Celebrate Day of the Dead!
October 28, 2008 by Mike Ritz
Filed under Art & Culture, Events, Family, Food & Drink, Restaurants

Day of the Dead
From This Old House
The Armory District has ranked number 9 in This Old Houses’ Best Places in NE to Buy an Old House list.
RISD Museum
October 20, 2008 by Owen Johnson
Filed under Art
Providence has many hidden gems, and one of them is the RISD Museum’s Free for All Saturdays, which take place the last Saturday of every month, except December. Not only is admission free, there are also hands-on family art workshops. This coming Saturday, October 25, is the next Free for All and in-line with the season, costumes are encouraged.
Park as Muse ~ City Hall Art Exhibit Features India Point Park
October 10, 2008 by Susan Korte
Filed under Art, Environment, Places

City Hall Gallery
The exhibit will continue until November 28, 2008, Monday-Friday from 8:30 to 4:30. The full press release is on the What Grows On in Rhode Island News Blog.
OTHER NEWS FROM THE FRIENDS OF INDIA POINT PARK:
The Friends are getting ready to celebrate BRIDGEFEST, the opening of the new pedestrian bridge that crosses I-195 from the Wickenden Street area of Fox Point to India Point Park on Saturday, October 18, from 1 to 4pm (rain date is Sunday, the 19th). Just as they do in the spring cleanup, they’re weeding, painting, and otherwise tidying up the park in their spare time before the 18th and welcome their neighbors’ helping hands. To help out, call Mae Warner, 273-4204.
The Steel Yard’s Fall 2008 Community Courses are beginning now!
September 17, 2008 by Mike Ritz
Filed under Art, News, Organizations
There’s still time to sign up for many of our fall courses, including some brand new ones: Stained Glass, Industrial Casting Techniques for the Kitchen, and more! Also, we welcome the return of Slip Casting and TWO sessions of Basic Bike Maintenance (weekday and weekend). Whether you’re interested in metalworking, ceramics, jewelry, glass or bicycles, there are plenty of chances to get your hands dirty and let your creativity soar, so sign up today!
Visit our website at www.thesteelyard.org to learn more about our offerings and register for classes.

