The Chace Center officially opens today, so head down to the RISD Museum to escape the drizzle and check out the fancy new galleries. I’ve always been partial to the discreet Benefit Street museum entrances, but the new entry on South Main is a lot nicer-looking than I’d expected. My favorite thing about the museum, …
Welcome to this year’s freshman class… Brown, RISD, J & W… everyone. You will find Providence is a wondrous but sometimes mystifying place. If you are reading this then you have already discovered that the Providence Daily Dose is the go-to blog for ‘what to do’ and how to think. We try to keep you …
No need to worry about the rice shortage when human flesh is so plentiful — good source of protein too — so let’s get zombified. 8:30 PM — Preparations for the third annual Zombie Day invasion take place in the Upper Quad at RISD, 55 Angell Street, where an experienced team will apply makeup and …
… and go outside.
Drawn & Quarterly artist and New Yorker contributor Adrian Tomine will offer a presentation of his cartooning career, in the RISD Auditorium on Friday, February 29 at 7pm. A book signing of his latest graphic novel Shortcomings will immediately follow. Shortcomings will be on sale in the Auditorium lobby prior to the presentation. This event …
A cabaret-style evening of performance art created by people who work in the sex industry, to dispel the myth that they are anything short of artists, innovaters and geniuses! Performances range from music to burlesque to spoken word and everything in between. This is a nationally acclaimed show featuring worldclass performances- don’t miss it! Sex …
Sure hope a pillow fight doesn’t break out: RISD kids are having an epic Capture the Flag game tomorrow at Roger Williams Park at 2:00. Anybody is welcome to come and play — rain or shine! The more people the better! And best of all, it’s freeeee!!! But wait, silly RISD kids — anybody want …
NYTimes still likes us: Selling housewares, jewelry, fashion accessories, books and other gifts, the shop carries the work of RISD (pronounced RIZZ-dee) alumni and faculty And word has trickled in that next Thursday’s Today Show will have some sort of piece on Providence, including a segment featuring Young Voices and Mayor Cicilline. Also, lipstick is …
The Rhode Island School of Design has named John Maeda to be their new president. Maeda’s background in new media and corporate design makes him a very interesting choice for the school who’s history has usually bent more towards the fine/practical arts. At 41 Maeda will be the youngest president in the school’s history. Outgoing …