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FirstWorks

The mission of FirstWorks is to engage audiences and artists in a broad range of performing arts by instigating and promoting presentations, arts creation and arts learning. Believing the performing arts to be of intrinsic value to our civic culture, FirstWorks is committed to enhancing the vibrancy of our community by advancing the performing arts in Rhode Island through celebrations of distinguished and diverse artistic visions.

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    FirstWorks

    270 Westminster Street
    Providence, RI 02903

    Phone: 401-421-4278

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    09/25/10	Pilobolus Providence Performing Arts Center Pilobolus Presented by FirstWorks at Providence Performing Arts Center September 25, 2010 "A mind-blowing troupe of wildly creative and physically daring dancers who leap, fly, intertwine, and break all the rules"—Newsday The eternally imaginative Pilobolus – one of the great pioneers of American contemporary dance – thrills audiences with ingenious choreography, daring physicality, and raw athleticism, spiced with the sensuality of the human body and a hefty dose of humor. Arms, legs, and torsos are molded into ever-shifting shapes,...
    09/26/10	“The Search”, Aurea and Morris Nathanson “The Search”, Aurea and Morris Nathanson Presented by FirstWorks September 26, 2010 “…Innovative… enthralling!” – The Providence Journal A Rhode Island treasure, Aurea returns to FirstWorks with its unique alchemy of music and the spoken word. Aurea and illustrious designer/artist, Morris Nathanson, collaborate in a dynamic, eclectic juxtaposition of words and music, with images and inspiration from Nathanson's early allegorical/autobiographical print series: The Search. Engaged in a joyous pursuit to investigate the harmony of...
    09/30/10- 10/10/10	Pixilerations [v.7] Pixilerations [v.7] Presented by FirstWorks September 30-October 10, 2010 New Media Fringe Festival @ FirstWorks - Pixilerations gathers groundbreaking works from the liveliest minds in digital media, music and art. This year’s festival sweeps to the far reaches of the global frontier with provocative installations by Taiwanese artist Dar-Kuen Wu and Rhode Island’s Megan and Murray McMillan; dynamic performances at Firehouse 13; and exciting new work by Mark Cetilia and Joe Cantrell at Machines With Magnets. Pixilerations extends its reach to new...
    09/30/10- 10/10/10	Pixilerations [v.7] Pixilerations [v.7] Presented by FirstWorks September 30-October 10, 2010 New Media Fringe Festival @ FirstWorks - Pixilerations gathers groundbreaking works from the liveliest minds in digital media, music and art. This year’s festival sweeps to the far reaches of the global frontier with provocative installations by Taiwanese artist Dar-Kuen Wu and Rhode Island’s Megan and Murray McMillan; dynamic performances at Firehouse 13; and exciting new work by Mark Cetilia and Joe Cantrell at Machines With Magnets. Pixilerations extends its reach to new...
    09/30/10- 10/10/10	Pixilerations [v.7] Pixilerations [v.7] Presented by FirstWorks September 30-October 10, 2010 New Media Fringe Festival @ FirstWorks - Pixilerations gathers groundbreaking works from the liveliest minds in digital media, music and art. This year’s festival sweeps to the far reaches of the global frontier with provocative installations by Taiwanese artist Dar-Kuen Wu and Rhode Island’s Megan and Murray McMillan; dynamic performances at Firehouse 13; and exciting new work by Mark Cetilia and Joe Cantrell at Machines With Magnets. Pixilerations extends its reach to new...
    10/01/10- 10/02/10	Pixilerations [v.7] - Pixilerated Concerts I & II Pixilerations [v.7] - Pixilerated Concerts I & II Presented by FirstWorks October 1-October 2, 2010 New Media Fringe Festival @ FirstWorks - Pixilerations gathers groundbreaking works from the liveliest minds in digital media, music and art. Join us for two nights of groundbreaking electronic and interactive performances!
    10/03/10	“Panther and Crane”, IBEX Puppetry “Panther and Crane”, IBEX Puppetry Presented by FirstWorks October 3, 2010 “…a gorgeous and moving piece.” – The Orlando Sentinel  Heather Henson poetically confronts the balance of man and nature within complex cycles of life through a multi-dimensional environmental spectacle that includes innovative puppets, soaring kites, colored lights, projections, and dance.
    10/06/10	Pixilerations [v.7] - Pixilerated Video Art Pixilerations [v.7] - Pixilerated Video Art Presented by FirstWorks October 6, 2010 New Media Fringe Festival @ FirstWorks - Pixilerations gathers groundbreaking works from the liveliest minds in digital media, music and art. Join us for a line-up of new video art, animation, and experimental film.
    10/07/10	Pixilerations [v.7] - Club PIXIL Pixilerations [v.7] - Club PIXIL Presented by FirstWorks October 7, 2010 New Media Fringe Festival @ FirstWorks - Pixilerations gathers groundbreaking works from the liveliest minds in digital media, music and art. Celebrate the Pixilerations new media showcase with a night of electronic performance from the world of DJ culture, where innovation and festivity are one.
    10/14/10- 10/16/10	“BLINKING”, Lostwax Dance Company Pell Chafee Performance Center “BLINKING”, Lostwax Dance Company Presented by FirstWorks at Pell Chafee Performance Center October 14-October 16, 2010 “...Refined, mysterious and sophisticated.” – The Boston Globe BLINKING is an evening length multimedia dance work depicting a series of five non-linear narrative moments, movements that explore different kinds of blinking in our lives; the eye, a row of cars with turn signals on, the extended blink of sleep, and the poetics of fireflies on a summer’s night.
    10/22/10- 10/23/10	“The Journey Out” Premiere Performance by Frank V. Toti, Jr. “The Journey Out” Premiere Performance by Frank V. Toti, Jr. Presented by FirstWorks October 22-October 23, 2010 Stories of love, faith and courage A premiere performance developed from the oral histories of Rhode Island’s older gay community members by Frank V. Toti, Jr. The play is an enlightening journey through the shared struggles and successes of our neighbors, friends and families, to live openly and authentically in Rhode Island from the 1950’s to the present. Presented in conjunction with Coming Out, a mixed media exhibition curated by Steven...
    10/24/10	La Excelencia La Excelencia Presented by FirstWorks October 24, 2010 "The real deal doesn’t show up that often, and here it is. Celebrate it"—The New York Times La Excelencia is a 12-piece salsa orchestra that was created with the intention to bring a new outlook to salsa music by being hip, young, writing about social issues, and breaking the mold yet not losing the true roots of salsa. The hard life of the barrio is reflected in the band’s music through their hardcore salsa sounds known as “salsa...
    10/29/10	"First Love", Gare St. Lazare Players Ireland "First Love", Gare St. Lazare Players Ireland Presented by FirstWorks October 29, 2010 “…A riveting experience… worth dropping everything to encounter.” – The Irish Times Samuel Beckett’s novella FIRST LOVE is presented as an engaging monologue that progresses into a man’s struggle to make sense of his body and feelings which are continuously at odds with each other. With a fresh and light approach Conor Lovett reveals an accessible and humorous Beckett while retaining the integrity, profundity and, above all, the...
    10/30/10	“Out of My Hands”, Christopher O’Riley “Out of My Hands”, Christopher O’Riley Presented by FirstWorks October 30, 2010  “With unblinking virtuosity, [O’Riley] captures the band’s signature contradiction: encountering something exhilarating...and feeling simultaneously somehow unwell.—Rolling Stone As host of the popular NPR music program, From the Top, Mr. O’Riley is well-known for his eloquent and compelling musings on music and popular culture. “Out Of My Hands,” includes music of; R.E.M., Portishead, Cocteau Twins, Pink Floyd, Nirvana, The Bad...
    11/13/10	Sweet Honey In The Rock® She Rocks! VMA Arts & Cultural Center Sweet Honey In The Rock® She Rocks! Presented by FirstWorks at VMA Arts & Cultural Center November 13, 2010 “… An exuberant expression of the human voice and spirit.” – The Washington Post This Grammy Award-winning ensemble possesses a stunning vocal prowess that captures the complex sounds of blues, spirituals, reggae and hip hop. Rooted in the rich textures of African American legacy and traditions, Sweet Honey In The Rock® was dubbed a “National Treasure” by First Lady Michelle Obama. The FirstWorks Festival concludes with their joyous...
    05/10/11	Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Providence Performing Arts Center Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Presented by FirstWorks at Providence Performing Arts Center May 10, 2011 “...Moving and relevant… a performance that speaks to the heart.” –The Washington Post The earth-shaking superstar of American contemporary dance comes to Providence for the first time ever. Few companies can electrify an audience like the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, whose captivating energy makes every performance a life-affirming experience. The Ailey dancers have dazzled audiences worldwide for over 50 years, their unparalleled artistry...

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    07/15/10- 07/29/10

    Rising Stars of FirstWorks Rising Stars of FirstWorks Presented by FirstWorks July 15-July 29, 2010 Representing FirstWorks and Washington Trust’s shared commitment to community and artistic excellence, this three-week series spotlights the diverse talents of our region’s most inspiring young performers. FREE LUNCHTIME PERFORMANCE SERIES SCHEDULE: Thursday, 7/15, 12pm Voces de los Andes Thursday, 7/22, 12pm Damhsa Irish Dance Studio Thursday, 7/29, 12pm Rhode Island Kung Fu Club Visit www.first-works.org for detailed...

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