Local Happenings

[Frankie811]

Buy a brick party

Puente and Cornish Properties is pleased to announce a Buy a Brick Party to benefit the Smokestack project that artist Gillian Christy is constructing at the Plant, 60 Valley Street, Olneyville in Providence.

The "Buy a Brick" campaign has all levels of sponsorship from $60 up to $360, and even 1/2 a brick is available for $30

[Rudolf_Rocker]

Anarchy in Providence this weekend:

http://www.as220.org/bookfair/bookfair.htm

http://www.projo.com/books/content/projo_2...13.149cba0.html

Tables:

South End Press, Lucy Parsons Center, Earth First!

Journal, Black Sheep Books, AK Press, ABC No Rio, Heart & Fist

Distro, Providence IWW, Philly IWW, Anarchy Mag, A New World in Our

Hearts Distro, Friends & Family of Daniel McGowan, Just Seeds,

Symposium Books, Autonomedia, La Rivolta, RIC Students for Justice in

Palestine, RIC Students for a Sensible Drug Policy, North Eastern

Federation of Anarchist Communists & More!

Workshop Schedule:

1-2pm: ACTIVISTS UNDER ATTACK: WHY GREEN(SCARE) IS THE NEW RED(SCARE)

Right now, the FBI is in the midst of environmentalist witch hunt condemned

by the National Lawyers Guild as an unconstitutional abuse of authority.

The FBI has engaged in an orchestrated campaign: issuing subpoenas to

environmental activists, conducting large scale roundups of activists,

levying unprecedented penalties for property crimes, and using threats of

severe sanctions to leverage fear of conviction and force individuals to

turn state's evidence. Jeff Hogg, a nursing student accused of nothing, is

sitting in jail right now for refusing to answer questions about his

politics and political associations. The political repression and tactics

utilized by the FBI affect all of us.

Featuring: Brendan Story (Family & Friends of Daniel McGowan

[Griswald]

Providence Sound Session is back this year, I'm sure most people have already heard about it.

[MikeR]

OK Folks - I've been waiting to post this up, but its' time now with summer half over...

The New England Great Feast of the Holy Ghost in Fall River is the largest Azorean Portuguese feast in the United States. It runs Aug. 24 to Aug. 27 at Kennedy Park in Fall River.

The Feast of the Blessed Sacrament in New Bedford is largest Portuguese feast in the country, and runs Aug. 3-6 in New Bedford: http://www.portuguesefeast.com/

These two are the largest Portuguese feasts you will ever attend. If you've never been to one, arrive hungry as there is more than enough food to feed everybody. If you've never had Carne de Espeto (beef kabobs you grill yourself), well, you've never lived...

If you have time any of these weekends, please go and enjoy Portuguese food and culture, and have fun!

[Cotuit]

Exhibit looks back at I-95's impact on Providence [ProJo.com 7to7 Newsblog]

The I-95 exhibit highlights the impact of construction around the areas of Orms and Davis streets, Federal Street, Broadway, Atwells Avenue and the area around the Cathedral of Peter and Paul.

The State Archives are located at 337 Westminster St. in Providence and are open Mondays through Fridays, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Annoying daytime hours, but probably worth trying to check out.

[chemgeek]

NATIVO LOPEZ PRESENTA DISCURSO EN PROVIDENCE // NATIVO LOPEZ SPEAKS IN PROVIDENCE

(abajo en espa

[JimmyGreaves]

What - The Lower East Side Comes To The East Side - Jewish Cultural Festival

Where - Lippitt Park (Corner of Hope Street and Blackstone Blvd/Across From Maximillian's Ice Cream Cafe)

When - Sunday, August 27th, 11AM-3PM

More Information At: http://www.jccri.org/eastside.shtml

Bus Route Info:

#42 Hope Street Bus - Get out at Hope & Chace

#99 Providence/Pawtucket Bus - Get out at the Prov/Pawtucket City Line and walk on Hillside Avenue to Hope Street. Turn right on Hope Street an walk one block.

[Cotuit]

Second Annual Taste of Federal Hill

Sept 10, 2-5pm, Federal Hill, Admission: $25 in advance, $30 at the door, Experience the neighborhood spirit that is always welcoming on Federal Hill, savor the nuances of deep Italian culture and tradition, or explore the new diverse options that keep Federal Hill bustling with energy. For information and tickets call 401-942-6325. For more information click here.

[Frankie811]

SEPTEMBER FEST

The Ward 15 Septemberfest will be held tomorrow from 1 to 4 p.m. at Webster Avenue School, 191 Webster Ave., Councilwoman Josephine DiRuzzo has announced.

The event will include entertainment, a bake sale and games and prizes. There will be music by Eddie "The Fixer" DJ, a hot-dog roast, dance troupes, a petting zoo, pony rides, face painters and crafts.

[Cotuit]

Neighborhoods in spotlight at weekend celebrations. Four city neighborhoods will mark National Neighborhood Day with block parties, cleanups, barbecues and other festive activities. [ProJo.com]

[Cotuit]

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New Urban Arts

[Cotuit]

Oktoberfest Harvest Fair @ Tazza Caffe

Did you know the first Oktoberfest was a celebration of marriage?

Tazza Caffe is throwing an Oktoberfest Harvest Fair benefitting Marriage Equality RI's fight for same-sex marriage rights here in the Ocean State!

The celebration kicks off at 5pm on Friday, October 6th with live music, food, vendors, and artists filling the downtown Providence park (located at 250 Westminster Street) until 1am. We'll welcome you back on Saturday for more fun from 1pm - 7pm.

Performers include John Brown's Body, God-des and She, Becky Chace, Zawadi, John "Crawlin Snake" Mac, Heather Rose and the Drama, Emily Smith and Synergy, Chris Rosenquest, West African Drummers, Big Nazo, and more.

Tickets are $25 at the door, or can be purchased here for $20 and cover both days of the fest: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/6902

All are welcome to eat, drink, and be MERI with us at this year's Oktoberfest! We hope you can make it. Please spread the word. Thanks!

[Cotuit]

The FirstWorksProvidence Festival starts tomorrow, September 29th.

[Cotuit]

2006 Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular

The 2006 Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular, presented by Citizens Bank, opens on Friday, October 13 and runs through Halloween night, October 31. The event is open, rain or shine, from 6:00 pm

[runawayjim]

2006 Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular

The 2006 Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular, presented by Citizens Bank, opens on Friday, October 13 and runs through Halloween night, October 31. The event is open, rain or shine, from 6:00 pm

[Cotuit]

is this the thing that used to be at the zoo?

Yup, Frankie posted about it in the 'bucket section.

[jencoleslaw]

yet another cool thing we lost .

[foxpointer]

I know this is waay late, but we hope some of you can join us! Jen, we will be planting about a thousand trees tomorrow.

Join us for

James W. Rouse Community Service Day

on

Saturday, September 30 from 8 am to 3 pm

at

Riverside Park, Olneyville, Providence

On Aleppo St, off of Manton Ave.

We are looking for volunteers

If you, your co-workers, neighbors and/or friends can join us for all or part of the day please come directly to the park!

We

[foxpointer]

1st Annual VIPS

[Cotuit]

JENNY HOLZER PRESENTS “FOR RISD”

Riverfront fa

[Cotuit]

Columbus Day Festival and Parade

Oct 8, 12-5pm, Atwells Ave, The parade will begin at 12 noon and will feature seven divisions including the United States Navy Band, the Shriners, and many local marching bands and performers. After the parade, enjoy live entertainment from the Kim Thomas Duo and Soul Street.

[Cotuit]

Creative Cartography

Through Oct 13, Mon-Fri from 3-6pm, New Urban Arts, 743 Westminster St, Free and Open to the Public, New Urban Arts kicks off their gallery season with an art exhibition featuring interpretive maps by 10 high school students and new series of landscape paintings by local artist, Peter Hocking. The artwork is the result of a five-week summer program at the studio. Don't miss the gallery opening held Friday September 29. This event is free and open to the public and will culminate with an audio map and walking tour of Providence by "Mix Tape for the City" at 6:30pm. For more information click here.

[Cotuit]

RISD Alumni and Student Art Sale

Oct 7, 10am-4pm, Benefit St (between Waterman and Hopkins St), Alumni Sales feature thousands of items designed and created by RISD alumni who travel from all over New England and the Mid-Atlantic states, and from as far away as Texas and California. Items for sale range from greeting cards to fine art as well as home accessories, jewelry, ceramics, glass, furniture, rugs, clothing and photography. Food and refreshments will be available along with free live jazz by Phil Beaudreau and John Berry (RISD Illustration '04). The sale is free and open to the public and will be held rain or shine (under a tent if necessary). For more information call 401-454-6618 or click here.

[Cotuit]

Rhode Island International Horror Film Festival

Oct 5-8, If it creeps, cackles, chops, or spooks, you'll find it at the Seventh Annual Rhode Island International Horror Film Festival, October 5-8th. This year the Horror Festival will continue to expand its spirited offerings with a number of activities geared for families, for horror aficionados, and for local filmmakers. For more information click here.

[abdiorio]

Artbeat @ The Providence Biltmore. October 20th @ 6:30pm. Tickets $45/Advance, $55/At Door

Sponsored by Textron and some others I forgot about..hosted by Ms. Kitty Litter

You can bid on numerous items, from vacations to a catered dinner with 10 of your friends at Mayor David N. Cicilline's residence.

Fundraiser to benefit Aids Care Ocean State