| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | Gallery Night ProvidencePresented by Gallery Night Providence at Regency Plaza June 21, 2012 Gallery Night Providence is a free, fun-filled introduction to Providence’s exciting art scene! On the third Thursday of the month, from March through November, twenty-one of the city’s hot "art spots" open their doors inviting you to a visual arts party.
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Rhode Island in the Civil War: Myth, Memory, and (Mis)InformationPresented by City of Providence Department of Art, Culture + Tourism at Gallery at City Hall April 28-June 22, 2012 After 150 years, some might assume that the history of the Civil War is a closed book. The exhibit Rhode Island in the Civil War: Myth, Memory, and (Mis)Information reopens a chapter of this story to reveal the deeper complexities of Rhode Island's Civil War experience. Curated by students in Brown University's Methods in Public Humanities class in collaboration with the Rhode Island Civil War Sesquicentennial Commemoration Commission, the exhibit examines the history and legacy of Rhode... | City of Providence Department of Art, Culture + Tourism | 04/28/12-
06/22/12 | Providence |
| Piano Studio Recital | Rhode Island Philharmonic Music School | 06/23/12 | East Providence |
WaterFire Providence W/ BallroomPresented by WaterFire Providence at Downtown Providence June 23, 2012 This award-winning sculpture by Barnaby Evans installed on the three rivers of downtown Providence, has been praised by Rhode Island residents and international visitors alike as a powerful work of art and a moving symbol of Providence’s renaissance.
WaterFire’s over eighty sparkling bonfires, the fragrant scent of aromatic wood smoke, the flickering firelight on the arched bridges, the silhouettes of the firetenders passing by the flames, the torch-lit vessels traveling... | WaterFire Providence | 06/23/12 | Providence |
Brown Bag Book Club: The Night CircusPresented by Providence Public Library at Providence Public Library - Central June 26, 2012 Members of the PPL Brown Bag Book Club will discuss The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern. Copies of the book available at the Library's Circulation desk.
The circus arrives without warning. It is simply there, when yesterday it was not. Within the black-and-white striped canvas tents is an utterly unique experience full of breathtaking amazements. It is called Le Cirque des Rêves, and it is only open at night.
But behind the scenes, a fierce competition is... | Providence Public Library | 06/26/12 | Providence |
Crafting Origins: Creativity and Continuity in Indigenous TaiwanPresented by Haffenreffer Museum of Anthropology at Haffenreffer Museum of Anthropology January 14-June 30, 2012 This exhibit, curated by Christy DeLair (PhD candidate, Department of Anthropology), brings together a collection made by linguistic anthropologist Colonel George Shelley (Emeritus Professor of Chinese, English, and Cultural Anthropology, Norwich University) during fieldwork in the late 1960s with the Rukai tribe in Budai village in southern Taiwan, with contemporary crafts from indigenous tribes collected throughout Taiwan in 2011 by the curator on a grant from the Haffenreffer Museum of... | Haffenreffer Museum of Anthropology | 01/14/12-
06/30/12 | Providence |
Taoist Gods from China: Ceremonial Paintings from the MienPresented by Haffenreffer Museum of Anthropology at Haffenreffer Museum of Anthropology January 20-June 30, 2012 The Mien, one of the many hill-tribes who inhabit South China, North Vietnam, Laos and Northern Thailand, have adhered for centuries to an early southern school of Chinese Taoism. This ancient Taoist tradition, differs significantly from the Taoist practice found in most parts of China, although it still exists in some parts of Taiwan and among a few Chinese communities in Southern China. In this early Taoist tradition, paintings play a central role in religious practices and serve as the... | Haffenreffer Museum of Anthropology | 01/20/12-
06/30/12 | Providence |
CultureLabPresented by Haffenreffer Museum of Anthropology at Haffenreffer Museum of Anthropology February 11-June 30, 2012 Explore some of the museum's one million objects. (How? Look, touch, examine, listen, smell, discover) (Why these objects? Some are here because they’re being used in classes, others to show the diversity and depths of the collection) Discover the similarities and diversities of the world's cultures. (Why? Because it’s a way to understand ourselves and others.) Learn about the work of anthropologists and archaeologists. The Haffenreffer Museum's... | Haffenreffer Museum of Anthropology | 02/11/12-
06/30/12 | Providence |
Marjorie Ball ExhibitPresented by B & H Framing at B & H Framing February 1-June 30, 2012 B & H Framing is now exhibiting works from acclaimed RI artist Marjorie Ball through June.
Artist Statement: My art is like a visual journal. The subject of my art is the interplay of light and the tactile quality of oil paint on the painted surface.
I paint familiar scenes from novel perspectives. The lights of a sleeping city, dynamic patterns of sunshine on natural or man-made structures, or the curve of the sun-drenched raked by sun, or shrouded in mist. These... | B & H Framing | 02/01/12-
06/30/12 | East Greenwich |
| Michael Guertin, 3D Show | DeBlois Gallery | 06/02/12-
07/01/12 | Newport |
| New England Sound | Royal Gallery | 05/08/12-
07/07/12 | Providence |
| Pure Fantasy (Juried Show) | Portsmouth Arts Guild | 06/08/12-
07/08/12 | Portsmouth |
| Walk The Moon | City of Providence Department of Art, Culture + Tourism | 07/13/12 | Providence |
Gallery Night ProvidencePresented by Gallery Night Providence at Regency Plaza July 19, 2012 Gallery Night Providence is a free, fun-filled introduction to Providence’s exciting art scene! On the third Thursday of the month, from March through November, twenty-one of the city’s hot "art spots" open their doors inviting you to a visual arts party.
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| The Rice Cakes | City of Providence Department of Art, Culture + Tourism | 07/20/12 | Providence |
WaterFire Providence W/ BallroomPresented by WaterFire Providence at Downtown Providence July 21, 2012 This award-winning sculpture by Barnaby Evans installed on the three rivers of downtown Providence, has been praised by Rhode Island residents and international visitors alike as a powerful work of art and a moving symbol of Providence’s renaissance.
WaterFire’s over eighty sparkling bonfires, the fragrant scent of aromatic wood smoke, the flickering firelight on the arched bridges, the silhouettes of the firetenders passing by the flames, the torch-lit vessels traveling... | WaterFire Providence | 07/21/12 | Providence |
| Barbara Alpert, Mary McNally, Amy Schusser | DeBlois Gallery | 07/02/12-
07/29/12 | Newport |
The State Employee Art ShowPresented by Atrium Gallery at Atrium Gallery June 1-July 31, 2012 Presented by the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts. This show features artworks by employees of the state. | Atrium Gallery | 06/01/12-
07/31/12 | Providence |
| Invitational Show (TBA) | Portsmouth Arts Guild | 07/13/12-
08/05/12 | Portsmouth |
Gallery Night ProvidencePresented by Gallery Night Providence at Regency Plaza August 16, 2012 Gallery Night Providence is a free, fun-filled introduction to Providence’s exciting art scene! On the third Thursday of the month, from March through November, twenty-one of the city’s hot "art spots" open their doors inviting you to a visual arts party.
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Park... | Gallery Night Providence | 08/16/12 | Providence |
WaterFire Providence W/ BallroomPresented by WaterFire Providence at Downtown Providence August 18, 2012 This award-winning sculpture by Barnaby Evans installed on the three rivers of downtown Providence, has been praised by Rhode Island residents and international visitors alike as a powerful work of art and a moving symbol of Providence’s renaissance.
WaterFire’s over eighty sparkling bonfires, the fragrant scent of aromatic wood smoke, the flickering firelight on the arched bridges, the silhouettes of the firetenders passing by the flames, the torch-lit vessels traveling... | WaterFire Providence | 08/18/12 | Providence |
Members' Circle of Friends Collaborative ShowPresented by DeBlois Gallery at DeBlois Gallery August 4-August 26, 2012 Paintings / Prints / Ceramics / Sculpture / Photography / Assemblage / Mixed Media | DeBlois Gallery | 08/04/12-
08/26/12 | Newport |
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 |
Arts Marketplace: PawtucketPresented by Pawtucket Arts Festival at Pawtucket Armory Arts Center September 8-September 9, 2012 A new and exciting exhibition and sale focusing on fine art and craft by artists throughout our region. In partnership with the Pawtucket Arts Festival, the Arts Marketplace: Pawtucket is in keeping with the long history of the festival that celebrates the arts and traditions in our community. A juried show whose mission is to meet high standards of technical and artistic excellence and to present the best of contemporary fine Art and American-made crafts in a comfortable, professional and... | Pawtucket Arts Festival | 09/08/12-
09/09/12 | Pawtucket |
| Awakening (Juried Show) | Portsmouth Arts Guild | 08/10/12-
09/09/12 | Portsmouth |
WaterFire Providence W/ BallroomPresented by WaterFire Providence at Downtown Providence September 15, 2012 This award-winning sculpture by Barnaby Evans installed on the three rivers of downtown Providence, has been praised by Rhode Island residents and international visitors alike as a powerful work of art and a moving symbol of Providence’s renaissance.
WaterFire’s over eighty sparkling bonfires, the fragrant scent of aromatic wood smoke, the flickering firelight on the arched bridges, the silhouettes of the firetenders passing by the flames, the torch-lit vessels traveling... | WaterFire Providence | 09/15/12 | Providence |
Gallery Night ProvidencePresented by Gallery Night Providence at Regency Plaza September 20, 2012 Gallery Night Providence is a free, fun-filled introduction to Providence’s exciting art scene! On the third Thursday of the month, from March through November, twenty-one of the city’s hot "art spots" open their doors inviting you to a visual arts party.
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Park... | Gallery Night Providence | 09/20/12 | Providence |
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 |
The African-American Visual Art ShowPresented by Atrium Gallery at Atrium Gallery August 1-September 28, 2012 Presented by the DOA-Human Resources Outreach & Diversity Office. This show features works by African-American artists in Rhode Island. | Atrium Gallery | 08/01/12-
09/28/12 | Providence |
WaterFire ProvidencePresented by WaterFire Providence at Downtown Providence September 29, 2012 This award-winning sculpture by Barnaby Evans installed on the three rivers of downtown Providence, has been praised by Rhode Island residents and international visitors alike as a powerful work of art and a moving symbol of Providence’s renaissance.
WaterFire’s over eighty sparkling bonfires, the fragrant scent of aromatic wood smoke, the flickering firelight on the arched bridges, the silhouettes of the firetenders passing by the flames, the torch-lit vessels... | WaterFire Providence | 09/29/12 | Providence |
| Helen Hadley, Lisa May, Rebecca Lane | DeBlois Gallery | 09/08/12-
09/30/12 | Newport |
| Light & Shadow (Juried Show) | Portsmouth Arts Guild | 09/14/12-
10/14/12 | Portsmouth |
Gallery Night ProvidencePresented by Gallery Night Providence at Regency Plaza October 18, 2012 Gallery Night Providence is a free, fun-filled introduction to Providence’s exciting art scene! On the third Thursday of the month, from March through November, twenty-one of the city’s hot "art spots" open their doors inviting you to a visual arts party.
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Park... | Gallery Night Providence | 10/18/12 | Providence |
| Valerie Debrule, Isabella Casselman | DeBlois Gallery | 10/06/12-
10/28/12 | Newport |
Gallery Night ProvidencePresented by Gallery Night Providence at Regency Plaza November 15, 2012 Gallery Night Providence is a free, fun-filled introduction to Providence’s exciting art scene! On the third Thursday of the month, from March through November, twenty-one of the city’s hot "art spots" open their doors inviting you to a visual arts party.
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Park... | Gallery Night Providence | 11/15/12 | Providence |
| Jan Armor, Judy Chaves, Valorie Sheehan | DeBlois Gallery | 11/03/12-
11/18/12 | Newport |
| Members' Show (Juried Show) | Portsmouth Arts Guild | 10/19/12-
11/25/12 | Portsmouth |
The Latin American Art ExpoPresented by Atrium Gallery at Atrium Gallery October 1-November 30, 2012 Presented by the DOA-Human Resources Outreach & Diversity Office. This show features works by Latin American artists in Rhode Island. | Atrium Gallery | 10/01/12-
11/30/12 | Providence |
| Holiday Show (Non-Juried) | Portsmouth Arts Guild | 11/30/12-
12/16/12 | Portsmouth |
| Invitational Holiday Fine Arts & Crafts | DeBlois Gallery | 11/24/12-
12/24/12 | Newport |
Scenes of Rhode IslandPresented by Atrium Gallery at Atrium Gallery December 3, 2012-January 31, 2013 A partnership between the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts, and the Office of the Governor. This is a juried show exhibiting the natural beauty and artistic talent that Rhode Island has to offer. The winning selection is made into a commemorative poster for distribution to the state’s non-profits and organizations by the Governor’s office. | Atrium Gallery | 12/03/12-
01/31/13 | Providence |
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 |
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 |
"Bottles" Wine EventPresented by at Bottles January 9, 2012 - Ongoing "Bottles" Fine Wine and Craft Beer has free special wine events every Thursday. They have a fine selection of cheeses, served as well, from East Side Market | | 01/09/12-
Ongoing | Providence |
| Funk Wednesdays | The Spot on Thayer St. | 01/04/12-
Ongoing | Providence |
Irish Traditional MusicPresented by AS220 at AS220 Performance Space January 7, 2012 - Ongoing Hosted by Jimmy and Hannah Devine with Mark Roberts, Andrea Cooper, Teddi Scobi and Friends! Every Saturday from 4-7pm at the bar at AS220! No cover charge! A full menu of food and beverage will be available, so come in for a pint or make this your regular spot for dinner while enjoying some of the best traditional Irish music around! | AS220 | 01/07/12-
Ongoing | Providence |
| John Allmark 16 piece Jazz Band | Bovi's Tavern | 01/02/12-
Ongoing | East Providence |
Lego Club Presented by Providence Community Library at Rochambeau Library January 5, 2012 - Ongoing Thursdays 3:30pm-5pm Ages 7+
Younger children welcome with caregiver supervision. You bring your imagination we will bring the legos. We also supply Duplos and Mega blocks | Providence Community Library | 01/05/12-
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 |
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