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STREET CLOSURE NOTIFICATIONS FOR OCTOBER 27, 2017 – OCTOBER 29, 2017
STREET CLOSURE NOTIFICATIONS FOR OCTOBER 27, 2017 – OCTOBER 29, 2017
RISD ARTIST BALL: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2017 | 9PM – 1AM The Rhode Island School of Design’s Artist Ball is an annual event for students. To help you plan ahead, please take note of the items below. PARKING For parking tips and information on where to park: http://parkdowntownprovidence.com/ PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION Need to catch a bus? […]
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Volunteer Gardening
Volunteer Gardening
Join our Tuesday crew of garden volunteers! No experience necessary, our seasoned volunteers are happy to train you. It is best to have your own gloves, pruners and trowel, but we do have supplies to borrow. Please fill out the volunteer application which can be found at https://www.providenceri.gov/botanical/volunteering/ and send it to llambert@providenceri.gov.
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Interfaith Forum
Interfaith Forum
Join Mayor Jorge O. Elorza, interfaith representatives, community organizations, and public safety officials for an Interfaith Forum to be held at the Providence Career and Technical Academy located at 41 Fricker Street. The event will begin at 6:00pm and will help promote inter-religious dialogue and diversity education as well as cover topics including prejudice and […]
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Interfaith Forum -Community Office Hour
Interfaith Forum -Community Office Hour
The Mayor's Center for City Services holds these "office hours'', as a way to bring City Hall out to the Providence Community. Come stop by to submit requests for city services, ask questions, or learn about various resources and initiatives.
Garden Volunteering
Garden Volunteering
Join our Thursday crew of garden volunteers! No experience necessary, our seasoned volunteers are happy to train you. It is best to have your own gloves, pruners and trowel, but we do have supplies to borrow. Please fill out the volunteer application which can be found at https://www.providenceri.gov/botanical/volunteering/ and send it to llambert@providenceri.gov.
3 events,
Open Paint and Amateur Photography day
Open Paint and Amateur Photography day
Come mingle with like-minded artists and nature lovers! We welcome our guests to bring a sketch pad, water colors and washable paints and to take photographs at the Botanical Center. *Please note that special photography equipment is not allowed without a permit. Visit https://www.providenceri.gov/botanical/photography-policy/ for more details. Painters must use only nontoxic, unscented paints. Please contact BCinformation@providenceri.gov for more information.
Open Paint and Amateur Photography day
Open Paint and Amateur Photography day
Come mingle with like-minded artists and nature lovers! We welcome our guests to bring a sketch pad, water colors and washable paints and to take photographs at the Botanical Center. *Please note that special photography equipment is not allowed without a permit Visit https://www.providenceri.gov/botanical/photography-policy/ for more details. Painters must use only nontoxic, unscented paints. Please […]
3 events,
STREET CLOSURE NOTIFICATIONS FOR NOVEMBER 4, 2017
STREET CLOSURE NOTIFICATIONS FOR NOVEMBER 4, 2017
The WaterFire Salute to Veterans event is a collaborative, community-wide celebration whose mission is to honor and recognize all United States veterans, active and reserve military personnel and families for their service, sacrifice, and contributions to this nation, and to organize, exhibit and highlight the wealth of veteran-oriented organizations and services available to them. To […]
Providence Residents FREE
Providence Residents FREE
Providence residents are invited to visit the Botanical Center for free on the first Saturday of every month. Pack a picnic and make a day of it!
Planetarium Show
Planetarium Show
Price is $3.00 per person, includes admission to the museum. Children under age 4 are not permitted in the planetarium. Planetarium information: Show lasts approximately 35 minutes. Early arrival is suggested as tickets are sold first come, first served. People are not permitted to enter the planetarium once the show has begun. Show offering and […]
2 events,
3 events,
Waterfire
Discovery Tykes-Fabulous Fall
Discovery Tykes-Fabulous Fall
Children, ages 2-4 with parent, will investigate the world around them as they sing, dance and discover in the Museum of Natural History's monthly series! Takes place the first Monday of each month, October through June, at 9:30am. Each session will contain age-appropriate stories, songs, poems and a craft related to the topic. Expose your […]
Homeschool Adventures: Physics Fun
Homeschool Adventures: Physics Fun
Homeschool Adventures are programs held at the Museum of Natural History for local homeschool families. Programs run the first Monday of each month (October through March, no program January 2017) from 10:00am to 1:00pm and are organized around a different theme or topic. https://www.providenceri.gov/museum/homeschool-adventures/ Nov. 6, 2017: Physics Fun Forces, motions, structures, oh my! Experiment […]
2 events,
Volunteer Gardening
Volunteer Gardening
Join our Tuesday crew of garden volunteers! No experience necessary, our seasoned volunteers are happy to train you. It is best to have your own gloves, pruners and trowel, but we do have supplies to borrow. Please fill out the volunteer application which can be found at https://www.providenceri.gov/botanical/volunteering/ and send it to llambert@providenceri.gov.
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3 events,
Garden Volunteering
Garden Volunteering
Join our Thursday crew of garden volunteers! No experience necessary, our seasoned volunteers are happy to train you. It is best to have your own gloves, pruners and trowel, but we do have supplies to borrow. Please fill out the volunteer application which can be found at https://www.providenceri.gov/botanical/volunteering/ and send it to llambert@providenceri.gov.
3 events,
Museum closed
Open Paint and Amateur Photography day
Open Paint and Amateur Photography day
Come mingle with like-minded artists and nature lovers! We welcome our guests to bring a sketch pad, water colors and washable paints and to take photographs at the Botanical Center. *Please note that special photography equipment is not allowed without a permit. Visit https://www.providenceri.gov/botanical/photography-policy/ for more details. Painters must use only nontoxic, unscented paints. Please contact BCinformation@providenceri.gov for more information.
Open Paint and Amateur Photography day
Open Paint and Amateur Photography day
Come mingle with like-minded artists and nature lovers! We welcome our guests to bring a sketch pad, water colors and washable paints and to take photographs at the Botanical Center. *Please note that special photography equipment is not allowed without a permit Visit https://www.providenceri.gov/botanical/photography-policy/ for more details. Painters must use only nontoxic, unscented paints. Please […]
6 events,
Exhibit. Melvin Edwards: “Festivals, Funerals, and New Life”
Exhibit. Melvin Edwards: “Festivals, Funerals, and New Life”
New and recent work by African American sculptor Melvin Edwards, reflecting themes of race, labor, violence and African diaspora. Mon-Wed, Fri 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Thu 1-9 p.m.; Sat-Sun 1-4 p.m.
Fall Bird Walk in Roger Williams Park
Fall Bird Walk in Roger Williams Park
Fall Bird Walks in Roger Williams Park Saturday, November 11, 2017, 9:00am - 10:30am Join us as we explore Roger Williams Park for fall migrants among the colorful fall foliage. It is probable we may see migrating hawks, osprey and warblers along with hooded mergansers, common goldeneye, great blue herons and bufflehead in the park's […]
RI Rose Society: Closing the Victorian Garden
RI Rose Society: Closing the Victorian Garden
At this garden closing meeting, The RI Rose Society will clean up the garden, lightly prune to prevent winter damage, and spread mulch and newspapers to help prevent next year's weeds. The RIRS welcomes visitors to join them to help out and learn more about caring for all varieties of roses. There will also be […]
Drawing Wild-From the Collection
Drawing Wild-From the Collection
Drawing Wild-From the Collection Saturday, November 11, 2017, 10:30am - 2:30pm (optional bird walk at 9am) The Museum of Natural History is excited to announce that our popular Drawing Wild classes are returning this fall. These classes give you the opportunity to study and draw details of feathers, beaks and claws from our large collection […]
Botanical Greeting Cards & Pressed Leaf Art
Botanical Greeting Cards & Pressed Leaf Art
Getting ready for the holidays? Well avoid searching thorough your photos for Christmas cards and spend the day bonding with your family and create unique greeting cards for friends and family. This event is free with admission to the Botanical Center
3 events,
World Diabetes Day
World Diabetes Day
November is National Diabetes Month There isn’t a cure yet for diabetes, but a healthy lifestyle can reduce its impact on your life and those you love. What you do every day makes a difference. Eat a healthy diet Be physically active Take medications as prescribed Monitor your blood sugar Keep health care appointments to […]
2 events,
Exhibit. Melvin Edwards: “Festivals, Funerals, and New Life”
4 events,
Woonasquatucket Vision Plan – Planning Workshop
Woonasquatucket Vision Plan – Planning Workshop
November 14-18, 2017 | 10:00AM– 8:00PM Daily WaterFire Arts Center, 475 Valley Street Work alongside the planning team to translate community input into designs, policies, and actions. Drop in anytime to chat one-on-one with the planners and/or attend the workshop events.
Volunteer Gardening
Volunteer Gardening
Join our Tuesday crew of garden volunteers! No experience necessary, our seasoned volunteers are happy to train you. It is best to have your own gloves, pruners and trowel, but we do have supplies to borrow. Please fill out the volunteer application which can be found at https://www.providenceri.gov/botanical/volunteering/ and send it to llambert@providenceri.gov.
Woonasquatucket Vision Plan – Planning Workshop Kickoff
Woonasquatucket Vision Plan – Planning Workshop Kickoff
Tuesday, November 14, 2017 | 6:00PM – 8:00PM WaterFire Arts Center, 475 Valley Street Facebook Event Page Roll up your sleeves and contribute your ideas in a hands-on brainstorm. Use maps, drawings, images, and other tools to tell the planning team what you want for the future of the neighborhood.
5 events,
Art in City Life Commission
Art in City Life Commission
Meeting agendas are published one week in advance of the meeting and are available for public review at: www.sos.ri.gov. If you do not have internet access, please call the Department of Art, Culture + Tourism at 401.680.5770 to request a paper copy of the agenda. ART IN CITY LIFE COMMISSION NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, […]
4 events,
Garden Volunteering
Garden Volunteering
Join our Thursday crew of garden volunteers! No experience necessary, our seasoned volunteers are happy to train you. It is best to have your own gloves, pruners and trowel, but we do have supplies to borrow. Please fill out the volunteer application which can be found at https://www.providenceri.gov/botanical/volunteering/ and send it to llambert@providenceri.gov.
Woonasquatucket Vision Plan – Mid-Workshop Review
Woonasquatucket Vision Plan – Mid-Workshop Review
Thursday, November 16, 2017 | 6:00PM – 8:00PM WaterFire Arts Center, 475 Valley Street Review initial design and policy ideas at the halfway mark. See your ideas take shape, and share your feedback with the planning team.
6 events,
Spaziano Elementary School PTO/URI SNAP Training – Community Office Hour
Spaziano Elementary School PTO/URI SNAP Training – Community Office Hour
The Mayor's Center for City Services holds these "office hours'', as a way to bring City Hall out to the Providence Community. Come stop by to submit requests for city services, ask questions, or learn about various resources and initiatives.
Equal Pay Task Force – Regular Meeting
Open Paint and Amateur Photography day
Open Paint and Amateur Photography day
Come mingle with like-minded artists and nature lovers! We welcome our guests to bring a sketch pad, water colors and washable paints and to take photographs at the Botanical Center. *Please note that special photography equipment is not allowed without a permit. Visit https://www.providenceri.gov/botanical/photography-policy/ for more details. Painters must use only nontoxic, unscented paints. Please contact BCinformation@providenceri.gov for more information.
Open Paint and Amateur Photography day
Open Paint and Amateur Photography day
Come mingle with like-minded artists and nature lovers! We welcome our guests to bring a sketch pad, water colors and washable paints and to take photographs at the Botanical Center. *Please note that special photography equipment is not allowed without a permit Visit https://www.providenceri.gov/botanical/photography-policy/ for more details. Painters must use only nontoxic, unscented paints. Please […]
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MNH Community Day
MNH Community Day
Saturday, November 18, 2017 The Museum of Natural History has been an engaging resource and learning experience for New England families since 1896. Celebrate 119 years of the Museum as The People's University…and help to forge its future! Museum and planetarium admissions are free for Providence Residents and visitors bringing a canned good to donate […]
Centerpieces
Centerpieces
Looking for a way to spruce up your Thanksgiving Holiday table, but don’t want to spend a fortune? We have some great tips for using botanicals from your back yard to create beautiful eye-catching centerpieces and table-top displays. Guests will receive a demonstration and then have the opportunity to create something of their own. **Price: […]
Docent Tours
Docent Tours
Learn about our amazing and magical plants by taking a guided tour with one of our trained Botanical Center Docents. Our docents will gather at the Welcome Center and bring guests throughout the Center, providing special knowledge and answering your questions. Guided Docent Tours are available between 12:30 and 2:00 PM. Tours will last approximately […]
Planetarium Show
Planetarium Show
Planetarium information: Show lasts approximately 35 minutes. Early arrival is suggested as tickets are sold first come, first served. People are not permitted to enter the planetarium once the show has begun. Price is $3.00 per person, includes admission to the museum. Children under age 4 are not permitted in the planetarium. Please note: The […]
1 event,
Exhibit. Melvin Edwards: “Festivals, Funerals, and New Life”
3 events,
Volunteer Gardening
Volunteer Gardening
Join our Tuesday crew of garden volunteers! No experience necessary, our seasoned volunteers are happy to train you. It is best to have your own gloves, pruners and trowel, but we do have supplies to borrow. Please fill out the volunteer application which can be found at https://www.providenceri.gov/botanical/volunteering/ and send it to llambert@providenceri.gov.
3 events,
Museum closed
Garden Volunteering
Garden Volunteering
Join our Thursday crew of garden volunteers! No experience necessary, our seasoned volunteers are happy to train you. It is best to have your own gloves, pruners and trowel, but we do have supplies to borrow. Please fill out the volunteer application which can be found at https://www.providenceri.gov/botanical/volunteering/ and send it to llambert@providenceri.gov.
3 events,
Open Paint and Amateur Photography day
Open Paint and Amateur Photography day
Come mingle with like-minded artists and nature lovers! We welcome our guests to bring a sketch pad, water colors and washable paints and to take photographs at the Botanical Center. *Please note that special photography equipment is not allowed without a permit. Visit https://www.providenceri.gov/botanical/photography-policy/ for more details. Painters must use only nontoxic, unscented paints. Please contact BCinformation@providenceri.gov for more information.
3 events,
RI Orchid Society Workshop: Purchasing Orchids Tips
RI Orchid Society Workshop: Purchasing Orchids Tips
Purchasing Orchids – Some Useful Tips RI Orchid Society Vice-President and Charter Member, Frank Meglio, will share his favorite vendors, what he looks for, and how the weather and calendar affect plant purchasing when he adds to his extensive and exotic orchid collection. This workshop will take place in the Blockhouse Classroom. Ask the Welcome […]
Planetarium Show
Planetarium Show
Price is $3.00 per person, includes admission to the museum. Children under age 4 are not permitted in the planetarium. Planetarium information: Show lasts approximately 35 minutes. Early arrival is suggested as tickets are sold first come, first served. People are not permitted to enter the planetarium once the show has begun. Show offering and […]
2 events,
Exhibit. Melvin Edwards: “Festivals, Funerals, and New Life”
4 events,
Volunteer Gardening
Volunteer Gardening
Join our Tuesday crew of garden volunteers! No experience necessary, our seasoned volunteers are happy to train you. It is best to have your own gloves, pruners and trowel, but we do have supplies to borrow. Please fill out the volunteer application which can be found at https://www.providenceri.gov/botanical/volunteering/ and send it to llambert@providenceri.gov.
Rosario Club – Community Office Hour
Rosario Club – Community Office Hour
The Mayor's Center for City Services holds these "office hours'', as a way to bring City Hall out to the Providence Community. Come stop by to submit requests for city services, ask questions, or learn about various resources and initiatives.
2 events,
City Walk Community Meeting
3 events,
Garden Volunteering
Garden Volunteering
Join our Thursday crew of garden volunteers! No experience necessary, our seasoned volunteers are happy to train you. It is best to have your own gloves, pruners and trowel, but we do have supplies to borrow. Please fill out the volunteer application which can be found at https://www.providenceri.gov/botanical/volunteering/ and send it to llambert@providenceri.gov.
2 events,
Open Paint and Amateur Photography day
Open Paint and Amateur Photography day
Come mingle with like-minded artists and nature lovers! We welcome our guests to bring a sketch pad, water colors and washable paints and to take photographs at the Botanical Center. *Please note that special photography equipment is not allowed without a permit. Visit https://www.providenceri.gov/botanical/photography-policy/ for more details. Painters must use only nontoxic, unscented paints. Please contact BCinformation@providenceri.gov for more information.
4 events,
MNH Winter Wonderland Fun
MNH Winter Wonderland Fun
Dec 2: MNH Winter Wonderland Fun https://www.providenceri.gov/museum/ Join the museum for some winter fun with a special museum quest, crafts and family fun activities. Activities free with museum admission. There will also be a Winter Carnival with activities at various venues in Roger Williams Park. 1pm-1:45pm: School of Rock: Acoustic music performance on the museum's […]
Providence Residents FREE
Providence Residents FREE
Providence residents are invited to visit the Botanical Center for free on the first Saturday of every month. Pack a picnic and make a day of it!
Planetarium Show
Planetarium Show
Winter Sky Views Planetarium Show Price is $3.00 per person, includes admission to the museum. Children under age 4 are not permitted in the planetarium. Explore our night sky as never before! Take a tour of the skies and discover the constellations, planets, nebulae and other stunning night sky objects that can be seen in […]
3 events,
Hope Street Winter Stroll – Community Office Hour
Hope Street Winter Stroll – Community Office Hour
The Mayor's Center for City Services holds these "office hours'', as a way to bring City Hall out to the Providence Community. Come stop by to submit requests for city services, ask questions, or learn about various resources and initiatives.
Planetarium Show
Planetarium Show
Price is $3.00 per person, includes admission to the museum. Children under age 4 are not permitted in the planetarium. Planetarium information: Show lasts approximately 35 minutes. Early arrival is suggested as tickets are sold first come, first served. People are not permitted to enter the planetarium once the show has begun. Show offering and […]