Newport Black History Walking Tour: Lost Stories of Resistance & Freedom Experience Newport’s little-known Black history on a tour of Colonial-era Historic Hill. This unique opportunity brings you to historic locations designated with Rhode Island Slave History Medallion (RISHM) markers and other local landmarks. Your RISHM tour guide will introduce you to early Black Americans, […]

The Nest presents Stitch & Bitch - Handcrafts Accountability Club We meet every Monday for stitchin' & bitchin' Join a wonderful group of creatives of all levels as we craft, knit, crochet... All handcrafters are welcome to join! This club is for knitters who already know the basics of knitting and just need guidence on […]

Ladd Observatory will be open to the public on Monday nights, from 8pm to 10pm, beginning September 16th, 2024. The historic Ladd Observatory opened in 1891 under the direction of Prof. Winslow Upton. A regular program of transit observations and timekeeping was started in 1893. Prof. Charles Smiley, famous for his observations of solar eclipses, became director […]

September 26, 2024 | 5:30-7:00pm   Experience the luxurious region of Bordeaux with an elevated wine tasting. For this enhanced cocktail-style reception, dress to impress while tasting Bordeaux’s exquisite wines, paired with opulent small culinary treasures.   Whether you are looking to enhance your wine knowledge, or just enjoy tasting wine, this experience is meant […]

The Felted Bee at Long Live Beerworks PVD Come join us to make a baby owl or two using the technique of needle felting (21+). Thursday, September 26th from 6:30pm-8:30pm Long Live Beerworks-Providence: 40R Sprague Street, Providence, RI 02907 In this beginner class you will learn the basics of needle felting. We will go through […]

Americans’ relationship with animals transformed during the Gilded Age (1870-1914). With a focus on Newport history, the exhibition explores how this exciting, tumultuous period shaped the role of animals in our modern world. In the late 19th century, Americans moved in large numbers from farms to cities, losing touch with a rural way of life […]

Newport Black History Walking Tour: Lost Stories of Resistance & Freedom Experience Newport’s little-known Black history on a tour of Colonial-era Historic Hill. This unique opportunity brings you to historic locations designated with Rhode Island Slave History Medallion (RISHM) markers and other local landmarks. Your RISHM tour guide will introduce you to early Black Americans, […]

Americans’ relationship with animals transformed during the Gilded Age (1870-1914). With a focus on Newport history, the exhibition explores how this exciting, tumultuous period shaped the role of animals in our modern world. In the late 19th century, Americans moved in large numbers from farms to cities, losing touch with a rural way of life […]

Planetarium Show Saturdays & Sundays @ 2:00 pm – 2:30 pm Located in the Museum of Natural History, the planetarium is a dome theater with a Zeiss projector that casts images of stars, planets and constellations to simulate the night sky. Planetarium show tickets must be purchased online using our online ticketing system. Museum admission does not include the […]

Newport Black History Walking Tour: Lost Stories of Resistance & Freedom Experience Newport’s little-known Black history on a tour of Colonial-era Historic Hill. This unique opportunity brings you to historic locations designated with Rhode Island Slave History Medallion (RISHM) markers and other local landmarks. Your RISHM tour guide will introduce you to early Black Americans, […]

Learn Photo transfer with Faye Silvia Photo transfer is the process of transferring ink from a photo onto a surface (canvas, wood panel, etc.). Explore this alternative technique to preserving photos while also creating pieces of art. Bring your own photos or images or use supplied materials. We will also work with traditional collage techniques […]

Planetarium Show Saturdays & Sundays @ 2:00 pm – 2:30 pm Located in the Museum of Natural History, the planetarium is a dome theater with a Zeiss projector that casts images of stars, planets and constellations to simulate the night sky. Planetarium show tickets must be purchased online using our online ticketing system. Museum admission does not include the […]