Join us for a lively discussion of the next book in our narrative non-fiction book group: Hillbilly Elegy by J.D. Vance. “J.D. Vance’s memoir, “Hillbilly Elegy”, offers a starkly honest look at what that shattering of faith feels … more

There is no better place to gather in celebration of the fiber arts than at the birthplace of the contemporary textile industry in America, Slater Mill. Over the course of the day, visitors will have the option to take part in numerous events: … more

Slater Mill's annual fundraiser in support of the Student Admissions Fund, which provides free and reduced-rate admissions for all student visitors. Live music and dancing with Grammy nominee/recent RI Hall of Fame inductee James Montgomery … more

From Providence’s legendary Celebrity Club, the first interracial night club in New England, to the renowned Monday night Big Band jazz gigs that began with Duke Belaire and continue today with John Allmark, A Treasury of Rhode Island Jazz & Swing … more

It can be argued that Sowams is the pivotal place of cultural exchange between indigenous people and colonizing settlers in North America. Helen Tjader discusses the incredible role of our local land and its people to our national history with a … more

Hear an incredibly special story about Marie Cooper, an extraordinary woman, and the East Providence young adults who collected 6,000 books of S & H Green Stamps to buy a 27-foot Winnebago to drive the totally paralyzed Marie across the country. The … more

The amazing Aristocats are in the house! Need we say more? Who else has a jazz repertoire of over 600 songs without a sheet of music to be seen? Congratulations to Lloyd Kaplan! He will be inducted into the RI Music Hall of Fame on April 26, 2018! more