| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | "The Roots Of Acting" taught by Ricardo Pitts-WileyPresented by Mixed Magic Theatre at Mixed Magic Theatre June 5-June 30, 2012 Here's an amazing opportunity for actors with all levels of experience to learn from the highly-accomplished maestro of the theatre, Ricardo Pitts-Wiley (see bio at the bottom).
"The Roots Of Acting" Class Details:
Introductory Acting: Concentrates on voice articulation, basic stage movement and individual scene work. Students will work with poetry and two monologues--one classic and one modern. No experience required. Class culminates with performance for... | Mixed Magic Theatre | 06/05/12-
06/30/12 | Pawtucket |
35th Annual Heritage Day Festival & RING Celebration of DiversityPresented by Historical Preservation & Heritage Commission at Roger Williams National Memorial September 22, 2012 Rhode Islanders of all ages are invited to join in a lively celebration of our state's rich cultural heritage. The Roger Williams National Memorial (North Main St) will be filled with booths from countries such as Bolivia, Guatemala, India, Japan, Korea, Portugal, and others that will showcase their culture, music, and dance.
This year the RIHPHC committees have joined with the RI National Guard and RISCA (RI State Council on the Arts) to celebrate peace, diversity and the rich... | Historical Preservation & Heritage Commission | 09/22/12 | Providence |
A Day In The CountryPresented by Clouds Hill Victorian House Museum at Clouds Hill Victorian House Museum October 8, 2012
Display of Old Farm Tools - Demonstration of Their Use
Horse Plowing Demonstration
Carriage Rides
Old Fashioned Children's Games
Be a Farmer for A Day for Young Children
Cider Press Demonstration
The Secrets of Canning and Preserving from a Cook with Decades of Experience
| Clouds Hill Victorian House Museum | 10/08/12 | Warwick |
A Spanish TeaPresented by Providence Community Library at Rochambeau Library January 2, 2012 - Ongoing Please join us every Monday evening 6:00-7:00 pm for tea, cookies, and some lively conversation in the Spanish language. Practice, refine, or re-learn your speaking skills in a friendly, relaxed environment with host, Edilberta Trejo. It's full immersion (along with the tea-bag). All levels welcome. | Providence Community Library | 01/02/12-
Ongoing | Providence |
Art Opening, “Chakra Forces”Presented by Angelnook Gallery at Angelnook Gallery May 5-June 3, 2012 Angelnook Gallery presents the group thematic exhibition, Chakra Forces. This exhibition will focus on art inspired by artists’ interpretation of Chakra Forces and will be held at the Angelnook Gallery from May 5th –June 3rd, 2012. The Artistic interpretation of a Chakra is a floating lightweight symbol in which many try to catch a glimpse of the definition. According to Tantric tradition, everyone has seven energy centers that serve as junction points between the body and... | Angelnook Gallery | 05/05/12-
06/03/12 | Cranston |
Bridge to Broadway: Courthouse Center for the Arts AcademyPresented by Courthouse Center for the Arts at Courthouse Center for the Arts June 25-August 17, 2012 Our goal is to offer the highest level of professional classes for kids of all ages. Classes provide the opportunity for children to sharpen the skills they need to succeed in the professional theater world. We are confident that the knowledge and passion that our professional instructors bring will provide children with better access to the professional world. Above all, we are certain that as children participate in our programs, they will have greater confidence in themselves, improve... | Courthouse Center for the Arts | 06/25/12-
08/17/12 | West Kingston |
East Greenwich Art FestivalPresented by Festival Fete at New England Tech September 1-September 2, 2012 Join us for over 135 Contemporary American Artisans, Festive Food, Live Music and Strolling Entertainment to include The Toe Jam Band and The Big Nazo! Come out to the East Greenwich Art Festival to celebrate the magic of the arts!
| Festival Fete | 09/01/12-
09/02/12 | East Greenwich |
Family Fun Fridays with Bari KoralPresented by Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum at Blithewold Mansion July 27, 2012 Family Fun Fridays at Blithewold
School Vacation Fridays 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Aside from a day at the beach, Blithewold’s Family Fun Fridays are the ultimate family-friendly way to enjoy an early summer afternoon. Bring a picnic and a blanket and enjoy the show! This week, kids can dance and sing along with Bari Koral.
Activities will include her live performance from 11 a.m. to noon, followed by a craft project, face painting, picnicking, and pizza from... | Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum | 07/27/12 | Bristol |
Family Fun Fridays with Christopher Kavi CarbonePresented by Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum at Blithewold Mansion August 3, 2012 Aside from a day at the beach, Blithewold’s Family Fun Fridays are the ultimate family-friendly way to enjoy an early summer afternoon. Bring a picnic and a blanket and enjoy the show! This week, kids will hear stories and songs from Christopher Kavi Carbone.
Activities include this live performance from 11 a.m. to noon, followed by a craft project, face painting, picnicking, and pizza from Leo’s Ristorante to 1 p.m.
Rain or shine! | Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum | 08/03/12 | Bristol |
Family Fun Fridays with Kaleidoscope TheatrePresented by Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum at Blithewold Mansion August 10, 2012 Aside from a day at the beach, Blithewold’s Family Fun Fridays are the ultimate family-friendly way to enjoy an early summer afternoon. Bring a picnic and a blanket and enjoy the show! This week the Kaleidoscope Theatre will perform Jack and the Beanstalk.
Activities will include this live performance from 11 a.m. to noon, followed by a craft project, face painting, picnicking, and pizza from Leo’s Ristorante to 1 p.m.
Rain or shine! | Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum | 08/10/12 | Bristol |
Family Fun Fridays with Keith MunslowPresented by Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum at Blithewold Mansion August 17, 2012 Aside from a day at the beach, Blithewold’s Family Fun Fridays are the ultimate family-friendly way to enjoy an early summer afternoon. Bring a picnic and a blanket and enjoy the show! This week, Keith Munslow will present a one-of-a-kind show including a unique mix of songs and stories, poems, and cartoons drawings.
Activities will include this live performance from 11 a.m. to noon, followed by a craft project, face painting, picnicking, and pizza from Leo’s Ristorante to... | Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum | 08/17/12 | Bristol |
Family Fun Fridays with The Super Cool BeansPresented by Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum at Blithewold Mansion July 20, 2012 Aside from a day at the beach, Blithewold’s Family Fun Fridays are the ultimate family-friendly way to enjoy an early summer afternoon. Bring a picnic and a blanket and enjoy the show! This week, kids can sing and dance along with the Children's Pop Group, The Super Cool Beans.
Activities will include this live performance from 11 a.m. to noon, followed by a craft project, face painting, picnicking, and pizza from Leo’s Ristorante to 1 p.m.
Rain or shine! | Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum | 07/20/12 | Bristol |
Family Fun Fridays with Toe Jam Puppet BandPresented by Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum at Blithewold Mansion August 24, 2012 Aside from a day at the beach, Blithewold’s Family Fun Fridays are the ultimate family-friendly way to enjoy an early summer afternoon. Bring a picnic and a blanket and enjoy the show! This week, the Tow Jam Puppet Band will bring an interactive performance for kids and grown-ups alike.
Activities will include this live performance from 11 a.m. to noon, followed by a craft project, face painting, picnicking, and pizza from Leo’s Ristorante to 1 p.m.
Rain or shine! | Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum | 08/24/12 | Bristol |
Family Fun Fridays with Vanessa TrienPresented by Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum at Blithewold Mansion July 13, 2012 Aside from a day at the beach, Blithewold’s Family Fun Fridays are the ultimate family-friendly way to enjoy an early summer afternoon. Bring a picnic and a blanket and enjoy the show! This week, kids can sing and dance along with singer-songwriter and children's performer Vanessa Trien.
Activities include Vanessa Trien's live performance from 11 a.m. to noon, followed by a craft project, face painting, picnicking, and pizza from Leo’s Ristorante to 1 p.m.
Rain or... | Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum | 07/13/12 | Bristol |
Floral Arranging Class at BlithewoldPresented by Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum at Blithewold Mansion August 20, 2012 Join award-winning floral arranger Lynne Merrill for a series of floral design classes at Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum. During this four-week series, Lynne will provide tips for harvesting, cleaning, and conditioning flowers as well as basic instruction of flower arranging. Each week will highlight a different design principle, in order to explore various floral design trends in color, materials, and arrangement styles. Then, using your own artistic expression, you can create... | Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum | 08/20/12 | Bristol |
Floral Arranging Class at BlithewoldPresented by Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum at Blithewold Mansion August 6, 2012 Join award-winning floral arranger Lynne Merrill for a series of floral design classes at Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum. During this four-week series, Lynne will provide tips for harvesting, cleaning, and conditioning flowers as well as basic instruction of flower arranging. Each week will highlight a different design principle, in order to explore various floral design trends in color, materials, and arrangement styles. Then, using your own artistic expression, you can create... | Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum | 08/06/12 | Bristol |
Floral Arranging Class at BlithewoldPresented by Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum at Blithewold Mansion August 13, 2012 Join award-winning floral arranger Lynne Merrill for a series of floral design classes at Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum. During this four-week series, Lynne will provide tips for harvesting, cleaning, and conditioning flowers as well as basic instruction of flower arranging. Each week will highlight a different design principle, in order to explore various floral design trends in color, materials, and arrangement styles. Then, using your own artistic expression, you can create... | Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum | 08/13/12 | Bristol |
Floral Arranging Class at BlithewoldPresented by Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum at Blithewold Mansion August 27, 2012 Join award-winning floral arranger Lynne Merrill for a series of floral design classes at Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum. During this four-week series, Lynne will provide tips for harvesting, cleaning, and conditioning flowers as well as basic instruction of flower arranging. Each week will highlight a different design principle, in order to explore various floral design trends in color, materials, and arrangement styles. Then, using your own artistic expression, you can create... | Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum | 08/27/12 | Bristol |
Free Zumba Classes Every Wednesday at 6pmPresented by Beneficent Congregational Church at Beneficent Church March 21, 2012-March 20, 2013 Join our most popular community offering at the Beneficent Church! Tell your friends! Tell your neighbors! All are welcome to attend. No previous experience with Zumba required, just the ability to have fun and try something new. The energizing exercise class with a Latin beat meets weekly in the Round Top Center (up the ramp from the parking lot) every Wednesday from 6pm to 7pm. | Beneficent Congregational Church | 03/21/12-
03/20/13 | Providence |
Garden City Center Art FestivalPresented by Festival Fete at Garden City Center June 9-June 10, 2012 Join us for over 125 Contemporary American Artisans, Festive Food, Live Music and Strolling Entertainment to include The Toe Jam Band and The Big Nazo! Come out to the Garden City Center Art Festival to celebrate the magic of the arts!
10am to 5pm Daily. | Festival Fete | 06/09/12-
06/10/12 | Cranston |
Guitar 101 with Mr. WilliePresented by Providence Community Library at Knight Memorial Library January 24, 2012 - Ongoing Free guitar lessons with Mr. Willie. For children ages 9 through 14. Innovative personalized CD lesson with interactive tracks state of the art children guitar instruction for free. Registration required.
1. Two levels of instructions
a.Level 1 student with guitar at home
b.Level 2 student trying the guitar
Must have a guitar at home to practice with. | Providence Community Library | 01/24/12-
Ongoing | Providence |
| Home Work Help | Providence Community Library | 01/03/12-
Ongoing | Providence |
JUMP! - Dance Class Presented by Providence Community Library at Rochambeau Library January 28, 2012 - Ongoing Jump!, Providence's premiere youth dance company teaches elementary students a combination of modern dance, ballet and choreography. Please sign-up at children's desk, enrollment is limited! Location: Rochambeau Library Community Room | Providence Community Library | 01/28/12-
Ongoing | Providence |
Kids Sailing Appreciation ClassPresented by Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum at Blithewold Mansion June 2, 2012 For children in grades 4 – 7
Growing up so close to the water, it is important for area children to be familiar with all aspects of our local culture: sailing. Sailing was always a favorite summer activity at Blithewold, and that is why we are offering children in grades 4 – 7 the opportunity to join us for a “dry” classroom session. Although they won’t be going out in boats, they will learn basic sailing theory and knot tying. Led by experienced... | Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum | 06/02/12 | Bristol |
Linden Place Summer Arts CampPresented by Linden Place at Lincoln School Providence July 16-August 3, 2012 Registration will soon begin for Linden Place's annual Summer Arts Camp for Kids, a weekday summer camp focused on the arts, for children ages 6-14. This camp is conducted on the beautiful grounds of Linden Place Mansion in Bristol, Rhode Island. Each day, from 9 a.m. until 2:45 p.m., campers participate in a wide variety of activities from arts and crafts and drama to creative movement and music classes. Each one week session is arranged around a theme and ends with a culminating... | Linden Place | 07/16/12-
08/03/12 | Providence |
Museum of Natural History Planetarium ShowPresented by Museum of Natural History & Planetarium at Museum of Natural History & Planetarium February 10, 2012 - Ongoing Cosmic Collisions
Take a thrilling trip through space and time—well beyond the calm face of the night sky—to explore cosmic collisions, hypersonic impacts that drive the dynamic and continuing evolution of the universe. Groundbreaking scientific simulations and visualizations based on cutting-edge research developed by American Museum of Natural History astrophysicists, scientists at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), and other international... | Museum of Natural History & Planetarium | 02/10/12-
Ongoing | Providence |
New Urban Arts After-School ProgramsPresented by New Urban Arts at New Urban Arts February 10, 2012 - Ongoing Meet new friends! Meet artist mentors! Participate in arts workshops afterschool for free! Learn ways of creating art that you will take with you for the rest of your life!
Providence public high school students are eligible to participate in New Urban Arts' after-school arts programs. Registration is open year-round. To sign up, please download this form, print and fill it out and mail... | New Urban Arts | 02/10/12-
Ongoing | Providence |
Poetry/Hip Hop Elements 101Presented by Providence Community Library at Knight Memorial Library February 6, 2012 - Ongoing Learn to write and perform poetry or rap songs with Poetry Teacher Yunus. This is an introductory interactive class where teens are allowed to write and share their material and feelings to the world. For teens in grades 6 through 12. Registration required. | Providence Community Library | 02/06/12-
Ongoing | Providence |
Professional Development Workshop: Art & SciencePresented by RISD Museum at RISD Museum July 17-July 19, 2012 Art and science have been closely related throughout history, and artists today regularly engage in science as part of their creative inquiry. Observation, investigation, critical thinking, and problem solving are methods used by both artists and scientists. This workshop explores intersections of art and science to discover relationships between these disciplines. Sessions include gallery discussions, presentations by experts, hands-on workshops, and lesson development. Cross-disciplinary... | RISD Museum | 07/17/12-
07/19/12 | Providence |
RISD Museum: Art + Design Lab for Families Presented by RISD Museum at RISD Museum January 28-June 2, 2012 Children ages 6–9, and their adult companions, explore art in the galleries and then experiment and create in the studio. The spring labs, Artistic Experimentation I +II, address a variety of artistic mediums — from traditional techniques to experimental tools. $125 per series of 5 sessions; space is limited. | RISD Museum | 01/28/12-
06/02/12 | Providence |
Summer Solstice Photography with Jan ArmorPresented by Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum at Blithewold Mansion June 20, 2012 The summer solstice marks the first day of the season of summer; this year it falls on Wednesday, June 20th. Solstices occur when the sun is at its greatest distance from the equator, the time when the sun reaches its northernmost latitude and therefore appears at its highest point in the sky at noon.
Blithewold, with its sweeping lawn and fantastic views of Narragansett Bay, is the perfect location to take sunset pictures on this day. Join Jan Armor and like-minded... | Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum | 06/20/12 | Bristol |
Tour The Steel YardPresented by The Steel Yard at The Steel Yard February 29, 2012 - Ongoing COME VISIT THE YARD...
Free public tours meet every Wednesday at noon in our office at 27 Sims Ave. We are located on the first floor of the brick building halfway down the street on the left.
They are a great way to find out more about our programs and facilities. The tours are given by a different staff member each week, and last between half to a full hour.
Please contact our office in advance for group tours.
We can't wait to see you! | The Steel Yard | 02/29/12-
Ongoing | Providence |
| Wanskuck Knitting Circle | Providence Community Library | 01/02/12-
Ongoing | Providence |
Wild Art!Presented by Roger Williams Park Zoo at Roger Williams Park Zoo February 4-June 2, 2012 Join local artists in creating beautiful pieces of animal art! Instructors will lead drawing lessons designed to cultivate new skills and sharpen old ones while having fun and learning about zoo animals. Students will leave the class with a completed drawing featuring the animal of that month’s theme. Ages 6 - 12, Class Size 8 - 15. | Roger Williams Park Zoo | 02/04/12-
06/02/12 | Providence |
Yoga Days at BlithewoldPresented by Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum at Blithewold Mansion June 5-September 11, 2012 Blithewold and Bristol Yoga Studio invite you to enjoy a connection to nature, through our beautiful landscape, and the peacefulness of Yoga outdoors. The Yoga asana (postures) offered is appropriate for all experience levels— from newcomers who can’t touch their toes to those seeking to continue their practice while basking in a breathtaking new atmosphere. The instructors will introduce students to a variety of Hatha Yoga styles using warm, welcoming, and sometimes comical... | Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum | 06/05/12-
09/11/12 | Bristol |
Zoo Explorers: River OttersPresented by Roger Williams Park Zoo at Roger Williams Park Zoo May 5-June 2, 2012 Come have fun while learning more about our world and the animals in it! This exciting hour-long program is designed for children 6-8 years old, who have moved on from the adult/child pairs of our pre-school programs. Spend some time in the classroom exploring biofacts and other activities, and then head outside to learn more about adaptations, niches and behaviors through Zoo exploration. | Roger Williams Park Zoo | 05/05/12-
06/02/12 | Providence |
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