Connect Providence » Art http://connectprovidence.org Connecting People to the City of Providence Tue, 23 Feb 2010 18:56:13 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 The Iron Pour http://connectprovidence.org/blog/2009/10/19/the-iron-pour/ http://connectprovidence.org/blog/2009/10/19/the-iron-pour/#comments Mon, 19 Oct 2009 19:16:31 +0000 Mike Ritz http://connectprovidence.org/?p=1139

The Iron Pour
Friday, October 30th
Doors at 6 PM
Performance from 7:00 – 8:30
Admission: $7
Rain Date: Saturday, October 31st
The Steel Yard
27 Sims Ave
Providence, RI, 02909
(401) 273-7101
Watch the Iron Guild fire up their furnaces for the 4th annual molten metal spectacular. In the past they’ve brought us fiery hearts, zombie kings, and glowing skulls. This year…pumpkin casting and a giant flaming Jack-O-Lantern!

Music provided by Empty House Cooperative.

Enjoy hot cider, doughnuts, and wood-fired pizza while you take in the performance. The event will also feature a bowl sale by the Steel Yard Ceramic Artist Cooperative.

We are looking for volunteers, contact Jackson at  jackson@thesteelyard.org or (401) 273-7101 if you are interested in helping out.

Please call or e-mail our office with any questions at 401-273-7101 or contact@thesteelyard.org.

]]> http://connectprovidence.org/blog/2009/10/19/the-iron-pour/feed/ 0 AUDITIONS FOR A NEW IMPROVISATION TROUPE IN PROVIDENCE http://connectprovidence.org/blog/2009/10/19/auditions-for-a-new-improvisation-troupe-in-providence/ http://connectprovidence.org/blog/2009/10/19/auditions-for-a-new-improvisation-troupe-in-providence/#comments Mon, 19 Oct 2009 14:23:11 +0000 Mike Ritz http://connectprovidence.org/?p=1137 Although I am interested in verbal communication, this troupe will first focus on physical communication. The manipulation of props, movement, clowning and juggling. You don’t have to be a skilled juggler to audition. Only someone who is interested exploring possibilities, can take direction and wants to have fun.

Together we will develop improvisation games, hone our skills, and, if we feel ready, we will explore public places to perform. My hope is that we can develop an improvisation show that can be performed inside and at outside venues.

Auditions: October 24 from 10-1
October 28 from 8-9
Place: Perishable Theater
Empire Street, Providence, Right next to AS220
To reserve a half hour audition slot:
e-mail Marvin Novogrodski at: marv@marvmarv.com
Marvin Novogrodski, a Rhode Island artist, is a 20-year veteran of the Everett Dance Theatre. He has collaborated on all their evening concerts and have toured throughout the USA with the company. He currents tours 3 children’s shows under the guise of Marvelous Marvin. Check out his web site at www.marvmarv.com.

DO NOT BOTHER PERISHABLE THEATER ADMINISTRATIVES REGARDING THIS PROJECT. ANY QUESTIONS CAN BE SENT TO ME AT THE E-MAIL ABOVE.
]]> http://connectprovidence.org/blog/2009/10/19/auditions-for-a-new-improvisation-troupe-in-providence/feed/ 1 Registration is now open for Steel Yard http://connectprovidence.org/blog/2009/09/23/registration-is-now-open-for-steel-yard/ http://connectprovidence.org/blog/2009/09/23/registration-is-now-open-for-steel-yard/#comments Wed, 23 Sep 2009 20:42:57 +0000 Mike Ritz http://connectprovidence.org/?p=1132 The Yard is gearing up for another great season of building, cutting,
bending, and throwing. In addition to our regular lineup of courses we
have some really exciting new offerings.

In Hollowware with Patrick McMillan students will explore metalsmithing
and learn basic raising, sinking, and fabrication in order to form their
own vessels from copper sheet.

Students working with Heather Guidero in Casting: Jewelry and Other Small
Objects will learn the art of lost wax casting, a great method for
producing one-of-a-kind objects as well as a whole run of identical
copies. This course is a must for anyone interested in starting their own
jewelry business.

Eye of the Beholder is wheel and hand-building course just for 14 to 18
year-olds. This new offering encourages students to look beyond simple
cups and bowls and explore the creative potential of the ceramic vessel.

Courses start soon, so visit our website (www.thesteelyard.org) to check
out all the listings and register online.

]]> http://connectprovidence.org/blog/2009/09/23/registration-is-now-open-for-steel-yard/feed/ 0 RI Film Screening, July 10th http://connectprovidence.org/blog/2009/06/27/ri-film-screening-july-10th/ http://connectprovidence.org/blog/2009/06/27/ri-film-screening-july-10th/#comments Sat, 27 Jun 2009 23:40:48 +0000 Mike Ritz http://connectprovidence.org/?p=1019 Support a locally made film by attending this premier screening of A TIGER in the DARK, complemented by live action sequences by the Stunt Players of America in Woonsocket’s Stadium Theater. Tickets may be purchased here.

A TIGER in the DARK is a story based on true events. Its follows the exploits of one man [Drew Evans] as he aspires to accomplish the impossible. After countless failures he is ready to cave in and assume an ordinary role in society. Yet, by mere chance he encounters two individuals that show him just how powerful dreams can be. However, all soon starts to crumble as jealousy consumes former friends and allies. It isn’t long until his choices inevitably alter his destiny and force him to leave all those he ever cared about behind. As time passes and stray thoughts of submitting to the anguish inside him overtake his rational, Drew Evans must once and for all find the courage to become what no one though the could. Written by Provided by Drew Evans Project, LLC

]]> http://connectprovidence.org/blog/2009/06/27/ri-film-screening-july-10th/feed/ 0 AS220 Valentine’s Photo http://connectprovidence.org/blog/2009/02/12/as220-valentines-photo/ http://connectprovidence.org/blog/2009/02/12/as220-valentines-photo/#comments Thu, 12 Feb 2009 16:05:25 +0000 Owen Johnson http://connectprovidence.org/?p=813 AS220 New DarkroomStop in with your sweetie(s) and get your portrait taken with an old fashioned camera on old-fashioned black and white film. If you don’t have a sweetie, bring your pet, family member or….props! Portraits are free, just sign up to print them with our darkroom members staff alone or plus one. This quick and easy hands-on printing session will send you off with your photograph and a beginners level knowledge of the age old art of the darkroom. $25 for portrait and two hour workshop, $30 for 8×10 portrait, hand printed by us, to be picked up by you later!

Where: AS220 Performance Space (115 Empire Street)
When: Valentine’s Day (February 14th, 2009)
What Time: 2-6pm

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