(9.17) Traditional dance and music, cultural arts and crafts, and a multicultural fashion show will take over the WaterFire Arts Center this Saturday, and admission is free. Rhode Island’s 44th Annual Heritage Festival will be a lively celebration of our state’s rich cultural heritage. The day begins with a parade of international flags of over …
(7.24) Beaches too crowded? Head over to the Valley neighborhood this Sunday for ‘Supply,’ a free outdoor community art mart created by the Anti-Robot Club and the WaterFire Arts Center. The marketplace features 30+ creatives selling art, clothing, vintage goods, ceramics, jewelry and more. Enjoy scratch-made Caribbean cuisine from Ja Patty, drinks from Trinity Brewhouse, …
(7.30) Head over to the WaterFire Arts Center Monday night for the FringePVD opening night party. Meet the artists, get a sneak peek at some of the performances, and help kick off the 8th annual Providence Fringe Festival. Food by FireWorks Catering, bar courtesy of TROOP, with performances by the Rhode Island Ukulele Armada, the …
TroopTop Thursdays (TTT) return this week at the WaterFire Arts Center as part of the Gallery Night Providence trolley tours. Every third Thursday of the month, from April to August, visitors are invited to experience the current exhibit as the sun sets on the TroopTop Deck, from 5pm to 9pm, with TroopPVD providing food and …
An opening reception for Planet Earth, the Environment and Our Future will be held at 5pm pm Saturday, March 19th. Luke Jerram’s Gaia, a massive 23’ diameter depiction of the entire earth, creates a sense of the effect that has often been reported by astronauts who sense a “cognitive shift” in their perception of the …
The WaterFire Arts Center (WFAC) will now be a stop on the 2022 Gallery Night Providence (GNP) route. In addition, the WFAC will be a ‘starting’ point for one tour each month; visitors will be able to get on a guided trolley (and occasional walking) tour taking them from the WFAC to two to four …
(11.21) Tradespeople will be selling their wares this weekend at the Good Trade Makers Market in the WaterFire Arts Center. With nearly 100 independent makers, manufacturers, and artists representing 15 different states, The Good Trade Makers Market will showcase a wide array of different trades from far and wide. Receive a complimentary small beer or …
(11.14) The Providence Flea reminds us: “The work and goods of local artisans, makers, and vintage merchants are not stuck on a cargo ship!” No fewer than three venues in the Valley District — Dusk, WaterFire Arts Center, and Farm Fresh Market Hall — will be hosting events this Sunday selling food, crafts, art, and …
(11.14) Head over to the WaterFire Arts Center this Sunday, where you can buy cool stuff while helping to support local artists and makers, at the Providence Artisans Holiday Premiere. … over 70 local fine art and craft vendors for all your early holiday shopping needs! We’ll have paintings, ceramics, jewelry, clothing, accessories, glass, sculpture …
(10.13) Head over to the WaterFire Arts Center Wednesday evening and meet the creative talents behind, and the subject of, the graphic novel “Chazan! Unfiltered.” The show features the captivating original illustrations from the work. So who is this Dr. Chazan? “Chazan! Unfiltered” follows the path of Rhode Island superhero and nephrologist Joseph A. Chazan, …
Just add bistro tables, music, and friends. And the WaterFire Arts Center gallery is open, now featuring the photographs of Mary Beth Meehan. Weather looks okay! Go to FB event page. Visitors are invited to join us on Thursday nights for great vibes with our friends from Troop PVD. TroopTop Thursdays are sponsored by our …
(5.2) You’ve been staring at the same four walls for over a year now . . . maybe it’s time to shake things up. Head over to the WaterFire Arts Center (WFAC) for the May Day Market, sponsored by Fine Furnishings Shows. This event will be held inside the WFAC which has got to be …
(2.28) This is a real life event. This Sunday, the WaterFire Arts Center will be hosting an afternoon of art and magic as two disciplines collide: a tribute arts exhibition in honor of Rhode Island sculptor Howard Ben Tré paired with the multidisciplinary performance of the Balliamo Dance Collective. But wait, there’s more: The exhibit …
A new exhibit honoring glass sculptor Howard Ben Tré opens Wednesday at the WaterFire Arts Center (WFAC). “Private Visions, Public Ideals – The Legacy of Howard Ben Tré” runs through March 7th. Howard Ben Tré is internationally recognized for his unique sculptures and large-scale works of art for public and private spaces. Ben Tré was …
The Providence Flea moves its Holiday Markets to the WaterFire Arts Center this December for the next two Sundays: December 8 & 15. (Facebook event.) The Holiday Markets offer a juried selection of handmade art and design, craft and clothing, jewelry, accessories, vintage wares and small-batch gift and food items from over 80+ vendors at …
(11.24) The Famous Narragansett Made on Honor Market moves to the WaterFire Arts Center this year so it can be even bigger and better. This two-day shindig will feature 100+ independent brands and a welding mermaid. (Facebook event.) With the holiday season fast approaching, it’s the perfect time of year to get a jump on …