Shop local. Shop handmade. You may have heard it before, but it can’t be stressed enough. When we buy from our local artisans, we are not only buying beautiful unique items, we are supporting our community. Holiday arts and crafts shows are in full bloom this time of year. It’s a great time to shop [...]
American sculptor Lynda Benglis (born in 1941) has defied prevailing views on the nature and function of art for more than 40 years. The new exhibition Lynda Benglis at the RISD Museum is composed of more than 50 works that represent the breadth of her remarkable output, dating from the 1960s through today. The RISD [...]
Now in it’s third year, the Better World By Design Conference (BWxD) is one of the many reasons to be excited about living in Providence and reminds us what we do, use and bus. Co-hosted by Brown and RISD, this event brings together 1,000 students, teachers, and leaders from around the world to discuss innovative [...]
Every week on GoLocalProv I share tips on how families can make the most of their weekend — including helpful hints that make parenting easier and connecting you to great local happenings. Kido Tip 1. Get out and play at a farm this weekend Kids love farm visits, and Rhode Island has so many great [...]
Celebrate the United Nations International Day of Peace in Providence Sunday, September 19, 2010 from 3:00 pm. to 6:00 pm Burnside Park in Kennedy Plaza Join the Peace Flag Project’s (PFP) seventh Annual Celebration of the United Nations International Day of Peace. This event is free, family-friendly and open to the public. From 3:00 pm. [...]
