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RISD Museum

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

Everyone is invited to the opening reception at Providence City Hall Gallery (the second floor) of an art exhibit inspired by India Point Park Friday, October 10, from 5 to 7pm. Many of the thirty-one artists who have contributed works to this exhibit have agreed to donate a percentage of their sales to Friends of India Point Park, who work tirelessly for that wonderful park overlooking the confluence of the Seekonk and Providence Rivers. Also for sale to benefit the Friends’ projects, is a black and white photograph taken in the 1940s of some boys perched on the pilings in the river.

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!

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.

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