Free-For-All Saturday Enter through the Chace Center 12:00 AM - 11:55 PM Free admission all day. Gallery exploration, hands-on art workshops, performances, and film screenings offer engaging ways for children and adults to discover art and design in The RISD Museum’s collections and special exhibitions. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Admission: Free and open to the public |
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Songs and Stories with Mother Nature
Dates: 11/28 - 11/28/2009 |
Providence Children's Museum
/ Songs and Stories with Mother Nature Sat., November 28 • 1:00 & 2:00 PM Sing, laugh and move with musician, storyteller, composer and multi-instrumentalist Lindsay Adler as “Mother Nature” in a creative and fun musical performance that gives thanks for the planet and its creatures large and small. Ages 3 - 11 Contact: Megan Fischer Phone: (401) 273-5437 ext. 126 |
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Happy Harvest
Dates: 11/29 - 11/29/2009 |
Providence Children's Museum
/ Happy Harvest Sun., November 29 • Noon - 3:00 PM Families give thanks and celebrate the season with creative crafts, games galore and other festive fun. Ages 3- 11 Contact: Megan Fischer Phone: (401) 273-5437 ext. 126 |
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The Providence Gay Men's Chorus invites you to celebrate the holidays as we give you the Gift of JOY
Dates: 12/02 - 12/06/2009 |
The Providence Gay Men's Chorus
/ What brings you Joy? ... A walk on a snowy afternoon, shopping for that perfect gift, or time with family and friends? For The Providence Gay Men's Chorus, JOY is sharing voices, making you laugh, and bringing you the warmth of the season. Join The Providence Gay Men's Chorus as the PGMC sings your holiday favorites and puts a new twist on some classics. They take you from home, to the tropics, to Nigeria, and visit the funny pages along the way, as The Providence Gay Men's Chorus celebrates the joy of the holiday season. Their performances are at 7 PM on December 2, 5, and 6, at the Beneficent Congregational Church. Tickets may be purchased at arttixri.com or thru any member of the chorus. Contact: Ray Sirico Phone: 401-574-0707 |
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Building Community
Dates: 12/02 - 12/02/2009 |
Providence Children's Museum
/ Building Community Wednesday, December 2 • 7:00 - 8:30 PM By fostering strong communities, together we can give children more freedom to play. Hear about ways people have built and sustained community in their neighborhoods – and beyond – and share your thoughts and ideas. The conversations will be held at Providence Children’s Museum 100 South Street Providence, RI 02903 RSVP to Megan Fischer at fischer@childrenmuseum.org.To read the PlayWatch archives or to join the list, visit www.playwatch.org Contact: Megan Fischer Phone: (401) 273-5437 ext. 126 |
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RIC Art Auction – Dec. 4
Dates: 12/04 - 12/04/2009 |
Rhode Island College
/ RIC’s 37th annual Art Auction will take place on Friday, Dec. 4, in Bannister Gallery. Previews start at 4 p.m., followed by the auction at 7 p.m. Alumni and friends of the college are encouraged to donate works of art for bid at the event, which helps fund student activities. To arrange for donations, please call the Art Department office at (401) 456-8054. Deadline for drop-offs is Wednesday, Nov. 25. Phone: 401 456 8468 |
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Defending the Caveman
Dates: 12/05 - 12/05/2009 |
PPAC
/ Saturday, December 5 at 8:30 PM Defending the Caveman is a hilarious play about the ways men and women relate to each other. Without taking sides, this insightful comedy discusses the ongoing battle for understanding between the sexes. Through its hysterical observations into contemporary feminism, masculine sensitivity and the erogenous zones, Defending the Caveman mines the common themes in relationships that go straight through the funny bone Admission: $30 Contact: P.J. Prokop Phone: 401 574 3103 |
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Tuesday Talks Series: Lines of Communication in Renaissance Europe: Bruegel’s Paradoxical Virtues
Dates: 12/08 - 12/08/2009 |
Museum of Art - RISD
/ Tuesday Talks Series: Lines of Communication in Renaissance Europe: Bruegel’s Paradoxical Virtues Michael P. Metcalf Auditorium, Chace Center 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Held in conjunction with the exhibition The Brilliant Line: Following the Early Modern Engraver, 1480–1650, this three-part series explores Renaissance artists, the cities in which they worked, and the transcontinental exchange of images and techniques that culminated in these acclaimed works of art. Lectures begin at 1pm in the Michael P. Metcalf Auditorium, Chace Center. Fee: $15 per lecture for nonmembers; FREE to Museum members and RISD + Brown communities. To register, contact Deb Clemons at 401 454-6530 or dclemons@risd.edu. Bruegel's Paradoxical Virtues Dr. Margaret Carroll, Professor of Art History, Wellesley College Admission: Fee: $15 per lecture for nonmembers; FREE to Museum members and RISD + Brown communities Contact: Deb Clemons Phone: 401 454-6530 |
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