Oct 1, 2008 - Oct 29, 2008

Action Speaks! Conference / Forums

Action Speaks looks at contemporary issues through the lens of history by using underappreciated dates of the twentieth-century that have changed America. The 2008 season of Action Speaks will explore the meaning of race in our contemporary American society.

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Oct 1, 2008 - Oct 31, 2008

Providence Ghost Tour

A walking ghost and haunted history tour of the East Side of Providence, RI. Ghosts, Murders, suicides, fires and accidents! Great for Halloween!

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Oct 2, 2008 - Oct 26, 2008

2nd Story Theatre presents "Another Part of the Forest"

Before they were known as “The Little Foxes” (Hellman’s 1939 play), the Hubbard children, Ben, Oscar, and Regina, lived under the reign of their war profiteering father, Marcus, who presided over this powerful family. In this evocative ‘prequel’ by Lillian ...

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Oct 2, 2008 - Nov 9, 2008

FirstWorks Festival

A festival of first performances in Providence, FirstWorks presents a powerhouse line-up of exciting new works and breathtaking performances. Options include dance ensembles, vocal pyrotechnics, object theatre, family fun, cutting edge digital arts, provocative hip-hop theatre and special projects by Rhode ...

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Oct 2, 2008 - Nov 2, 2008

Women's Playwritting Festival

Promoting women playwrights since 1995, Perishable Theatre has chosen from 190 submissions the winners for the International Women’s Playwriting Festival.

All three groundbreaking playwrights will have their new works produced and fully staged at Perishable Theatre and are presented with performances ...

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Jun 17, 2008 - Oct 15, 2008

SummerWalks, Benefit Street: A Mile of History

Two hundred fifty years of history can be found in one action-packed mile on Benefit Street. Created in the mid-18th century “for the benefit of all,” the Colonial thoroughfare has led many lives. Once a linear cemetery on a bluff ...

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Jun 17, 2008 - Oct 15, 2008

SummerWalks: DownCity Alive!

The Providence Renaissance meets the Victorian city center in Downcity Alive!, a Rhode Island Historical Society walking tour making its debut this summer. Downcity hosts a fascinating mix of architecture, public art, waterfront development, cart paths turned into glorious streets, ...

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Apr 4, 2008 - Apr 3, 2009

Dance Dance Party Party

Dance Dance Party Party is a hit ...every Friday night in downtown Providence in the 3rd Floor dance studio at Perishable Theatre.   No reservations, no registration, no stress, no problem!  Just show up. There is no teacher so ladies can feel free to ...

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Oct 10, 2008 - Oct 11, 2008

Saving the Bay, One Rock at a Time!

Celebrating its second year in business, Campany & Thornton will invite shoppers to a fun-filled anniversary reception Friday, October 10 from 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. The reception will include a wine tasting and a drawing for fabulous prizes. To ...

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Oct 11, 2008

3rd Annual Flames of Hope…A Celebration of Life at WaterFire

This year’s Flames of Hope festivities will begin at 5:30 p.m. at the RI State House with the uplifting Flames of Hope Torch Ceremony and lighting of the RI State House in pink to celebrate National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

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