Seekonk Celebrates: Read! continues its celebration of Seekonk and Richard Russo’s novel Empire Falls with a discussion of the featured novel.
Participants will enjoy a sampling of local diner cuisine while discussing Empire Falls and its similarities to the Town of Seekonk.
We will have items to take home and more surprises this evening. This event is free and open to the public thanks to a sponsorship from the Friends of the Seekonk Public Library. Registration is required. Call the library to reserve your space today at (508) 336-8230 or visit www.seekonkpl.org.
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6:30 pm
Seekonk Celebrates: Read! Presents Empire Falls Book Discussion @ Seekonk Public Library
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Barrington Plaquing Ceremony @ Barrington Public Library auditorium
Bonnie Warren will present historic house plaques to three turn-of-the century homes in the Drownville neighborhood of Barrington. T Catherine Zipf will speak on “Making A Home of Her Own: Newport’s Architectural Patronesses, 1850-1940.” Presented by the Barrington Preservation Society.
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7:00 pm
Barrington Plaquing Ceremony @ Barrington Public Library auditorium
Oct
23
Tue
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“Ancient Peoples of New England: An Archaeological Perspective” @ Amicable Congregational Church
Alan Leveillee, principal archaeologist at Public Archaeology Lab of R.I., has conducted extensive studies of the Sakonnet River Basin and will share his research and showcase artifacts to illustrate his findings and what human remains and artifacts tell us about the earliest inhabitants of this region. He’ll also identify and discuss artifacts brought in by audience members. The presentation is hosted by the Tiverton Historical Society and was funded in part by the R.I. Council for the Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities.
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7:30 pm
“Ancient Peoples of New England: An Archaeological Perspective” @ Amicable Congregational Church
Oct
24
Wed
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Portsmouth Arts Guild offers 2-Day on-location Sketchbook Workshop Adventure in Travel Journaling with Don Getz @ Portsmouth Arts Guild
Don’t miss this opportunity! Join nationally recognized, Ohio-based sketchbook artist Don Getz, Wednesday, October 24 and Thursday, October 25, from 9-4pm and learn how to sketch quickly and effectively in ink and watercolor.
Don Getz has always cherished the idea of touring America’s back roads and teaching along the way. Join him in his travel journal workshop and be part of the experience! We’ll be going to 2 locations each day, sketching with ink and watercolor. Participants will learn how much they can sketch in a short period of time so they can use this process to sketch and paint while traveling or as part of a tour. This is an exciting opportunity to learn to journal with a nationally known artist and prepare for your own travel adventures. Class fee is $175 members/$200 non-members. To register, contact Suzanne Lewis, Registrar, at 401-254-1668, or, workshops@PortsmouthArts.org.
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8:00 am
Portsmouth Arts Guild offers 2-Day on-location Sketchbook Workshop Adventure in Travel Journaling with Don Getz @ Portsmouth Arts Guild
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Screening of “Fiddler on the Roof” @ Barrington Public Library
Barrington Public Library’s film lecture series, “Gotta Sing! Gotta Dance!: The Evolution of Movie Musicals,” continues next week with a screening of the 1971 classic, an adaptation of the long-running Broadway musical based on stories by Sholom Aleichem. Your host, librarian and film enthusiast Doug Swiszcz, will offer pre-film commentary. The G-rated film runs for 181 minutes, with one intermission.
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1:00 pm
Screening of “Fiddler on the Roof” @ Barrington Public Library
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Seekonk Celebrates: Read! Presents Professor Chef @ Seekonk Public Library
Seekonk Celebrates: Read! continues its celebration of Seekonk and Richard Russo’s novel Empire Falls with a cooking demonstration from Professor Chef!
Did you know that crepes can be both savory and sweet? Join Chef Phillip Griffin and his wife Malinda Coletta, owners of Professor Chef, as they demystify the crepe! Learn how to make the perfect batter, how to swirl the pan to achieve the correct form and thickness of the crepe and how temperature affects the outcome. In this class we will make appetizers, pastas, main dishes and desserts all using crepes!
Miles Roby knew how important it was to shake up his diner menu in Empire Falls. Do the same for your family and see how this gourmet dish can be an easy weeknight supper!
We will have items to take home and more surprises this evening. This event is free and open to the public thanks to a sponsorship from the Friends of the Seekonk Public Library. Registration is required. Call the library to reserve your space today at (508) 336-8230 or visit www.seekonkpl.org.
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6:30 pm
Seekonk Celebrates: Read! Presents Professor Chef @ Seekonk Public Library
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Alan Reid and Rom Van Sante in Concert @ Sandywoods Center for the Arts
These seminal figures of the Scottish folk revival are touring the U.S. to premiere their new CD, “The Adventures of John Paul Jones.” BYOB and food allowed.
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7:00 pm
Alan Reid and Rom Van Sante in Concert @ Sandywoods Center for the Arts
Oct
25
Thu
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Behind the Camera Lens @ Mary Tefft White Cultural Center at Roger Williams University
Steven Feinberg, executive director of the R.I. Film & Television Office, and local filmmakers will discuss how Rhode Island is quickly becoming one of the premier destinations for independent filmmaking, especially in the horror genre. Presented by the university’s Film Production Club.
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10:00 am
Behind the Camera Lens @ Mary Tefft White Cultural Center at Roger Williams University
This month’s ART Night in downtown Bristol and Warren puts the spotlight on stained glass artist Ed McAloon (one of his works is pictured), in the Cutler Gallery in Warren; and custom ceramic tile artist Pat Warwick, who works out of studio No. 213 in the Cutler Mill complex. Both are located at 30 Cutler St. Ride the free trolley, visit more than 20 galleries and take a rare peek inside artists’ studios to see how creative works come to life. ART Night is a partnership between the Warren Arts Initiative and Bristol Independent Galleries and runs on the last Thursday of every month from March through November.
This month’s ART Night spotlights local artists Pat Warwick and Ed McAloon. Ride the free trolley, visit more than 20 galleries and take a rare peek inside artists’ studios to see how creative works come to life. ART Night is a partnership between the Warren Arts Initiative and Bristol Independent Galleries and runs on the last Thursday of every month from March through November.
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5:00 pm
ART Night @ Downtown Bristol, Warren
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