Tim Crouch - An Oak Tree - TOMORROW

Tim Crouch will perform his Obie Award-winning show An Oak Tree tomorrow evening, Tuesday November 3rd, at 8:00pm in Leeds Theatre.
 
The show is FREE.  Space is limited and seating is on a first-come-first-served basis.  Doors will open at 7:30pm.
 
 

Two Events Next Week: If Homer Could Navigate in Troy (11/4) and Cultural Heritage in Botswana (11/5)

Catalin Pavel (University of Bucharest)

"If Homer Could Navigate in Troy"

Wednesday, November 4th, 2009 at 5:30 pm
Joukowsky Institute for Archaeology, Rhode Island Hall, Room 108

Pavel, a doctoral candidate at the University of Bucharest, will present a talk about recent excavations in Troy.


Brown Bag Series in Archaeology
Susan Keitumetse (Watson Institute for International Studies)

“Cultural Heritage Research Opportunities and Challenges in Botswana:
Science, the Public and Policy Interactions”

Thursday, November 5th, 2009 at 12:00 pm
Joukowsky Institute for Archaeology, Rhode Island Hall, Room 108

Keitumetse, a visiting fellow at the Watson Institute for International Studies, will discuss her work in progress. Pizza and soda will be provided, or feel free to bring a lunch.


Upcoming Events:

Fluid Thinking Workshop:
Pat Malone (Urban Studies and American Civilization)
“Discussion of water and industry: the case of the Lowell Mills”
Thursday, November 19th, 2009 at 12:00 PM
Joukowsky Institute for Archaeology, Rhode Island Hall, Room 108

The Third R. Ross Holloway Lecture:
Derek Counts (University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee) and Anthony Tuck (University of Massachusetts Amherst)
Lost in Translation? The Local Context of the Master of Animals in Cyprus and Etruria
Thursday, December 3rd, 2009 at 8:00 pm
Joukowsky Institute for Archaeology, Rhode Island Hall, Room 108

Joukowsky Institute Archaeology Colloquium:
Terra Mobilis: Fire and Ice
Friday, December 4th-Sunday, December 6th, 2009
Joukowsky Institute for Archaeology, Rhode Island Hall, Room 108
 

All events are free and open to the public.

For more upcoming events, visit http://www.brown.edu/joukowskyinstitute/events/

Devil Music Ensemble "Nosferatu" this Friday: Special ticket discount for your group!

The 2009 FirstWorks Fall Festival continues!

Spanning galleries, nightclubs, and theaters- from Warhol’s “13 Most Beautiful” screen tests to Pixilerations- FirstWorks continues to deliver new, experimental works in film, music, and new media arts all season long.
Just in time for Halloween, the Devil Music Ensemble will perform their original score, set live to Dracula's silent film debut "Nosferatu", directed by F.W. Murnau in 1922. Versatile and genre spanning, the ensemble explores different sonic territory with every new project they undertake, composing and performing original scores to silent classics of the silver screen.





Devil Music Ensemble

Friday, October 30
8pm
RISD Auditorium
Providence
 
 
Here at FirstWorks, we believe in the transformative power of art and the ability to catalyze community around new, shared experiences in the arts. Because of your group’s special interest, I would like to extend the following discount to members of your community:
 
Just mention the name of your organization when you buy tickets at the door, and receive a special discount:  Buy one ticket, get one 50% off! (That’s 2 tickets for $15)

With questions, please call the FirstWorks office: 401.421.4278.  For a complete festival listing, visit our website: first-works.org.  
 
See you Friday!
 
Kerry

RI Historical Society -- Upcoming Events

Wednesday, November 4, 5:30 p.m.
Aldrich House
110 Benevolent Street, Providence
For more information: Mary Lou Upham
(401) 331-8575 x33 or mlupham@rihs.org
 
New Beginnings: 188th Annual Meeting of the Rhode Island Historical Society
On Wednesday, November 4, 2009, the Rhode Island Historical Society will hold its 188th Annual Meeting to renew the past year and celebrate our progress and achievements, looking to our new beginnings for the future! This year, we are delighted to have highly successful and noted historian, Dr. Maury Klein as our keynote speaker.  Join us to hear his fascinating discussion entitled “1929 and 2008: Similarities and Differences.” Maury Klein is Professor Emeritus of History at the University of Rhode Island.  He is the author of fifteen books and numerous articles in scholarly journals and magazines. A reception will immediately follow the conclusion of the business meeting and speaking program.

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Wednesday, October 28, 6:30-8:30 pm
Rhode Island Historical Society Library
121 Hope Street, Providence.
To register: (401) 273-8107 x12

Jewish Genealogy Workshop
This week is the second session of a two-part genealogy workshop offered in collaboration with the Rhode Island Jewish Historical Association. The second session focuses on RIHS resources and leaves time for hands-on research under the guidance of RIHS staff and workshop leaders. Presenters include Barbara Carroll, who has been doing genealogical and historical research since 1986, and Dr. George M. Goodwin, co-editor of "The Jews of Rhode Island" and editor of "Rhode Island Jewish Historical Notes." The fee per session is $15 for RIHS and RIJHA members, and $20 for non-members. Please register in advance by calling 273-8107 x12. Space is limited to 20.
 
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Saturday, October 31, 3:30 – 4:30pm
Tour departs from the
John Brown House Museum
52 Power Street, Providence
$10 per person
Reservations requested: Dalila Goulart
(401) 331-8575 x45 or programs@rihs.org
 
RiverWalk: Before the Fires are Lit
Discover the winding history and continued importance of Providence’s rivers! Urban outdoor sculpture and beautiful civic and commercial buildings of varied architectural styles provide the setting for stories of Providence’s fabled past and dynamic present. This walk shares the history of Rhode Island’s capital city and the history of WaterFire. $10 per person. Reservations requested for this tour. For schedule of WaterFire lightings: www.waterfire.org <http://www.waterfire.org/> , or (401) 272-3111. This walk is offered in collaboration with WaterFire.

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Sunday, November 1 – Sunday, February 14, 2010
Gallery Exhibit
Museum of Work & Culture
42 South Main Street, Woonsocket
For more information: Ray Bacon
(401) 769-9675 or rbacon@rihs.org
 
Rhode Island in the Time of Lincoln
The RIHS will continue celebrating the bicentennial of President Abraham Lincoln’s birth with an exhibit that takes a look at life in Rhode Island during the 1860s. Though Lincoln made only two stops in RI, they were widely attended and remembered. But what did the RI that Lincoln visited look like? Come see the exhibit and learn of the people, places, and attitudes of the times. Sponsored by the RI Foundation and the RI Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission.

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Saturday, November 7
10:00 a.m. -12:30 p.m.
Rhode Island Historical Society Library
121 Hope Street, Providence
To Register: (401) 273-8107 x12
 
Caring for Your Family Papers
Many of the Historical Society’s most important collections would not exist today if someone in the past had not taken the time to organize and preserve them. Your own family records are important too, and you can take steps to ensure that your family’s papers last well into the future. Join us for the first session of a two-part series in which you will learn techniques to care for your family records. Library staff will discuss options for arranging and storing documents. The second session, which will take place during the spring, will focus on caring for books. The fee is $30 for RIHS members, $35 for non-members. The cost of registration includes an archiving starter kit with sample archival materials. Please register in advance by calling 273-8107 x12. Space is limited to 20 participants.

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At Rhode Island College …
Cornucopia of Rhode Island – Serving the Library Community of Color
Annual Mini Conference - The Cape Verdean Community
 
Friday, November 6, 9am – 12 noon
Rhode Island College, James P. Adams Library, Charles Fortes Room, 4th floor
600 Mount Pleasant Avenue, Providence, RI 02908
 
Featuring Keynote Speakers:
Marlene Lopes, Head, Special Collections, Associate Professor, RIC
Yvonne Smart, Education Coordinator, Cape Verdean Museum, East Providence

RISD Museum Upcoming Events

ArtWorks: Engraving Workshop
Saturday, November 14, 9am-12pm
Although most people see and even touch an engraving every day—US currency and many stamps are engraved on steel—few artists work in the medium today. Practicing engraver and RISD Associate Professor of Printmaking, Andrew Raftery, demonstrates the preparation and step-by-step execution of the engraving process. Discover the tools and techniques used by early modern engravers and try your hand at making a mark. This exclusive workshop ends with a guided visit to the exhibition The Brilliant Line.
Members $45; non-members $75; fee includes admission to the Museum. Space is limited. Preregistration is required. Registration deadline is November 6. To register contact Deb Clemons at 401 454-6530 or dclemons@risd.edu.
 
 
Exclusive Access for Members - Artist Lecture Series

Spencer Finch
Monday, November 16, 6:30 pm
Michael P. Metcalf Auditorium, Chace Center
Spencer Finch, RISD Sculpture MFA 1989, is an American artist whose work has been exhibited in galleries and museums throughout the world. The first retrospective of Finch's work was assembled at MASS MoCA in 2008. Finch's installations take variety of forms, though he is probably best-known for his work with fluorescent lights.
Co-sponsored by RISD's Fine Arts Division and The RISD Museum
 
Janine Antoni
Tuesday, December 8, 6:30 pm
RISD Auditorium
Janine Antoni’s, RISD Sculpture MFA 1989, work blurs the distinction between performance art and sculpture. Transforming everyday activities such as eating, bathing, and sleeping into ways of making art, Antoni's primary tool for making sculpture has always been her own body. Antoni has had major exhibitions of her work at the Whitney Museum of American Art and the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum and is the recipient of several prestigious awards including a John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Fellowship in 1998 and the Larry Aldrich Foundation Award in 1999.
Co-sponsored by RISD's Fine Arts Division, The Page Hazlegrove Fund, the RISD Glass Department and Alumni Relations Office

There are a limited number of free tickets available to members (2 tickets per member). Make your reservation today by emailing dclemons@risd.edu. Put the name of the artist and number of tickets in the subject line.

Black Lavender at the John Hay Library

You are invited to attend the opening of a RICH funded landmark event in celebration of Black Gay Men in Rhode Island. Please join us for an extraordinary exhibit of portraits of gay men of African descent who have made a difference in our state. "Black Lavender," which includes a reception and talk by Dr. Daniel Scott of RIC, is Thursday, November 5th, 5:30pm at the John Hay Library, Brown University, 20 Prospect Street in Providence. A booklet of essays by Dr. Scott and Dr. Julius Sokenu will be available at that time. The event is free and open to the public. Please pass the word on to your friends and colleagues.

RI Historical Society -- Upcoming Events

Save the Date!

Wednesday, November 4, 5:30 p.m.
Aldrich House
110 Benevolent Street, Providence
For more information: Mary Lou Upham
(401) 331-8575 x33 or mlupham@rihs.org
 
New Beginnings: 188th Annual Meeting of the Rhode Island Historical Society
On Wednesday, November 4, 2009, the Rhode Island Historical Society will hold its 188th Annual Meeting to renew the past year and celebrate our progress and achievements, looking to our new beginnings for the future! This year, we are delighted to have highly successful and noted historian, Dr. Maury Klein as our keynote speaker.  Join us to hear his fascinating discussion entitled “1929 and 2008: Similarities and Differences.” Maury Klein is Professor Emeritus of History at the University of Rhode Island.  He is the author of fifteen books and numerous articles in scholarly journals and magazines. A reception will immediately follow the conclusion of the business meeting and speaking program. Admission is free, but RSVP by October 25, 2009.
 
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Wednesday, October 21 &
Wednesday, October 28, 6:30-8:30 pm
Rhode Island Historical Society Library
121 Hope Street, Providence.
To register: (401) 273-8107 x12

Jewish Genealogy Workshop
This two-part genealogy workshop is offered in collaboration with the Rhode Island Jewish Historical Association. The first session includes an overview of RIJHA resources on families in the local community, and a live demonstration of online resources for teasing out the details of your family’s history in the U.S. and in the Old Country. The second session focuses on RIHS resources and leaves time for hands-on research under the guidance of RIHS staff and workshop leaders. Presenters include Barbara Carroll, who has been doing genealogical and historical research since 1986, and Dr. George M. Goodwin is co-editor of "The Jews of Rhode Island" and editor of "Rhode Island Jewish Historical Notes." The fee per session is $15 for RIHS and RIJHA members, and $20 for non-members. Please register in advance by calling 273-8107 x12. Space is limited to 20 participants.
 
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Saturday, October 24, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Aldrich House
110 Benevolent Street
Contact: Karen Eberhart
(401) 273-8107 x20 or keberhart@rihs.org
 
The Rhode Island Historical Society presents Home Movie Day 2009!
Do you have home movies on film you haven’t seen in years? Don’t throw them away -bring them to Home Movie Day. Don’t have any films of your own?  Come on down and watch someone else’s! Local film archivists will be on hand to discuss film preservation, home movies, and amateur films of regional interest. Bring your home movies and/or amateur films on 8mm, super 8mm, and 16mm to be screened, (sorry, no video) on the following drop off days: Saturday, October 10, Wednesday, October 21, Thursday, October 22, and Friday, October 23 from 10 – 5 pm. Drop off location is the Rhode Island Historical Society Library, 121 Hope Street, Providence. The films you bring need not have been made by you or your family. Films will be screened on a first-come, first-serve basis.  Screen time is limited.  We will show as many films as time allows.
 
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Saturday, October 31, 3:30 – 4:30pm
Tour departs from the
John Brown House Museum
52 Power Street, Providence
$10 per person
Reservations requested: Dalila Goulart
(401) 331-8575 x45 or programs@rihs.org
 
RiverWalk: Before the Fires are Lit
Discover the winding history and continued importance of Providence’s rivers! Urban outdoor sculpture and beautiful civic and commercial buildings of varied architectural styles provide the setting for stories of Providence’s fabled past and dynamic present. This walk shares the history of Rhode Island’s capital city and the history of WaterFire. $10 per person. Reservations requested for this tour. For schedule of WaterFire lightings: www.waterfire.org <http://www.waterfire.org/> , or (401) 272-3111. This walk is offered in collaboration with WaterFire.

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At the RI Horror Film Festival…

Saturday, October 24
H. P. Lovecraft Walking Tour & Film Screening
Cost - $16
Contact - 401.861.4445.
1:00pm - “Literary Providence: The Life And Times Of H. P. Lovecraft” Walking Tour
Departs from the Van Wickle Gates at Brown University.

4:00pm - “RIIFF BLOODY SHORTS OF HORROR ” Film Screening
At the Bell Street Chapel, 5 Bell Street in Providence.

FW: News from John H. Chafee Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor

Heritage Corridor NEWS John H. Chafee Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor Commission October 2009 Heritage Partnership Grants Call for Proposals The Corridor Commission is pleased to announce the availability of funding through the Heritage Partnership Program. This program offers towns, non-profit organizations, government agencies and individuals the opportunity to receive financial assistance for projects fit  the Commission's core commitments.  These commitments include: Telling the Story of the American Industrialization Sharing the Blackstone Valley's nationally significant story with residents and visitors, Preserving and Enhancing Valley Communities Preserving the Blackstone Valley's historically and culturally significant buildings and landscapes, thereby maintaining community character and improving quality of life, Balancing Conservation and Growth Conserving the Blackstone Valley's natural resources and historic land use patterns and encouraging appropriate development, and Promoting River Recovery Improving the health of the river system, increasing public awareness and facilitating the use and enjoyment of the BlackstoneRiver and its tributaries. An informational meeting on the Heritage Partnership Program will be held on Tuesday, October 27, 2009, at 5 p.m. at One Depot Square in Woonsocket.   To read more about eligible projects, deadlines and forms, click here. Public Meeting on Grants and Management Plan A public meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 27, 2009, from 5 until 7 p.m. at One Depot Square, Woonsocket. The purpose of the meeting is two-fold: (1) to provide more information about the Call for Proposals under the Heritage Partnership Program (see above), and (2) to kick off public participation in the process to update the Corridor Management Plan, as required by Congress. If you are interested in applying for a grant and/or in helping to decide what the Corridor's priorities should be in the next several years, you do not want to miss this meeting. UniBank Greenway Challenge A Huge Success! The stone walls, fields and historic homestead of Dorthea Waters were the location of the starting line for the 9th year of the Blackstone River Valley Greenway Challenge held on September 26, 2009. As the fog and mist rose up from the valley, team members - along with the starting runners - gathered to begin the first leg, a run to Douglas State Forest. The committee members from Waters Farm Preservation, Inc. warmly greeted the participants for the day. Selectmen John Hebert and Michael Chizy along with UniBank President & CEO Jim Paulhus joined the crowd to open the Greenway Challenge. Blessings were given by Father DiGeronimo and Reverend Snow. Click here to read more. Fish Ladder Ground Breaking Celebrated The Blackstone River Watershed Council / Friends of the Blackstone gathered friends and dignitaries together at Slater Mill Park on Sunday, September 20th for a ground breaking ceremony to mark the beginning of construction of fish ladders at the Main Street and Slater Mill dams in Pawtucket. Children were provided with replica fish on poles and simulated the future fish runs along the river. The event concluded with a celebratory fireworks display. The fish ladder project is a milestone and reflects the culmination of five years of work to create passages that will allow for the restoration of migratory fish on the Blackstone River for the first time in 218 years. The passages help the fish navigate the structures that have prevented them from reaching their spawning grounds for over two centuries. Congratulations BRWC for all of its efforts in making this significant project a reality!! Staff to Present at Hartford Conference The National Association for Interpretation (NAI) will hold its annual national conference from November 17th -21st in Hartford, Connecticut. This conference brings together more than 1,000 interpreters for trainings, networking, to share ideas and to experience what New England has to offer. Ranger Chuck Arning will present the documentary: "Traces of the Trade - Our Industrial Economy & Slavery" and conduct a special discussion around the business of slavery and the northern economy prior to the Civil War.   VIP Coordinator Valerie Paul and Ranger Suzanne Buchanan will present: Maple Sugaring: How A Volunteer-Led Interpretive Program Inspired A Valley and give an overview of this nationally recognized program. Blackstone Valley Heritage Markets Have Great Season The Blackstone Valley Heritage Markets Program was launched in the spring with start-up funding provided by the Commission. This unique program combines farmers markets with heritage sites and was conceived by project partners as a collaborative to promote increased visitation to heritage sites within the Valley. The Heritage Market program has been key to promoting the availability of locally grown produce and to raising awareness of the importance of land preservation.   A committee of site representatives from the E.N.Jenckes Store Museum, Alternatives Unlimited, Daniels Farmstead, Grafton Market on the Common and the Whitin Community Center selected Beckley Gaudette as the project coordinator. Beckley worked with markets on common set-up issues, assisted with development of identity and promotional systems, and with recruitment of vendors, and helped prepare site managers and volunteers. Many thanks also are due to Lisa Mosczynski who assisted in the development and regular publication of a market newsletter and also to Justine Brewer who produced a Heritage Markets rack card.   The program realized a combined 52 market days with an estimated 12,280 total market attendees. The markets were coordinated and staffed with the assistance of 1,985 volunteer hours at a total value of $42,737 that resulted in a monetary leverage 1:9 for the initial seed capital.   The Heritage Market Program was established as a pilot in Massachusetts (due to the lack of markets in this part of the valley) but plans for expansion to other communities, including those in Rhode Island. The steering committee is looking forward to continuing the market program and welcomes volunteers and advisors. For more information and to subscribe to the e-newsletter, visit blackstonevalleyheritagemarkets.org or e-mail BVHeritageMarkets@gmail.com. UniBank Greenway Challenge (continued) At 9:00am the runners left, beginning the 47.4 mile Challenge, a course which would take participants on an off-road dirt bike ride on the Southern New England Trunkline Trail, and a paddle from the start to the end of the Blackstone Canal in Lincoln, RI.  417 participants comprising 79 teams gathered in a crowd of over 1,000 at the Grove at Lincoln Woods State Park, Lincoln, RI to cheer the runners in at the finish line and take part in post-event festivities, hosted by the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management.  New this year to the finish line festivities was the Children's Challenge, an event for children ages 6-12. They competed in Challenge contests which included pie-eating, hula hoop, and egg & sack races. The Children's Challenge was co-sponsored by the Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce and the Blackstone Valley Education Foundation.   Taking First Place in the Championship Division with its seventh win in nine years with the fastest time overall was team Great Canadian, at 4:05:21. Also placing first in their divisions were: Fairlawn Masters - Masters Division, Victorious Secrets -All Women's Division, Ben Lawry - Ironman (pictured above), Amanda Young - Ironwoman, TMC Services - Corporate Cup and Three New Dads in the Recreational Division. Next year's 10th annual Greenway Challenge will be held on Saturday, September 25th. Visit their web site for more information at greenwaychallenge.org. Call for Proposals (continued) Eligible projects include: Preservation, rehabilitation or restoration of historic buildings and landscapes; Habitat restoration, park development, trails, and/or river clean-up; Canoe/kayak access sites and/or recreational development; Educational programs, exhibits and/or interpretive signs; Heritage and sustainable tourism projects or programs; and Projects or programs engaging youth and/or minority populations in awareness and stewardship of the Valley's heritage. Successful proposals will: Include project milestones, Document matching financial contributions, and Demonstrate that projects can be completed prior to June 1, 2011. Applicants can apply for one of two categories: Small requests of up to $3,000. Large requests for amounts between $10,000 and $20,000. 2009 - 2010 Heritage Partnership Program Schedule Preliminary proposals are due November 18, 2009. Selected applicants will be invited to participate in Round 2 on December 16, 2009. Final proposals are due January 29, 2010. Final recipients will be notified March 5, 2010. Application forms and further information may be found by visiting our website at nps.gov/blac. In This Issue ... Heritage Partnership Grants Call for Proposals UniBank Greenway Challenge Fish Ladder Groundbreaking Celebrated Staff to Present at National Association for Interpretation Conference Heritage Markets Off to a Great Start Footsteps in History Opening Reception Upcoming Events Fall Guide & Events Calendar Pick up an issue at your favorite shop, deli or museum or download the pdf here! Footsteps in History Opening Reception Everyone -- including Pawtucket's Mayor Doyle and his secretary pictured above) -- had a great time at the Footsteps in History opening reception at Slater Mill. Click hear to read the coverage by the Valley Breeze newspaper. Upcoming Events   October is Footsteps in History month. Find out more, become a Facebook fan and check the schedule of events at FootstepsinHistory.com or contact coordinator Patricia Perry at 401-663-5612. October 18 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Open House at the Waters Farm Homestead Waters Farm, West Sutton. Visit www.watersfarm.com for complete details. Apple crisp, farm animals, demonstrations. 2 p.m. Canceled: Jeopardy Tournament Team Competition Finals High Rocks Condominiums 1 Tupperware Dr. N.Smithfield October 19 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Congressional Breakfast with Rep. Richard Neal Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce at Pleasant Valley Country Club, Sutton. Reservations requested. Call 508-234-9090. October 20 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Public Review of Final Draft of Recommendations and Maps to Preserve, Restore and Interpret the Blackstone Canal in Rhode Island. A public meeting with our partners at Preserve Rhode Island. Blackstone Valley Historical Society, 1873 Old Louisquisset Pike, Lincoln. For more information contact Ranger Chuck Arning at 401-762-0440 x-37. October 24 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Initiation of the Rhode Island Underground Railroad Network to Freedom with our partners at Roger Williams National Memorial & the John Nicholas Brown Center for Public Humanities at Brown University. 357 Benefit Street, Providence. For more information contact Ranger Chuck Arning  at 401-762-0440 x-37. 7 - 9 p.m. Community Growth Tools & Techniques Brigham Hill Community Barn, Grafton Land Use & Development Patterns Focus on Grafton, Upton & Millbury contact Stephanie Elson at selson@massaudubon.org to register. October 23 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Blackstone Valley Heritage Starlight Celebration & Taste of the Valley Whitin Machine Works Mills One Main Street, Whitinsville For tickets and details visit blackstonevalley.org. October 24 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Blackstone Valley Quilt Show & Contest Blackstone Valley Historical Society 1873 Old Louisquisset Pike, Lincoln. Balloting for the People's Choice Award goes to the most popular quilt! Visit FootstepsinHistory.com for details. Noon - 3 p.m. Walking Tours of Leicester Tours given on the hour. Meet at the Leicester Town Hall at 3 Washburn Square. Click here for details. October 25 11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Footsteps Apple Baking Contest River Bend Farm, 287 Oak Street, Uxbridge. Guest judges, prizes and more! Visit FootstepsinHistory.com for contest rules. 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Clean up along the Blackstone River (various locations) Coordinated by the Blackstone River Watershed Association (BRWA). Call 508-278-5200 or e-mail  info@thebrwa.org for more information. October 27 5 - 7 p.m. Public Meeting on Grants and Management Plan One Depot Square, Woonsocket. (see more information at left) November 19 9 a.m. National Heritage Corridor Commission Meeting South Grafton Community Center 25 Main St. South Grafton. For more events and programs being held around the Blackstone Valley (and to post your own event), visit EventBlackstone.org and check your local newspaper listings, too.   Visit our website at www.nps.gov/blac

In Your Face: Call for Self-Portraits by Women and Girls

Sign Up by Friday, December 4th to make sure that YOUR self-portrait will be included in this important event.

Throughout October-January The Hive will collect hundreds of self-portraits by women and girls. These portraits will be hung in a floor-to-ceiling installation, with a goal of representing and celebrating a diverse community of women working together as a whole. In Your Face will be on display at the Eco-Office at 28 Wolcott Street in Providence for a special one-night-only celebration on Gallery Night in January (Thursday, January 21, 2010 from 5-8pm).

In Your Face is an unjuried exhibition and is open to ALL women and girls, artists and non-artists. All submissions (that adhere to guidelines) will be accepted. Sign up on your own or sign up as a group. Invite your friends, your book club, your coworkers, your students, your neighbors, your grandmothers, your mothers, your daughters...ALL ARE WELCOME!

Click her to download the full Call to Artists: Download file <http://hivearchive.org/Hive_InYourFace_Call.pdf>

Sign Up to Participate by Friday, December 4th!
Your self-portrait will not be due until January 15th, but please register yourself or your group to participate by responding to this this email before December 4, 2009. Questions welcome!
Bzzz,
Alyssa

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Alyssa Holland Short
Executive Director
The Hive Archive

the.hive.archive@gmail.com
www.hivearchive.org <http://www.hivearchive.org/>

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