Events
| Name |
Organization |
Dates |
Location |
Tour The Steel Yard
Presented by The Steel Yard at The Steel Yard May 18, 2012 Have you always questioned what goes on at the Steel Yard, but never had a chance to swing by, or seen our logo on the handmade public furniture and amenities around Providence and wondered what it was all about? Then come to our open house and get to know us a little better! Even if you're familiar with the Steel Yard or have taken a class here, you should still swing by to hang out with great friends and fellow Yardies. |
The Steel Yard |
05/18/12 |
The Steel Yard, Providence |
Personally Providence - African-American History on College Hill
Presented by Rhode Island Historical Society at John Brown House May 19, 2012 The Personally Providence Walking Tours provide a personal perspective of Providence history with a guest guide. This 90-minute walking tour celebrates the history of African Americans who lived on College Hill from 1701 to the present. Ray Rickman, a well known community leader, will lead a lively discussion centered on the people and historic buildings of Providence’s oldest neighborhood. |
Rhode Island Historical Society |
05/19/12 |
John Brown House, Providence |
Magic Latern Show
Presented by The Wonder Show at 95 Empire May 18-May 19, 2012 The Wonder Show is pleased to offer two unique magic lantern performances exploring Providence’s rich historical heritage. Historic photographs from the Providence Public Library Special Collection will be projected using an authentic magic lantern: an early slide projector that educated and entertained audiences before the beginning of cinema. As the photographs are projected, local artists and residents, ranging in ages from 10 to 80, will perform stories and live music inspired by... |
The Wonder Show |
05/18/12 -
05/19/12 |
95 Empire, Providence |
Community Boating Open House: Boats, Birds and BBQ
Presented by Providence Community Boating Center at Providence Community Boating Center Boathouse May 19, 2012 Community Boating Center (CBC) and the Audubon Society of Rhode Island will host a FREE waterfront party featuring skippered sailboat rides, majestic birds of prey, and BBQ on Saturday, May 19th from 1:00- 4:00 pm at the Community Boating Center in India Point Park in Providence, RI. Highlights will include Audubon Birds of Prey presentations at 1:15 pm and 2:45 pm. Anyone who joins either CBC or Audubon Society of Rhode Island as a 2012 member at the event will receive a free bird-watching... |
Providence Community Boating Center |
05/19/12 |
Providence Community Boating Center Boathouse, Providence |
What Makes a Great Building?
Presented by Providence Preservation Society at The Old Brick School House May 24, 2012 Architects and historians discuss buildings they applaud from the past, along with an admirable example of contemporary architecture. Dietrich Neumann, Professor of History of Art and Architecture, Brown University |
Providence Preservation Society |
05/24/12 |
The Old Brick School House, Providence |
A Transit of Venus Walking Tour
Presented by Rhode Island Historical Society at Downtown Providence June 3, 2012 On a clear June morning in 1769, a crowd gathered near a tall wooden platform, curiously watching gentlemen like Joseph Brown, his brother Moses, Stephen Hopkins and others using a telescope to observe the Transit of Venus. Two Providence streets now bear the name of their experiment: Transit Street and Planet Street. In June of 2012, don’t miss the truly once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to observe the Transit of Venus; it won’t happen again until 2117! First on Sunday, June 3rd,... |
Rhode Island Historical Society |
06/03/12 |
Downtown Providence, Providence |
Personally Providence - Edward Bannister
Presented by Rhode Island Historical Society at Rhode Island Historical Society - Aldrich House June 16, 2012 One of the nation’s most celebrated African-American artists, Edward M. Bannister gained prominence while living and working in Providence. Bannister was one of the founders of the Providence Art Club and his accolades include a medal at the 1876 Philadelphia Centennial, the first World’s Fair in the United States. He and his wife lived at 93 Benevolent Street, a decrepit building now owned by Brown University. This 90-minute walking tour celebrates Bannister’s... |
Rhode Island Historical Society |
06/16/12 |
Rhode Island Historical Society - Aldrich House, Providence |
Kathy Halper: POS (Parents Over Shoulder) @ Craftland
Presented by Craftland at Craftland May 17-June 16, 2012 1. Mom friends her teen on Facebook. 2. Mom sees crazy photos of kids in compromising situations and questionable status updates. 3. Mom creates delicately embroidered renderings of these images and updates to process this technological moment in time and her relationship to it. Kathy Halper POS (Parents Over Shoulder) Original embroidered works from the "Friend Me" series May 17th - June 16th, 2012 Friend Me is a series of embroidered drawings created by Chicago artist, Kathy... |
Craftland |
05/17/12 -
06/16/12 |
Craftland, Providence |
Gallery Night Providence
Presented 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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Gallery Night Providence |
07/19/12 |
Regency Plaza, Providence |
Benefit Street: A Mile of History
Presented by Rhode Island Historical Society at John Brown House June 15-October 31, 2012 Created in the mid-18th century "for the benefit of all," this colonial thoroughfare shows off an enviable collection of 18th and 19th century wood-frame houses. Although the street gives the appearance of being a museum mile, it is actually a vital urban neighborhood enhanced by on-going preservation efforts since the 1950s. |
Rhode Island Historical Society |
06/15/12 -
10/31/12 |
John Brown House, Providence |
Museum of Natural History
Presented by Museum of Natural History & Planetarium at Museum of Natural History & Planetarium February 10, 2012 - Ongoing The Museum of Natural History is Rhode Island's only natural history museum and is home to the state's only public planetarium. For more than a century the Museum has served as a unique educational, scientific and cultural resource by offering exciting exhibitions, workshops and presentations that provide ways for children and families to learn about our world and its people.
The Museum houses collections containing over one quarter million objects pertaining to natural and cultural... |
Museum of Natural History & Planetarium |
02/10/12 -
Ongoing |
Museum of Natural History & Planetarium, Providence |
Tour The Steel Yard
Presented 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 |
The Steel Yard, Providence |
